Beyond Philosophy

DECEMBER 31, 2019

With that in mind, I have some predictions for the trends in Customer Experience for 2020 and beyond. . I also shared the research I undertook in the last quarter of 2019 to position my global Customer Experience consultancy in the marketplace. . Customer Experience has matured. Ideas also get trendy.

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Beyond Philosophy

OCTOBER 28, 2014

All the little parts along the way in your experience are what make a Customer experience Customer-Centric. Putting the Customer first in everything you do applies to every part of your organization, from the way you greet them to the way you bill them. Why Systems Matter to Your Customers.

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ShepHyken

APRIL 5, 2019

This week we feature an article by Irina Kirnos who writes about how chatbots are customer experience tools that are changing the way that companies interact with their customers. These virtual customer experience tools are transforming the way that companies interact with their customers in the contact center environment.

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ShepHyken

DECEMBER 14, 2018

Especially as businesses process more customer data than ever before and often this data is siloed in different departments and systems. Every employee working with customer data needs to consider their treatment of data very carefully. The post Guest Blog: Do customer experience teams take cyber security risks?

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Beyond Philosophy

NOVEMBER 6, 2014

All organizations are on a journey from being Naive to Natural in the way they focus on the Customer, passing through each of four stages: Naïve, Transactional, Enlightened, and Natural. Naïve companies are the least customer-focused and Natural companies are the most customer-focused. What emotions are we trying to evoke?

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ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

This week, we feature an article by Maria Fintanidou, a copywriter for Moosend , an email marketing automation software. She writes about using email marketing to improve customer service and experience throughout the entire customer journey.

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ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

This episode of Amazing Business Radio with Shep Hyken answers the following questions and more: What Disney customer experience principles can be applied to enhance customer service in other industries? How can businesses create an emotional connection with customers?

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Bill Quiseng

DECEMBER 13, 2021

What’s better than gaining a new customer? That’s why a high customer retention rate is an important goal for many businesses. Excellent customer service is one of the best ways to achieve this goal. Customer retention supports long-term growth because it creates a loyal customer base.

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ShepHyken

DECEMBER 31, 2021

Karen Hertzberg is the Senior Content Marketing Specialist at Siege Media. 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. .

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ShepHyken

AUGUST 14, 2020

This week we feature an article by Rakshit Hirapara , a content marketer at PeddleWeb. He writes about the importance of ensuring a positive customer experience, especially during a world crisis. The customer experience (also referred to as CX) seems like a simple concept. Follow customers on social media.

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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. That said, you’ll enjoy this author’s version of how to WOW your customers. Here are my top five picks from last week.

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ShepHyken

DECEMBER 5, 2016

Beyond the Wow Factor: Why Customer Experience Management Is Not About Exceeding Expectations by Paul Greenberg & Thomas Wieberneit. ZDNet) Thomas Wieberneit takes on customer experience management and the differences between delighting the customer all the time (not) and making sure things work for that customer (yes).

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Beyond Philosophy

JANUARY 23, 2015

As a leader or a marketer if you want an employee or a customer to change behavior, research says the best thing to do is give them positive reinforcement when they do what you want. If you enjoyed this post, you might be interested in the following blogs: Four Ways to Get Customers to Do What You Want.

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ShepHyken

APRIL 26, 2021

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. CustomerThink) Here are nine new findings from the 2021 State of the Contact Center Report which included 400 US and UK contact center and customer experience leaders. Here are my top five picks from last week.

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ShepHyken

JANUARY 27, 2020

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Leveraging Trends to Drive Business Success through Customer Experience by Joseph Michelli. Consider this: “Today’s consumers expect easy, valuable experiences that marketers in 2010 could scarcely imagine.”

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ShepHyken

MARCH 27, 2023

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. 3 Digital Marketing Strategies That Can Improve Customer Retention by John Hall (Forbes) What happens if you gain 10 new customers but lose 20 from your existing client base? Read the article and find out.

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SharpenCX

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

Long-term customers are more valuable to your company’s growth than you may think. A study from Harvard Business School found that increasing customer retention rates by even 5% can boost your company’s profits by 25-95%. Your customers do your marketing for you, spreading good words about your product and service.

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Interaction Metrics

MARCH 27, 2025

What Is Customer Retention and Why Does It Matter? Customer retention might sound like fancy business jargon, but really, it’s just the art of keeping your customers happy enough that they stick around. Thats customer retention at workusing incentives and positive experiences to keep you coming back.

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Hodusoft

APRIL 24, 2025

Insurance Customer Retention with Contact Center Software For contemporary insurance companies, acquiring more policyholders is not good enough. In such a scenario, customer retention (or retention of policyholders, if you will) is the only recourse. Why Customer Retention is Critical in Insurance?

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ShepHyken

AUGUST 28, 2020

This week we feature an article by Mathew Cooper, a Content Marketing Head at POS Plaza. In addition to speeding up the checkout process, there are many other ways contactless pay technology helps improve the customer experience and operational efficiency. Improved Customer Loyalty. Better Marketing Opportunities.

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ShepHyken

JULY 13, 2018

This week we feature an article by Christa Heibel about how investing in a personalized customer experience can create life-long customers in the B2B space. – Shep Hyken. If you’ve been habituated to think that the customer experience (CX) is strictly for B2C (business serving customers) verticals, you’re not alone.

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Beyond Philosophy

FEBRUARY 10, 2020

We also discussed how your Customer Experience plays into the mix to help you facilitate customer-driven growth. . Business Growth has always been at the heart of the Customer Experience movement. New Sales Growth: This area includes increases in sales, market share, or new customer acquisition.

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Beyond Philosophy

NOVEMBER 18, 2014

Whether Customers are on the phone with your call center, chatting with your digital team online or talking face-to-face with an employee in a brick and mortar location, your channels need to present a united front to your Customers, providing them with the Customer Experience you designed.

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Beyond Philosophy

JULY 14, 2015

This method is not the way to set up a relationship that is open and honest with your current and future customers. 2: Your Customer retention plan includes penalties or fines if they want to end the relationship. RICOH Canada had a vision: to be the most trusted brand with irresistible appeal in their market.

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The Petrova Experience

JANUARY 14, 2025

Its 2025, and businesses across sectors have a customer retention problem. companies alone lose an estimated $168 billion annually due to customer attrition, as revealed in a CallMiner whitepaper. In every sector and among diverse markets. Like hospitality, retail faces significant challenges to keeping their customers.

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ShepHyken

DECEMBER 9, 2022

This week, we feature an article by Nick Bandy, Chief Marketing Officer at LiveVox , an omnichannel platform that helps brands seamlessly communicate with their customers. He shares how you can align your customer’s journey with their brand expectations. The customer journey is essential to any company’s success.

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ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Ten years ago, I wrote an article about why delivering an amazing customer experience is important. So, here are today’s 10 reasons why you should deliver an amazing customer service experience: Creating customer service builds trust, credibility and confidence.

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ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 10, 2020

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. How the Digital Era Is Redefining Customer Experience by John Finch. (No No Jitter) As customers become more reliant on non-voice methods of communication, CCaaS serves as a necessary aggregation platform.

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Beyond Philosophy

DECEMBER 20, 2019

I have been in the Customer Experience industry since before there was such a thing. When I founded Beyond Philosophy back in 2002, no one was talking about Customer Experience. Then, things changed, and over the next decade, it changed from no one talking about Customer Experience to everyone talking about it.

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Beyond Philosophy

DECEMBER 27, 2019

How they behave and why are fascinating topics and one that has much influence on our Customer Experience outcomes. As we embark on a new year and a new decade, it is an excellent time to reflect on what we have learned and what made the most significant impact on us regarding customer retention and loyalty.

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TeleDirect

DECEMBER 20, 2024

Why Customer Experience is the New Competitive Edge for Businesses In today’s hyper-competitive market, where consumers are bombarded with options at every turn, businesses face an undeniable truth: customer experience (CX) is no longer a mere differentiatorit is the competitive edge.

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CCNG

OCTOBER 19, 2022

Less than half of CX execs trust their company's ability to deliver great experiences. Here are over 100 customer experience stats and trends for you to discover. 99% of Customer Experience and Success leaders believe CEM has a positive impact on their business. Only 8% of their customers agreed.

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CCNG

JUNE 14, 2023

Think about the very best customer experience that you have ever had with a brand. Now, I will share with you one of my best experiences… Once when I was preparing for a vacation, I spent many evenings searching the web for the best pricing for our airplane flights. Simply put, they created an emotional connection with me.

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Beyond Philosophy

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Patterson and her team spoke with the customer service teams, customers, and sales teams. They found that there were many moments where the organization interacted with the customer throughout the journey. Therefore, they viewed the project title as a customer experience innovation, part of a business strategy.

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ShepHyken

OCTOBER 4, 2021

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. 7 Techniques That Are Key to Customer Retention Today by John Hall. Magazine) It’s a business axiom that holding on to existing customers is more lucrative than acquiring new ones.

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Beyond Philosophy

MARCH 19, 2019

Today, people appreciate good Customer Experience, but not enough to talk about it a lot. What gets them talking to people about your brand is having a unique Customer Experience with moments of Innovative Service, or an Innovative Customer Experience. The goal is not to make the customer go, “Wow!”

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Beyond Philosophy

FEBRUARY 3, 2015

Helping your Customers make a decision is an important element in your Customer Experience design. All channels for your Customers make up your Customer Experience, including websites. Some markets even use scents to get us to notice different foods in the store. The Consequence of Choice. They don’t.

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