CX Accelerator

JULY 1, 2020

Without a doubt, Covid-19 will leave an indelible impression on our planet, and it may even cause a paradigm shift for businesses and the way they meet their employees’ and customers’ expectations, especially regarding communication channels. Now more than ever, the customer experience is the battleground for brand loyalty.

Contact Center 266

Contact Center CX Technology Technology 266

CommBox

MAY 18, 2022

Acquiring new customers will always cost more than keeping the ones you already have. Not to mention that upselling products to your existing customer base is much easier. That said, growing and keeping a loyal customer base is key to achieving success. This translates to reducing customer churn as much as possible. .

Social Media 98

Social Media Omnichannel Customer Acquisition Customer Loyalty 98

Customer Think

MAY 4, 2023

Bob Passikoff of Brand Keys stated that “For Wall Street it (Brand Disappointment) was about missing expectations regarding new subscriptions and new customers. We understand this is not something customers want to lose, and losing it causes brand disappointment. Let the customer do extra work!

Customer Loyalty 69

Customer Loyalty Retail Technology Technology 69

Beyond Philosophy

NOVEMBER 7, 2016

In nearby Delaware, McDonald’s owners across the state have a Coffee with a Cause program that uses 50% of the net coffee sales to support a charitable organization chosen in the area by owner/operators. Employee Engagement: Your employees are people, and likely support the same team or local causes.

Sports 167

Sports Transportation Gaming Customer Loyalty 167

SurveySensum

APRIL 1, 2024

Research indicates a customer trust directly correlates with brand loyalty. And loyal customers make purchases 90% more often and are inclined to spend more during each transaction, contributing to better cash flow for the brand. Why is Customer Trust Important for Startup Brands? Let’s get started!

Non-Profits 52

Non-Profits Social Media Customer Feedback Close the Loop 52

Callminer

MAY 11, 2020

Ultimately, disgruntled employees can even have a negative impact on the customer experience , as unhappy employees are less likely to go the extra mile to ensure that your customers are satisfied. Meet Our Panel of Customer Service & Customer Experience Managers: Anh Trinh. lose it and fight with the customer…”.

Customer Experience Management 273

Customer Experience Management Customer Service Customer Experience Non-Profits 273

SurveySensum

AUGUST 14, 2023

A week into getting my new smartphone, I got a call from customer support checking in on my experience. By anticipating your customer’s potential need and offering a relevant and timely solution, you can make the customer experience seamless and hassle-free. 9 Best Practices To Improve Your Customer Effort Score 1.

Customer Experience 52

Customer Experience E-commerce NPS Customer Satisfaction 52

Lumoa

AUGUST 18, 2022

” – a never-ending question asked to a customer in multiple ways and various forms. Somehow, it feels like it’s a DeJa’Vu moment happening daily because as what every company tells its customers, “Your opinion matters” or “You are important to us”. I mean, we get it. Undefined goals.

Customer Journey Map 83

Customer Journey Map Close the Loop Customer Feedback Start-ups 83

CX Accelerator

JULY 1, 2020

Without a doubt, Covid-19 will leave an indelible impression on our planet, and it may even cause a paradigm shift for businesses and the way they meet their employees’ and customers’ expectations, especially regarding communication channels. Now more than ever, the customer experience is the battleground for brand loyalty.

Contact Center 182

Contact Center CX Technology Technology 182

SurveySensum

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Recently, I contacted the customer support of an electronics brand to address an AC installation issue. Businesses (their agents) use tactics like offering incentives to customers, badgering or threatening customers, etc, to manipulate their NPS scores. So, how to stop this?

NPS 52

NPS Gaming Education Customer Satisfaction 52

Totango

DECEMBER 1, 2020

Loyal customers are one of the most valuable assets a company can have. Not only does customer loyalty equal a higher lifetime value as compared to short-term clientele, but long-term customers boost brand image and are more likely to provide word-of-mouth advertising to their peers. Leading Causes of Customer Churn .

Net Promoter Score 65

Net Promoter Score Customer Acquisition Education Customer Loyalty 65

Customer Service Life

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

” Of course, it was on Shep Hyken’s blog some seven or so years ago. At its core is the guideline that if an employee is empowered to do so, they may say yes to a customer. In one case, a customer lost a family member to COVID and wondered if we might grant a free month of service. Two to say no.”

Contact Center 111

Contact Center Invoicing Finance Customer Loyalty 111

SurveySensum

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

To my surprise, I found numerous positive reviews and recommendations from delighted OnePlus customers. They shared stories of excellent customer service, speedy issue resolutions, and fantastic phone features. Now, imagine a scenario where these satisfied customers didn’t share their positive experiences.

NPS 52

NPS Social Media Net Promoter Score Customer Loyalty 52

Beyond Philosophy

OCTOBER 11, 2018

It describes how they give customers or prospects something with the hopes that their generosity will be returned in higher sales or customer loyalty. Return labels example aside, using the principles of reciprocity in your sales strategy is a fantastic way to sell more to your customers. The reciprocity isn’t there.

Sales 137

Sales Customer Loyalty Start-ups Customer Experience 137

ClientSuccess

JANUARY 16, 2023

Providing exceptional customer success begins with listening to your customers. It’s essential to create an environment of trust and open communication, where customers feel heard, valued, and appreciated. As a customer service leader, it’s up to you to ensure that their valuable feedback is not only collected but acted upon.

Social Media 64

Social Media Customer Feedback Customer Experience Customer Service 64

Beyond Philosophy

OCTOBER 12, 2016

When you make something personal for a customer, you start to create an emotional relationship with your product or service. And as I have been saying since 2002 when I started up my Customer Experience Consultancy, emotions influence over half of any Customer Experience outcome. The Future of the Emotional Experience.

Start-ups 167

Start-ups Innovation Customer Loyalty Technology 167

Beyond Philosophy

MARCH 14, 2016

They complained that the new program, which will award points based on the amount of money spent (rather than on the number of visits to Starbucks) will penalize regular customers who buy only small items, like a brewed coffee. Starbucks claims that it is responding to customer requests to change its program. That doesn’t surprise me.

Customer Loyalty 113

Customer Loyalty Customer Experience CX 113

Beyond Philosophy

OCTOBER 6, 2014

We work with Customer Experience (CX) professionals around the world and train them on how to go about implementing CX programs. The main reason that an organization fails to improve their CX is because of their lack of Customer Centricity. Most organizations attack the symptom not the cause. Here is the issue. Why or why not?

Net Promoter Score 154

Net Promoter Score Customer Experience Customer-Centric Organization CEM 154

SurveySensum

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Use analytics tools, customer feedback platforms , and social media monitoring to gain deeper insights into your audience. Leverage customer feedback to enhance your products , services, or content, showcasing a sincere commitment to meeting their needs. In this journey, the inclusion of customer feedback becomes pivotal.

Social Media 52

Social Media Entertainment Customer Feedback VOC 52

Totango

AUGUST 25, 2022

Six Customer Engagement SaaS Strategies That Work. For software service providers, customer engagement SaaS strategies play a central role in a successful business model. Proactive interactions with your customers can increase satisfaction and retention, driving repeat business and referral revenue.

Net Promoter Score 96

Net Promoter Score Customer Acquisition NPS Customer Journey Map 96

Beyond Philosophy

JULY 9, 2015

My angle is typically about Customer Experience. My regular readers know that how your Customers feel about your experience is a big part (over 50% based on our research) of how they feel about your brand and their loyalty to it. Therefore, appealing to what matters to them is important.

Net Promoter Score 109

Net Promoter Score Customer Relationship Customer Experience 109

Fonolo

JULY 5, 2023

Customer perception has never mattered more. In the age of social media backlash and call-out culture, how your customers feel about your brand is key to your success. Although it’s almost impossible to completely control what people think about your organization, improving customer opinions of your brand is very possible.

Social Media 104

Social Media Sports Customer Satisfaction Net Promoter Score 104

Beyond Philosophy

OCTOBER 6, 2015

I find it beyond belief how large organizations can cheat and lie to their Customers. Banks lied to us, nearly crashing the world economy and causing the Great Recession. Because they lied to their Customers. VW is a HUGE brand, and they have just lied to customers. It is essential to building Customer loyalty.

Compliance 162

Compliance Legal Government Customer Loyalty 162

SurveySensum

JULY 7, 2023

But this wasn’t a coincidence; it was the result of leveraging technology and mapping their customers’ journeys. And after the delivery of the product they sent a customer satisfaction survey asking about her experience with the delivery process of the product. If yes, then this blog is for you.

Net Promoter Score 52

Net Promoter Score Touchpoint NPS Retail 52

SurveySensum

JULY 7, 2023

But this wasn’t a coincidence; it was the result of leveraging technology and mapping their customers’ journeys. And after the delivery of the product they sent a customer satisfaction survey asking about her experience with the delivery process of the product. If yes, then this blog is for you.

Net Promoter Score 52

Net Promoter Score Touchpoint NPS Retail 52

Hodusoft

OCTOBER 19, 2023

They help manage customer interactions by serving as the initial point of contact. BPOs offer a comprehensive range of services, including but not limited to customer support and sales. As per a report , the customer care BPO market is estimated to rise from US$22,598.82 million in 2022 to US$34, 570.73 from 2023 to 2028.

Contact Center 52

Contact Center Predictive Analytics Non-Profits Customer Satisfaction 52

Zendesk

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

The buyer’s journey (sometimes called a purchase journey) describes the process a customer goes through to purchase a product or service. Mapping out the journey provides an in-depth view of how your potential customers behave at every step in the buying process. Buyer’s journey vs. customer journey. What is the buyer’s journey?

Social Media 98

Social Media Sales Education CRM 98

Beyond Philosophy

OCTOBER 2, 2017

This is a classic example of companies blaming other people for their own failure to focus on what customers want. This happens when executives and managers blame poor customer retention on marketing or an ill-trained sales staff. And it happens in everyday customer interactions. Do you think it causes movies to fail?

Customer Retention 133

Customer Retention Customer Feedback Customer Experience CX 133

Zendesk

DECEMBER 1, 2021

It’s what every business strives to achieve: attract new customers, provide unparalleled service and goods, and build a relationship that ends up in years of repeat business. Getting there, however, requires more than good intentions—it takes implementing a customer lifecycle management process. Customer engagement is key here.

CRM 52

CRM Social Media Customer Acquisition Customer Loyalty 52

Totango

OCTOBER 6, 2020

Customer success vs. customer support: although these two terms appear similar, they actually refer to two different, yet complementary, functions within a company. Fulfilling a proactive role, customer success focuses on problem prevention and creates value by enabling clients to achieve business goals.

Construction 105

Construction Education Customer Retention Start-ups 105

Comm100

SEPTEMBER 25, 2021

Companies with live chat are able to offer a seamless customer experience on their website. It cuts down on hold time and allows customers to get help ASAP, which is essential for brand loyalty and respect. The best part is, live chat boosts customer satisfaction as high as 92%. Do they empower your business?

E-commerce 75

E-commerce Healthcare Sales Retail 75

Shep Hyken

APRIL 18, 2022

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Tracking Customer Experience? The Drum) Ask any brand to rate their customer experience on a scale of one to 10 and most will probably choose a high number. (The This is the ‘customer experience gap.’

Customer Service 65

Customer Service Retail CX Start-ups 65

Totango

JUNE 25, 2020

Our CXO Series is a space for leaders across a variety of industries to discuss current challenges and share innovative solutions to drive customer success. Last week we had the exciting opportunity to hear from Ilana Brown, VP of Customer Success at SevenRooms.

Hospitality 62

Hospitality Hospitality Start-ups Gaming 62

Bill Quiseng

MAY 18, 2015

This week’s guest post is from Rhonda Basler , director of Customer Engagement at Hallmark Business Connections. I have been a longtime fan of her blog so I’m honored that she is sharing her customer experience insight here. What does it take for your business to create remarkable experiences for your customers?

Customer Loyalty 156

Customer Loyalty Social Media Customer Satisfaction Customer Retention 156

Beyond Philosophy

AUGUST 1, 2019

I believe it is crucial to do more than discuss your theories about Customer Experience strategy. In other words, theories are fascinating but falderal unless you implement them in your Customer Experience. It starts with understanding the customer journey and how they feel during the different moments of their experience.

Customer Loyalty 149

Customer Loyalty Legal CX Start-ups 149

Beyond Philosophy

JULY 5, 2015

In building relationships with customers, and value for them, my long-time observation is that most organizations tend to progress through several stages of performance as they are becoming truly customer-centric: a) customer awareness, b) customer sensitivity, c) customer focus, and d) customer obsession.

Customer Service 111

Customer Service CEM Retail Customer Retention 111

Totango

MAY 8, 2020

A SaaS churn analysis is more than a quick calculation of your customer churn rate. It provides a window into the causes and effects that are affecting your churn rate, including your customers’ needs and whether they are being met. Analyzing churn data related to when and why customers leave can reveal common motivators.

Customer Retention 77

Customer Retention Innovation Technology Technology 77