ShepHyken

MAY 16, 2022

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Are You Tracking the Customer Service Metrics That Really Count? My Comment: We kick off this week’s Top Five roundup with an excellent article about the best customer service metrics. Yes, metrics matter.

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Article 2022 Customer Service Net Promoter Score 65

ShepHyken

OCTOBER 18, 2021

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Dan Gingiss) Find a “candle” in your customer experience and see if you can upgrade it to the way-cooler “sparkler.” 3 Ways Covid-19 Has Changed the Customer Experience Forever by Josiah Johnson. But, I digress.

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Article 2021 Customer Service Airlines 86

ShepHyken

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. 20 Stats On Why Customer Service Has Never Mattered More by Blake Morgan (Forbes) Customer Service Week runs from October 2-6 this year. Here are my top five picks from last week.

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2023 Article Customer Service Airlines 64

ShepHyken

OCTOBER 11, 2017

The other night I was on a Southwest Airlines flight, traveling home from a speaking engagement. Philosophy created by Southwest Airlines in which Customers are treated honestly and fairly, and low fares actually stay low – no unexpected bag fees, change fees, or hidden fees. It’s a brand promise. That’s Trans fare ncy.

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ShepHyken

JULY 30, 2018

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. 12 Ways To Improve A Customer’s User Experience by Forbes Technology Council . Why is customer service training so important? They act as a lasting first impression of your brand or business.

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2018 Article Customer Service Customer Service Training 78

ShepHyken

JUNE 17, 2018

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. 5 Common Customer Service Complaints and How to Fix Them by Swati Kungwani. Retail Customer Experience) A retail business can never be immune from complaints. Four tips that will make your brand stand out.

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Article 2018 Customer Service Airlines 83

Win the Customer

NOVEMBER 14, 2016

Research has shown that in the period between 2009 and 2014, the number of Twitter users using the platform for customer service doubled to 22%. Smart brands have embraced the concept of social customer service and know that it makes sense to engage with their customers, right there on social media.

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ShepHyken

MAY 29, 2017

Each week I read a number of customer service and experience articles from various online resources. How good is your company’s internal customer experience? McKinsey & Company) To excel with customers, frontline employees need high-level service from core support functions. by Nicolas Maechler.

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2017 Article Customer Service Airlines 97

ShepHyken

APRIL 17, 2017

Each week I read a number of customer service articles from various online resources. Getting More Referrals = Letting People Your Customers Care About Know About Brands That Care About Them by Joseph Michelli. Joseph Michelli) Here are some broad approaches to activating promoter behavior in your loyal customer base.

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2017 Article Social Media Customer Service 79

ShepHyken

DECEMBER 9, 2019

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. 10 Customer-Centric Questions to Create Irresistible Value by Josh Linkner. How a customer service project is helping Southwest Airlines realise its 360-customer vision by Nadia Cameron.

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Article 2019 Customer Service Airlines 71

ShepHyken

DECEMBER 3, 2018

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. How the leader in the cockpit builds a brand by Alaina Love. There is a lot to learn from this short article about a commercial airline captain that recognized his job was to do more than just fly the plane.

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ShepHyken

JUNE 5, 2017

Each week I read a number of customer service and experience articles from various online resources. Airlines in search of customer loyalty need to do more than improve service b y Nick Francis. My Comment: The airline industry is a hot topic in the world of customer service.

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2017 Article Airlines Customer Service 74

ShepHyken

OCTOBER 12, 2020

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Radical Empathy And Other Ways To Rethink Your Customer Experience by Bridget Brennan. My Comment: Let’s start this week’s Top Five with one of the hottest topics in customer service and experience, and that’s empathy.

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ShepHyken

APRIL 6, 2020

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Improve customer loyalty and retention by focusing on relationships by Sarah Olson. Zendesk) Read on for customer retention strategies and tips to build long-term relationships that improve your customer loyalty.

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Article 2020 Customer Service E Commerce 76

ShepHyken

JANUARY 22, 2018

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. 10 Customer Experience Mistakes You Need to Avoid in 2018 by Ronak Meghani. How Customer Service Can Turn Angry Customers into Loyal Ones by Wayne Huang, John Mitchell, Carmel Dibner, Andrea Ruttenberg, and Audrey Tripp.

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2018 Article Customer Service Wireless 91

ShepHyken

MAY 8, 2017

Each week I read a number of customer service and experience articles from various online resources. 10 Content Marketing and Customer Experience All-Stars by James A. FCR) I recently flew on one of the major airlines and observed many opportunities for improvement (a phrase we like to use in contact centers).

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2017 Article Customer Service Airlines 81

ShepHyken

APRIL 19, 2017

Last week was a bad week for the airlines. The United Airlines customer service debacle hurt all airlines, not just the United brand. Airline personnel get angry. And, that goes for all other airline personnel. This great story starts with some bad news that was out of the airline’s control.

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ShepHyken

JANUARY 26, 2022

It seems that almost every time I get my car worked on, call my internet provider, stay at a hotel, fly on an airline, order almost anything online, etc., Because many times I leave my name and phone number in the comment section for the company or brand to call me. You must let your customers know you are listening to them! .

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ShepHyken

MARCH 31, 2018

Over the last few years, customer service has shifted from traditional phone support toward social media channels like Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and others. Dan Gingiss started the Social Customer Care Track and interest has grown exponentially. Social Media Changes Customer Service. Even millions!

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Social Media Customer Service Marketing Airlines 87

ShepHyken

JUNE 6, 2018

Now, I agree that loyal customers can receive some type of reward or discount for their loyalty. But, what about when it comes to customer service? What about how customers who spend more – or less – are treated? I notice the same type of behavior happens with airlines and hotels. The short answer is no.

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ShepHyken

JUNE 20, 2016

Each week I read a number of customer service articles from various online resources. World’s 3 MOST Customer Centric Companies: How do they do it!! Customer Guru) Here are our top three picks for the most customer centric companies and some lessons on how they manage to be customer-centric despite their size and diversity.

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2016 Article Customer Service Loyalty Programs 78

ShepHyken

AUGUST 10, 2016

Brand Promise. Every once in a while I jokingly will say the motto of a company who gives me bad customer service is: We’re not happy until you’re not happy. It’s hard to shake off a reputation for bad service that has been going on for years – although they do seem to be getting better. They expect good service.

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ShepHyken

DECEMBER 12, 2018

But, in business, you want to be different – as long as what makes you different is something the customer wants and appreciates. There are some great brands that are best known for one trait – that one trait that makes them different. Southwest Airlines is known for low fares, not charging for checked bags and no change fees.

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Banking Airlines Advertising Customer Service Training 124

ShepHyken

AUGUST 26, 2016

This week on our Friends on Friday guest blog post my colleague, Doug Sandler, busts some popular customer service myths. Arming employees with knowledge and training is key. MYTH – Great customer service starts with understanding the customer is always right. I’m talking about customer silence.

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Stella Connect

MARCH 30, 2022

Agent engagement is one of the biggest drivers of improving customer service and reducing attrition. Customer service leaders know it’s critical to recognize and reward top performance, but many of them lack a complete rewards program. Even some of the best, most effective rewards require no investment at all.

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ShepHyken

MARCH 20, 2023

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. 8 Best Practices for Creating a Compelling Customer Experience by G. Hult (Harvard Business Review) How can a company best create a compelling customer experience? Losing Customers Due to Lack of Relevance?

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Stella Connect

MARCH 12, 2018

Employee engagement is one of the biggest drivers of customer service quality and employee retention. Most customer service leaders know it’s important (critical, even) to recognize and reward service excellence. We hear this in our own conversations with customer service leaders.

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SurveySparrow

OCTOBER 1, 2023

Customer service is no longer a mere exchange of goods and services. Do you remember the last time you received truly exceptional customer service? If you do, the fact that you recall it is proof of high-touch customer service! Let’s make sure your customers do. What makes it high touch?

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Storyminers

JULY 6, 2020

We’re honored to be honored for our work alongside so many of our customer service and customer experience colleagues. This is especially true in the customer service industry. Customer Experience (CX) has catapulted into one of the most important aspects of determining business success. Adam Toporek.

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Storyminers

JULY 6, 2020

We’re honored to be honored for our work alongside so many of our customer service and customer experience colleagues. This is especially true in the customer service industry. Customer Experience (CX) has catapulted into one of the most important aspects of determining business success. Adam Toporek.

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Customer Service Customer Experience Magazine Books 52

Service Untitled

MARCH 12, 2010

Service Untitled The blog about customer service and the customer service experience. There are car manufacturer meetings, government meetings, blog entries, and water-cooler discussions, yet brand loyalty has not dropped as much as expected.

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ShepHyken

OCTOBER 10, 2016

Each week I read a number of customer service articles from various online resources. The JetBlue Story: Customer Service in an Industry Americans Hate by Sharpen. However, US airlines aren’t exactly known for their warm and fuzzy customer service. How Do You Celebrate National Customer Service Week?

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2016 Article Customer Service Airlines 127

ShepHyken

MARCH 8, 2021

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Why marketing can no longer ignore customer experience by Jason VandeBoom. Digiday) Customer experience is rapidly becoming more designable, more accessible and more creative. They build brands.

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ShepHyken

MAY 1, 2017

Each week I read a number of customer service and experience articles from various online resources. This to me is perhaps the single most important reason why brands and businesses need to be on Twitter. My Comment: If you’ve been following me at all you know I’m a huge fan of social media customer care.

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2017 Article Customer Service Social Media 83

ShepHyken

OCTOBER 3, 2016

Each week I read a number of customer service articles from various online resources. Customer Service Week: Appreciating Clients and Employees Gives You an Edge by Sandra Idossou. My Comment: This week is International Customer Service Week. The heart is now more prominent in the branding.

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2016 Article Airlines Customer Service 124

ShepHyken

AUGUST 22, 2022

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. How CMOs Can Master Their New Job: Leading Customer Experience by Chris Johnson. CMSWire) Great news, CMOs: customer experience (CX) is the future … and if you aren’t already, you’re going to be in charge of it.

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