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MAY 6, 2019

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. 4 Reasons Customer Service Ratings Matter More Thank You Think by Team Support. Team Support) Feedback matters in the customer-centric era of business we work in. How do you retain customers’ trust?

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Article 2019 Customer Service Magazine 115

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JUNE 3, 2019

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. 10 Ways to Improve Your Customer Experience (CX) by Diana Kaemingk. Qualtrics) If you’re ready to improve your customer experience, check out these 10 tips. Customers are getting survey fatigue.

Article 117

Article 2019 Customer Service Social Media 117

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AUGUST 12, 2019

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Everyone Hates Customer Service. Does everyone hate customer service? So, let’s find out why “everyone” hates customer service. A good CX will get customers to come back.

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2019 Article Customer Service ROI 98

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JULY 29, 2019

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. If the statement doesn’t focus on customers, that’s fine. Then have a customer service vision statement. Why Customer Success is Important in the Modern Age by Mia Jacobs. by Knowledge@Wharton.

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Article 2019 Customer Service Customer Success 120

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JANUARY 28, 2019

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. What Do Customers Really Think Of Your Brand? My Comment: Too often an organization’s leadership believes the experience and service they provide a customer is better than it actually is.

2019 98

2019 Article Social Media Customer Service 98

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OCTOBER 7, 2019

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. The One Customer Experience Management Tool That Every CX Leader Must Use by Denise Lee Yohn. 6 of the Best Ways to Improve Customer Experience [Infographic] by Gaurav Sharma.

Article 113

Article 2019 Customer Service Customer Centricity 113

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MAY 12, 2019

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. LinkedIn) When it comes to the strategic decisions that will help you thrive as a company, a positive experience is not the only factor that will make customers choose you, or stay with you. by Michael Stelzer.

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2019 Article Loyalty Programs Customer Service 93

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JANUARY 14, 2019

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Ten top tips for building a customer-driven company in 2019 by cp2experience. My Comment: Here’s a list of ten strong tips to help you and your organization become more customer focused.

2019 94

2019 Article Customer Journey Mapping Customer Service 94

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SEPTEMBER 23, 2019

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. How To Tell If A Customer Service Agent Will Help You by Christopher Elliott. After all, the title is “How to Tell if a Customer Service Agent Will Help You.” My Comment: You want happy customers?

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Article 2019 Customer Service Customer Journey Mapping 100

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MARCH 3, 2019

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Why Is Customer Service So Bad? Harvard Business Review) It’s a familiar scenario: A service provider fails to live up to your expectations and you feel some restitution may be in order.

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2019 Article Customer Service Omnichannel 95

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FEBRUARY 4, 2019

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Why Customer Experience Matters for B2B by Suketu Gandhi, Alanna Klassen Jamjoum, and Conrad Heider. My Comment: So many customer experience strategies (CX) seem to focused on B2C. The message is clear.

2019 86

2019 Article Customer Service B2B 86

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FEBRUARY 25, 2019

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. 3 Lessons From a Customer Service Failure by Jill Schiefelbein. Brand Keys 2019 Customer Loyalty Engagement Index: Verified Trust = Brand Success by Robert Passikoff. Some of them are very technical.

2019 88

2019 Article Customer Service Guest Experience 88

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JUNE 10, 2019

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Voice of the Customer Surveys: Expert Tips for Creating Effective Surveys & Must-Ask Questions for Gaining Valuable Insights by CallMiner. The common theme is that they are short and easy on the customer.

Article 112

Article 2019 Customer Service Customer Service Training 112

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MARCH 18, 2019

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. 1 0 Tips to Build a Customer Centric Work Culture by Vandita Grover. My Comment: Consistent accolades about a company’s customer service and experience don’t happen by accident.

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2019 Article Net Promoter Score Customer Service 87

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JULY 15, 2019

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Why B2B Customer Experience Programs Fail by Sarah Frazier. CustomerGauge) The days of B2B companies trying to differentiate themselves through services and products alone are gone.

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Article 2019 Customer Service B2B 107

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APRIL 15, 2019

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. 6 Customer Service Pitfalls and How to Avoid Them by Sam Del Rowe. My Comment: This article is an interpretation of a Forrester report focused on customer service and customer experience.

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2019 Article Customer Service Retail 88

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MARCH 11, 2019

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. 5 Ways AI can Revolutionize Customer Experience by Vandita Grover. MarTech Advisor) Customer Experience (CX) is a competitive differentiator and driving force for a business’ success.

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Article 2019 Customer Service E-support 101

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MAY 27, 2019

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Amazon Bringing One-Day Shipping To Prime Shows The Real Battle For Customers by Daniel Newman. My Comment: Privacy and identity issues are at the top of our customers’ minds with whom they do business.

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Article 2019 Customer Journey Mapping Customer Service 105

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FEBRUARY 18, 2019

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Top Technology Trends That Will Reshape The Customer Experience In 2019 by Puru Govind. 3 Customer Loyalty Trends for 2019 by SmarterCX Team. Retail Customer Experience) With nearly 3.8

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2019 Article Customer Service 2018 62

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SEPTEMBER 16, 2019

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. By the way, I also fly Delta and I can’t argue what this author’s view on how well Delta has managed both the employee and customer (passenger) experience. Here are seven customer service ideas.

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Article 2019 Airlines Customer Service 100

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JUNE 17, 2019

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. 7 Powerful Customer Service Phrases You Need to Use by Josh Carlyle. Qminder) Here are 7 powerful customer service phrases that can support your interaction with customers.

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Article 2019 Customer Service Call Center 110

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NOVEMBER 11, 2019

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. 3 Ways Store Layout Decisions Impact on Customer Experience by Oisin Ryan. ServiceDock) The following covers three of the most common and obviously non-customer-centric strategies that retailers use.

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Article 2019 Customer Service Customer Centricity 90

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JUNE 24, 2019

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Customer Clairvoyance: I Never Knew I Always Wanted This by Chip Bell. My Comment: Here is a great testimonial to the combination of a great customer experience and product. I never knew I wanted that.”

Article 114

Article 2019 Customer Service Poor Customer Service 114

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APRIL 8, 2019

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. To Provide the Best Customer Experience, Be Proactive by Frank Konkel. NextGov) “Be where your customers are” and other helpful tips from customer experience professionals.

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Article 2019 Customer Service Hotels 102

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NOVEMBER 25, 2019

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. The Jury Is in on the Future of Customer Experience by Lisa Loftis. My Comment: What does customer experience (CX) look like a year from now? What Is Customer Experience? How about ten years from now?

Article 116

Article 2019 Customer Service Culture 116

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DECEMBER 30, 2019

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Using Social Media to Connect with Your Most Loyal Customers by Michael A. My Comment: Want to get even closer to your most loyal customers? Customer experience trends to watch out for in 2020 by Mahir Prasad.

Article 111

Article 2019 Customer Service Social Media 111

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SEPTEMBER 9, 2019

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. When Loyalty Rewards Expire, So Does A Customer’s Loyalty by Dan Gingiss. My Comment: Let’s start this TOP FIVE roundup with an excellent article about customer loyalty programs. by Steve DiGioia.

Article 95

Article 2019 Customer Service Loyalty Programs 95

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NOVEMBER 4, 2019

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Gypsy and Your Customers Expect Kindness by Chip Bell. Forbes) Your customers are a lot like Gypsy in their expectation of kindness. Just some good customer service insights.

Article 84

Article 2019 Customer Service Social Media 84

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APRIL 22, 2019

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Why Anxious Customers Prefer Human Customer Service by Michelle A. But what’s less clear is the toll these self-service interactions may take on customers. Shell and Ryan W.

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Article 2019 Customer Service Competitive Advantage 77

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SEPTEMBER 2, 2019

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. The #1 Guide To Customer Experience Conferences in 2020 by Krishna Charan. My Comment: Every wonder what customer service and customer experience conferences to attend. A great resource!

Article 86

Article 2019 Customer Service 2023 86

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NOVEMBER 18, 2019

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Consumers And Brands Disagree On Customer Experience, Poll Finds by Ray Schultz. MediaPost) Consumers and brands are on a collision course over what makes a good customer experience. It’s become an expectation.

Article 74

Article 2019 Customer Service Retail 74

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OCTOBER 5, 2022

Lately, I’ve been thinking about how sales and customer service combine to create an experience – hopefully a positive one. She created an experience for her customer. This is where sales and customer service collide. The dealer just needed to stay open, and customers would come in and buy.

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Sales Customer Service 2016 2017 124

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DECEMBER 16, 2019

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. 7 ways to Use Social Listening for Customer Service by Steven MacDonald. SuperOffice) Your customers are contacting you in a channel that they prefer – and they expect you to respond.

Article 109

Article 2019 Customer Service Social Media 109

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OCTOBER 28, 2019

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. How To Build A Customer Service Strategy And Drive Repeat Business by Krishna Charan. Freshdesk) Building an airtight customer service strategy is the best way to weather the demands of today’s savvy customers.

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2019 Article Customer Service Loyalty Programs 54

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DECEMBER 23, 2019

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Customer Service Pet Peeves That’ll Make Your Customers Cringe in 2020 by SmarterCX Team. My Comment: When it comes to customer service and experience, what drives you crazy?

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Article 2019 Customer Service E Commerce 100

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OCTOBER 21, 2019

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. CustomerGauge) In our latest eBook, we asked some of the top CX experts and influencers to discuss how B2B companies they’ve worked with have revolutionized their customer experience. Here’s Why. by Jon Picoult.

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Article 2019 Customer Service B2B 79

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FEBRUARY 11, 2019

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Anatomy of the VP Customer Experience Role by Lynn Hunsaker. CustomerThink) If “customer experience” has innumerable interpretations, the same can likely be said about the ideal role of the Head of Customer Experience.

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Net Promoter Score 2019 Article Chief Customer Officer 58