ShepHyken

JULY 5, 2021

This article from customer service expert Jeff Toister provides seven ways leaders can become role models on how their employees should act toward each other and their customers. How to design and run a customer loyalty program for small businesses by Raúl Galera. That’s marketing.

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ShepHyken

DECEMBER 3, 2023

My Comment: When our clients are interested in our customer service training for their “new” customer service/CX initiative, they are excited and ready to start. Used the right way, it may even help you create more tailored and personalized customer experiences! My Comment: I’m a big fan of loyalty programs.

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ShepHyken

JUNE 7, 2021

CMO from IDG) Customer experience simply does not live in a void controlled by the marketing teams. Context is everything, and the culture within a company and the day-to-day experience of employees have a huge influence on the kind of experience that is delivered to the final customer. My Comment: A loyalty program for B2B?

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ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

4 Ways Brands Are Boosting Customer Loyalty by Scott Clark. CMSWire) Customer loyalty refers to customers who continue to do business with a brand as a preference over competitors. This article will look at the ways brands focus on these four elements to enhance customer loyalty.

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ShepHyken

JANUARY 7, 2024

Deloitte Shares Loyalty Trends and Best Practices for 2024 by Alicia Esposito (Retail TouchPoints) To drive customer retention and loyalty, most brands and retailers continue to rely on purchase discounts (77%) and loyalty program points (61%), according to Retail TouchPoints research.

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ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

There are many other reasons customers will leave, but all you have to do is look at the numbers in this article, and you’ll see the risk your company or brand has by not doing right by the customer. But in 2023, these six retailers and brands set new standards of what loyalty can be. When done well, they foster repeat business.

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ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

Our customer service research sponsored by RingCentral (brand new 2024 report is now out) includes a humorous stat/finding: 79% of US consumers have called customer support and been caught in the automated menu system and repeatedly screamed, “Agent” or “Representative,” and eventually hung up out of frustration.

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ShepHyken

DECEMBER 26, 2022

Some retailers were still struggling to get inventory, others had too much and needed to alter marketing and merchandising plans. Beyond Discounts: The New Rules for Today’s Top Loyalty Programs by Charlie Casey. My Comment: If you think that customer loyalty programs are about discounts and points, think again.

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ShepHyken

JANUARY 25, 2021

It’s prime time for retailers to grow an Amazon-level loyalty program by Tom Caporaso. Retail Customer Experience) Clarus Commerce CEO Tom Caporaso believes it’s time for retailers to take advantage of the new membership economy. My Comment: Here’s a great article about customer loyalty.

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ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 10, 2023

They demand fast shipping, easy returns, sustainability and more, showing little loyalty and appreciation. Managing the positive impact of a viral moment is key to getting those new customers to come back. How to Make Loyalty a New Business Line for your Brand? And here’s another term to consider: generative loyalty.

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ShepHyken

JANUARY 10, 2022

Customer Service Is the New Upsell by David Wagoner. Business 2 Community) We all know that keeping your customers happy is the key to building loyalty and earning repeat business. How to Start a Customer Loyalty Program for Your Small Business by Brandi Marcene. Follow on Twitter: @Hyken.

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ShepHyken

JUNE 21, 2021

These 6 Rules Will Tell by Wise Marketer Staff. The Wise Marketer) Too many reward programs solely focus on the points, rather than on the rewards their points or miles make possible. If you want to ROCK your loyalty program (if you have one), you’ll enjoy this article. Is Simpler Better For Rewards Programs?

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ShepHyken

DECEMBER 28, 2020

Gift Experiences Can Create an Emotional Connection With Customers by Wise Marketer Staff. The Wise Marketer) The psychological impact of gifting, when created and delivered with specific design, has a powerful impact on customer behavior. Mastercard: Consumer Experience Is Loyalty’s New Currency by PYMNTS.

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ShepHyken

MAY 12, 2019

Seven Tips For Successful Customer Loyalty Programs In 2019 by Sallie Burnett. Forbes)Boosting customer loyalty is an ongoing challenge for marketers, and below are seven strategic tips for increasing engagement and strengthening customer loyalty. That’s not a bad thing.

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ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Top 14 Tips for Connecting with Customers from CMOs by Sarah Franklin. Salesforce) CMOs are saying “so long” to long-standing marketing playbooks. Join Salesforce President and CMO Sarah Franklin as she chats with digital leaders about how to create more powerful connections with your customers. There’s nothing wrong with that.

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ShepHyken

JANUARY 20, 2020

How to Run a Customer Loyalty Program by ThriveHive. ThriveHive) This article will give you a run-down on the basics of customer loyalty marketing and programs, how they work, and how you can use them to retain more customers with your business. by Wise Marketer Staff.

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ShepHyken

APRIL 25, 2022

Top 10 Signs Your Loyalty Program Needs Rehab by Dan Jurek. CustomerThink) Customer loyalty best practices constantly evolve. So even if your program previously achieved great results, failing to update it frequently to keep customers engaged may mean you lose money, opportunities, or both. Customer Loyalty.

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ShepHyken

JANUARY 2, 2023

Customer Loyalty Is Your Holy Grail for Success. Entrepreneur) Customer loyalty is an essential source of revenue for any business. Use these four tips to create a customer loyalty program that will give you the highest return on your investment. My Comment: How do we create customer loyalty?

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ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 9, 2019

When Loyalty Rewards Expire, So Does A Customer’s Loyalty by Dan Gingiss. Forbes) Rewards programs can be lucrative for loyal customers, but when companies add lots of rules and restrictions to a loyalty program, it can actually have the opposite effect. Most drive repeat business.

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ShepHyken

JANUARY 21, 2024

The 2024 Marigold Global Consumer Trends Index Report provides insights into consumer preferences that drive marketing decisions and explores the influence of brand relationships. Shep Hyken is a customer service/CX expert, award-winning keynote speaker, and New York Times bestselling author. Connect with Shep on LinkedIn.

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ShepHyken

JULY 4, 2022

My Comment: We open this week’s Top Five roundup with a list of seven AI (Artificial Intelligence) trends in the customer experience world. It helps understand the customer better, allows you to personalize (at scale) marketing messages, improve the shopping experience, and more. This is exactly how AI is being used today.

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Comm100

OCTOBER 8, 2016

Your customer retention is super important to your bottom line—after all, customer loyalty is well-known for being more valuable than customer acquisition. With stakes this high, it’s essential that you build a solid customer retention plan that can lead to long-term customer loyalty.

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ShepHyken

MARCH 5, 2018

What’s the Difference Between Customer Satisfaction and Customer Loyalty? HubSpot) Customer satisfaction is a measurement of a customer’s attitude toward a product, a service, or a brand. It’s usually measured by a customer satisfaction survey on a numerical scale. by Jimmy Rodriguez.

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ShepHyken

APRIL 20, 2020

Loyalty programs boost businesses’ ability to keep customers by Jill Young Miller. Louis) In business, simple loyalty programs can strongly increase customer retention, Washington University in St. 7 Ways to Add More Value to Your Loyalty Program by Emily Rudin. Washington University in St.

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ShepHyken

DECEMBER 30, 2019

Harvard Business Review) More and more companies have loyalty programs — and for good reason. A recent industry report showed that loyalty program members not only spend more and remain customers longer but they are also more likely to spread positive word of mouth. Learn from 8 well-known marketing professionals.

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ShepHyken

JULY 15, 2019

Customers expect you to know them, communicate the way they want to communicate, value their time, and more. These expectations, when met, can earn you repeat business and even customer loyalty. How to Boost Customer Loyalty Without Using Discounts by Syed Balkhi. They are often confused and for good reason.

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ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 24, 2020

Customer service drives loyalty for Amazon-owned Zappos by Tabitha Cassidy. Digital Commerce) The recently revamped VIP program Zappos launched has helped the Amazon-owned retailer build stronger customer loyalty and increase conversion. My Comment: What drives loyalty? Or, is it the experience?

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ShepHyken

AUGUST 8, 2016

This article by Shai Berger, CEO of Fonolo and an expert in the customer support world, shares his thoughts in this thought provoking article. 7 Steps to a Flawless Loyalty Program by Timi Garai. Plus, the infographic also explains how a loyalty program can help to increase your ecommerce store’s profit.

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OCTOBER 28, 2019

Bring Customer Loyalty Under the Customer Experience Umbrella by Phil Britt. CMSWire) Forrester’s 2019 CX Index found that most loyalty programs are ineffective. This, at a time as the company notes, when “it costs 500% more to acquire a new customer than to retain a current one.”

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ShepHyken

OCTOBER 11, 2021

Are Hotel Loyalty and Rewards Programs Enough to Keep Customers Loyal to the Brand? Hospitality Net) The best demonstration of brand loyalty in hospitality and travel, in general, is the share of repeat business. There are some interesting stats and facts that prove how important some of these programs are.

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ShepHyken

APRIL 6, 2020

Improve customer loyalty and retention by focusing on relationships by Sarah Olson. Zendesk) Read on for customer retention strategies and tips to build long-term relationships that improve your customer loyalty. My Comment: I’ve always preached that there are two types of loyalty programs.

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ShepHyken

MAY 4, 2020

Reopening Faces Its Next Challenge: Retail Marketing by PYMNTS. PYMNTS) There’s no podcast, textbook or self-help guru that has a playbook on marketing a retail business after a pandemic. How Sephora & Others Use Customer Loyalty Programs To Drive Revenue by ReferralCandy. Follow on Twitter: @Hyken.

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ShepHyken

JANUARY 22, 2023

13 ways to retain existing loyal clients—no matter what the market climate by Fast Company Executive Board (Fast Company) Reassuring your customer base that you value their business and want them to succeed—whether they’re up or down—is what really matters and builds better partnerships. Here are my top five picks from last week.

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CSM Magazine

OCTOBER 25, 2023

An empowered and well-trained retail staff team is key to an unparalleled shopping experience. Key Components of Effective Customer Service Training The human interaction that a retail store can offer is a huge advantage. However, a badly trained and disinterested staff team can quickly switch this advantage around.

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ShepHyken

DECEMBER 6, 2021

While the article focuses on more of the differences between service and care, the first thing I thought about when I saw the title was a better name to describe the type of service we deliver. 8 Ways to Build an Effective Marketing Campaign on a Tight Budget by Lyle Solomon. (Ad That changed with the pandemic.”

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ShepHyken

JULY 11, 2016

Maritz Motivation Solutions: Six Questions to Ask Before Launching a Loyalty Program by PR Web. My Comment: While this is a press release put out by Maritz, it links to a free download of “The Insider’s Guide to Customer Loyalty.” Well worth your attention, especially if you have any type of customer loyalty program.

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JULY 24, 2017

A Billion Reasons Why Loyalty Marketers Need Customer Identity by Mike Sands. Martech Today) While it might seem easy to get consumers to sign up for your loyalty program, keeping them active and engaged is another story. Columnist Mike Sands explains how a customer identity solution can help.

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