ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

I was reading an article by Jeff in a magic magazine. The point he was making was that the customer experience begins the moment the customer connects with you, not when they see you on stage or in person. It happens between the moment the customer thinks of you and the time they actually buy.

B2C 333

B2C Entertainment B2B Sales 333

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. Here are my top five picks from last week.

Customer Service 298

Customer Service Customer centricity Feedback Personalization 298

ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. When Customer Care Isn’t Enough, Call the Customer Delight Brigade by Katie Deighton. The idea behind the article is to “delight” the customer, rather than to just serve them.

Customer Service 69

Customer Service Best practices Metrics Customer effort 69

ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Helping Companies & Organizations Create an Amazing Customer-Focused Culture by CXO Magazine This week, we’re starting the Top Five roundup with a Bonus article. Thank you CXO Magazine for this honor!

Customer Service 185

Customer Service Customer centricity Personalization Customer Experience 185

TechSee

OCTOBER 23, 2018

Personalization as a driver in customer service. consumers abandoned a brand due to lack of personalization and trust. For organizations to succeed in creating a truly personalized CX, innovative approaches must be implemented that resonate deeply with customers so that they feel valued and appreciated.

Personalization 157

Personalization Customer Service Chatbots Analytics 157

Beyond Philosophy

JULY 23, 2015

I read on an airline magazine that Tuesday is the most productive day of the week. Maneesh Sethi, author and blogger of Hack the System hired a person on Craigslist to slap him every time he lost his focus on the task at hand. A person can change their less than desirable behavior once they decide to. So how do we fix this?

Airlines 389

Airlines Customer centricity Personalization Marketing 389

ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 8, 2024

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. My favorite is the fifth one, teaching to “overmanage the customer experience. Part of this finding is dependent on the customer’s age. Here are my top five picks from last week.

Customer Service 216

Customer Service Self service Marketing Personalization 216

CSM Magazine

OCTOBER 22, 2024

In today’s competitive environment, exceptional customer service is paramount. Personalization in corporate recognition not only boosts employee morale but also enhances the customer experience. Discover the strategies that can transform your customer service operations.

Personalization 52

Personalization Customer Service Morale Surveys 52

ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 1, 2020

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. If Customer Service Reps Were Honest [Spooky Edition]: The Scary Reality Your Customer Service Agents Face Every Day Plus How You Can Help by Veronica Krieg. CustomerThink) This is the era of customer experience.

Customer Service 274

Customer Service Customer Support Self service Customer Experience 274

ShepHyken

JUNE 14, 2021

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Actual vs. Intended Customer Experience: The Major Disconnect by Tara Sporrer. It’s crucial to close the gap between the understanding of the actual customer service experience and the intended customer experience.

Customer Service 253

Customer Service Customer retention Personalization Surveys 253

ShepHyken

JUNE 4, 2024

Consider these quotes: It was either Mark Twain, Benjamin Franklin, Pascal, Cicero, or some other famous smart person who said, “If I had more time, I would have written a shorter letter.” Einstein said, “Genius is making complex ideas simple, not making simple ideas complex.” What else can I add to this concept? Magazine interview.

Customer Service 234

Customer Service Customer Support Customer Experience Personalization 234

TechSee

JUNE 16, 2022

By leveraging new technologies such as computer vision , virtual visits and self-service AI-driven solutions, companies have a huge opportunity to turn customers into brand advocates. This list is an homage to the business leaders and influencers pushing the envelope when it comes to innovation in customer experience.

Customer Service 251

Customer Service Chief Customer Officer Contact Center Consulting 251

ShepHyken

AUGUST 30, 2021

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. 10 Companies That Are Moving The Needle in Customer Experience by Comparably. There have never been more ways to engage a customer than right now. What Does it Take to Deliver a Great Customer Experience?

Customer Service 43

Customer Service B2B Benchmark Personalization 43

ShepHyken

JUNE 8, 2021

When businesses don’t understand customer service, they are not able to recalibrate and change their trajectory to succeed in difficult times. A personalized service compels customers to continue doing business with you.

Marketing 267

Marketing Customer Service Personalization Management 267

Beyond Philosophy

JUNE 2, 2015

For anyone who appreciates a truly customer-centric organization, one that is invested in its stellar reputation for ongoing trust and value creation, customer experience optimization and building employee ambassadorship, Wegmans is the company to emulate. Michael Lowenstein, Ph.D.,

Customer centricity 244

Customer centricity Construction Marketing Enterprise 244

ShepHyken

JANUARY 24, 2022

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. 5 Ways to Ensure Customer Satisfaction in a Supply Chain Crisis by Staples Worklife Magazine. Michelle MacCarthy of Unit4 shares practical steps to fulfil the customer-centric promise. by Michelle MacCarthy.

Customer Service 176

Customer Service Customer centricity Personalization Customer Experience 176

ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Your Customers Are Changing Fast, Are You? Costco Is Rolling Out a Brand-New Feature that Its Most Loyal Customers Will Love by Bill Murphy Jr. This proves how customer/member-focused Costco is. It has a brain.

Customer Service 209

Customer Service Banking Enterprise Customer Experience 209

CSM Magazine

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Prism+ prioritizes personalized problem-solving and human interaction, exemplified by COO Joseph Tsao’s hands-on approach to addressing customer complaints by visiting their homes.

Personalization 52

Personalization Feedback Customer Support Marketing 52

CX Accelerator

JANUARY 11, 2021

The all-too-sudden and tragic passing of former Zappos CEO, Tony Hsieh has sent a ripple through the business world, and the customer experience (CX) community is no exception. In the past, I’ve often chuckled upon reading about Zappos in a book or hearing the name mentioned in a keynote address as a model for customer-centricity.

Customer centricity 266

Customer centricity Banking Education Contact Center 266

Contact Center Pipeline

JULY 2, 2021

In today’s center, culture is more important than ever, given our variety of workplace choices and varied in-person staff options. We cover a wide variety of topics this month in our July issue. Culture is always challenging and now more so.

Contact Center 147

Contact Center Personalization Call Center Customer Service 147

CSM Magazine

OCTOBER 21, 2024

As businesses worldwide seek to improve efficiency while maintaining top-tier service, many have turned to call centre outsourcing in the Philippines to redefine their customer experience. This article explores how the Philippines is leading the way in customer experience innovation.

outsourcing 52

outsourcing Customer Experience Analytics Customer centricity 52

ShepHyken

MARCH 21, 2022

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. 15 Stats About Post-Covid Customer Service by Blake Morgan. Chief on that list is updating customer service efforts. Our customer service research supports the theme. Here are my top five picks from last week.

Customer Service 176

Customer Service Customer retention Self service Engineering 176

CSM Magazine

OCTOBER 21, 2024

In today’s fast-paced digital world, providing an exceptional customer experience is crucial for any business, especially in industries like software development. A positive customer experience can set you apart from your competitors, ensuring long-term relationships with your clients and fostering brand loyalty.

Customer Experience 52

Customer Experience Customer centricity Feedback Surveys 52

ShepHyken

MAY 13, 2024

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. 8 Keys to Making Customer Service a More Positive Experience by Martin Zwilling (Inc. They expect you to be there, to know their history as a customer, and to treat them with priority and respect. Ease of use.

Customer Service 193

Customer Service Customer retention Metrics Advertising 193

ConvergeOne

JANUARY 27, 2022

This article originally appeared in Security Magazine. One of the biggest challenges facing businesses today is how to transform their customer-?rst rst passion into a truly unparalleled experience. The bar of expectations from both consumer and B2B customers has never been higher. from the agent population.

Personalization 105

Personalization B2B Self service Contact Center 105

ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Field Tested Tips for Aligning Customer Service and Marketing by Ronnie Gomez (Sprout Social) If a business is an orchestra, then every department is its own instrument. Here are my top five picks from last week.

Customer Service 184

Customer Service Morale Customer retention Marketing 184

CSM Magazine

APRIL 3, 2025

Better customer experiences. Improving the customer experience is easier now than ever before. User Empowerment : Customers remain in control of their personal data by leveraging blockchain-enabled tools. The next generation of the internet, Web3, is here.

Customer Experience 52

Customer Experience Government Gamification Education 52

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. Make every customer feel like a VIP (Very Important Person).

Customer Service 233

Customer Service Customer centricity B2B Contact Center 233

ShepHyken

MAY 8, 2023

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Customers tend to come back and spend more. The benefits of AI-powered personalization include improved customer experience, increased revenue, reduced churn, and data-driven insights.

Customer Service 33

Customer Service Personalization Marketing Customer Experience 33

CSM Magazine

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

Consumers no longer rely solely on traditional advertising methods; they evaluate products based on how well web pages communicate both information and experience. By investigating multiple dimensions of the online customer experience, this article provides a framework for building product pages that resonate with todays consumers.

Customer Experience 52

Customer Experience Entertainment Advertising Marketing 52

CSM Magazine

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Data is at the heart of delivering exceptional customer experiences. While businesses have long recognized the value of storing, processing, and analyzing data, the ability to utilize this information in real-time is what truly sets customer-focused companies apart. Why Does Reverse ETL Matter for Customer Experience?

Customer Experience 52

Customer Experience Enterprise B2B Customer centricity 52

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.

Customer Service 31

Customer Service Agent burnout Chatbots Engineering 31

CSM Magazine

MARCH 10, 2025

While these aspects are crucial, one of the most defining factors of customer experience is the tone of voice a business uses. Whether through help-desk interactions, marketing messages, or automated responses, voice moulds perception and can ultimately determine customer loyalty. Inconsistencies confuse people and damage trust.

Customer Experience 52

Customer Experience Engineering Coaching Feedback 52

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. When the customer speaks, listen!

Customer Service 209

Customer Service Call Center Customer Experience Customer Support 209

CSM Magazine

OCTOBER 22, 2024

In today’s fast-paced digital world, customer experience (CX) has become the cornerstone of business success. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are increasingly turning to tools like Salesforce for SME to streamline their operations and improve customer interactions.

Technology 52

Technology Customer Experience Chatbots CRM 52

CSM Magazine

MARCH 14, 2025

Advancements in AI-driven customer experience (CX) solutions have changed the game for businesses, especially in retail and e-commerce. Companies are now leveraging chatbots, virtual assistants, and AI tools to streamline interactions, offering efficient and accurate customer support around the clock. How can I assist today?

Customer Experience 52

Customer Experience Chatbots Customer retention Feedback 52

Beyond Philosophy

MAY 24, 2016

Keller Fay defines an influencer (as distinct from someone who makes, or is likely to make, a recommendation) as “a person who has a greater than average reach or impact through word-of-mouth in a relevant marketplace”. 32% feel this way if there are multiple customer reviews. –

B2B 236

B2B Government B2C Consulting 236