CSM Magazine

OCTOBER 20, 2022

Raghavendra Rao, Director of Customer Excellence at Sprinklr , outlines three steps to build a customer service strategy centered around self-service. Have you ever been in a situation where you were running late for a flight, and an airport self-service kiosk saved the day? It’s a win-win.

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Customer Service Strategies Customer Service Effort Score Financial 52

delighted

MARCH 9, 2021

Exceptional customer service turns new customers into promoters and promoters into returning loyalists. Let’s take a look at additional data behind why improving customer service should always be a foundational business goal. We’ll also provide some tips on building an impeccable customer service strategy.

Customer Service Strategies 59

Customer Service Strategies Customer Service Social Media Net Promoter Score 59

ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. I have added my comment about each article and would like to hear what you think too. Lego Customers Lose Millions of Pieces a Year. My Comment: I love great examples of customer service, and this is exactly that.

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Article 2021 Customer Service Metrics 73

CSM Magazine

MAY 13, 2024

In the modern digital landscape, customer service has transcended traditional interactions to become a key competitive differentiator. As businesses strive to provide seamless and secure customer experiences, the use of premium proxies has emerged as a critical tool in achieving these goals.

Customer Service 52

Customer Service E Commerce E-support Competitive Advantage 52

ShepHyken

MAY 17, 2021

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. I have added my comment about each article and would like to hear what you think too. How to handle customer complaints? My Comment: Our customers have changed during the pandemic.

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2021 Article Customer Service Customer Retention 81

ShepHyken

OCTOBER 27, 2017

This week we feature an article by Tim Fujita-Yuhas that discusses the importance of empathy when using new technology for customer service. He looks at the next generation of texting, known as RCS (Rich Communication Services), which I think will become a very valuable tool. – Shep Hyken.

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Customer Service Strategies Blog Customer Service Hotels 84

ShepHyken

MAY 9, 2022

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. I have added my comment about each article and would like to hear what you think too. Customer Experience Conundrum: Fix Bad Experiences or Make Good Ones Better? Here are my top five picks from last week.

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Article 2022 Customer Service E Commerce 68

ShepHyken

JANUARY 17, 2022

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. I have added my comment about each article and would like to hear what you think too. 7 Customer Service Skills Every Business Needs by Renee Johnson. You need to read this article now!

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Article 2022 Customer Service Customer Journey Mapping 68

ShepHyken

DECEMBER 6, 2021

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. I have added my comment about each article and would like to hear what you think too. 3 Ways to Move From Customer Service to Customer Care by Patrick McCullough. How about “customer care?”

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2021 Article Customer Service 2022 68

ShepHyken

MAY 16, 2023

I like the title of this article, but perhaps a more appropriate title might be: Customer Service Is Like Being Married. The buying cycle for a customer typically includes a little research, talking to a salesperson, making the purchase, and whatever happens after the sale. Connect with Shep on LinkedIn.

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Customer Service Advertising Workshop 2022 121

ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

This week, we feature an article by Deniz Kuran, Head of Marketing at Idiomatic , an organization that helps companies understand their customers by translating customer feedback into actionable data. She discusses the difference between transactional and relational customer service.

Customer Service 79

Customer Service E Commerce Rewards Programs Customer Relationships 79

ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 19, 2023

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. I have added my comment about each article and would like to hear what you think too. The gold in the article is his simple three-step approach to building a customer-focused culture. Is it that simple?

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Article Customer Service 2023 Customer Service Training 62

ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 19, 2016

Each week I read a number of customer service articles from various online resources. I have added my comment about each article and would like to hear what you think too. The Customer Service Strategies Behind Zappos’s Success by Sharpen. 10 Tips For Making Customers Feel Welcome by Richard R.

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2016 Article Customer Service Culture 0

ShepHyken

JANUARY 3, 2024

I recently wrote two articles in my weekly Forbes column with my top predictions and trends for customer service and customer experience. The employee experience (EX) drives a better customer experience (CX). When you do, you’ll have a better 2024 – and so will your customers! Happy New Year!

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2024 Customer Service Workshop Customer Service Training 96

CSM Magazine

APRIL 22, 2024

Explore key trends in online gambling customer service, including AI integration, personalization, and enhanced security, shaping the future of player satisfaction and loyalty. By analyzing this data, operators can customize their interactions with customers.

Customer Service 52

Customer Service User Experience Touchpoint Competitive Advantage 52

ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

This week, we feature an article by Prabhjot Singh at Knowmax , a company that empowers customer experience teams to improve engagement through AI-powered knowledge management. He talks about the trends that customer service and experience professionals can expect for the remaining months of 2023.

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2023 Customer Service Customer Service Representative Customer Care 62

CSM Magazine

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

With 97% of Fortune 500 companies now using social media, s ocial channels such as Twitter and LinkedIn have become an integral component of business customer service strategies. This trend is expected to accelerate as companies seek out new ways to use social media for customer service needs.

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Social Media Customer Service Customer Service Strategies Customers 64

ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Someone asked me a question: Sometimes I’m so frustrated when I call a company’s customer service number. I’ve covered how to handle angry customers many times, so let’s not go there again. If you go to www.CustomerServiceArticles.com , you will find many articles covering that topic. What do you think if I yell at them?

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Customer Service Social Media Workshop Customer Service Training 138

ShepHyken

APRIL 23, 2021

This week we feature an article by Devin Pickell, a Growth Marketer at Nextiva. He shares customer service best practices that successful brands use to help their customers on social media. Another intuitive and frankly underutilized way brands can use social media is for addressing customer service inquiries. .

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Social Media Brands Customer Service E Commerce 129

ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 19, 2018

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. I have added my comment about each article and would like to hear what you think too. Customer Service Rookie Mistakes That Could Be Tarnishing Your Business Image! by Deeksha Dadu.

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Article 2018 Customer Service Customer Centricity 88

ShepHyken

MARCH 18, 2019

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. I have added my comment about each article and would like to hear what you think too. 1 0 Tips to Build a Customer Centric Work Culture by Vandita Grover. And, that’s what this article is about.

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2019 Article Net Promoter Score Customer Service 88

ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

This week, we feature an article by Jessica Collier, VP of Growth Marketing at Assembly Software. She writes about how you can align customer service and sales in your organization. Therefore, it only makes sense to ensure that your sales operations are as harmonized with your customer service as possible.

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Sales Customer Service Document Customer Satisfaction 58

ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 27, 2017

Each week I read a number of customer service articles from various online resources. I have added my comment about each article and would like to hear what you think too. The 7 Best Retailers for Customer Service b y Jamie Grill-Goodman. Each party wants to gain value from the interaction.

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2017 Article Customer Service Retail 75

ShepHyken

DECEMBER 12, 2016

Each week I read a number of customer service articles from various online resources. I have added my comment about each article and would like to hear what you think too. Is Your Digital Marketing Strategy Ready for an AI Intervention? 20 Positive Phrases for Customer Service Success: Part 1 by Conversational.

2016 105

2016 Article Social Media Customer Service 105

ShepHyken

MARCH 12, 2024

Last week, I wrote an article that compared the different concert experiences I had with two rock legends, Bob Dylan and Ringo Starr. The title of the article summed up the point I was trying to make: Do You Give Your Customers an Experience – Or Just a Transaction ? Connect with Shep on LinkedIn.

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Workshop Advertising Customer Service Training Books 152

ShepHyken

APRIL 23, 2018

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. I have added my comment about each article and would like to hear what you think too. The Secret To Superior Customer Experience by Denise Lee Yohn. A Checklist for Superior Customer Service by Paul Selby.

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Article 2018 Customer Service Customer Service Training 79

ShepHyken

APRIL 30, 2018

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. I have added my comment about each article and would like to hear what you think too. 16 Statistics Showing Data’s Influence on Customer Experience by Tricia Morriss. Some are exciting. Some are surprising.

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Article 2018 Net Promoter Score Customer Service 82

ShepHyken

AUGUST 20, 2018

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. I have added my comment about each article and would like to hear what you think too. T-Mobile is completely overhauling how its customer service works by Chris Welch. Follow on Twitter: @Hyken.

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Article 2018 Customer Service B2B 69

ShepHyken

JANUARY 9, 2017

Each week I read a number of customer service articles from various online resources. I have added my comment about each article and would like to hear what you think too. High-Performing Customer Service Teams Use Predictive Analytics by Vala Afshar. Here are my top five picks from last week.

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2017 Article Customer Service Loyalty 80

CSM Magazine

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

Magnus Geverts at Calabrio shares his essential guide to Good Customer Service. Customer service is now a key differentiator in the eyes of consumers and companies alike. Put your contact centre on the right track with a step-by-step guide to improving customer service that blends people, process and technology.

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Customer Service Customer Service Strategies Customers Interaction 52

Help Scout

APRIL 29, 2021

Your customer service culture is not what your fancy “Customer Guarantee” promises, and it’s not whatever you say it is in your new employee handbook. It’s worth noting that companies with any of these primary cultures can still deliver good customer service experiences. Strategies for company executives.

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Culture Customer Service Customer Centricity Chief Customer Officer 139

ShepHyken

JANUARY 23, 2017

Each week I read a number of customer service articles from various online resources. I have added my comment about each article and would like to hear what you think too. Are You Taking Your Customers For Granted? CustomerThink) What does your B2B marketing program have to do with your customer retention strategy?

2017 59

2017 Article Social Media Customer Service 59

ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

This week, we feature an article by Claron Kinny, SEO Outreach Specialist at Beaconstac , a company that creates and manages QR codes for brands for an immersive offline and online CX. He shares how companies can use QR codes to improve customer service and experience. QR codes in customer service: How effective is it?

Customer Service 65

Customer Service Hotels Social Media Hospitality 65

CSM Magazine

AUGUST 22, 2019

The customer service department is too often referred to as “just a cost center”. As experience overtakes price and product as a key brand differentiator, customer service is being recognized as the face of, and driver for, organization-wide strategy. The board includes: EVP, Global Customer Care, Mastercard.

Customer Service Strategies 40

Customer Service Strategies Customer Service Airlines Chief Customer Officer 40

Comm100

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

However, the past couple of years has seen its importance within customer service skyrocket as companies adopted new technologies to stay connected during the pandemic. With the benefits made clear for all to see, and customer expectations risen, customer service operations can no longer afford to ignore digital transformation.

Customer Service 89

Customer Service Omnichannel Social Media 2020 89

Comm100

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

We’ve now reached the fourth and final part of our series exploring Digital Transformation in Customer Service. The Building Blocks for Successful Digital Transition , exploring strategies for boosting success in a customer service transformation. Gaining Trust Through Data Security.

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Customer Service Culture Customers Customer Service Strategies 81

ShepHyken

AUGUST 7, 2020

This week we feature an article by Kritagya Pandey , a content writer at CallCenterHosting. She shares tips and tricks on how to create a Disney-like customer service experience. Delivering excellent customer service is an art. This era belongs to creating valuable and stellar experiences for the customers.

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Customer Service Exceptional Customer Service Lifetime Customer Feedback 127