ShepHyken

AUGUST 18, 2021

I recently released my 2021 Achieving Customer Amazement research. We surveyed 1,000 consumers in the U.S. and asked them numerous questions about topics related to customer service, customer experience, loyalty, reviews, and more. One of the questions had to do with creating a personalized experience. .

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Airlines Customer Experience 2021 Customer Service Training 173

ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

Three main areas that include investing and/or using the right technology, having competent people, and building out the customer-focused culture. Level-up Your Customer Service With These 4 Dynamite Strategies by Tom Sagi. My Comment: This article includes four strategies to improve customer service.

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Article 2020 Customer Service Culture 76

ShepHyken

MAY 17, 2021

How to Nurture Your Online Customers And Turn Them Into ‘Brand Evangelists” by Peggy de Lange. (B&T) B&T) Building a connection with existing customers is just as integral to any marketing strategy as winning new ones, but how do we turn customers into spokespeople for our brands?

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2021 Article Customer Service Customer Retention 80

ShepHyken

MAY 23, 2022

The author, who happens to be one of the leading experts in the customer service/experience space, uses the different positions and roles in a professional sports organization (including the manager, coaches, doctor, and more) as a metaphor for what it takes to assemble a customer-focused team. Follow on Twitter: @Hyken.

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Article 2022 Customer Service Sports 65

ShepHyken

APRIL 18, 2023

For a number of years, I’ve preached that our customers no longer compare us just to our direct competitors, but instead to the brands they enjoy doing business with the most. In other words, the ones that provide the best customer service and experience.

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Reference B2C Workshop Customer Service Training 65

ShepHyken

MAY 9, 2022

Three Stats That Will Change the Way You Think About Customer Loyalty Stats by Wise Marketer Staff. The Wise Marketer) Whether due to the rise of e-commerce, the disruptions of the pandemic, or other factors specific to a given industry, the old patterns of consumer behavior no longer hold true in the current marketplace.

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Article 2022 Customer Service E Commerce 67

ShepHyken

APRIL 1, 2019

My friend, colleague and brilliant businessman, Vala Afshar, shares his insights on one of the most important trends in customer service. A Complete Guide to Social Media Customer Service by Anna Bredava. My Comment: The title of this article is “A Complete Guide to Social Media Customer Service.”

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2019 Article Customer Service Social Media 100

ProProfs Chat

MAY 13, 2020

Contemporary consumers expect brands to remember who they are, whether they are buying from you for the second or the hundredth time. The Importance of Offering Customer Service With a ‘Personal Touch’. Companies with best customer service often mention how customers are willing to spend more for the right experience. .

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ProProfs Chat

MAY 13, 2020

Contemporary consumers expect brands to remember who they are, whether they are buying from you for the second or the hundredth time. The Importance of Offering Customer Service With a ‘Personal Touch’. Companies with best customer service often mention how customers are willing to spend more for the right experience. .

Customer Service 98

Customer Service Feedback Interaction Customers 98

ShepHyken

AUGUST 13, 2018

Customers are getting more comfortable with alternative support channels. Traditionally customers called. More and more brands are open to alternative channels. Your customers expect it, so don’t fight it. 9 Ways to be a Never-Ending Student of Service by Steve DiGioia. Now they like to text.

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2018 Article Customer Service Loyalty 72

ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 27, 2017

The “20th Annual Mystery Shopping Study” recognizes seven retailers who excel in customer service. My Comment: It doesn’t matter what type of business you have, there are plenty of lessons you can learn from the top customer focused retailers. 10 Quotes To Inspire Better Customer Service by Sharpen.

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2017 Article Customer Service Retail 75

ShepHyken

MAY 16, 2022

Be a ‘Method Customer’ to Improve Customer Experience by Justin Racine. CMSWire) Brands spend exorbitant amounts of dollars, resources and time to connect with their customer base to understand them better. What makes a consumer tick? What is important to them? My Comment: This is a fun article.

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Article 2022 Customer Service Net Promoter Score 65

Integrity Solutions

OCTOBER 27, 2021

In fact, exceptional customer service is more than a functional role; it’s a purpose, rooted in a culture and an understanding of what it means to be truly customer-focused. Just as significant, 96% of customers say customer service is important in their choice of loyalty to a brand.

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Customer Service Banking Customer Service Training Culture 67

ShepHyken

JANUARY 17, 2022

7 Customer Service Skills Every Business Needs by Renee Johnson. The Tech Report) Much of the customer mindset will remain a mystery. There will always be things we don’t know about how consumers think. However, researchers have been collecting data on customer service satisfaction for years.

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Article 2022 Customer Service Customer Journey Mapping 67

ShepHyken

AUGUST 4, 2021

This statistic comes straight from the 2021 Achieving Customer Amazement Study we conducted this year. We surveyed more than 1,000 consumers to find out what they loved and hated about customer service. What would make them come back or terminate their relationship with the brand or company?

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2021 Customer Service Training Customer Service Customers 87

CSM Magazine

JULY 12, 2020

How a business handles customer service has a direct correlation to brand perception and longevity in today’s landscape. Consumers forget that some things take time and quality doesn’t always come overnight. Customer influenced business strategy. The bottom line.

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Customer Service Marketing Social Media Culture 52

ShepHyken

AUGUST 4, 2021

This statistic comes straight from the 2021 Achieving Customer Amazement Study we conducted this year. We surveyed more than 1,000 consumers to find out what they loved and hated about customer service. What would make them come back or terminate their relationship with the brand or company?

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2021 Customer Service Training Customer Service Customers 78

ShepHyken

AUGUST 1, 2016

12 Unique Ways to Build Brand Loyalty Through Social Media by YEC. AllBusiness) Social media is an invaluable tool to help market your brand, but what good is it without a target audience? My Comment: Social media enhances the customer experience. It’s a brand builder. For information contact or www.hyken.com.

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2016 Article Social Media Customer Service 83

ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020

Knowing a customer’s purchase history can help you create a personalized experience that ultimately leads to authentic upsell opportunities. Being able to see a customers’ past purchases can help agents recommend other products tailored to a customers’ specific preferences, which makes them more likely to go through with a purchase.

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Contact Center Competitive Advantage Article Customer Service 112

ShepHyken

APRIL 30, 2018

16 Statistics Showing Data’s Influence on Customer Experience by Tricia Morriss. Business2Community) A Customers 2020 report predicts that by 2020, customer experience will overtake both price and product as the key differentiator for brands. Phone Is King for Customer Experience by Blair Pleasant. (No

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Article 2018 Net Promoter Score Customer Service 82

ShepHyken

MARCH 13, 2017

If that is the case, then social media customer service (also known as “social care”) falls into that category. 89% of social media messages to brands go ignored. My Comment: So many articles on customer service focus on the retail industry (B-2-C). Here’s a statistic you won’t believe. Follow on Twitter: @Hyken.

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2017 Article Social Media Customer Service 90

ShepHyken

OCTOBER 23, 2017

The likelihood that people will spend more and buy more often dramatically increases when you personalize your customer’s experience. Study: Consumers rate privacy, transparency, and trust over customer service by Andrew Birmingham. My Comment: Is customer service the number one priority?

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2017 Article Customer Service Retail 74

ShepHyken

DECEMBER 12, 2016

These are just a few of the ways consumers describe interactions they consider to be “Moments o f Wow” with their favorite brands. Shep Hyken is a customer service expert, professional speaker and New York Times bestselling business author. Creating Moments of Wow Predictions for 2017 and Beyond by TeleTech. Surprising.

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2016 Article Social Media Customer Service 104

ProProfs Chat

JUNE 30, 2020

It’s not the amount of knowledge you are willing to offer, but the efforts you wish to take to keep your customers satisfied and loyal to your brand. Customers wouldn’t see what you have to offer, but what you are willing to change for them. That’s the true essence of customer service experience. Uncommon Service.

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Books Customer Service Customer Satisfaction Loyalty 85

Storyminers

JULY 6, 2020

His clients range from large, publicly traded companies to leading professional service firms and fast-growth and established small businesses including Apple, Diesel, Freshworks, KFC, Pearson, Shell etc… plus lots of smaller brands and SMEs. A Global Guru poll established him as one of the top ‘Customer Service Gurus’ in the world.

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Customer Service Customer Experience Magazine Books 59

Storyminers

JULY 6, 2020

His clients range from large, publicly traded companies to leading professional service firms and fast-growth and established small businesses including Apple, Diesel, Freshworks, KFC, Pearson, Shell etc… plus lots of smaller brands and SMEs. A Global Guru poll established him as one of the top ‘Customer Service Gurus’ in the world.

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Customer Service Customer Experience Magazine Books 52