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Why Bother with Customer Service

Customer Service Levels Decline

Once again American Express has released its Customer Service Barometer (2012 version, 2014 version).  Once again, the findings aren’t pretty (see below): Companies consistently miss expectations and are getting steadily worse – 31% in 2012 versus 26% two years earlier.

Andrew McFarland 14 May 201211 November 2016 Customer Experience, Why Bother with Customer Service 2 Comments Read more

Things You Should NEVER Tell Your Customers

Things You Should NEVER Tell Your Customers

Managing customers is tough because they typically expect the world and they expect it for bargain basement prices.  If you interact with customers you will inevitably come across a time when the relationship becomes difficult.  In order to ensure your

Andrew McFarland 1 April 201119 July 2018 Influential Factors - Harmful, Why Bother with Customer Service 3 Comments Read more

American Airlines’ Poor Policy Costs $75,000

A recent experience trying to get a standby seat on an American Airlines flight left me baffled.  What does it say about a company if they could treat you well, but don’t?  Does such a company value your business or

Andrew McFarland 14 December 20109 December 2010 Customer Loyalty, Influential Factors - Harmful, Why Bother with Customer Service 13 Comments Read more

Is Your Company Stuck in the Customer Service Dark Ages?

Does your company walk the customer service talk?  In a 2007 Satmetrix survey 80% or more of executives surveyed said they sponsored customer loyalty initiatives and think that loyalty is linked to financial success (they’re right).  But only 70% invest

Andrew McFarland 7 September 201024 August 2010 Customer Loyalty, Customer Service, Why Bother with Customer Service 3 Comments Read more
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