ShepHyken

OCTOBER 26, 2020

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. For those solely focused on customer service and experience, pay attention to the comments about AI, chatbots and virtual assistants. Here are my top five picks from last week. You need all three (or more).

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ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Lego Customers Lose Millions of Pieces a Year. Magazine) Lego Group knows something about talking to its customers, and not just because it has a few creative employees. Here are my top five picks from last week.

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ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. 6 Ways To Create Customer Experience Consistency Throughout Your Organization by John R. Franchise Update Media) Is the level of experience your customers receive dependent on which employee they encounter?

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ShepHyken

DECEMBER 13, 2021

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Please Hold: How AI Is Changing Customer Service in Call Centers by Defined.ai. VentureBeat) Excellent customer service is vital to the long-term success of any business. The study, which examined 3.7

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ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Magazine) Employee turnover is always a stressful situation. To ensure that the customer experience (CX) isn’t negatively impacted by this surge, you’ll need to ramp up your business’s customer service capabilities.

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ShepHyken

MAY 6, 2019

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. 4 Reasons Customer Service Ratings Matter More Thank You Think by Team Support. Team Support) Feedback matters in the customer-centric era of business we work in. Follow on Twitter: @Hyken.

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ShepHyken

DECEMBER 27, 2021

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. This article makes the case that winning your customers back is also less expensive. Embrace Customer Complaints To Up Your Customer Experience to Excellent by Ken Sterling. Follow on Twitter: @Hyken.

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ShepHyken

APRIL 25, 2022

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Consumers Prefer Traffic Jams Over a Bad Customer Experience by Retail Customer Experience. I love customer service statistics , and this short article has several. Magazine) What makes a brand essential?

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CSM Magazine

SEPTEMBER 28, 2016

The President Emeritus, Colleen Barrett, has a favorite saying about Southwest Airlines: “We are a Customer Service Company; we just happen to fly airplanes.”. Employees are supposed to focus on helping customers, not selling products. Their philosophy is not just lip service – it actually guides behavior.

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CX Accelerator

JANUARY 11, 2021

Customer service as a differentiator. , Roy Atkinson shares this wonderful insight, "Tony Hsieh and his approach to customer service and CX impacted me and the industry in a big way. Inspiring service workers. He helped to give great pride to an entire generation of service workers. D riven by core values.

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ShepHyken

JANUARY 8, 2023

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Customer Experience Predictions for 2023 by Dan Gingiss (Dan Gingiss) It’s a new year, so why not start it off right with some powerful customer experience predictions from the world’s foremost experts? Look no further!

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ShepHyken

MAY 12, 2019

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. LinkedIn) When it comes to the strategic decisions that will help you thrive as a company, a positive experience is not the only factor that will make customers choose you, or stay with you. by Michael Stelzer.

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2019 Article Loyalty Programs Customer Service 93

CSM Magazine

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Sometimes, they may bring more benefits to one group more than another, whether that’s employees, customers, or shareholders. Yet setting out to please your customers is not always as straightforward as it might seem. Who do business innovations serve?

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ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. 3 Lessons From a Customer Service Failure by Jill Schiefelbein. Brand Keys 2019 Customer Loyalty Engagement Index: Verified Trust = Brand Success by Robert Passikoff. It’s what can keep you in business!

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CX Accelerator

JANUARY 11, 2021

Customer service as a differentiator. , Roy Atkinson shares this wonderful insight, "Tony Hsieh and his approach to customer service and CX impacted me and the industry in a big way. Inspiring service workers. He helped to give great pride to an entire generation of service workers. D riven by core values.

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ShepHyken

MAY 7, 2018

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Overstock’s customer service texts have a 98 percent open rate by Ilyse Liffreing. Digiday) Overstock.com knows the days are long gone when people would call or email about problems with its products or service.

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ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

I was reading an article by Jeff in a magic magazine. It happens between the moment the customer thinks of you and the time they actually buy. Everything that happens leading up to the sale is part of the customer experience. And, that includes customer service. Most people think service happens after the sale.

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CSM Magazine

JULY 18, 2023

The customer service landscape is experiencing a fundamental transition as a result of changing customer expectations, technological improvements, and the pursuit of excellent client experiences. The Rise of Omnichannel Support The rise of omnichannel support is one of the most noticeable changes in customer service.

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CSM Magazine

JANUARY 31, 2024

Lengthy paperwork and complications with information are avoided altogether by using digital assistants, automated bots, AI, and other advanced technologies that tailor the exact services when needed. This saves time and helps the customer focus on fixing their problem rather than making long calls and filling out forms.

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CSM Magazine

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

Customer Service Strategies When it comes to creating an Airbnb business plan, customer service strategies should not be overlooked. After all, the hospitality industry is built on providing excellent service and positive experiences for travelers.

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ShepHyken

JUNE 17, 2020

You renew your subscription to a magazine, a maintenance contract or a software program. What if renewal simply meant that the customer comes back—again and again? Shep Hyken is a customer service expert, keynote speaker, and New York Times bestselling business author. I have an idea about renewals.

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CSM Magazine

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

If you’re worried about the levels of returning footfall within your business, then taking a closer look at the customer experience within your store could highlight a myriad of reasons why people aren’t returning or telling their friends and family to visit your store. Read on to find out more.

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ShepHyken

MAY 15, 2017

Each week I read a number of customer service and experience articles from various online resources. And, to celebrate the occasion, here is an excellent article from D Magazine that takes us through some of the Southwest history. Here are my top five picks from last week. For information contact or www.hyken.com.

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CSM Magazine

MARCH 31, 2020

To deliver exceptional customer service and inspire loyalty you need to create an internal culture that emphasises this. We at Incite Group by Reuters Events have brought together visionaries from BT, Butternut Box and Customer Service Culture for a free webinar (10am GMT April 8th).

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CSM Magazine

JANUARY 13, 2016

More and more companies are recognizing just how important a deliberate and intentional customer-focused culture is, but few companies do it well. Make customer service a key priority. Make it easy for customers and your team to provide ongoing feedback about how to improve the service experience—both good and bad.

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ShepHyken

JULY 18, 2016

Each week I read a number of customer service articles from various online resources. Pokémon Go Shows What Augmented Reality Can Do For Customer Experience by Mark Hillary. When Social Media Turns Customer Service Nays Into Yays by Katie Cooper. Customer Loyalty: Obligation or Happy Marriage?

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CSM Magazine

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

If you’re a trucking company, then providing excellent customer service is essential to your success. In this article, we will discuss 20 tips that will help you give your customers the best possible service. This will help ensure that customers are happy with the estimates you provide them.

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ProProfs Chat

JUNE 30, 2020

Customers wouldn’t see what you have to offer, but what you are willing to change for them. That’s the true essence of customer service experience. To help you understand this essence and develop better customer service strategies, we’ve curated a list of some of the best customer service books below.

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ShepHyken

JULY 11, 2022

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. 3 Ways to Create a Better Customer Experience That Increases Conversions by Joel Comm. Magazine) As the global marketplace shrinks and communication channels continue to evolve, competition is heating up.

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ShepHyken

AUGUST 19, 2020

I read an article penned by Dale Salwak in Linking Ring Magazine, the publication put out by the International Brotherhood of Magicians. In my world of customer service, it’s about how you act toward and treat others. It’s about the empathy and compassion you have around your customers’ needs. They are professional.

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ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Magazine) Obsessed with the customer experience, Zappos has woven a customer focus throughout everything they do. How to Overcome the 5 Most Common Customer Service Issues by HR News. (HR

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CSM Magazine

FEBRUARY 13, 2020

Is your customer service in need of an overhaul? Luckily, there’s no need to spend a fortune revamping your entire customer service operation. Here are ten quick and easy ways to take your customer service to the next level. Disney is a good example of customer focused employee on-boarding.

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CSM Magazine

APRIL 12, 2022

A disgruntled customer with no good words to say, only negativity and a damning address. One of the most frustrating things about the customer service industry, no matter if you’re customer facing, or in office-based position, is rude customers. We’ve all experienced it. About the Author.

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CSM Magazine

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

Customer service is a constantly evolving area – almost daily, new customer trends and new ways of approaching customer relationships seem to emerge. Technology has increased the opportunities and avenues for customer interaction. Doing this will mean that you: Provide your customers with flexibility.

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ShepHyken

AUGUST 8, 2022

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. The WOW Factor: How to Deliver an Amazing Customer Experience Every Time by Benny Marotta. So take a few lessons from the restaurant industry and create a better customer experience. Follow on Twitter: @Hyken.

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ShepHyken

APRIL 10, 2023

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Customer Experience Is Everyone’s Responsibility by Rebecca Hinds and Sarang Gupta (Harvard Business Review) In today’s digital-first world, achieving great customer experiences is more challenging than ever.

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CSM Magazine

JULY 12, 2020

How a business handles customer service has a direct correlation to brand perception and longevity in today’s landscape. This is the exact reason why customer service and marketing need to work hand in hand. Customers’ expectations of businesses are constantly changing. The notion of “immediate”.

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