Shep Hyken

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

He shares how organizations can establish a strong digital brand identity, share knowledge, and create lasting relationships with their customers through social media platforms. Top Takeaways: The modern customer is empowered. They can look up products and services online before making a purchase. New York Times ?bestselling

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Social Media CX Customer Service Sales 98

Aquire

JANUARY 6, 2022

Using video chat technology for customer service is becoming a popular practice. Rather than relying purely on live chat or chatbots, adding video chat will ensure you offer more personal experiences to online customers. So, here’s everything you need to know about video chat technology in customer service.

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Customer Service Social Media Technology Technology 98

Shep Hyken

JULY 12, 2021

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. The Top Customer Service Trends: Digital Channels Overtake Service Options by Phillip Britt. Customer Service Competency Class Now a Requirement for Fordham Admission by Isabella Scipioni.

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Customer Service Retail Entertainment Social Media 116

Shep Hyken

JANUARY 25, 2023

I’ll describe it in the form of a question: Do you create an experience that is so good your customers want to remember it with a photograph? Going social with the photograph proves to the world the experience was worth remembering. Follow on Twitter: @Hyken The post Create a Selfie Experience appeared first on Shep Hyken.

Sports 72

Sports Social Media Start-ups Customer Service 72

Fonolo

JANUARY 14, 2020

Which customer service blog posts helped to shape the last decade for you? . When we look back at the customer support industry in 2010, we see a very different beast to the one we work in today. Here, we cover the 20 best customer service blogs and influencers to follow in 2020.

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Customer Service Contact Center Social Media CX 136

Shep Hyken

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 69

Customer Service Social Media Retail Customer Loyalty 69

Shep Hyken

AUGUST 25, 2021

I’m always frustrated when I call a customer support number that I’ve called before and have to retell my story. I recently posted that message to social media. My friend and fellow customer service and experience expert Jason Bradshaw responded that the same thing happens with online chat.

Social Media 135

Social Media Customer Service Technology Technology 135

Shep Hyken

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. 15 Qualities You Need To Get A Good Customer Service Job by James Spillane. Business 2 Community) Are you interested in getting a customer service job? The Customer is King – So Treat Him That Way!

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Customer Service Customer Retention NPS Customer Loyalty 61

Shep Hyken

OCTOBER 18, 2021

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Dan Gingiss) Find a “candle” in your customer experience and see if you can upgrade it to the way-cooler “sparkler.” (Dan Gingiss) Find a “candle” in your customer experience and see if you can upgrade it to the way-cooler “sparkler.”

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Customer Service Social Media CX Start-ups 81

Comm100

MAY 25, 2022

These changes have occurred across industries and have accelerated the adoption of new technologies. Further social upheavals amongst workers and customer expectations have also occurred. Ultimately, customer service and contact centers have not been immune to these changes.

Contact Center 52

Contact Center Customer Service Social Media Omnichannel 52

Shep Hyken

OCTOBER 13, 2021

Whether you’re sending out emails, text messages, calling the customer, or using any other form of communication, keeping customers informed is actually creating confidence that all is going according to plan. Customers love that! . Stalk your customers on social media. Follow on Twitter: @Hyken.

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Customer Loyalty Real Estate Social Media Touchpoint 93

Shep Hyken

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

So, why would a customer terminate his or her relationship with you? . These reasons are derived from our customer service and experience research , which revealed what was most important to the customer. First, make it super easy for customers to reach out to you, and I’ll add, the way they want to reach out to you.

Social Media 141

Social Media Customer Service Sales Customer Loyalty 141

Fonolo

NOVEMBER 9, 2017

When these things happen, call centers must be prepared to address customer needs in a timely and courteous way, despite the challenging situation. News of poor customer service reaches more than twice as many ears as praise for good service, so reducing the number of negative interactions is integral to a brand’s reputation.

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Social Media Customer Service Contact Center Education 59

Inside Customer Service

MAY 27, 2021

I talk to a lot of people who are trying to improve customer service. Peter Gollwitzer, a professor in the Psychology Department at New York University, gave me a treasure trove of studies on achieving goals. I've combined them with my own experience talking to thousands of customer service professionals.

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TeamSupport

JANUARY 9, 2024

There are more ways than ever for customers to get in touch with tech support. Ever wonder what customer service looked like 50 or 60 years ago? Here’s a look back at how customer support technologies evolved over the last century, and a peak at where they’re going next.

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Technology Technology Predictive Analytics Artificial Intelligence 59

Shep Hyken

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Are Lifelike Digital Humans the Future of Customer Experience? My Comment: Is this the future of customer service? It also adds to the customer experience. Here are my top five picks from last week.

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Customer Service Customer Retention Customer Satisfaction Construction 65

Shep Hyken

AUGUST 31, 2021

Shareable – Give people a subtle nudge to share their customer experiences with others. The more brands tell people to share about them on social media, the less likely they are to do it. Responsive – Be engaged with customers when they engage with you. is a customer service and experience expert,?

Social Media 129

Social Media Customer Experience Customer Service 129

Shep Hyken

MAY 10, 2022

How to Use TikTok for Marketing and Customer Service. They discuss how businesses can use TikTok to promote their brand and enhance customer experience. Top Takeaways: Social Media is an opportunity for a brand to show the world that they are interested in resolving issues for their customer.

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Social Media B2B Customer Service Customer Experience 85

Fonolo

NOVEMBER 15, 2017

The customer service profession is known for high turnover rates and agent burnout, however, some professionals greatly excel in this line of work, and show tremendous aptitude for delivering excellent customer care. Patience is a sure-fire sign of someone well-equipped for the customer service profession.

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Customer Service Contact Center Social Media Education 100

Shep Hyken

OCTOBER 4, 2022

The Link Between Soccer (Football) and Customer Service. Shep Hyken interviews Gregorio Uglioni, a customer experience specialist, host of CX Goalkeeper , and author of Customer Experience 4 (CX4). What can customer service teams learn from soccer teams? Turn customers into fans.

Sports 57

Sports B2C Social Media Gaming 57

Shep Hyken

JANUARY 3, 2023

Moving Customer Complaints from Frustration to Satisfaction. Shep Hyken interviews Janelle Barlow, award-winning customer service and experience speaker, consultant, and author of A Complaint Is a Gift: How to Learn from Critical Feedback and Recover Customer Loyalty. Most of the time, they post it on social media sites.

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Social Media Customer Loyalty Customer Service Customer Satisfaction 57

Zendesk

APRIL 2, 2021

That’s one reason why the Zendesk Customer Experience Trends Report 2021 segmented survey respondents by generation. We found that although both groups are similar in many ways, Millennials and Gen Zers have some different attitudes toward customer service experiences, brand loyalty, and support channels.

Customer Service 98

Customer Service Start-ups Artificial Intelligence Omnichannel 98

Shep Hyken

JANUARY 24, 2023

Messaging capabilities alongside a phone option are a cost-effective and convenient way to manage customer issues. When you have efficient digital channels such as text messaging, chatbots, and social media, you can teach customers to use these options whenever they need to get in touch with your company.

Transportation 57

Transportation Social Media Customer Expectations Customer Service 57

Shep Hyken

JUNE 28, 2022

He shares how companies can utilize customer feedback to create a great experience. Top Takeaways: There is a slow death of customer service. The generation that grew up behind cell phones may be very vocal on social media, but most of them are unwilling to provide face-to-face feedback. New York Times ?bestselling

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Social Media Entertainment Customer Feedback Sports 57

Shep Hyken

JANUARY 12, 2022

There is a term in the customer service world that is often misused or misunderstood. It’s time to bring it back with what may be the perfect example. . This was about different ways customers could communicate with you. Today there are many others, such as text, social media, apps, and more.

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Omnichannel Social Media Start-ups AI 77

Shep Hyken

DECEMBER 28, 2021

She wrote the bestseller, Calming Upset Customers that sold more than 250,000 copies. They discuss what leaders and managers can do to help customer service staff manage upset customers and avoid issues in the future. Top Takeaways: Are customers more easily upset today than 30 years ago? New York Times ?bestselling

Management Consulting 69

Management Consulting Social Media Customer Service Customer Experience 69

Sprinklr

OCTOBER 12, 2021

When media data becomes scarce, consolidating insights around the customer and across all customer-facing functions has been a critical step in reconciling losses in performance KPIs. Leveraging first-party data sources to more accurately target customers. Financial services. Data privacy advertising strategies.

CXM 72

CXM Social Media Social Listening Retail 72

Customers That Stick

SEPTEMBER 25, 2014

Her food adventure brought her back home to New York and now Chicago. Customer Service > Customer Experience. Tell Us More About Yourself… What was your first job and what did you learn about customer service in it? Recently, I was flying back to Chicago from New York on JetBlue.

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Customer Experience Real Estate Sports Social Media 133

Sprinklr

OCTOBER 12, 2021

When media data becomes scarce, consolidating insights around the customer and across all customer-facing functions has been a critical step in reconciling losses in performance KPIs. Leveraging first-party data sources to more accurately target customers. Financial services. Data privacy advertising strategies.

CXM 65

CXM Social Media Social Listening Retail 65

Steven Van Belleghem

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

Neil Patel is a New York Times bestselling author and one of world’s top marketers. He is best known for his work in digital marketing and social media and as the creator of Ubersuggest (a popular SEO tool). Watch him explain here how and when he came up with his renowned golden circle idea: Neil Patel.

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CX Customer Experience Social Media Innovation 98

Steven Van Belleghem

JANUARY 22, 2020

Simon is now a sought-after international speaker and his book “We First: How Brands and Consumers Use Social Media to Build a Better World” is a New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and Amazon bestseller. Robert Spector is one of America’s leading experts on customer experience and employee experience. Shep Hyken.

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Customer Experience Social Media Innovation Start-ups 52

Fonolo

NOVEMBER 23, 2017

47% of consumers aged 18-34 have used social media to complain about a brand’s customer service and 52% have used it to ask a customer service question. Google Hangout: How to Deliver Great Customer Service in a Crisis. We’ll talk about: Social Media for Crisis Management.

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Social Media Contact Center Gaming Customer Service 86

Fonolo

APRIL 17, 2019

It’s a real-time aggregator of Twitter public outcries from customers being put on hold, and it reveals Air Canada’s less than shiny reputation for customer service at their contact centers. I was on hold with customer service for over an hour just on a regular day for a flight check months ago! Plus, so much more!

Transportation 78

Transportation Contact Center Social Media Innovation 78

Fonolo

NOVEMBER 21, 2017

Google Hangout: How to Deliver Great Customer Service in a Crisis. Join our panel discussion on Thursday, November 30 th at 2:00 PM ET / 11:00 AM PT to hear our experts discuss the proper techniques for handling customers in crisis situations. We’ll talk about: Social Media for Crisis Management. Plus So Much More!

Contact Center 64

Contact Center Social Media Voice of the Employee Education 64

Shep Hyken

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. 3 Marketing Lessons From Zappos’ Social Media Team by Aaron Templer. Magazine) Obsessed with the customer experience, Zappos has woven a customer focus throughout everything they do.

Customer Service 13

Customer Service Social Media Customer Retention CX 13

Shep Hyken

AUGUST 8, 2022

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. The WOW Factor: How to Deliver an Amazing Customer Experience Every Time by Benny Marotta. So take a few lessons from the restaurant industry and create a better customer experience. Follow on Twitter: @Hyken.

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Customer Service Customer Retention Hospitality Hospitality 21

Shep Hyken

JULY 11, 2022

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. 3 Ways to Create a Better Customer Experience That Increases Conversions by Joel Comm. Aircall) Data used in customer experience analytics can be drawn from any interaction between an organization and its customers.

Customer Service 21

Customer Service Social Media Contact Center CX 21