ShepHyken

DECEMBER 6, 2021

3 Ways to Move From Customer Service to Customer Care by Patrick McCullough. Destination CRM) What’s the difference between customer service and customer care? So, if customer service isn’t a department, what do you call it? How about “customer care?”

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ShepHyken

OCTOBER 24, 2016

Clutch) In today’s “show me you know me” marketing world, it’s imperative that brands understand and engage their shoppers on a personal level with personalized marketing. My Comment: If customer service is the new marketing, and personalization is the hottest strategy, then this article is a must-read.

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2016 Article Customer Service Government 119

ShepHyken

APRIL 17, 2017

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. How to Drive Customer Loyalty Among Millennials by Timi Garai.

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2017 Article Social Media Customer Service 79

ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 21, 2016

(Buffer) Imagine being able to predict the next big thing on social media, knowing what social media will look like in 2017 and beyond and how will brands use social platforms to connect with their audience. I’m surprised at how many companies have not yet embraced social media for marketing and customer care.

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2016 Article Social Media Net Promoter Score 117

ShepHyken

MARCH 20, 2017

Want to Build Customer Loyalty? As brands compete in an increasingly demanding field, here are 3 tips for deploying smartphones in the battle for customers. As Social Media Evolves, Travellers Demand Joined-up Customer Service by Nick Vivion . Social care is not just “customer service on social media.”

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2017 Article Customer Service Social Media 75

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. Follow on Twitter: @Hyken .

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2016 Article Social Media Customer Service 83

ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 18, 2019

Top Technology Trends That Will Reshape The Customer Experience In 2019 by Puru Govind. 3 Customer Loyalty Trends for 2019 by SmarterCX Team. And as retail trends continue to evolve in 2019, so do customer loyalty trends and programs. I’m looking forward to seeing how much better. If so, you may be rewarded.

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ShepHyken

JUNE 6, 2018

Someone recently referenced the book and this famous line, and it made me think about how customers are treated. Are all customers equal? Loyalty programs promote perks, rewards, elite status and more, which might suggest that not all customers are equal. But, what about when it comes to customer service?

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ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 4, 2017

Whether you’re buying new gadgets, planning a holiday or managing your finances, everyone has to deal with customer service from time to time. An outstanding experience can persuade you to keep returning to a brand; being treated badly can put you off for life. 10 Insights from Customer Care Experts & Influencers by CGS.

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2017 Article Customer Service Net Promoter Score 63

ShepHyken

AUGUST 13, 2018

Are You Making This Critical Connection With Your Customers to Strengthen Relationships and Drive Loyalty? Business2Community) Customer Success is typically defined as, “ensuring customers achieve their desired outcomes while using your product or service.” Consider two types of loyalty; behavioral and attitudinal.

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2018 Article Customer Service Loyalty 72

Call Experts

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

It’s not something that happens organically; it’s a carefully developed process that starts with creating an exceptional experience for customers and ends with customer loyalty. To be an exceptional customer service professional, you need to master many skills. Self-service, not “no service.”

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ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 6, 2017

How to Build Trust with Internal Customers by Elaine Fogel. Elaine Fogel) Whether your business or organization has one or a hundred employees, it’s important to honor them, treat them with respect, and turn them into your best brand ambassadors. There is One Quality that Builds Loyalty and Trust by Renuka Rayasam .

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2017 Article Customer Service Social Media 84

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

DECEMBER 9, 2019

Hear direct from their VP of customer support services, Jason Ashworth, as he shares how they use Salesforce’s Service Cloud to support the Southwest “three-pronged mission” of delivering efficiency, lovability and profitability to the business. Customer-first: Lessons From Small Town Shop by Natalya Bucuy.

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Article 2019 Customer Service Airlines 71

ShepHyken

OCTOBER 31, 2016

13 Haunting Customer Service Statistics by Tricia Morris. Microsoft) Here are 13 haunting (and daunting) customer service statistics that are keeping brands, and especially CSRs, up at night. My Comment: I’ve written about phrases that kill the customer service experience.

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2016 Article Customer Service Hotels 124

ShepHyken

APRIL 3, 2017

This year, attendance at several Customer Service sessions reportedly doubled from last year. My Comment: The Social Media Marketing World 2017 conference concluded just over a week ago, and one of the major tracks was the social customer care track, headed up by Dan Gingiss and Daniel Lemin. Want Loyal Customers?

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ShepHyken

AUGUST 15, 2016

And the easier it is to do business with a company, the better chance for repeat business – and maybe even customer loyalty! 6 Must-Dos for Best-In-Class Social Media Customer Service by Sara O’Keefe . My Comment: There have been many lists shared about how to be more effective with social customer care.

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2016 Article Customer Service Social Media 69

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. Social Proof.

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CSM Magazine

FEBRUARY 7, 2020

In this context, customer service is crucial to attract and retain clients and do good business. Improving customer service for lending businesses is vital. Why Is Customer Care Crucial for Lending Businesses? The landscape of customer care has changed in the past years. Invest in People.

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ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. When Customer Care Isn’t Enough, Call the Customer Delight Brigade by Katie Deighton. A Customer Discovered Their $350 Lego Set was Missing Pieces. Here are my top five picks from last week. You’ll smile.

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2021 Article Customer Service Net Promoter Score 26

ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 20, 2017

Stats and facts prove that a personalized experience allows you to upsell, cross-sell and create customer loyalty. 6 Best Practices for Thriving in the ‘Post-Human’ Customer Service Age by Anand Subramaniam. Why Memory Is Your Most Powerful Tool For Building Customer Relationships by Yannis Kotziagkiaouridis.

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2017 Article Customer Service Competitive Advantage 38

ShepHyken

OCTOBER 14, 2019

4 Ways to Celebrate Customer Service Week by Whitney Puidokas. Here are the four ways we celebrated the hard work our Customer Care team puts in every day. We hope one of these ideas can make their way into how you think about honoring your customer-facing employees! My Comment: Last week was Customer Service Week.

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SmartKarrot

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

Adam Toporek is a globally-recognized keynote speaker on customer experience. He is known for his ability to help firms reimagine their customer care. He is the owner of CTS Service Solutions, a customer experience firm that grew out of his blog ‘Customers That Stick.’ Here is the list for you – 1.

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2022 Customer Service Social Media Customer Centricity 10

SurveySensum

JULY 14, 2020

Customer Experience – The new focus of 2020! Customer Experience has become a top priority for businesses in 2020. It is now considered to be the key brand differentiator and a critical factor for your brand’s success and revenue growth.

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2020 Customer Experience Magazine Consulting 132

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

ShepHyken

MAY 1, 2017

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. 3 Tips for Successful Social Customer Service by Krysta Gahagen. For information contact or www.hyken.com.

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2017 Article Customer Service Social Media 83

Integrity Solutions

JULY 26, 2019

Each year, Customer Contact Week (CCW) provides a good opportunity to get a pulse of the trends, possibilities and challenges of leading contact centers and customer experience organizations. A strong coaching culture has the potential to transform not just your contact center, but your overall company brand.

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Stella Connect

JANUARY 25, 2018

In recent years, we’ve seen a major shift in brands’ approaches to customer service delivery and contact center performance management. What will brands’ biggest concerns be in 2018? In the eyes of consumers, the gap between excellent customer service providers and everyone else continues to widen.

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ShepHyken

APRIL 9, 2018

(destinationCRM) Customers across industries now expect a better overall experience thanks to Amazon, and here are a few ways your business can follow their lead. My Comment: Joey Coleman is one of the leading customer service and CX experts. His brand new book, “ Never Lose a Customer Again ,” is just out.

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Net Promoter Score Article 2018 Customer Service 89

Comm100

OCTOBER 11, 2017

Should it be customer service? If you want a well-rounded, capable, and effective social media customer care team, then the answer is all of the above. Here we offer 12 essential tips for live chat operators to communicating effectively, addressing customer issues efficiently, and representing your brand professionally.

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ShepHyken

JANUARY 15, 2018

This line sums it up nicely: No matter how great your brand may be, the reputation and customer loyalty is determined by the final exchange between employee and customer. Websitebuilder) You are undoubtedly aware of the importance of customer service on your online business’ road to success. .”

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ShepHyken

OCTOBER 3, 2016

Southwest Airlines Puts Its Heart Into The Customer Experience by Stan Phelps. Purple Goldfish) Two years ago Southwest Airlines launched new branding for the airline. The heart is now more prominent in the branding. Shep Hyken is a customer service expert, professional speaker and New York Times bestselling business author.

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2016 Article Airlines Customer Service 124

ShepHyken

DECEMBER 17, 2018

(Forbes) No matter what services your company provides or what communication platforms you use, customer experience (CX) needs to be at the core of everything you do. My Comment: As we head into 2019 I’m reminded of the many predictions that said that CX would be the most important focus of brands for the upcoming year.

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2018 Article Customer Service 2019 78