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5 Top Customer Service Articles of the Week 9-13-2021

Shep Hyken

What Is Customer Loyalty and Retention (And 3 Tips for Improvement) by Scott Clark. CMSWire) Although the terms “customer loyalty” and “customer retention” are often used interchangeably, they actually refer to two different things. There’s a big difference. First and foremost, you must eliminate friction.

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Are Loyalty Cards Dead?

Beyond Philosophy

If you’re like me, you have loyalty cards for three different supermarkets, a half dozen airlines, several hotels, a dozen or so assorted retailers and the local frozen yogurt shop. But how can I be loyal to Florida grocer Publix and also their competitor Winn-Dixie? That’s loyalty. Customer loyalty is a bit different.

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How Choice Architecture Can Revolutionize Your Experience

Beyond Philosophy

We also discuss the different variables that you need to consider in the way you present your choices to customers as part of your CX Strategy. You see, I live in Sarasota, Florida. The Intuitive Customer podcasts are designed to explain the psychological concepts behind customer behavior.

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It’s A Wrap — Part 2: More Great Insights from Clearwater, FL

Execs In The Know

As covered in last week’s keynote-focused blog post , Customer Response Summit (CRS) Clearwater, Florida was a recent wrap (March 28–30, 2022). Customer loyalty has to be earned, now more than ever, making your CX a prime differentiator. Key Takeaways.

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Why Must Leaders and Their Companies Now Give More Attention (and Resources) to EX?

Beyond Philosophy

Most organizations do not fully understand, or leverage, the key linkages between customer experience and employee experience/behavior. Enterprises typically focus on employee satisfaction or engagement, in the belief that high levels in either area will directly drive customer loyalty. appeared first on.

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Be Prepared – Will Your Robotic Experience Work For You?

Beyond Philosophy

At the West Wing Boutique Hotel in Tampa, Florida, a three foot tall, podium-sized robot named Wes roams the halls, bringing guests things they’ve requested and surprising them with free snacks and drinks. But taken too far, a robot threatens to destroy the thing that makes a small hotel appealing in the first place. The Robot Experience.

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Exposed! What The Solar Eclipse & CX Have in Common

Beyond Philosophy

I watched the recent solar eclipse from my home in Sarasota, USA, standing in the blistering Florida heat as the moon’s shadow gradually ate away at a little circle of light projected through a pinhole. If you enjoyed this blog, you might also find these interesting: Revolutionary Thinking on Customer Loyalty. Bewildered?

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