ShepHyken

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Constructing Care: How Your Customers Know They Matter by Chip Bell (Forbes) It sounds like a broken record. When customers know you care, you create an emotional connection that fosters trust and loyalty.

Article 63

Article Customer Service 2023 Contact Center 63

ShepHyken

JULY 22, 2019

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. 8 Tips for Improving Social Media Customer Service by Fara Haron. My Comment: Companies are using social media customer care/service to increase loyalty and gain market share.

2019 117

2019 Article Social Media Customer Service 117

ShepHyken

JANUARY 28, 2019

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. What Do Customers Really Think Of Your Brand? My Comment: One of the great concepts in customer service is the practice of adaptability. Here are my top five picks from last week. by Athina Mallis.

2019 98

2019 Article Social Media Customer Service 98

ShepHyken

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Those three factors are why customers are frustrated with the customer support experience. Seven Ways to Fix the Root Causes of Customer Experience Complaints by Elaine Roche. Fast Company) In the past year, 47.8

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Article 2022 Customer Service Hospitality 70

ShepHyken

OCTOBER 24, 2016

Each week I read a number of customer service articles from various online resources. 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. Nike is a rock star in social care. What happened?

2016 119

2016 Article Customer Service Government 119

Call Experts

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

How do you improve customer service? The answer always lies in your customer experience. Great experiences lead to loyal customers who buy more from you in the future. When you take care of customers from start to finish, they will always come back and refer others to your business. Listen to your customers.

Contact Center 98

Contact Center Customer Service Social Media Call Center 98

ShepHyken

MAY 28, 2018

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. The Customer Journey Begins – and Sometimes Ends – With Your Employees by Katherine Evans . CMSWire) Today’s customers don’t just expect high quality and excellent service at a fair price — they demand it.

2018 77

2018 Article Customer Service Loyalty Programs 77

ShepHyken

APRIL 1, 2019

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Customer Service Is Poised for an AI Revolution by Vala Afshar. ZDNet) AI is viewed by customer service decision makers and agents alike as a boon to the customer and employee experience.

2019 99

2019 Article Customer Service Social Media 99

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.

Social Media 145

Social Media Customer Service Multi-Channel 2014 145

ShepHyken

AUGUST 1, 2016

Each week I read a number of customer service articles from various online resources. 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? It’s a brand builder.

2016 83

2016 Article Social Media Customer Service 83

ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 4, 2017

Each week I read a number of customer service and experience articles from various online resources. The top five things you hate most about customer service by Sarah Ingrams . Whether you’re buying new gadgets, planning a holiday or managing your finances, everyone has to deal with customer service from time to time.

2017 63

2017 Article Customer Service Net Promoter Score 63

ShepHyken

DECEMBER 10, 2018

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Crazy Ideas About Customer Service You Would Like To Try Again by Guy Sheetrit. My Comment: The title implies some of these customer service ideas are crazy. But customer service?

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Article 2018 Customer Service 2019 92

ShepHyken

OCTOBER 31, 2016

Each week I read a number of customer service articles from various online resources. 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.

2016 124

2016 Article Customer Service Hotels 124

ShepHyken

OCTOBER 17, 2018

The reason I bring this up is that I was reading an article about the top global brands. Interbrand just released their Interbrand Best Global Brands list, and it won’t surprise you to find out which companies are at the top of the list. Think about how big these brands are and how they have woven their way into our culture.

Social Media 121

Social Media Customer Care Customer Service Training Brands 121

ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 21, 2016

Each week I read a number of customer service articles from various online resources. Surprises Await When You Pretend To Be Your Own Customer by Steve DiGioia. Steve DiGioia) Stop complaining about your customers. I’m surprised at how many companies have not yet embraced social media for marketing and customer care.

2016 117

2016 Article Social Media Net Promoter Score 117

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 96

ShepHyken

MARCH 20, 2017

Each week I read a number of customer service articles from various online resources. No More Nonpologies: Apologize to Customers Like You Mean It by Leslie O’Flahavan. Want to Build Customer Loyalty? If the customer is willing to share their phone number with you, treat it with respect it deserves.

2017 75

2017 Article Customer Service Social Media 75

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. Brands this is what can happen on Twitter when you get it spot on by Mark Shaw.

2017 79

2017 Article Social Media Customer Service 79

ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 18, 2019

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Top Technology Trends That Will Reshape The Customer Experience In 2019 by Puru Govind. My basic definition is the end-to-end experience that the customer has with every interaction with anything related to the brand.

2019 61

2019 Article Customer Service 2018 61

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

AUGUST 7, 2017

Each week I read a number of customer service and experience articles from various online resources. Is The Customer Service “Department” Becoming Obsolete? My Comment: This is an interesting article with a provocative title: “Is the Customer Service Department Becoming Obsolete?” by Mike Wittenstein.

Article 58

Article Customer Service 2017 Social Media 58

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. Or the lack thereof.

Customer Service 52

Customer Service Banking 2008 Financial 52

ShepHyken

AUGUST 8, 2018

Some people are just naturally good at providing great customer service. I realized that there was a point in my life that I could look back and say, “That’s when I knew I was passionate about taking care of customers.” That was my “Customer Service DNA.”. I’ll do what I have to do to take care of them.

Customer Service 87

Customer Service Banking Customers Customer Service Training 87

ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 5, 2016

Each week I read a number of customer service articles from various online resources. Create Great Customer Experiences with These Three Principles by Opinurte Team. Opinurate) Matt Watkinson has worked with some of the biggest businesses in the world on customer experience strategy, service design, websites and mobile apps.

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2016 Article Customer Service Hospitality 0

ShepHyken

AUGUST 15, 2016

Each week I read a number of customer service articles from various online resources. Will Chatbots and AI Replace Federal Customer Service Reps? 6 Must-Dos for Best-In-Class Social Media Customer Service by Sara O’Keefe . The 30 Things Customers Really Value by Eric Almquist. by Phil Goldstein.

2016 69

2016 Article Customer Service Social Media 69

ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 6, 2017

Each week I read a number of customer service articles from various online resources. 11 Reasons Why Customer Advocacy is the Bedrock of Your Business by Robbie Richards. My Comment: Too many times a company (and employees of the company) focus on the outside customer and forget about the internal customer.

2017 84

2017 Article Customer Service Social Media 84

ShepHyken

APRIL 3, 2017

Each week I read a number of customer service articles from various online resources. Customer Service Track Shines at Social Media Marketing World by Dan Gingiss. In 2016, the conference organizers added a Customer Service track to the list of 20 or so other tracks. Want Loyal Customers?

2017 76

2017 Article Social Media Customer Service 76

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

MAY 5, 2021

In the customer service world, people have expectations. If it doesn’t, they expect the company to stand behind its products and services. The effort a customer makes to get the problem resolved – hopefully, it’s minimal effort – is ideally rewarded with an acceptable and expected resolution. Consider that number.

Customer Service Training 153

Customer Service Training Customer Service Customer Expectations Information 153

ShepHyken

AUGUST 13, 2018

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Are You Making This Critical Connection With Your Customers to Strengthen Relationships and Drive Loyalty? Want better customer service? More and more brands are open to alternative channels.

2018 72

2018 Article Customer Service Loyalty 72

ShepHyken

JANUARY 8, 2018

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Industry Experts Offer Up 2018 Predictions on Retail Customer Experience by Judy Mottl. My Comment: The 2018 customer service and experience predictions continue to roll in. Follow on Twitter: @Hyken.

2018 0

2018 Article Customer Service Contact Center 0

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. After the author shares the story, he offers commentary about why what this brand did (Lego) was so successful.

2021 26

2021 Article Customer Service Net Promoter Score 26

Magellan Solutions

MAY 3, 2022

To resolve this concern, many businesses opt to call center outsourcing — the process of subcontracting customer care services , sales/telemarketing functions , and market research to a service vendor. The patterns and needs of customers dictate the direction of the market.

Call Center 81

Call Center Telecommunications Banking Financial 81

Comm100

DECEMBER 19, 2017

Here is a detailed step-by-step guide to setting goals and strategizing for customer experience improvement. Free Download] 50 Customer Service Training Activities for Live Chat and Telephone Teams. The activities in this eBook can be great training materials to improve customer service or morale in your team.

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Customer Experience Download Workshop Metrics 116

ShepHyken

MAY 25, 2016

I recently interviewed Nate Skinner, the VP of Customer Care for Campaign Monitor, a company that helps businesses use email to market their businesses. It was for one of my Forbes columns, Seven Ways to Use Email to Build Your Brand and Create a Better Customer Experience. For information contact or www.hyken.com.

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Customer Care Customer Service Training Customers Customer Service 90

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? All customers should be all be treated with dignity, respect and the attention any human deserves.

Airlines 96

Airlines Hotels Loyalty Programs Loyalty 96

Customer Bliss

MARCH 28, 2017

Ellis serves as the Chief Customer Experience Officer for the San Antonio International Airport System which comprises the San Antonio International Airport and Stinson Municipal Airport. ” She worked in the customer service role at Atlanta’s airport for over 12 years. Customer Service Training Program.

Customer Experience 183

Customer Experience Travel Touchpoint Hospitality 183