ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. 4 Reasons Why Your Customer Service Is About to Get a Whole Lot Better in 2024 by Mike Murchison (Entrepreneur) When it comes to AI and customer service, we’re going to see a virtuous cycle in 2024.

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Customer Service Customer advocacy Average Handle Time Customer centricity 164

ShepHyken

AUGUST 6, 2023

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. 25 Ways to Proactively Spot Your Customers’ Pain Points by Call Centre Helper Magazine (Call Centre Helper Magazine) When struggling to deal with customer demand, a lot of contact centres try to recruit more people.

Customer Service 156

Customer Service B2C Customer retention Government 156

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. My Comment: This article is about customer support. My Comment: I enjoy articles on customer service metrics.

Customer Service 191

Customer Service Customer retention Metrics Advertising 191

ShepHyken

MAY 26, 2024

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. by Alex Bitca (Retently) Is your Net Promoter Score a reliable metric for judging what customers think of your business, or is it biased? See my article on the Top 14 Customer Service and CX Metrics.)

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Customer Service B2B Marketing Metrics 198

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 182

Customer Service Morale Customer retention Marketing 182

ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 19, 2023

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. While there may not be anything new here, the ideas are valid and will give you some “food for thought” as you think about how your digital strategies can maintain and build trust with your customers.

Morale 158

Morale Customer Service Chatbots Feedback 158

NobelBiz

APRIL 8, 2024

It is with great pride that we announce that NobelBiz OMNI+ has been honored with the prestigious 2024 CUSTOMER Product of the Year Award, presented by TMC. This accolade is a testament to our relentless pursuit of excellence and our unwavering commitment to innovating the customer service technology landscape.

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industry standards Contact Center CRM Call Center 52

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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Customer Service Customer retention Marketing Customer Experience 254

ShepHyken

JUNE 13, 2022

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. CustomerThink) Some of us are old enough to remember when subscriptions were limited to just sports clubs, newspapers, and magazines. If you say the word “subscription,” most people think of magazines and newspapers.

Customer Service 174

Customer Service Government Customer Experience Sales 174

Balto

JULY 23, 2024

Louis, MO — Balto, the first company to provide real-time guidance to contact centers, has been named a Top 100 Company for Customer Service by CRM Magazine. The sixth edition of the Top 100 List highlights the latest trends and technologies in customer service, marketing, and sales.

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CRM Customer Service Contact Center Sales 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.

Customer Service 174

Customer Service Customer retention Self service Engineering 174

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.

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Customer Service Customer retention Personalization Surveys 250

CSM Magazine

OCTOBER 6, 2024

This Customer Service Week, I want to extend a heartfelt thank you to all the customer service professionals around the world. In many instances, their interactions define a customer’s perception of the company as a whole. Your dedication, perseverance, and positive attitude inspire us all.

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Customer Service Brand ambassadors Personalization 52

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. Follow on Twitter: @Hyken.

Customer Service 174

Customer Service Customer centricity Personalization Customer Experience 174

ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Elevating Customer Experience: Embracing Hospitality as the Foundation by Charles Ryan Minton (Newsweek) When it comes to providing exceptional customer experiences, few industries excel quite like the hotel business.

Customer retention 174

Customer retention Customer Service SaaS Best practices 174

ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. 6 Ways To Create Customer Experience Consistency Throughout Your Organization by John R. Franchise Update Media) Is the level of experience your customers receive dependent on which employee they encounter?

Customer Service 225

Customer Service Customer Experience Surveys Management 225

Cisco - Contact Center

AUGUST 3, 2020

Cisco Webex Contact Center CCaaS honored for improving customer service technology and customer experience. I’m excited to announce that Webex Contact Center was among the 2020 Contact Center Technology Award winners, presented by CUSTOMER Magazine this month. Award Winner Second Year in a Row.

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Contact Center Technology contact center solutions Virtual Agent 124

ShepHyken

AUGUST 28, 2023

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. This is a very robust article all about taking advantage of the gift of customer feedback. My Comment: Many have said that customer service and CX are the new branding. Here are my top five picks from last week.

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Customer Service Journey mapping Feedback Consulting 156

ShepHyken

DECEMBER 20, 2021

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Talkdesk Research Reveals the Role of Customer Service in Driving Consumer Loyalty Will Expand Beyond Support. Customer Experience by Tyler Gallagher. customer experience, I had the pleasure of interviewing A.J.

Customer Service 183

Customer Service Brand ambassadors Contact Center Customer Support 183

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. Well, consider this a refresher.

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Customer Service Customer Support Self service Customer Experience 272

ShepHyken

DECEMBER 3, 2023

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. My Comment: When our clients are interested in our customer service training for their “new” customer service/CX initiative, they are excited and ready to start. Here are my top five picks from last week.

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Customer Service Personalization Surveys Chatbots 158

ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Lego Customers Lose Millions of Pieces a Year. Magazine) Lego Group knows something about talking to its customers, and not just because it has a few creative employees. Here are my top five picks from last week.

Customer Service 191

Customer Service Metrics Call Center Customer Experience 191

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. The study, which examined 3.7

Customer Service 206

Customer Service Call Center Customer Experience Customer Support 206

ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Magazine) Employee turnover is always a stressful situation. To ensure that the customer experience (CX) isn’t negatively impacted by this surge, you’ll need to ramp up your business’s customer service capabilities.

Customer Service 225

Customer Service Chatbots B2C B2B 225

ShepHyken

MAY 2, 2022

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. The True Costs of Bad Customer Experience Management by Brittany Hodak. Break the Nps Plateau: Create a Culture of Customer Experience by Chris Albertson, Andrew Robertson, and Anson Vuong. Follow on Twitter: @Hyken.

Customer Service 183

Customer Service Customer centricity Customer Experience Customer Care 183

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. Follow on Twitter: @Hyken.

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Customer Service Customer centricity Feedback Personalization 296

ShepHyken

DECEMBER 27, 2021

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. This article makes the case that winning your customers back is also less expensive. Embrace Customer Complaints To Up Your Customer Experience to Excellent by Ken Sterling. Follow on Twitter: @Hyken.

Customer Service 191

Customer Service Coaching Marketing Call Center 191

ShepHyken

JUNE 4, 2024

Magazine interview. Shep Hyken is a customer service/CX expert, award-winning keynote speaker, and New York Times bestselling author. Learn more about Shep’s customer service and customer experience keynote speeches and his customer service training workshops at www.Hyken.com.

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Customer Service Customer Support Customer Experience Personalization 231

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. Wegmans, Trader Joe’s Master Pandemic Customer Service by Gina Acosta.

Customer Service 231

Customer Service Customer centricity B2B Contact Center 231

CSM Magazine

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Customer Service Week is a dedicated time to honor and celebrate the invaluable contributions of customer service professionals who are at the heart of every successful business. Here are our top 20 fun games for an unforgettable customer service week 2024! Games for Team Building and Engagement 1.

Customer Service 52

Customer Service Morale Feedback Personalization 52

ShepHyken

APRIL 25, 2022

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Consumers Prefer Traffic Jams Over a Bad Customer Experience by Retail Customer Experience. I love customer service statistics , and this short article has several. Magazine) What makes a brand essential?

Customer Service 165

Customer Service B2B Surveys Best practices 165

CSM Magazine

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

The demand for skilled customer service professionals has never been higher. For students looking to build a rewarding career, customer service management offers a compelling pathway. However, it also offers: Excellent Growth Potential: According to the U.S.

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Customer Service Management Education Contact Center 52

ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

It’s time to come back to a very important topic in customer service and customer experience. I was recently interviewed by Megan Jones, an editor for Call Centre Helper magazine. Shep Hyken is a customer service/CX expert, award-winning keynote speaker, and New York Times bestselling author.

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Airlines Customer Service Customer Experience Management 241

ShepHyken

MAY 12, 2019

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. LinkedIn) When it comes to the strategic decisions that will help you thrive as a company, a positive experience is not the only factor that will make customers choose you, or stay with you. by Michael Stelzer.

Customer Service 241

Customer Service Chatbots Customer retention Marketing 241

ShepHyken

JANUARY 8, 2023

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Customer Experience Predictions for 2023 by Dan Gingiss (Dan Gingiss) It’s a new year, so why not start it off right with some powerful customer experience predictions from the world’s foremost experts? Look no further!

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Customer Service Consulting Consulting Customer Experience 120

CSM Magazine

JULY 1, 2024

Whether you run a dealership or an auto repair shop, the way you treat your customers directly impacts your reputation and success. Here’s our guide on how to deliver exceptional automotive customer service. Understanding Your Customers’ Needs At the heart of great customer service is understanding your customers.

Automotive 52

Automotive Customer Service Entertainment Feedback 52

CSM Magazine

MAY 27, 2024

A well-crafted customer service value proposition can set your company apart, attracting and retaining loyal customers. But what exactly is a customer service value proposition, and how can you write one that resonates with your audience? What is a Customer Service Value Proposition? Who are they?

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Customer Service Multi-channel support Metrics Accountability 59