Education Services Group

JUNE 20, 2023

Now buckle up for the longest segment of your customers’ experience: Service. Continuing our series investigating all the stages of a customer journey map, I’m diving into everything that makes (or breaks) this chapter of the CX story. We’ve talked Awareness, Consideration, and Acquisition.

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ShepHyken

OCTOBER 6, 2023

This week, we feature an article by Claron Kinny, Content Specialist at Beaconstac , the one-stop solution for all things QR. He writes about the strategies and tools to build customer loyalty. Building and maintaining customer loyalty is more critical than ever in today’s highly competitive business landscape.

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SurveySensum

MARCH 7, 2024

This article aims to delve into the nexus between CSR and customer loyalty , exploring the ways in which socially responsible practices , such as considering CSR impact on customer loyalty, can enhance brand image, drive customer loyalty, and contribute to long-term business success.

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CloudCherry

AUGUST 21, 2018

Some simple fixes to increase your proactive support game are: Adding automation into your contact forms to guide customers to the right place. Making yourself more available via chat and other modes of service, when the customer needs it. It decreases customer contact rates. It increases customer retention.

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InMoment XI

OCTOBER 10, 2023

These metrics not only gauge the effectiveness of your customer service initiatives but also shape your overall business strategy and customer experience. This article delves deep into the world of customer service metrics, offering insights and actionable takeaways. What Exactly Are Customer Service Metrics?

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Currency Alliance

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Loyalty trends, as we’ve said in our previous years’ trends articles, are interesting to think about – but they are not necessarily reflective of what your own brand should be focusing on in the next year. This year, a continuing key theme in loyalty will be the ability to drive even greater customer value at lower direct cost.

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CSM Magazine

JUNE 27, 2023

Studies show that a 5% increase in customer retention can lead to an increase of between 25% and 95% in revenue. It makes sense then that promoting customer loyalty should be on every business’s to-do list. Keep reading for helpful tips on improving your customer service that will create loyalty.

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Totango

MARCH 2, 2021

Mapping out your customer journey stages empowers you to optimize each step for a satisfying experience that promotes higher retention. In this blog, we’ll look at how the customer journey has been reconceived around the image of a flywheel that integrates both the pre-sales and post-sales steps in the process.

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SurveySparrow

APRIL 28, 2023

A thriving business in today’s competitive market hinges on one crucial aspect: customer satisfaction. Keeping your customers happy boosts brand loyalty and drives business growth. These surveys help businesses identify areas for improvement, creating better experiences that lead to increased customer loyalty.

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Doing CX Right

AUGUST 23, 2020

ShoppingGives asked 21 Customer Experience experts about proven ways to create brand loyalty, especially during an increasingly competitive eCommerce space. It’s a great article, which includes quotes from my CX friends like Shep Hyken, Adam Toporek and others (including me). You can read the original article here.

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Currency Alliance

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Commercetools partners with Currency Alliance to enable loyalty marketing in the age of composable commerce. Every company strives to build loyalty among its customers, but the methods to achieve the never-ending pursuit of loyal customers can vary widely. Furthermore, 91% of consumers want to be recognized.

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Pointillist

MARCH 20, 2020

Over the past few years, CX leaders have adopted customer journey analytics to connect the dots between customer behavior and the KPIs by which businesses are measured. Leveraging these solutions enables you to aggregate, analyze and act on customer journey data to improve customer experiences and achieve business outcomes.

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Experience Investigators by 360Connext

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Customers are nuanced. For this article, we’re diving into these three metrics so you have ideas on the best ways to use them. He believes organizations should now measure earned growth instead (which he explains in the article linked above). Customer Satisfaction Score What is it? Customer Effort Score What is it?

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Currency Alliance

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

If a new CEO replaced you tomorrow, and had no previous connection to the current loyalty program, what changes do you think she would make? We hear loyalty leaders state all the time that they have embraced ‘best practices’. That’s right, loyalty programs should be a profit center. Nobody granted those loans on a whim.

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Currency Alliance

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

Flexibility around loyalty redemptions is crucial to creating meaningful value for every customer. Rewards that are interesting for less-frequent customers, as well as to frequent customers, motivate every customer to engage more, and increase the share of wallet that they allocate to your brand.

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Currency Alliance

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

Flexibility around loyalty redemptions is crucial to creating meaningful value for every customer. Rewards that are interesting for less-frequent customers, as well as to frequent customers, motivate every customer to engage more, and increase the share of wallet that they allocate to your brand.

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Retently

MAY 9, 2024

If you’re at the stage of refining your customer retention strategy, watch out for the common pitfalls. This article takes a look at the seven deadly sins of B2B customer retention that you’ll want to avoid and the relevant solutions you may want to consider. Why is B2B Customer Retention Important? How old are they?

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Currency Alliance

APRIL 10, 2021

If a new CEO replaced you tomorrow, and had no previous connection to the current loyalty program, what changes do you think she would make? As CEO, the time you can dedicate to your loyalty program is probably close to zero. The reason I’m writing this article is that many loyalty teams have, historically, not executed brilliantly.

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Experience Investigators by 360Connext

JANUARY 23, 2024

That means charting a course for JUST “mobile-first” is a short-sighted way to serve all customers. Start with your customer’s journey, then determine what channels need better attention and design to serve them. Related: Customer Journey Mapping: Real-World Examples & Use Cases 3.

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Totango

JUNE 15, 2022

While the uncertainty that comes along with rising interest rates and a falling stock market can be scary, there is a silver lining: your current customer base. During periods of economic instability, your customer base may be the only growth channel on which you can depend. Treat the Customer Journey as a Product.

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Comm100

APRIL 10, 2024

AI is reshaping countless industries and services, and customer service is one such area that is changing for the better. In this article, we will discuss how the combination of AI and human intuition can be applied to a range of sectors to help solve problems preemptively. The result?

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delighted

MAY 17, 2019

A key way to close that gap and develop solid, lasting relationships with your customers is to ask them for feedback with customer satisfaction surveys. Enter the customer journey. Service: 9 customer support questions for streamlined service. Loyalty: 10 questions to assess overall brand experience.

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Currency Alliance

JUNE 19, 2019

This was my second year on the judging panel at the Loyalty Magazine Awards. Really, for those relatively few brands achieving impressive levels of customer engagement, it’s breath-taking how fast the industry has progressed in such a short time. 1. Looking beyond transactional rewards.

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CX University

NOVEMBER 21, 2020

Customer-facing teams in sales and service-orientated environments embrace the concept. Marketing teams use it to get to know their customers, to personalise their brand reach and encourage brand loyalty. Comprehensive customer experience ecosystems create customer memories that narrate specific brand stories.

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CSM Magazine

MARCH 24, 2022

It is common knowledge that the retail industry thrives on positive customer interactions and feedback, so when reviewing the ways in which organizations can grow and remain competitive in their field, it is vital to craft plans that revolve around optimizing the customer experience. Adhere to changing expectations.

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CSM Magazine

APRIL 25, 2024

In today’s fast-paced market, businesses across the UK face numerous hurdles in attracting and retaining customers. With the advent of digital technology and social media, customer expectations are higher than ever. Businesses must navigate these waters carefully to build a loyal customer base.

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Currency Alliance

OCTOBER 11, 2018

Countless articles have been written about enhancing the hotel customer experience (CX) with technology. It does give pause for thought, however, that agile tech companies have proven more apt at filling these gaps: owning more of the customer journey, gathering more detailed data, and making more relevant and personalized offers.

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Totango

AUGUST 16, 2022

For instance, a customer relationship management (CRM) app may be used to segment customers at risk of churn and reach out to them, serving as a CRM customer retention tool. In general, any software that helps increase subscription renewals and decrease churn may serve as a customer retention tool. Onboarding.

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Lumoa

JANUARY 27, 2023

Customer service in the 21st century is not just the prerogative of one specific department but of every business process, role, and philosophy. This article looks at how customer service can be optimized for better results. In This Article: What is a Customer Experience Audit Checklist? So what can be done?

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Totango

JUNE 4, 2021

We’ll show you how to multiply opportunities for engagement through strategies such as personalization, in-app messaging, customized promotions and loyalty programs. By combining technology with best practices, you can maximize interaction with your clients and build brand loyalty. Reward Customer Loyalty.

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SurveySparrow

JUNE 20, 2023

Customer experience (CX) is vital to success in the dynamic world of business. Organization use the potent tool known as the Customer Experience Dashboard to measure and improve the Customer Experience journey in an efficient manner. Additionally, it helps your design according to every unique customer journey.

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SurveySensum

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Here’s a roadmap to help you get there: Gather Feedback : Gather feedback on a regular basis from your customers on different aspects of your business, but don’t limit yourself to traditional CSAT or NPS surveys. Take advantage of different types of surveys at different touchpoints of the customer journey.

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SurveySensum

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Here’s a roadmap to help you get there: Gather Feedback : Gather feedback on a regular basis from your customers on different aspects of your business, but don’t limit yourself to traditional CSAT or NPS surveys. Take advantage of different types of surveys at different touchpoints of the customer journey.

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Lumoa

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

The Salesforce State of the Connected Customer Report found that 88% of buyers say their experience is as important to them as a company’s products or services. So, how can your business win over this growing contingent of experience-focussed customers? What value are they delivering to their customers that your company is not?

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Totango

AUGUST 11, 2022

Most interactions with your SaaS customers are digital, making handling these opportunities decisive for customer satisfaction, loyalty, repeat business and referrals. In this article, we’ll show you how to build client relationships digitally with your SaaS customers. Reach customers where they are.

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Currency Alliance

JUNE 11, 2019

“Extra” was a 4% interest rate which earned the average working family £100-200 a year – the kind of value you can earn from a supermarket loyalty card. Economic cycles aside, though, the real problem is that it attracts entirely the wrong sort of customer. Customers appreciate the free money, but it simply doesn’t make them loyal.

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delighted

MAY 17, 2019

A key way to close that gap and develop solid, lasting relationships with your customers is to ask them for feedback with customer satisfaction surveys. Enter the customer journey. Service: 9 customer support questions for streamlined service. Loyalty: 10 questions to assess overall brand experience.

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