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JANUARY 18, 2022

InMoment’s Strategic Insights Team collected data from both consumers and employees of brands across North America from 11 different industries including retail, financial services, entertainment, grocery, healthcare, hospitality, insurance, restaurants, and more. How can brands meet their needs?

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ShepHyken

APRIL 26, 2021

9 New Findings from the 2021 State of the Contact Center Report by Tricia Morris. CustomerThink) Here are nine new findings from the 2021 State of the Contact Center Report which included 400 US and UK contact center and customer experience leaders. One of the main points is that customer service is becoming the face of a brand.

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delighted

JUNE 3, 2021

Consumer spending plunged amidst lay-offs and shelter-in-place orders. Niche and boutique stores without an online presence suffered the most, as consumers migrated to big box stores and online shopping to satisfy all their shopping needs in fewer trips. Omnichannel retail not only implies a brand’s presence in multiple channels (e.g.

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Oracle

JANUARY 21, 2021

2020 was a year that left brands and businesses scrambling to adapt to rapid changes while still providing excellent customer experience. So where does that leave businesses and consumers in the new year? So where does that leave businesses and consumers in the new year? 2021 brings forth a focus on customer loyalty.

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Oracle

APRIL 6, 2021

From the way consumers buy groceries to how they’re rewarded for their loyalty, the impact of shopping for essentials in a pandemic has permanently changed the grocery market. Leading supermarkets and grocery stores are leveraging their loyalty programs to incentivize repeat purchases and compete in a booming market.

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Oracle

APRIL 15, 2021

Let’s take a closer look at the top consumer traits that are driving CX strategies in 2021. For this reason, when customers decide to commit to a brand, they go all in. ” Modern customers seek modern loyalty programs. Consumers expect their brands to offer a digital experience in the modern retail age.

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ShepHyken

AUGUST 9, 2021

The goal is not only to fix the situation but to also restore their trust and loyalty with you. CMSWire) By understanding and tapping into those emotions, brands can build powerful connections that create fierce advocates. Customer Service Benchmark Report – 2021 by Hiver. Follow on Twitter: @Hyken.

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ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

Improve Your Customer Outcomes With 5 Customer Service Best Practices from Leading Consumer Shipping Brand FedEx by Veronica Krieg. The Seattle-based coffee giant’s loyalty program has 19 million active members that account for 48 percent of its annual revenue. The 2021 Customer Experience Outlook by Kerry Bodine.

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TechSee

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

This is underlined by a January 2021 survey , where 65% of U.S. consumers reported requiring technician assistance during the current pandemic. The same survey indicates that the demand for remote assistance is high, with 52% of consumers willing to use remote guidance to resolve issues themselves due to safety considerations.

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ShepHyken

JUNE 14, 2021

MarTech Series) Harvard Business Review found that delighting your customers doesn’t build loyalty; reducing their effort—the work they must do to get their problem solved—does. Why Brands Must Embrace Personalization Before It’s Too Late by Katrina Wong. Forget Brand Loyalty. Go for brand intimacy.

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ShepHyken

JUNE 7, 2021

The Untapped Potential of B2B Customer Loyalty Programs by John Rolston and Jon Glick. strategy+business) In a recent PwC customer survey, almost 60% of B2B customers reported they had never had an experience with a brand that made them feel special. My Comment: A loyalty program for B2B? My Comment: A loyalty program for B2B?

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Second to None

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

Consumer behaviors have shifted dramatically due to the pandemic, and trends are pointing straight at a refined customer experience in 2021. Forbes breaks down 11 customer experience changes that are taking place right now to meet the 2021 consumer, but we want to take in a more specific direction.

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Inbenta

JANUARY 25, 2021

Any friction in a customer’s journey can make or break customers’ loyalty and have an impact on potential revenue. Luckily, technology keeps on adapting to help deliver tools that can make customer experience (CX) a truly seamless experience for companies and consumers.

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Hello Customer

MAY 19, 2021

To make sure you don’t, we listed some statistics for you: 84% of the people will spend more money with brands that provide personalized customer service , which makes it an excellent way to realize customer loyalty within your organi z ation ( Ultimate.ai ). Because it’s a crucial driver to create customer loyalty.

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Oracle

MARCH 18, 2021

And for the most avid travelers engaged in airline, credit card, and hotel loyalty programs, 2020 provided extremely limited opportunities to maintain status, earn points, or redeem travel rewards. Travel loyalty reimagined. Travel loyalty programs matter to consumers, and so do their responses to the pandemic.

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LoyaltyPlus

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

To help business owners navigate through daily challenges, maintain service levels and roll-out effective loyalty programmes, LoyaltyPlus has identified several key risks in 2021. Customer service and experience is essential and that is why loyalty programmes must be flexible and must provide value upfront – before payment.

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ShepHyken

OCTOBER 11, 2021

4 Ways to Level Up Your Customer Service in 2021 by Reuben Yonatan. Fast Company) Providing exceptional customer service is a tried and tested way for brands to stand out and succeed. Here are the four best ways to make sure your customer service is top-notch in 2021. What Makes an Optimal Customer Experience in 2021?

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ShepHyken

DECEMBER 20, 2021

Talkdesk Research Reveals the Role of Customer Service in Driving Consumer Loyalty Will Expand Beyond Support. Martech Series) Organizations have emerging opportunities – and threats – to consider as consumer loyalty increasingly takes into account broader relationships to companies. We knew that!)

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Kustomer

MARCH 23, 2022

In a crowded marketplace, where consumers are often bombarded with marketing claims made by brands, it can be difficult for them to know who to trust. What is a Brand Ambassador? A brand ambassador is someone who promotes your product or service in their interactions with other people via relevant communication channels.

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Upstream Works

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

As the pandemic continues and businesses continue shifting focus to accommodate necessary changes, we’ve seen brand new drivers of customer experience (CX) success arise. The below three drivers of CX success will help to keep customer loyalty strong as we move into 2021. Supporting a Distributed Workforce.

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NetBase

JULY 27, 2020

But since COVID-19 hit, brands are considering fewer choices for consumers. Brands offering everything from toilet paper to cars are scaling back to ease pressure on factories and stores, instead devoting time and money toward extra, seemingly unnecessary items. But what will be cut and what do consumers think?

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ShepHyken

AUGUST 2, 2021

The article starts off with some stats and facts about why consumers unfollow brands. What Does Customer Loyalty Mean For Your Business? Syrow) Customer satisfaction is about how your customers feel about your brand or offerings. Syrow) Customer satisfaction is about how your customers feel about your brand or offerings.

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Second to None

APRIL 3, 2018

Capturing new customers is a foundational pillar of a successful fast-casual restaurant brand, but the ability to retain these first-time patrons is the true signifier of a leading Customer Experience. Online ordering for both takeout and delivery is wildly popular, with food delivery estimated to grow by almost 200% between 2016 and 2021.[2]

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NetBase

JULY 22, 2020

Many brands are still adjusting alongside the coronavirus, yet the social concerns of customers continue to evolve as well. Here, we’ll take a look at some of the some of the changes taking place in the market and what luxury brands are doing different to meet the needs of consumers right now. and European luxury markets.

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CSM Magazine

DECEMBER 6, 2021

Holiday season performance is ‘make it or break it’ for the entire year for most retailers, and Holiday 2021 is certainly no exception. Retailers are already feeling the effects of pandemic-related seasonal headwinds, putting pressure on consumer confidence, full-time and temporary staff, and the supply chain. In August 2021 alone, 4.3

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ShepHyken

JULY 26, 2021

How to Build Customer Loyalty with a Thank You Page by Thomas Griffin. Business 2 Community) While it’s far better to add a thank you page than to simply create a confirmation message, most thank you pages are not optimized as they should be, making for missed opportunities to build your brand. Dissatisfied employees were more than 2.5

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Kustomer

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

The two-day event was loaded with insights from CX influencers and leaders from the world’s most future-focused brands including Spanx, Delivery.com, Rappi, Ring and more. Read on for our recap of Kustomer NOW 2021, What’s NOW and What’s NEXT in CX. Utilizing the Pandemic as a Launchpad for Innovation. So what do I mean by that?

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Talkdesk

DECEMBER 30, 2020

I think we’re all more than ready for 2021, and if we apply the spirit of innovation sparked by 2020, it’ll be a very good year. Stay bold, adapt and evolve At Talkdesk we have a bold mission: to help organizations around the world build brand trust and loyalty by delivering exceptional customer experiences.

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Think Customers

JANUARY 11, 2022

A year ago, still in the throes of the pandemic, many turned hopeful eyes to 2021 expecting the world—and the customer experience landscape—to largely return to “normal.” 2021 prediction: Employees will be eager to return to the workplace. 2021 prediction: The economy will bounce back post-pandemic, just as quickly as it declined.

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Qualtrics

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

Consumers want better experiences in 2022, and businesses are failing to respond – risking on average 9.5% Read on for top-level insights from our Global Consumer Trends 2022 report. We asked over 23,000 consumers across 23 countries about their experiences with brands in 2021, and what they’re looking for from businesses in 2022.

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Hallmark Business Connections

MARCH 9, 2021

If you’re a brand marketer, that meant pivoting your strategy to account for the “new normal,” tossing out (or heavily revising) now-defunct messaging, and collaborating with teammates over Zoom rather than in person. After all, the pandemic has impacted consumers’ spending habits in profound ways. Avoid stereotypes and assumptions.

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LoyaltyPlus

JANUARY 19, 2021

With 2020 now done and dusted, and harsh socio-economic lessons learnt, retailers can now turn their attention to 2021 and a new year with new opportunity to reward customers and secure market share. In fact, as experts have suggested, 2021 will be marked by a more customer-centric approach by businesses.

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Centercode

JANUARY 8, 2021

2021 will be shaped by companies that have the best understanding of these nuances and the vision to act on them. Here are three major ways that tech companies used customer testing last year to roll with the punches, adapt their products accordingly, and lay the groundwork for success in 2021. High Stakes, High Consequences.

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ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 10, 2023

How the ‘Zero Consumer’ is Inspiring Innovative Visual Imagery for Retail Success by Peter McCall (Total Retail) Consumers’ shopping expectations have skyrocketed. They demand fast shipping, easy returns, sustainability and more, showing little loyalty and appreciation.

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ClearAction

JANUARY 6, 2021

21 Tips for 2021 Customer Experience Excellence Lynn Hunsaker. Interestingly, like the list above, the answer to customer experience excellence in 2021 is to revisit the basics: they’re long overdue! Clearly, the above list of 2021 mandates is the responsibility of everyone in your company’s ecosystem, no exceptions.

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SurveySparrow

JUNE 20, 2021

A truly happy customer spends at least three times more money on a brand than a “somewhat” happy one. 73% of consumers prefer to do business with brands that use their personal information to make their experiences more relevant to them. Offer Loyalty Programs. Loyalty incentives! Provide Omnichannel Support.

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Strativity

JANUARY 6, 2023

In times of economic turmoil, brands tend to think of cost-saving measures such as limiting new products or cutting overheads as the ultimate solution to budgetary woes. This year and beyond, companies in any space—whether apparel, food, or fitness—need to prioritize creating ecosystems consumers can’t live without.

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