CSM Magazine

AUGUST 22, 2021

Despite the fact that customer service has long been recognised as an important revenue driver, not all businesses manage to get it right. How many times have you gone to a restaurant, café or store and been disappointed with the service you’ve received? So, how best can your business improve its service to customers in 2021?

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Customer Service Strategies 2021 Customer Service E Commerce 52

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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CSM Magazine

JULY 24, 2021

Benedict Bleimschein, COO and Vice President of Customer Success at Mindbreeze looks at the challenges for customer service employees working in a hybrid workplace and suggests new tools that can help them. One size does not fit all when it comes to customer service strategies.

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Customer Service Connections Customer Service Strategies Customers 105

ShepHyken

JUNE 7, 2019

This week we feature an article by Molly Moore about why phone calls and online chat can make the difference between customer-centric brands and everybody else. In fact, nearly t wo-thirds (65%) of potential customers want to reach brands by phone. Consumers want to connect with your business. How to Connect the Right Way.

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Connections Blog Customer Centricity Consumers 120

Second to None

FEBRUARY 8, 2019

So, what are the benefits of implementing social media into your customer service strategy? It decreases customer effort. Customer effort is a leading factor in determining an individual’s overall sentiment towards a brand. A single unsatisfactory interaction can terminate a customer’s loyalty indefinitely.

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Social Media Customer Service Strategies Customer Service Loyalty 67

ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

We’re not going to discuss the typical customer data that might bore most people, although I’ll admit that I get excited and geek out about the data, stats, and facts that show trends in business. Relationship data, as it applies to business, can be seen in some of the spreadsheets you look at related to a customer.

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Connections Customer Service Training Information Customer Service 79

ShepHyken

DECEMBER 31, 2021

She shares 5 customer service strategies that improve customer retention. People may cut companies some slack if a product doesn’t quite work as expected, but only when the customer service experience makes up for these missteps. . What’s the main reason that customer service is so important?

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Customer Service Customer Retention Customer Service Strategies B2C 135

TechSee

OCTOBER 9, 2018

This penchant for technology has shaped their consumer behavior and preferences, and brands must tailor their customer service strategies to suit Millennials’ attributes. According to a survey by Desk.com , 25% of millennials expect to get a response within 10 minutes after reaching out for customer service via social media.

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ShepHyken

OCTOBER 1, 2023

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. In an age where products and services are often similar, it’s the memorable and positive interactions that truly distinguish one brand from another. The first is from the customer’s experience.

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TechSee

APRIL 4, 2023

While searching on the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) site on the term “customer service”, the phrase “act as if you like your customer” comes up. Basically, this is the same idea as “treat the customer as a friend”. The number one reason for this is because it saves them and their customers time.

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Customer Service Customer Care Technology Customer Service Strategies 109

ShepHyken

MAY 28, 2024

Surprising customers with something they weren’t expecting doesn’t have to be expensive. For years, I’ve shared the story of a cab driver who surprised his customers with a newspaper, a bottle of water and a side trip to see a famous local landmark. Connect with Shep on LinkedIn. He checked in late for a one-night stay.

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Hotels Workshop Customer Service Training Article 86

ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Functionality versus customer experience: Do they belong together? And both dealerships – Ford and Ferrari – provide stellar customer service. While both may appreciate a good customer experience, one wants a different product experience.   Here’s another example. Connect with Shep on LinkedIn.

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Customer Experience Transportation Hotels Airlines 140

Retently

MARCH 18, 2024

Through carefully crafted service survey questions, businesses can glean insights into customer sentiment, measure the impact of their customer service team, and understand the shades of customer satisfaction and loyalty. Whether through a simple “How satisfied were you with our service?”

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Customer Service Net Promoter Score Customer Service Representative NPS 141

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.

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Customer Service E Commerce Rewards Programs Customer Relationships 79

ShepHyken

APRIL 9, 2024

What if I told you that a satisfied customer could ruin your business? Most people think satisfied customers are happy and will come back. They found that up to 40% of satisfied customers don’t come back – even though they are satisfied! Our customers are smarter than ever when it comes to customer service and experience.

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2024 Workshop Customer Service Training Customers 142

CSM Magazine

OCTOBER 17, 2016

Failing to provide satisfactory customer service is becoming an increasingly costly mistake for businesses. Customers are becoming more informed, more demanding, evermore critical, and are realising the power they yield. The wrath of frustrated customers, a damaged reputation and losses in sales and loyalty.

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Customer Service Strategies Customer Service Multi-Channel Customers 45

Comm100

OCTOBER 11, 2017

Once you decide to engage in social media customer service, the next step is coming up with an effective strategy for implementing it. 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. Introduction.

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Social Media Customer Service Strategies Customer Service Download 49

Integrity Solutions

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

It’s never been more important to understand your customers and what they value. It’s easy to say that we put the customer first, but what does that actually look like in practice? In the past, customer service centers were viewed as cost centers or expenses.

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ShepHyken

APRIL 23, 2024

but when it comes to taking care of the customer, they fail. This made me think further about how cars are maintained, and it’s not much different from how you would want to run your business. Assuming you have a good product, you want to create processes that are customer- and employee-friendly. Connect with Shep on LinkedIn.

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Customer Experience Customer Service Training Workshop Advertising 135

ShepHyken

DECEMBER 26, 2023

I want this year to be your best year ever for creating amazing customer service and experiences. But as it applies to the customer experience, I thought it would be fun to share some ideas we need to do more of. How fast do you respond to customers? Customers appreciate a quick response. Happy New Year!

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Customer Service Workshop Customer Service Training Connections 159

Call Experts

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

Investing in a holiday customer service plan is essential to growing your business. 52% of consumers say they have made an additional purchase from a company after a positive customer service experience. Keep reading to learn more and to get our 4 tips for a successful holiday customer service strategy.

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Customer Service Customer Service Strategies Retail Social Media 98

ShepHyken

DECEMBER 6, 2023

In a confrontation with a customer, you have a goal: win the customer , not the argument. I’ve written about this before, and it’s worth coming back to this topic from another angle with a different example. First, an interaction with a customer should never result in an argument. Connect with Shep on LinkedIn.

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Workshop Customer Service Training Customers Interaction 151

ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Over the years, I’ve observed customer behavior, and some of my conclusions were confirmed by my customer service and CX research, known as the Achieving Customer Amazement Study (sponsored by Five9 ). Customers don’t consciously realize it, but the first time they do business with you, they have uncertainty.

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Workshop Customer Service Training Customers Reference 98

Kustomer

JUNE 1, 2023

Using customer data to create a personalized customer experience is one of the top customer service trends of 2023, according to Forrester. Now is the time to ensure your customer experience strategy includes data driven personalization. For the modern consumer, expectations are growing.

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Customer Service Customer Service Strategies Hotels Social Media 78

ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Many of you who read my articles or watch my videos may not have jobs related to customer service or CX measurement, but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t pay attention to what I’m about to share. Here’s why this is important to you, even if you aren’t in a customer-facing role. Does the Customer Come Back?

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Metrics Customer Service Workshop Measurement 154

TechSee

JUNE 9, 2022

Providing a digital, omnichannel customer experience is a clear imperative. Allowing customers the flexibility to digitally self-serve can dramatically increase customer satisfaction, and lower your operating costs. Gartner reports that self-service costs around $0.10 No Vision, No AI, No Service. per contact.

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ShepHyken

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Whoever said “the customer is always right” didn’t hear this about this story. A customer walked into a Little Caesars restaurant and became angry when he was told he would have to wait a few minutes for a pizza. I’ve said it before – I don’t agree with the saying that the customer is always right. Fire them as a customer.

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Workshop Customer Service Training 2021 Customers 154

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

CSM Magazine

MAY 2, 2024

Attracting customers through different strategies is a constant battle for many businesses, and online gaming is no exception. Since this industry is booming right now, many platforms are offering flashy graphics, hot promotions, and new games to attract customers. Exceptional customer service is what makes the difference.

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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.

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Customer Service Strategies Customer Service Airlines Chief Customer Officer 40

VDS

MAY 21, 2024

Imagine a world where customer service is both incredibly efficient and deeply empathetic—this is the promise of combining AI technology with human agents. To meet today’s high customer expectations, businesses are increasingly turning to a blend of AI technology and human interaction.

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Interaction Customer Service Virtual Agent Contact Center 52

ShepHyken

JANUARY 16, 2024

When it comes to customer service and customer experience (CX), there is a difference between perception and reality. First, how we think our customers perceive our customer service and CX is often not the reality. It’s what our customers say. It’s just our perception.

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Customer Service Books Workshop Customer Service Training 144

ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Why does a company send out a customer satisfaction survey? After the show, we heard from John Hughes , who is connected with me on LinkedIn. I won’t argue that some brands have customers who are more willing to take longer surveys; however, Brittany and I were talking in general terms. Connect with Shep on LinkedIn.

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2024 Workshop Customer Satisfaction Customer Service Training 91

CSM Magazine

OCTOBER 19, 2020

With keen competition in the eCommerce space, customer service is a top priority. Alon Ghelber looks at some of the top Shopify Customer Support apps available today. Also, interruptions in the supply chain caused by COVID-19-related work interruptions have required more efficient communications between companies and customers.

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ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

So, what does this have to do with business, specifically customer service and CX? In the customer service world, we should create a “game plan” to deliver an experience that is perfect, never requiring a customer to reach out to us because of problems. Connect with Shep on LinkedIn. It just works.”

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Customer Service Sports Workshop Customer Service Training 140

ShepHyken

MARCH 5, 2024

The concert examples are not unlike two companies competing for a customer’s business. You don’t need outgoing employees wearing loud Hawaiian shirts for a customer to experience your brand. Shep Hyken is a customer service/CX expert, award-winning keynote speaker, and New York Times bestselling author.

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Entertainment Workshop Customer Service Training Connections 84

ShepHyken

MARCH 14, 2023

Or, In a recent Shepard Letter , I discussed the Trust Gap , which is the difference between an organization’s belief that their customers trust them and the percentage of customers who actually do. By the way, this is a perfect time to mention International Customer Loyalty Month, which happens every year in April.

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