ShepHyken

JANUARY 2, 2017

Each week I read a number of customer service articles from various online resources. Kick-Ass Customer Service by Matthew Dixon, Lara Ponomareff, Scott Turner, and Rick DeLisi. My Comment: This article had me a the title: “Kick Ass Customer Service.” Here are my top five picks from last week.

Customer Service 192

Customer Service Self service Feedback Customer Care 192

ShepHyken

JULY 17, 2017

Each week I read a number of customer service and experience articles from various online resources. How Enterprise Chatbots Platforms Will Change Customer Service by Murray Newlands. Business2Community) The key to good customer care is making your customer’s experience with your brand seamless, easy, and great.

Customer Service 76

Customer Service Chatbots Government Customer centricity 76

ShepHyken

MARCH 20, 2017

Each week I read a number of customer service articles from various online resources. No More Nonpologies: Apologize to Customers Like You Mean It by Leslie O’Flahavan. If the customer is willing to share their phone number with you, treat it with respect it deserves. Here are my top five picks from last week.

Customer Service 189

Customer Service Scripts Customer Care Sales 189

ShepHyken

APRIL 17, 2017

Each week I read a number of customer service articles from various online resources. Getting More Referrals = Letting People Your Customers Care About Know About Brands That Care About Them by Joseph Michelli. Social media gives customers a loud voice and a huge platform. Follow on Twitter: @Hyken.

Airlines 198

Airlines Customer Service Customer retention Customer Care 198

ShepHyken

DECEMBER 18, 2017

Each week I read a number of customer service articles from various online resources. Customer Experience Mapping: How to Create Smoother, More Effortless Journeys by Hutch Morzaria. The author has an interesting twist and discusses the move from a customer journey map to a customer experience map. It’s a tease.

Journey mapping 198

Journey mapping Customer Service Personalization Customer Experience 198

ShepHyken

AUGUST 14, 2017

Each week I read a number of customer service and experience articles from various online resources. Appearing to Care by Seth Godin. Seth Godin) We know that your customers will put up with imperfect, but one thing that they’d like in return is for you to care. Here are my top five picks from last week.

Customer Service 205

Customer Service Airlines Customer Experience Technology 205

ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 20, 2017

Each week I read a number of customer service articles from various online resources. Omoto) Quite a few organizations, even today, consider customer experience as a tertiary function. Stats and facts prove that a personalized experience allows you to upsell, cross-sell and create customer loyalty.

Customer Service 96

Customer Service Personalization Upselling Self service 96

ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 4, 2017

Each week I read a number of customer service and experience articles from various online resources. The top five things you hate most about customer service by Sarah Ingrams . Whether you’re buying new gadgets, planning a holiday or managing your finances, everyone has to deal with customer service from time to time.

Customer Service 163

Customer Service Benchmark Customer Care Finance 163

ShepHyken

JUNE 12, 2017

Each week I read a number of customer service and experience articles from various online resources. 27 Experts Discuss Key Customer Support Metrics That Drive Growth by Robbie Richards. The titles of the experts weighing in include CEO’s to directors of customer success, engagement, etc. Follow on Twitter: @Hyken.

Customer Service 199

Customer Service Metrics B2C B2B 199

ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 21, 2016

Each week I read a number of customer service articles from various online resources. Surprises Await When You Pretend To Be Your Own Customer by Steve DiGioia. Steve DiGioia) Stop complaining about your customers. I’m surprised at how many companies have not yet embraced social media for marketing and customer care.

Customer Service 297

Customer Service Surveys Marketing Sales 297

ShepHyken

AUGUST 21, 2017

Each week I read a number of customer service and experience articles from various online resources. Tips On How To Handle Racist Customers by Kelechi Okeke. CXService360) What do you do when a customer hurls racist remarks at an employee (you) or other customers? Will it frustrate customers?

Customer Service 47

Customer Service Customer centricity Customer Support Customer Care 47

ShepHyken

AUGUST 7, 2017

Each week I read a number of customer service and experience articles from various online resources. Is The Customer Service “Department” Becoming Obsolete? My Comment: This is an interesting article with a provocative title: “Is the Customer Service Department Becoming Obsolete?” by Mike Wittenstein.

Customer Service 150

Customer Service Chatbots Customer Care B2B 150

ShepHyken

MARCH 9, 2018

This week we feature an article by Gemma Baker who writes about how the customer service world has changed with the development of digital communication channels. – Shep Hyken. It is no secret that customers are turning towards digital communication channels when contacting organizations. Provide a Quicker Answer.

Customer Service 189

Customer Service Chatbots Advertising Technology 189

ShepHyken

JANUARY 27, 2017

This week on our Friends on Friday guest blog post my colleague, Shital Shah, writes about how with the right combination of technology and human touch, customer service doesn’t have to be difficult. She shares four excellent solutions to help manage your customer service more effectively. Shep Hyken.

Technology 242

Technology Customer Service Management CRM 242

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.

Customer Service 0

Customer Service B2B Contact Center Technology 0

ShepHyken

AUGUST 17, 2021

The Uncommon Soft Skills That Make Up the Best Customer Service Representative. They discuss the three most uncommon soft skills that make up the best customer service reps: Creativity, Coordinating with others, and Cognitive Flexibility. in 2017 after 10 years with the company in senior leadership roles.

virtual call center 267

virtual call center Call Center Enterprise Customer Care 267

CCNG

OCTOBER 19, 2022

(Gartner, 2021) 8 in 10 consumers report that businesses are meeting or exceeding their expectations for service, compared to 67 percent in 2014. In fact, 40% say businesses have increased their focus and attention on service, a significant increase in just three years (up from 29% in 2014). more likely to buy again, 5.6x

Customer Experience 195

Customer Experience Journey mapping Metrics Surveys 195

ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 21, 2018

.’ – (Source: American Express Customer Service Barometer 2017). For every customer who complains, there are 26 customers who don’t say anything.’ – (Source: Lee Resources International). 82% of customers have left a company because of a bad customer service experience.’ – (Source: Rightnow).

Customer Experience 271

Customer Experience Big data Technology Chatbots 271

Toister Performance Solutions

DECEMBER 10, 2020

Customer service is getting worse. Companies are struggling to avoid service failures and keep their customers happy. But a third report and two top customer experience experts offer a glimmer of hope. But first, let's look at the state of customer service. Is customer service getting worse?

Customer Service 139

Customer Service Surveys Consulting Consulting 139

ShepHyken

MARCH 14, 2017

Keith Pearce From Salesforce Talks About Your Most Competitive Differentiator: Customer Service. What are the major trends that are evolving in customer service, what do you need to do to keep up, and why? Shep Hyken interviews Keith Pearce, VP Product Marketing, Salesforce Service Cloud.

Enterprise 208

Enterprise Call Center Customer Care Marketing 208

Callminer

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

A new need for more adaptive service options, including improved omnichannel customer experience, has shown up as a strong trend with few signs of letting up. For instance, when they go from email support to calling the customer service team. “A A major recent customer service trend is the demand for omnichannel service.

Call Center 376

Call Center Technology Banking Contact Center 376

ProProfs Blog

JANUARY 17, 2020

Every single company in the world wishes to offer delightful customer service. . But, a lot of companies don’t have a plan in place when things go wrong during the customer service process. This is one of the biggest examples to date that emphasizes on the importance of customer service recovery. .

Customer Service 146

Customer Service Feedback Surveys Customer Support 146

ShepHyken

JUNE 2, 2017

This week we feature an article by Matt Nolan who talks about what a great customer service experience really is. We can learn a lot when we look at what companies around the world are doing to adopt new service models. As a result, they’ve reduced their customer churn rate by more than 50 percent since 2014.

Wireless 189

Wireless Banking Analytics Call Center 189

Mindtouch

APRIL 17, 2017

We compiled the list of 2017’s TOP 100 Customer Success Strategists who are well known and reputable around the world so that you can: Easily find a community of thought leaders in one place. Erin Fogerty, Affinio, Senior Customer Success Manager, @efogess, LinkedIn. Shreesha Ramdas , Strikedeck, CEO, @shreesha, LinkedIn.

Chief Customer Officer 91

Chief Customer Officer Education Consulting Consulting 91

TechSee

JUNE 25, 2019

It seems like every company in every industry wants to harness the power of AI to enhance operations and positively impact the lives of their customers. A Tata Consultancy Services survey found that 31.7% of major companies around the world are currently using AI customer service technologies, the second most common use of AI after IT.

Technology 122

Technology Customer Service Gamification Contact Center 122

Russel Lolacher

DECEMBER 20, 2021

A lot goes into providing social customer care during an emergency event considered a “once-in-500 year flood” As the team leading public engagement and digital communication for BC’s provincial transportation, it’s done with a process that prioritizes intentional effort, accessibility and empathy. Why It Works.

Customer Care 98

Customer Care Transportation Government Construction 98

TechSee

APRIL 17, 2018

With all the AI hype in 2017, the customer service industry expected smart machines to truly transform the customer experience. Today’s AI-based customer service chatbots still require human intervention to help provide that context, enabling a better understanding of the bigger picture.

Chatbots 95

Chatbots Customer Service Customer Care Customer centricity 95

aircall

NOVEMBER 17, 2016

In 2017, customer service trends will continue to drive success. Customer service is the new marketing, don’t you know? Some customer service trends will fall by the wayside, others will be increasingly decisive. Customer service is becoming simultaneously more complex, and more crucial to success.

Customer Service 54

Customer Service Self service Brand ambassadors virtual call center 54

BlueOcean

JANUARY 21, 2019

Blue Ocean, a world leader in customer care solutions, was named a finalist in the “Customer Service Team of the Year – Recovery Situation” category in the 13th Annual Stevie® Awards for Sales & Customer Service. The company received a Bronze Stevie in the same category in 2017. About Blue Ocean.

Customer Service 81

Customer Service Customer Care Education Sales 81

RichCall

SEPTEMBER 13, 2017

With the rise of technology that allows better customer service, customers are becoming more demanding – that’s why to satisfy and retain them, you need to develop your contact center in accordance with the worldwide trends. Global Contact Centre Benchmarking Report, Dimension Data 2017. self-service.

Contact Center 64

Contact Center Technology Benchmark Chatbots 64

Netomi

JANUARY 5, 2022

Customer service leaders come in all shapes and sizes. 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. Top 51 Customer Service Leaders and CX Influencers (Editor’s Choice): Adam Toporek.

Customer Experience 98

Customer Experience Customer Service Consulting Consulting 98

Provide Support

SEPTEMBER 6, 2017

By delivering great customer support on social media, you can truly build stronger relationships with customers and improve customer loyalty. In fact, according to Aberdeen, companies that have a well-crafted social customer service approach experience 92% customer retention.(.). Read more.

Customer Service 70

Customer Service Customer retention Customer Support Customer Care 70

BlueOcean

MARCH 7, 2024

Blue Ocean, a world leader in customer care solutions, was named a Finalist today in the “Contact Center Outsourcing Provider of the Year” category in the 18 th annual Stevie ® Awards for Sales & Customer Service. The company received a Bronze Stevie in 2017, a Silver Stevie in 2019, and another Silver Stevie in 2020.

Sales 71

Sales Customer Service outsourcing Government 71

TechSee

APRIL 10, 2019

A recent report by Forrester takes this concept one step further by proving that improving customer experience in telecoms delivers a boost to all KPIs. Drive Revenue with Great Customer Experience 2017 indicates that after the auto industry and upscale hotels, telecoms has the third highest potential for increasing revenue by improving CX.

Customer Experience 154

Customer Experience Customer centricity Interactive Voice Response Wireless 154

Fonolo

JANUARY 17, 2023

Along with huge cost savings, AI will be a tremendous boon to customers longing for better self-service, and agents who need relief from repetitive taskwork. It’s clear that AI’s impact on customer care and CX will be profound. Research from Genesys says the use of chatbots has doubled since 2017.

Contact Center 154

Contact Center Interactive Voice Response Chatbots Average Handle Time 154

Provide Support

JUNE 6, 2017

And if your employees don’t feel valued, neither will your customers. Companies like Zappos, Southwest Airlines and Ritz-Carlton Hotels have one thing in common – they are worldwide famous for providing excellent customer service and having friendly employees. © 2003 - 2017 Provide Support LLC. Read more.

Customer Service 65

Customer Service Airlines Employee engagement Best practices 65

Russel Lolacher

OCTOBER 28, 2019

74% of Millennials (18-34) and 58% of GenX (35-54) have a better opinion of organizations that provide social media customer care – Microsoft . The secret weapon in social customer care isn’t that much of a secret, it’s all in the name. The average person spends two hours on social media every day. – CTV news (2017).

Customer Care 45

Customer Care Advertising Feedback Customer centricity 45