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. The financial implication of customer churn is staggering, with little end in sight, if unaddressed.

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Nicereply

JUNE 18, 2020

Customer retention is the act of keeping customers engaged, creating customer advocates, and reducing churn before it happens. Imagine you never acquired another customer. Your sales team went home, and all you had left was your current group of customers. That’s where customer retention comes in.

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ProProfs Blog

DECEMBER 11, 2020

They even help you understand if your customers are satisfied or not. There are multiple customer satisfaction metrics that your business can use to get answers to questions like “Is my customer satisfied?” or “Are we successful as a brand to create an awesome experience for our customers?”. Let’s get started!

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CSM Magazine

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

It’s well-known that keeping an existing customer is far more cost-effective than acquiring a new one. This understanding has pushed customer retention to the forefront in many businesses today. Yet, while companies have embraced new marketing strategies, retention strategies often lag, with many relying on outdated methods.

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delighted

MARCH 23, 2021

By emphasizing customer retention as a key performance indicator (KPI) for your business, you can ensure your priorities are in the right place. What’s your customer retention rate? Before you can focus on improving customer retention, you must benchmark how you’re currently doing in this department.

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ProProfs Blog

APRIL 17, 2020

And if you successfully increase customer retention rates by 5%, then you can boost profits by 25% to 95%. That’s one of the reasons why y ou formulate strategies to retain your customers. But without numbers or metric data in hand, coming up with any new strategy would only consume your valuable time. So, buckle up.

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ProProfs Blog

OCTOBER 30, 2021

This is where the importance of customer feedback plays its part. Collecting customer feedback guarantees you never stray too far from the customer’s needs. Even though it has both negative and positive sides, you’ll need both for consumer feedback to work for you. What is Customer Feedback?

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Fonolo

MARCH 11, 2021

It may be difficult to think of metrics and reporting during times like these, but proper data collection can offer insight into what’s working in your call center and what’s not. If you have a high average response time, ask your agents for feedback on the issue. How to Overcome Challenges with Your Call Center Metrics.

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ProProfs Blog

APRIL 12, 2019

A loyal customer base is the cornerstone for any successful business. More so for Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) companies since acquiring new customers on a B2B level is much more difficult. This makes customer retention a necessity for SaaS-based companies. A high churn rate is quite alarming for a SaaS company.

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Help Scout

MAY 12, 2021

In this article, we discuss the role of support teams in retaining customers and show how to combine high-quality, empathetic customer service with a deliberate focus on business growth. What is customer retention and how is it measured? For a subscription business, this is a clear and simple metric.

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The Petrova Experience

JANUARY 28, 2025

Businesses need customer feedback collection to thrive in a competitive market. Everyone thinks they are collecting and acting on customer feedback, yet 80% of US companies failed to increase customer satisfaction since 2010. And customer retention rates are plunging. Customer retention drops.

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TeleDirect

MARCH 20, 2025

Excellent service leads to: Increased customer satisfaction and loyalty Higher first-call resolution (FCR) rates Reduced call handling times Improved brand reputation and customer retention 18 Tips for Exceptional Call Center Customer Service 1. Q4: What metrics should call centers monitor to measure performance?

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TeleDirect

MARCH 20, 2025

In this blog, we will explore proven techniques to elevate call center performance, boost customer satisfaction, and ensure that your call center delivers top-notch customer service. Focus on First-Call Resolution (FCR) First-call resolution is one of the most important metrics for measuring call center performance.

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Nicereply

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Discover great customer retention tools and empower customer satisfaction. Losing customers is something that every business fears. Considering that the SaaS industry is a competitive one, customer retention is crucial. What is Customer Retention? Why is Customer Retention Critical for SaaS?

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Nicereply

OCTOBER 22, 2024

What is a feedback survey? Is it simply a strategy used to gauge customer satisfaction, or is it a means of actively involving and engaging your customers? A feedback survey is a great way to get valuable information about your customers’ preferences while keeping them engaged with your brand.

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TeleDirect

MARCH 9, 2025

In this blog, we will explore the best practices to improve customer service speed, optimize workflows, and leverage technology-driven solutions to enhance call center operations. Why Reducing Wait Times is Critical for Customer Satisfaction 1. Studies show that 60% of customers will abandon a brand after multiple bad experiences.

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TeleDirect

MARCH 14, 2025

Important call center metrics to monitor: First-call resolution (FCR). Customer satisfaction scores (CSAT). Regular analysis of these metrics allows businesses to refine their call center strategies and improve CX. Ways to gather feedback: Conduct post-call surveys to assess satisfaction levels. Average handle time (AHT).

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CSM Magazine

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

Heres why a customer service roadmap is a necessity: Improved Team Alignment: A roadmap ensures your team understands shared objectives and works toward common goals. Customer Retention: Clear strategies lead to improved experiences, encouraging repeat customers. Measure, Learn, and Improve Customer service is dynamic.

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Callminer

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

More effectively identifying and managing customer vulnerability isn’t just a benefit for consumers, companies that can successfully support vulnerable customers deliver better customer service and improve customer retention and loyalty. Adrian Travis. Grant Aldrich. onlinedegreecom.

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CSM Magazine

JANUARY 3, 2025

By using customer feedback and tracking specific metrics, you can see just how empathy shapes the customer experience and drives your teams success. Customer Feedback and Surveys Want to know how well your team connects with customers? Dont overlook unsolicited feedback, either.

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GetFeedback

AUGUST 14, 2019

Measuring just a piece of this journey can seem short-sighted or not as powerful as other CX metrics, like Net Promoter Score (NPS). But I see a place for Customer Satisfaction Score (CSAT), based on organizational goals, resources, and structure. CX shouldn’t ever be measured by one metric alone. Goal 2: Coach employees.

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Calabrio

MARCH 25, 2025

This article delves into how to evaluate call center agent performance effectively, outlining key call center agent metrics and exploring innovative new techniquesas well as too-often-overlooked onesto elevate your team’s success. This means, first, they must be able to track the right agent performance metrics.

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Cincom

JANUARY 30, 2025

CX software, or customer experience software, helps businesses to execute personalized interactions with customers. These data allow businesses to tailor their communication strategy in the right direction to ensure that they are exceeding customer expectations.

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ShepHyken

MAY 20, 2022

A 5% increase in customer retention increases profits by 25-95%. It’s estimated that new customers cost five times more than loyal customers. Good customer service is a strong pillar of customer loyalty. Good customer service is a strong pillar of customer loyalty. What is customer loyalty?

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Education Services Group

APRIL 27, 2022

I’m not going to waste time trying to document how to correctly (mathematically) calculate all the three letter acronyms—but feel free to check out our Customer Success Definitions, Calculations, and Lingo…Oh My! Instead, I want to do some level setting on some specific metrics and flaws I see in the industry. The Resolution.

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CCNG

JUNE 14, 2023

By empathizing with your customers, you can better identify their pain points and develop solutions that address their concerns. Actively listening to customer feedback and observing their behavior can provide valuable insights into their emotional needs and help you tailor your products, services, and communication strategies accordingly.

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Quiq

MARCH 31, 2022

Marketing and sales consistently combine their efforts to attain the most customers at the lowest price. But few businesses dedicate as many resources to customer retention. Keeping customers happy and continuing to buy from your e-commerce business deserves (and often requires) as many resources.

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delighted

OCTOBER 5, 2021

Outstanding customer service interactions are capable of producing fierce brand loyalty in a short period of time. That’s why it’s important to understand how to measure customer service interactions and the type of metrics that capture experiences and turn them into actionable data. Why are customer service metrics important?

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customer sure

DECEMBER 21, 2024

What Is Customer Retention? Customer retention is the practice of keeping your customers loyal and engaged over the long term. Why Customer Retention Is Important If customer acquisition feels expensive, it is. Gather Key Metrics: S = Customers at the start of the period.

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Nicereply

JANUARY 23, 2023

Measuring your customer experience (CX) can feel complicated. There are so many different CX metrics you could track. Studies show that focusing on creating a great customer experience reduces customer churn, creates l oyal customers , and increases customer engagement. What is customer satisfaction (CSAT)?

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Beyond Philosophy

DECEMBER 23, 2015

Today, businesses are able to measure their activities, impact of customer experiences, and customer relationship with unprecedented precision. In this omni-channel world, maintaining proactive and positive relationships with customers, throughout the life cycle, is a key component of the CCO’s role within the enterprise.

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CSM Magazine

JANUARY 21, 2025

Customer Satisfaction Score (CSAT) :CSAT surveys ask customers to rate their satisfaction with a specific interaction or overall experience, offering direct feedback on the quality of customer service. Higher Spend :Loyal customers are often willing to spend more with a company they trust, leading to increased revenue.

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CSM Magazine

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Dynamics 365 meets this need by enabling companies to handle inquiries, feedback, and issue resolutions all in one place. The platform integrates various customer service touchpoints, helping companies build lasting relationships with their customers. Generating reports on these metrics is straightforward.

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ChurnZero

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

Customer Success Metrics that Your Investors and Board Care About. Reframing is especially important for customer success who serves as the customer’s advocate and voice within the organization and boardroom. A huge part of how customer success collects intel and feedback from customers is by talking with them.

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Outsource Consultants

MARCH 18, 2025

The outsourced team was handling 70% of all incoming tickets, freeing the in-house staff to focus on complex issues and proactive customer success outreach. 24/7 Service on a Budget: An e-commerce retailer wanted to offer round-the-clock customer service but found it prohibitively expensive to staff night shifts in-house.

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Lumoa

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

Long-term actions are based on the analytics results of customer feedback. Later, communicate the changes and improvements you’ve done based on customer feedback back to your customers. In both cases, follow-up is a necessity, not a choice, if you want to build strong relationships with your customers.

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360Connext

JANUARY 5, 2022

Your company has surpassed its annual goals for customer retention, referrals, and satisfaction. C-level leadership is thrilled, and the customer experience program you helped develop was instrumental to this success. You began measuring feedback using quantitative data as well as gathering open-ended feedback.

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