ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

74 Percent of Consumers Believe Brand Loyalty is About Feeling Understood and Valued – Not Discounts and Loyalty Perks by Business Wire. My Comment: Our customer service research indicates that US consumers consider an easy return policy a reason to come back. But, are you asking the questions the right way?

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ShepHyken

MARCH 4, 2024

Consumers Show Higher Brand Loyalty Than Global Average But Demand More In Return by Marigold (Adweek) Fast on the heels of its recently published global report, relationship marketing pioneer Marigold has filtered the results from that groundbreaking survey now with a dedicated focus on U.S. Connect with Shep on LinkedIn.

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ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

In short, if you provide bad service, be prepared to lose sales/money. Our customer service research finds that in 2024, the average consumer will give a company or brand two chances to make amends for a bad experience before moving on. Buyers/procurement professionals are still consumers at some level.

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ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Thanks to Gen Z, Deeper Connections Will Become the Currency of the Future by AmberNechole Hart (Adweek) Empty ecommerce gets you to checkout fast but gives no reason to return. Connected ecommerce adds value emotionally, materially or both while delivering the same seamless purchase journey. Why is connection important?

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ShepHyken

MAY 13, 2024

My Comment: This article is about customer support. Our customer service and CX research found that 43% of US consumers would rather clean a toilet than contact customer support. Shep Hyken is a customer service/CX expert, award-winning keynote speaker, and New York Times bestselling author.

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ShepHyken

JUNE 6, 2023

As consumers, we must be careful and understand the difference between what is truly free and what is perceived as free. Somebody is paying for it, and it’s usually the consumer. And when consumers pay a fee to do business with a company, they typically want to take advantage of the perks the company offers.

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ShepHyken

JANUARY 4, 2023

Customers Will Be Smarter and More Demanding Than Ever – I may sound like a broken record as I start each year with this prediction. Regardless of the type of business you’re in (B2B, B2C, B2B2C), everyone is a consumer. Trust is an emotional connection that drives repeat business and loyalty. Follow on Twitter: @Hyken.

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ShepHyken

JANUARY 14, 2024

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Consumer Trust Languishes at 2016 Levels by MarTech Cube (MarTech Cube) Consumers’ trust in the organizations they do business with has not recovered from its pandemic decline. Connect with Shep on LinkedIn.

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ShepHyken

JANUARY 14, 2024

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Consumer Trust Languishes at 2016 Levels by MarTech Cube (MarTech Cube) Consumers’ trust in the organizations they do business with has not recovered from its pandemic decline. Connect with Shep on LinkedIn.

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ShepHyken

APRIL 14, 2024

This one focuses on field service, but it’s still worth the four minutes it takes to read. My Comment: As costs go up, we must charge customers. Even loyal customers don’t want to pay more if they don’t have to. Shep Hyken is a customer service/CX expert, award-winning keynote speaker, and New York Times bestselling author.

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ShepHyken

MARCH 31, 2024

10x Improvement in Customer Experience by Jaimie Boyd, Gretchen Brainard, NSN Murty, Joe Mariani & Pankaj Kamleshkumar Kishnani (Delloite) Combining digital public infrastructure like digital identity with tools like human-centered design can help governments significantly enhance customer experience.

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ShepHyken

AUGUST 9, 2021

Customer Experience Starts – and Stops – With Emotions by Kristi Knight. CMSWire) By understanding and tapping into those emotions, brands can build powerful connections that create fierce advocates. My Comment: This is an interesting article about how a customer’s emotions play into the overall customer experience.

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JANUARY 3, 2024

Shep Hyken is a customer service/CX expert, award-winning keynote speaker, and New York Times bestselling author. Learn more about Shep’s customer service and customer experience keynote speeches and his customer service training workshops at www.Hyken.com.

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ShepHyken

MARCH 18, 2024

KCI Survey: Swifties, the BeyHive and BravoCon Demonstrate the Power of Superfans by Alicia Esposito (Retail TouchPoints) “Brand fans” are definitely loyal customers, but not all loyal customers are brand fans — and for many marketing and brand teams, driving relevance and impact means activating and leveraging those brand fans and superfans.

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ShepHyken

AUGUST 22, 2023

One of the most powerful customer service and CX tactics is personalization. We interviewed more than 1,000 consumers for our CX research , and 71% said a personalized experience is important to them. When personalization is used correctly, customers feel as if you recognize them. Connect with Shep on LinkedIn.

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Stella Connect

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

There are some brands that seem to just get it, that understand customer wants and needs and are able to meet and exceed those expectations in the moment, at any given moment in time. . And what sets these customer-centric leaders apart from the rest? What matters the most when contacting customer service? #1:

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ShepHyken

OCTOBER 22, 2021

Creating an exceptional customer experience has become the top priority for companies that are looking to strengthen their relationships with customers and build loyalty. Here are six ways you can deliver an exceptional customer experience. . Create an Emotional Connection with Your Customer. Continue to Evolve.

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ShepHyken

APRIL 1, 2024

10x Improvement in Customer Experience by Deloitte Center for Government Insights (Deloitte) Combining digital public infrastructure like digital identity with tools like human-centered design can help governments significantly enhance customer experience. They are improving the customer (citizen) experience.

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ShepHyken

JANUARY 21, 2024

My friend, Chip Bell, has written a great article that aligns with my belief that for the right reasons, it’s okay to fire the customer. The 2024 Marigold Global Consumer Trends Index Report provides insights into consumer preferences that drive marketing decisions and explores the influence of brand relationships.

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ShepHyken

MARCH 10, 2024

by Chitra Iyer (CMSWire) Employee empowerment, especially frontline customer service staff, has been a key element of customer experience (CX) for years. But brands in touch with consumer realities are also waking up to the power of “customer empowerment” as a lever for their CX strategy.

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Stella Connect

DECEMBER 15, 2021

This is just one key takeaway from Customer Service Trends for 2022: Preparing for the Future of Customer Service , a comprehensive report based on our customer service study of more than 2,100 consumers in the US and UK. 4 Critical Customer Support Trends and Why They Matter for Your Business.

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Stella Connect

JANUARY 28, 2022

They’re bringing their A-game, embodying your company’s brand values, and putting customers first. What else can they—and your organization—do to make things even easier for the consumer? Here are our six tips for delivering better customer service right away. . 6 Tips for Delivering Better Customer Service.

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ShepHyken

JANUARY 1, 2024

Rethinking Customer Loyalty in the Age of the ‘Zero Consumer’ by Dennis Limmer (Forbes) The retail industry is undergoing a seismic shift due to the emergence of “zero consumers.” They claim that their business is centered around building authentic relationships, which places high value on building customer relationships.

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ShepHyken

DECEMBER 28, 2020

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Gift Experiences Can Create an Emotional Connection With Customers by Wise Marketer Staff. Mastercard: Consumer Experience Is Loyalty’s New Currency by PYMNTS. PYMNTS) “I’m a consumer.

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ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 10, 2023

How the ‘Zero Consumer’ is Inspiring Innovative Visual Imagery for Retail Success by Peter McCall (Total Retail) Consumers’ shopping expectations have skyrocketed. According to McKinsey, these are today’s ‘Zero Consumers.’ These are what McKinsey refers to as the “Zero Consumer.”

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ShepHyken

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. It’s Not All Negative: How Bad Customer Reviews Create Revenue Opportunities by Cynthia Sener (Total Retail) Although negative reviews can raise a red flag for consumers, they also present a unique opportunity.

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ShepHyken

OCTOBER 23, 2023

If you want your customers to come back, demonstrating care may be exactly what’s needed in your customer experience playbook. When customers know you care, you create an emotional connection that fosters trust and loyalty. When customers know you care, you create an emotional connection that fosters trust and loyalty.

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ShepHyken

MARCH 25, 2024

How to Leverage AI for a Better Customer Experience by Hasan Saleem (FastCompany) The intersection of AI and customer experience has paved the way for innovative, efficient, and personalized interactions between businesses and consumers. Connect with Shep on LinkedIn.

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ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

How to Become One of the Top Customer Satisfaction Companies by John Dijulius (John Dijulius) Forbes’ latest ranking, “Best Customer Service,” highlights the companies that, according to consumer feedback, stand out with high customer satisfaction scores for delivering exceptional service in the United States.

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ShepHyken

APRIL 18, 2023

Amazon has educated its customer as to what a great experience looks like. It meets and exceeds consumer expectations, and now customers want, hope, and expect every company they do business with to be as good as Amazon. I don’t care if you’re B2B or B2C, everyone you do business with is a consumer at some level.

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ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

My Comment: The “mental load” referred to in this article is about frustration, anxiety, and fatigue over a customer service/support experience. Consider this finding cited in the article: “48% of consumers become angry while communicating with customer service.” Connect with Shep on LinkedIn.

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TechSee

JUNE 16, 2022

At Miele, Eric is also accountable for the management of escalation departments, offline processes, e-care solutions, national call center consolidation, multi-product services, upselling / cross selling and re-defining the consumer experience. Brad Cleveland is a global expert in customer strategy and managemen t.

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ShepHyken

OCTOBER 29, 2023

A Great Way to Get Your Employees to Connect With Customers by John Dijulius ( The DiJulius Group) Most people believe the customer is the one who benefits when the employee makes a personal connection. If you want to build better customer relationships, read this article! Connect with Shep on LinkedIn.

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ShepHyken

JANUARY 6, 2021

They tolerate fewer customer service failures and demand better because they know it’s possible. Customers are becoming impatient. Consider the result of the more than 1,000 consumers we surveyed for our 2020 Achieving Customer Amazement Survey. of them are willing to leave because of bad customer service.

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ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

I love the first topic, which is how customers have been frustrated with getting caught in the phone menu. This is great information for anyone who has a customer support department. Top 50 CX Innovators of 2024 by Joe Berenz (Replicant) 2023 was a watershed year in customer service. Connect with Shep on LinkedIn.

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ShepHyken

JUNE 7, 2021

(Experience Investigators) Customer interviews can highlight issues in emotional ways. Customer quotes can be used to tell your customer’s story on a customer journey map or in a persona. Word clouds can help others in the organization connect with the real language customers use again and again! Absolutely!

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ShepHyken

AUGUST 6, 2023

The 11 Customer Service Skills You Need to Succeed in Any Industry by CX Network Editor (CX Network Editor) In the last few years we have witnessed an acceleration of technologies that remove friction from customer interactions, partly thanks to the Covid-19 pandemic. Connect with Shep on LinkedIn. in 2022 and 5.4%

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