ShepHyken

JANUARY 7, 2024

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. This article describes it as “When every person thinks about how their actions will affect the customer’s experience, even employees who never have direct contact with those customers.”

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FEBRUARY 4, 2024

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Bad Customer Service Puts $3.7 Trillion in Sales Annually at Risk by Bruce Gil (Quartz) Bad customer experiences could cost organizations around the world $3.7 Connect with Shep on LinkedIn.

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JANUARY 28, 2024

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. What Can Disneyland Teach Us about the Customer Journey? Keep innovating and properly staff for the customer willing to use self-checkout and needs help. Here are my top five picks from last week.

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FEBRUARY 25, 2024

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. 4 Reasons Why Your Customer Service Is About to Get a Whole Lot Better in 2024 by Mike Murchison (Entrepreneur) When it comes to AI and customer service, we’re going to see a virtuous cycle in 2024.

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APRIL 28, 2024

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. 5 Reasons Why VIP Customers Are the Key to E-Commerce Growth by Josh Kim (Total Retail) VIP customers significantly impact a business’ bottom line, often contributing a substantial portion of total revenue.

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JUNE 9, 2024

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Customer Loyalty Stats in 2023: Loyal Customers Spend More! Shep Hyken is a customer service/CX expert, award-winning keynote speaker, and New York Times bestselling author.

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JANUARY 1, 2024

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. This excellent article describes this type of customer perfectly: “These shoppers, characterized by zero patience, zero boundaries, and, crucially, zero loyalty, are challenging traditional definitions of customer loyalty.”

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JANUARY 21, 2024

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. My Comment: We open this week’s Top Five roundup with four experts from Gartner who share their thoughts about the top three customer service and support trends for 2024. Connect with Shep on LinkedIn.

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MARCH 25, 2024

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Companies—from JetBlue to Dunkin’ to Walmart—will push loyalty programs to attract both new and returning customers. A link to Newsweek’s 2024 list of America’s Best Loyalty Programs is included.

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APRIL 14, 2024

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Shep Hyken is a customer service/CX expert, award-winning keynote speaker, and New York Times bestselling author. Connect with Shep on LinkedIn. Here are my top five picks from last week.

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FEBRUARY 18, 2024

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Customer Service versus Customer Experience: Master both! My Comment: I’ve written about the difference between customer service and customer experience in the past.

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MARCH 4, 2024

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. What Exactly Is Customer Experience? by Annette Franz (CustomerThink) Customer experience is the sum of all the interactions (including with product and price!) Connect with Shep on LinkedIn.

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ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Thanks to Gen Z, Deeper Connections Will Become the Currency of the Future by AmberNechole Hart (Adweek) Empty ecommerce gets you to checkout fast but gives no reason to return. Why is connection important?

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ShepHyken

JUNE 2, 2024

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. The Secret to Dealing With Awkward Customers by Call Centre Helper (Call Centre Helper) Let’s talk about awkward customers… You know, the ones that make you seriously think that some people aren’t worth doing business with!

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ShepHyken

APRIL 9, 2024

In my recent customer service and CX research (sponsored by RingCentral ), I included a question that would give us an updated number for this concept. In 2024, almost one in four American consumers (23%) will not likely or never return if the experience is just satisfactory. Connect with Shep on LinkedIn.

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MAY 19, 2024

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Good reviews can increase sales, while negative reviews may dissuade a customer. My Comment: Ratings and reviews are very important in the customer experience world.

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MAY 13, 2024

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. 8 Keys to Making Customer Service a More Positive Experience by Martin Zwilling (Inc. They expect you to be there, to know their history as a customer, and to treat them with priority and respect.

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ShepHyken

JANUARY 14, 2024

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Trust in organizations will be more important than ever in 2024 as AI becomes a staple of everyday consumer interactions. And if you want to earn your customers’ trust, give them a consistently good customer experience.

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ShepHyken

JANUARY 14, 2024

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Trust in organizations will be more important than ever in 2024 as AI becomes a staple of everyday consumer interactions. And if you want to earn your customers’ trust, give them a consistently good customer experience.

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FEBRUARY 27, 2024

After the show, we heard from John Hughes , who is connected with me on LinkedIn. Rather than focusing on short surveys, I would say companies should truly investigate the principles by which customers choose them and then try to match the survey to the customers’ willingness to help. Connect with Shep on LinkedIn.

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MARCH 31, 2024

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Put Yourself 2nd to Place 1st in the Experience Economy by Barry Fiske (Fast Company) Customers can sense when a company’s products and experiences aren’t loyal to their needs, so why should they be loyal to that business?

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ShepHyken

APRIL 1, 2024

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Put Yourself 2nd to Place 1st in the Experience Economy by Barry Fiske (Fast Company) Customers can sense when a company’s products and experiences aren’t loyal to their needs, so why should they be loyal to that business?

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ShepHyken

MARCH 26, 2024

There is some very practical wisdom in these motivational and inspiring quotes that we can apply to the customer service and CX world. Think of the best customer experiences you have had. They made your experience enjoyable and easy. Connect with Shep on LinkedIn.

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ShepHyken

MARCH 10, 2024

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Is Customer Empowerment the New Customer Engagement? by Chitra Iyer (CMSWire) Employee empowerment, especially frontline customer service staff, has been a key element of customer experience (CX) for years.

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ShepHyken

DECEMBER 24, 2023

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. His appointment as the chief experience officer coincided with the company’s strategic rebranding to Bobby Jones Links, signifying a commitment to a culture that prioritizes both employee and customer experiences.

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ShepHyken

OCTOBER 1, 2023

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. In an age where products and services are often similar, it’s the memorable and positive interactions that truly distinguish one brand from another. Here are my top five picks from last week.

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ShepHyken

DECEMBER 3, 2023

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. My Comment: When our clients are interested in our customer service training for their “new” customer service/CX initiative, they are excited and ready to start.

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ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. These situations are relatively easy to defuse with a caring and competent human connection, but they require more patience and emotional intelligence from contact centre agents than ever before.

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NOVEMBER 19, 2023

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. My Comment: The obvious way to track customer satisfaction is by asking the customer for feedback. Connect with Shep on LinkedIn. Here are my top five picks from last week.

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