ShepHyken

APRIL 5, 2019

These virtual customer experience tools are transforming the way that companies interact with their customers in the contact center environment. When used correctly, chatbots have the power to enhance marketing, sales, customer retention and more. Personalizing the Customer Experience.

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GetFeedback

JANUARY 28, 2020

Although customer retention is cheaper than acquisition, it’s easier said than done. It takes a lot of commitment and dedication to get customers to stay loyal to your business. In this article, we are going to talk about how to use social media to attract and retain customers. But how do you keep customers from leaving?

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Beyond Philosophy

SEPTEMBER 15, 2015

He is the Head of Data Science (self-described as Chief Statistics Wonk) for Satmetrix , a company devoted to combining their software, data, and Customer Experience (CX) expertise to help organizations achieve Customer-Centricity. Simplicity is part of the reason that Netflix has fared better in NPS trends than cable companies.

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Hodusoft

DECEMBER 11, 2024

From Automation to Personalization: How AI is Shaping the Future of CX Would you be surprised to know that one out of every two customers would switch brands following just one bad customer experience (CX)? They must do whatever it takes to ensure they deliver exceptional CX to their customers. It surely can.

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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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ShepHyken

MARCH 3, 2019

My Comment: The concept of omnichannel simply means a customer can connect with you, seamlessly, a number of different ways; in person, phone, message, social media channels, etc. Here are four short case-studies from four recognizable brands that may give you a few ideas on how to leverage omnichannel.

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ProProfs Blog

JUNE 21, 2019

Do you have a customer retention strategy? Companies focus on customer acquisition strategies, since increasing your customer count is the lifeblood of your business. But, customer acquisition won’t help, if you are unable to retain customers. Understand Customer Retention.

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Pointillist

JUNE 15, 2018

Much of the marketing world is still focused on customer acquisition, but to improve customer retention will yield f ar better ROI and cost about 5-25X less than customer acquisition. What is Customer Retention? Why Customer Retention Matters. My Customer Retention ?

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TechSee

OCTOBER 15, 2019

Customer churn is a growing problem across many industries and managing it has become critically important to the maintaining profitability. Research indicates that the cost of acquiring a new customer can be as much as five to seven times higher than keeping an existing one. trillion per year.

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Kayako

AUGUST 12, 2022

The challenge for brands is ensuring that customer relationship management doesn’t suffer as online spending becomes the norm. Customers still want personalized service even if they aren’t coming into the store. What consumers really want is personalization in the customer service experience.

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ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

EX and CX Come Down to the Same Thing: Put the Person First by Inge De Bleecker. CMSWire) The better the experience, the more likely that person will return and give the brand their business. Personalization, customer journey mapping, and surprising customers with the unexpected are just a few of the topics covered in this article.

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Beyond Philosophy

FEBRUARY 3, 2015

As Aagaard points out, which gym a person joins is often driven by where the gym is. When you frame the CTA in terms that let the Customer know what he or she is getting by pressing it, it is far more helpful at getting them to make a decision to move forward in the process. So, the company added the words “Find your gym.”

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Totango

MARCH 5, 2021

Customer retention is the lifeblood of any savvy enterprise. It’s the only way to be successful in this customer-centered economy and ensure scalable long-term revenue. To retain customers, companies must make the customer experience better and ensure customers never stop seeing value from their product or service.

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ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 7, 2020

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Winning means losing in the game of customer retention by Linda O’Grady. CMO) All too often retention is a blanket goal. ‘We People are returning to non-essential businesses (in person) to do shopping.

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Integrity Solutions

APRIL 28, 2021

What actions can you take to both increase employee engagement and create a customer retention strategy that moves more of your customers from “satisfied” to “loyal”? One of the key tenets of a customer retention strategy is that it relentlessly focuses on value creation. Operationally define “customer-centric”.

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Beyond Philosophy

JUNE 11, 2015

Consumers seem to be increasingly aware of the benefits, in both purchases and information, that they are providing to vendors, and they are putting more and more pressure on these companies, in both loyalty programs and the act of shopping and the purchase transaction itself, to provide more personal value.

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CCNG

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

The technological advancements of recent years have paved the way for transformative trends that are reshaping how contact centers operate, deliver services, and engage with customers. AI-Driven Personalized Communication Gartner found that 81% of contact centers are planning to invest in AI-powered personalization in the next three years.

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Outsource Consultants

MARCH 12, 2025

Mexico’s call centers are setting new benchmarks in customer retention. With a unique mix of cultural understanding, cost efficiency, and innovative service strategies, theyre proving to be a top choice for businesses seeking long-term customer loyalty. customs, and even visiting the country.

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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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ShepHyken

AUGUST 14, 2020

The same study highlighted that 73% of customers worldwide love to watch videos on social media that are entertaining. #3. Customers appreciate personalization. Studies have pointed out that the coronavirus crisis has changed the way people shop. However, videos deserve top priority. Post-sale monitoring.

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Cincom

JANUARY 30, 2025

In this tech-driven era, keeping customers interested in the business is a full-time job. One of the recent studies revealed that on average, 65% of a companys revenue is from approximately 8% of their most loyal consumers and repeat customers. Thats where customer experience software enters. What is CX Software?

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Return Customer

MARCH 8, 2023

All too many companies spend much of their energy and budgets on customer acquisition without investing sufficiently in customer retention. Knowing what your customers need and want and actively working to help them reach their goals with your product or service is at its heart.

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ClientSuccess

JANUARY 25, 2021

These current customers are the perfect resource for prospective customers to learn exactly why doing business with your organization is a good idea. Here are a few ways to bridge the gap between customer success and marketing to help improve retention and potentially even provide more satisfaction to customers: 1.

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Wowdesk Blog

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

With the rapid digital transformation, businesses must adopt the best customer support software to enhance efficiency and satisfaction. This software helps automate tasks, centralize data, and optimize communication, allowing businesses to resolve issues faster, personalize customer interactions, and reduce costs.

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ShepHyken

JANUARY 23, 2017

Are You Taking Your Customers For Granted? CustomerThink) What does your B2B marketing program have to do with your customer retention strategy? Let’s look at three ways you can use marketing and customer experience to engage your customers. by Mindi Rosser.

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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. Our Three Foundations of VoC Guide will help you get things right from the start.

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CCNG

JANUARY 11, 2023

I’ve seen companies pull back on spending in areas they believed to be “not as critical” (like customer support or the contact center) to the organization’s success, only to have it come back to haunt them. These same companies found themselves having slow growth and customer service and customer retention issues.

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Hodusoft

JULY 24, 2024

Effective Strategies for Enhancing Customer Retention in Call Centers “When the customer comes first, the customer will last.” In a time of growing competition and dwindling customer loyalty, businesses need to focus on customer retention more than ever before. How to Analyze Current Retention Rates?

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Callminer

APRIL 30, 2020

The most successful companies have solutions in place for monitoring customer interactions and analyzing customer sentiment. “Realize that just like you, other factors may come to play and affect the person’s interaction with you. We often deduce information we receive based on how we view the person communicating.

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aircall

JUNE 30, 2021

Many look to the company for ways to improve customer retention. Email: Ring’s Secret to Improve Customer Retention. For one thing, it sends new customers emails to share tips on properly setting up the product. However, Ring is not the only company to reap the rewards of its stellar customer retention strategies.

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Hodusoft

MARCH 18, 2025

Improve Customer Retention Rate According to recently published data , the average customer retention rate in the e-commerce sector is about 38 percent. When compared with other sectors, the customer retention rate of the e-commerce industry is among the lowest.

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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. I’m often asked to define customer centricity.

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ShepHyken

JANUARY 31, 2020

There is definitely no one-size-fits-all strategy when it comes to dealing with clients, but having a heightened level of awareness on their needs will give you a degree of mastery when it comes to enhancing your brand’s customer support efficiency, increasing client service ratings and raising customer retention by a great deal.

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Beyond Philosophy

JUNE 1, 2015

Through partnership, Sainsbury’s offers customers a broader and deeper value proposition; and Nectar also generates data from coalition partners which it uses to better target promotions to customers. Solve Customer and Industry Pain Points. Allocate Loyalty Reinvestment to the Most Valuable Customers.

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CSM Magazine

JANUARY 2, 2025

In customer support, empathy works the same way. Its not just about solving issues; its about understanding the person behind them. Customers want to feel valued, not processed. Empathy bridges that gap, turning frustrated customers into loyal advocates. And loyal customers arent just repeat buyers.

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Outsource Consultants

MARCH 18, 2025

These case studies show that, when executed thoughtfully, outsourcing can boost service performance while controlling costs. A study by ContactBabel found that these hidden costs can account for up to 15% of the total outsourcing expense in the first year. Another often-overlooked expense is the cost of quality assurance.

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CSM Magazine

JANUARY 15, 2025

Well explore the signals that indicate your customers interest is fading and, more importantly, how you can turn things around. Customers expect solutions, not more questions. Personalize the Communication To keep customers engaged, start with clear, personalized communication. No more frustrating hold times.

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