ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 3, 2018

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. I call it The Convenience Revolution , and I’ve written an entire book about it and how you can use convenience to take your customer service to the next level. Save the Customer. Here’s Why.

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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. Do they have hotel experience?

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2017 Article Social Media Customer Service 76

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.

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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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Natalie Petouhof

AUGUST 13, 2015

Tweet There was a time when customers wrote a letter to customer service- ok that was a really long time ago. But not long ago, the phone was what a majority of people used to contact customer service. Customer Service is the New Marketing. It’s never made sense to me to provide bad service.

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ijgolding

JULY 18, 2018

I am therefore very excited to be able to share the news that Incite Group’s Customer Service & Experience Summit Europe (18-19 Sept) comes to London for the first time. So, after 8 years of successful meetings in the US, why are they bringing the event to London and does Europe really need a customer service event?

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ProProfs Chat

DECEMBER 22, 2019

But, with the overwhelming consumer demands and customer expectations, you cannot afford to negate the importance of satisfactory customer services. . Increasing customer retention rates by 5% boost profits by 25% to 95%. Let’s start with clarity about the meaning of Proactive Customer Service. .

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Customer Service Social Media Customer Retention Loyalty 101

Magellan Solutions

JULY 14, 2021

Other industries can outsource customer service and yield all of its benefits as well. When we talk about customer support outsourcing , most businesses will immediately think of big industries such as Information Technology and Finance. What Industries Should Outsource Customer Service More? Customer Care.

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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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Storyminers

JULY 6, 2020

We’re honored to be honored for our work alongside so many of our customer service and customer experience colleagues. This is especially true in the customer service industry. Customer Experience (CX) has catapulted into one of the most important aspects of determining business success. Adam Toporek.

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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.

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Storyminers

JULY 6, 2020

We’re honored to be honored for our work alongside so many of our customer service and customer experience colleagues. This is especially true in the customer service industry. Customer Experience (CX) has catapulted into one of the most important aspects of determining business success. Adam Toporek.

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Comm100

AUGUST 23, 2018

In other words, why invest in chasing after customer expectations when you could be shaping those expectations yourself? This blog post is not about the top customer service trends to watch out for in 2018. What we have compiled here is a list of today’s industry-leading customer service examples.

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Exceptional Customer Service 2018 Customer Service Hotels 40

Clarabridge

OCTOBER 23, 2015

Social media has made it easy for people to vent about bad service. Companies no longer control the terms of engagement with customers for customer service. It’s the customer who determines when and how they reach out to a brand. Telecoms are in high demand of social customer service.

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John Paul

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

My career so far has been in International Customer Service Management (IT, Retail, Hospitality). Can you explain your evolution at John Paul, and what you do now? All this for a year before passing the torch to Antoine Grosse who took over from me.

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Management Hotels 2017 Hospitality 52

Comm100

NOVEMBER 8, 2017

When 67% of consumers turn to social media for customer service support, and 87% of customers indicate that these interactions positively impact their buying decisions, integrating social media into your customer service support strategy becomes a no-brainer. Click here to download the full ebook.

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Bill Quiseng

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

Kathy, and Marsha, associates who were in hotels I managed. During my time at the properties, these individuals personified customer care over customer service. They not only served their guests to take care of them, they really cared for each guest and every associate.

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Hotels Leadership Customer Care Customer Service 78

Interactions

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

In a similar way, vendors have begun to market self-service as a catch-all phrase. . People can serve themselves through customer service transactions, instead of having to speak to a live agent. For example, according to Gartner, by 2022, 85% of customer service interactions will start with self-service, up from 48% in 2019.

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Interactions

MAY 22, 2019

Book a hotel? With improved self-service, I find it easy to navigate through websites and channel options to get exactly what I want. It’s during these urgent travel situations when I need customer care to perform at it’s best, and it’s often when it fails the most. Book flights? Book a rental car? Long wait times.

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Travel Hotels Hospitality Books 61

ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 20, 2019

There’s no incentive other than the desire to care for someone else. In a sense, that is what customer service is about. While we may be paid to do a job, sometimes doing something that is not required – and therefore not expected – is what the next level of a good customer service experience is all about.

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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? I notice the same type of behavior happens with airlines and hotels. The short answer is no.

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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. With market realities closing in, more and more brand leaders are having serious discussions about how to define, prioritize, and deliver service excellence in the face of unrelenting consumer demands.

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Interactions

MAY 22, 2019

Book a hotel? With improved self-service, I find it easy to navigate through websites and channel options to get exactly what I want. It’s during these urgent travel situations when I need customer care to perform at it’s best, and it’s often when it fails the most. Book flights? Book a rental car? Long wait times.

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Travel Hotels Hospitality Books 48

Oracle

JANUARY 17, 2019

So what is customer experience? Unlike customer service, its similar-sounding counterpart, customer experience doesn’t focus on one particular touchpoint. Customers become frustrated because they are often treated like a “new” person with each hand off.

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ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 22, 2017

Jordan Zabel deals with high-end customers who expect high-end customer service because he is the Director of Sales for Jet Linx , a private jet company that offers their services to corporate and private members. Jordan knows exactly what it takes to acquire these demanding customers. Would that be a dream job?

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ShepHyken

APRIL 8, 2020

For a little time and the cost of a box of donuts, that manager got the most up-to-date and immediate feedback on what guests thought of his hotel. Think about who your customers talk to outside of your own employees. Shep Hyken is a customer service expert, keynote speaker, and New York Times bestselling business author.

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Kate Nasser

FEBRUARY 20, 2016

Truly memorable customer experience is not transaction; it is great interaction. The People Skills Coach™ shares memorable exp at Delta Calgary South Hotel and tips to all hotel leaders & reps on doing the same thing! The post Memorable Customer Experience: Far Deeper Than a Smile | #CX appeared first on KateNasser.com.

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ShepHyken

JANUARY 17, 2018

The previous year we had stayed at a hotel that did a magnificent job of taking care of us. In looking over the final contract for our most recent meeting at the hotel, there were a few minor changes from the year prior. The first year, the hotel gave us free Internet service for our attendees. And, we did.

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Magellan Solutions

JUNE 10, 2019

Call center services in the Philippines cater to different business needs. There are common services such as customer service, technical support, sales, and lead generation. Meanwhile, some services are more unusual than the others but might be the specific support that you need for your business. Customer service.

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BirdEye

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Follow up to ensure customer satisfaction 10. Train staff in customer service skills 12. Foster a customer-centric culture within the organization In this blog, we discuss more about them in detail. And while it may be hard for a business to admit, difficult customers often offer insight into a company’s shortcomings.

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BlueOcean

DECEMBER 21, 2021

Our VP of Client Services, Susan Preiss, took the plunge with a certification program to hone her skills, and after becoming a certified customer service professional, she took time to reflect on her journey. Read more> Revisiting the Secrets to Incredible Customer Service with Paul R.

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ShepHyken

MAY 9, 2018

I had a similar “I’m sorry” experience when I went to check out at a hotel. Hmm… most hotels I stay at don’t charge for any of these amenities. Even if it is “too bad,” the way you say it can include some empathy and caring that makes the customer know you feel their disappointment. Follow on Twitter: @Hyken.

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NICE inContact

SEPTEMBER 13, 2017

For hospitality leaders like Carlson Rezidor, this last push of the season brings high volumes of reservations across its properties along with high expectations for exceptional customer experiences. hotel occupancy during summer months, especially since 25% of Americans planned Labor Day travel in 2017.

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NICE inContact

SEPTEMBER 13, 2017

For hospitality leaders like Carlson Rezidor, this last push of the season brings high volumes of reservations across its properties along with high expectations for exceptional customer experiences. hotel occupancy during summer months, especially since 25% of Americans planned Labor Day travel in 2017.

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Contact Center Customer Experience Hospitality Hotels 48

ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 14, 2017

Award-winning speaker Joey Coleman shares the secrets behind not only gaining new customers, but also how to make them customers for life. He shares his 100 Days principle, and discusses his new book “Never Lose a Customer Again.”. About: Joey Coleman helps companies keep their customers. How do I create customer loyalty?

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Social Media Hotels Books 2018 74

Currency Alliance

APRIL 15, 2024

Consumers will be able to consolidate more loyalty value in fewer currencies, and brands in categories with lower emotional appeal will attract many more customers who want the points/miles of an aspirational brand, such as an airline or hotel group.

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ShepHyken

MAY 10, 2017

I recently checked into a hotel in Chicago. Shep Hyken is a customer service expert, keynote speaker and New York Times bestselling business author. For information on The Customer Focus™ customer service training programs go to www.thecustomerfocus.com. The front desk clerk was so enthusiastic.

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