Currency Alliance

DECEMBER 18, 2017

There are of course many trends taking shape, but we thought we would take a look at what we consider to be the three top loyalty trends for 2018, and the implications of these for both brands and customers. Everyone knows that trust is key in brand loyalty. This is something that we see gathering pace in 2018.

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Kayako

JANUARY 24, 2018

Which brings me neatly toward 2018’s customer service trends: Customer Service Trends 2018: Creating Effortless Customer-Centric Experiences. That’s because smart companies know they’ll be competing on customer experience: Gartner predicts customer experience will overtake price and product as the key brand differentiator.

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Optimove

DECEMBER 18, 2018

Another year (almost) behind us, another Optimove Connect in the relationship marketer’s books. 2018 brought twice as many pink-hued lightbulbs, shining a light on 500 attendees, 12 workshop leaders, and 15 speakers sharing, absorbing, and discussing the current and future state of CRM.

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ProProfs Chat

FEBRUARY 13, 2020

Efforts to retain customers, help you formulate effective loyalty programs that your customers enjoy being a part of. Let’s take a look at customer loyalty statistics and observe the various ways that help a business improve and boost customer loyalty. Customer Loyalty Statistics 2020 You Shouldn’t Miss.

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Lumoa

FEBRUARY 6, 2018

What are, in your opinion, the top challenges in customer experience that companies should be aware of in 2018? Now, luckily for everyone and especially the customers, more and more brands put more and more effort into developing its customer experience. How to overcome those challenges? So, what should we expect in the nearest future?

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Vonage

APRIL 12, 2018

This philosophy provided the inspriation for his opening keynote – and rap performance – at Pulse 2018, Gainsight’s annual conference for Customer Success professionals to share best practices, learn about new developments and network with peers in the industry. This purpose also informs our approach to Customer Success.

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Currency Alliance

JUNE 21, 2018

That’s been my feeling as I mull over this year’s Loyalty Magazine Awards, where Currency Alliance was proud to be Prime Sponsor. So in the context of the gongs now having been handed down, here’s a look out over loyalty marketing landscape: what makes a winning program now, and what new surprises might be in store for 2019.

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Currency Alliance

OCTOBER 12, 2021

Loyalty partnerships with complementary brands are the best way to create additional value, for customers and for your business. Depending on the maturity of your loyalty program, you may already have some program partners, or be a partner in somebody else’s program. How loyalty partners co-create value.

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Comm100

AUGUST 23, 2018

It’s 2018, and customer expectations are changing faster than ever. This blog post is not about the top customer service trends to watch out for in 2018. The following best practices set contemporary leaders in innovation apart from the pack and represent what exceptional customer service looks like in 2018.

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Experience Investigators by 360Connext

OCTOBER 17, 2018

Engagement means connecting their daily duties with the bigger vision, every day. Engaging customers means connecting with them emotionally. It means creating a real relationship that improves their loyalty and increases their positive feelings. .” Instead, loyalty must be earned with each and every interaction.

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CSM Magazine

JUNE 2, 2021

The Loyalty People has today announced the appointment of loyalty innovator Tom Peace as the company’s new Managing Director. Tom is one of the loyalty industry’s most respected experts, with over 15 years’ experience in analytics and customer engagement roles at the likes of IRI, Aimia, Reward Insight and Collinson.

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Comm100

DECEMBER 1, 2017

2018 is just around the corner, which means that companies around the world are planning (or have already planned) their business goals for next year. CCW Digital, in their latest Winter Executive Report, studied a wide range of organizations to discover the most popular goals and strategies for call centers in 2018. 2 for Companies.

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Second to None

FEBRUARY 19, 2019

[2] So, while it is important to stay on top of the increasing digital trend, it is equally as important to maintain a strong brand experience for in-store customers. Big change in any industry is slow; in the meantime think about these ideas to improve your grocery store’s brand experience. Private Brand (PB).

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ShepHyken

OCTOBER 25, 2021

billion market of 2018. Next Generation Loyalty – Part One by Braden Kelley. Braden Kelley) Marketers have an overly optimistic perspective on customer loyalty and their implementations of customer loyalty programs. I’m a big believer that the typical loyalty program is actually a marketing program. by Pam Hughes.

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inmoment

OCTOBER 25, 2018

Last week, I covered findings from InMoment’s 2018 US Retail CX Trends Report that discussed how brands can earn their customers’ trust. This time I’ll delve into the second theme: Loyalty. More than half of consumers gave a mixed response, saying that it depends on the brand or product/service. So what does this mean?

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Oracle

JANUARY 16, 2018

On the horizon for 2018 is an increase in customer advisory boards, new job titles, and the next frontier of customer experience-related innovation management. Read on for four customer experience trends and 2018 predictions that will affect your customer experience strategy, and the technology behind them.

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ShepHyken

AUGUST 13, 2018

Are You Making This Critical Connection With Your Customers to Strengthen Relationships and Drive Loyalty? My Comment: This excellent article on customer loyalty departs from the typical article focused on B2C businesses and has a big emphasis on the B2B customer. Consider two types of loyalty; behavioral and attitudinal.

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TechSee

FEBRUARY 12, 2018

We’ve narrowed down the 5 key customer service technology trends to watch out for in 2018. customer exhibitors at MWC 2018: Verto Analytics. Verto Analytics offers market research and cross-platform measurement services that give brands, publishers, and researchers a multi-dimensional view of the digital consumer.

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TechSee

FEBRUARY 12, 2018

We’ve narrowed down the 5 key customer service technology trends to watch out for in 2018. customer exhibitors at MWC 2018: Verto Analytics. Verto Analytics offers market research and cross-platform measurement services that give brands, publishers, and researchers a multi-dimensional view of the digital consumer.

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ProProfs Chat

NOVEMBER 17, 2017

As 2017 is coming to an end, here’re 3 customer support trends that promise a better customer support in 2018. Using each connection with customers for multiple purposes (without annoying anyone), speeds research and service at reduced cost. Here are three things we should be watching for in 2018. Take a look. . Colin Taylor.

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Maru Group

DECEMBER 16, 2019

It’s rumoured that John Lewis spent £8million last year on its ad featuring Elton John, while the industry as a whole was estimated to have spent a staggering £6.4billion on Christmas advertising efforts in 2018. Branding must play a key role. Marks and Spencer’s also suffered when it came to branding and creative.

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Second to None

FEBRUARY 19, 2019

[2] So, while it is important to stay on top of the increasing digital trend, it is equally as important to maintain a strong brand experience for in-store customers. Big change in any industry is slow; in the meantime think about these ideas to improve your grocery store’s brand experience. Private Brand (PB).

Industry 48

Industry Brands Rewards Programs Loyalty 48

GetFeedback

MAY 5, 2019

You want to treat yourself by buying the latest model of a super popular brand. And allowing your business to not address customers’ after-sale needs, you’re ruining the future of your brand. To make sure your first-time buyers will remain loyal to your brand, you should think beyond just selling a product.

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Sales Loyalty Programs Social Media Policies 277

Maru Group

DECEMBER 16, 2019

billion on Christmas advertising efforts in 2018. Maru insight reveals that the most effective Christmas ads – and the ones most likely to deliver a strong return on investment – are the ones that manage to connect both emotionally and rationally with customers, cutting through the noise and driving positive behaviour.

Advertising 52

Advertising Connections Return on Investment Retail 52

Experience Investigators by 360Connext

OCTOBER 17, 2018

Engagement means connecting their daily duties with the bigger vision, every day. Engaging customers means connecting with them emotionally. It means creating a real relationship that improves their loyalty and increases their positive feelings. .” Instead, loyalty must be earned with each and every interaction.

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Leadership Culture Customer Centricity Report 227

Oracle

MARCH 7, 2018

Oracle Modern Customer Experience 2018 will take place April 10 – 12 in Chicago, with 250+ planned sessions focusing on the hottest topics in customer experience. Ready to register now for Modern Customer Experience 2018? Are you connecting with them on the right channel at the right time?

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Oracle

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

Consumer expectations have risen to a point where it calls for a company’s customer experience to be seamless across all channels , from your site to your social media channels, in person, and anywhere else your brand has a presence. Empower staff with knowledge.

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Eptica

JANUARY 31, 2018

Date: Wednesday, January 31, 2018 The Year of Humanity: Putting the customer first in 2018. Published on: January 31, 2018. Research by Accenture backs this up – it found that 71% of British consumers wanted to be able to talk to a human agent at a brand when looking for in-depth advice.

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Currency Alliance

JUNE 11, 2019

A 2018 Collinson study reported that 66% of financial services professionals say their bank “does not understand why customers are loyal or have a strategy to strengthen customer relationships”[i]. Rewards value rose 15% in Q3 2018 alone[vi]. Card attrition rates rose to 15% in 2018 from 10.5% Actually, they do. in 2017[vii].

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Kayako

MAY 27, 2020

Providing an outstanding customer experience just by reducing initial response times can have a real impact, including deepening brand loyalty and inspiring referral business. Source of data: State of the Connected Consumer, Salesforce, 2018.

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Experience Investigators by 360Connext

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

We know that building loyalty requires more positive interactions than negative ones. Simple, but a really nice way to connect with customers in an unexpected way. Christopher Moloney (@Moloknee) September 2, 2018. What about when they complete a training process or post about your brand on social media? Great company!

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How To Airlines Social Media Tips 372

ShepHyken

AUGUST 20, 2018

Retail Customer Experience) Emotional connection in the customer experience game is a mere table stake, not an extra or a value-add. The absence of an emotional connection is the definition of a poor customer experience. The post 5 Top Customer Service Articles for the Week of August 20, 2018 appeared first on Shep Hyken.

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Alida

FEBRUARY 22, 2017

the way in which two or more people or things are connected or the state of being connected,” and 2. We believe that the second definition is the most useful in the context of the brand-customer relationship. billion in market value by 2018. The Oxford dictionary offers two notable definitions of relationships : 1.

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C3Centricity

MAY 25, 2020

However, cutting costs, selling less attractive business units (such as their US candy business to Ferrero completed in 2018) in the hope of upgrading their image, will not bring sufficient changes that consumers demand of large corporations today. Customers Still Value Human Connections in a Tech-Driven World. Get Answers.

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Technology Analysis Data Consumers 194

NetBase

JULY 22, 2020

Many brands are still adjusting alongside the coronavirus, yet the social concerns of customers continue to evolve as well. Here, we’ll take a look at some of the some of the changes taking place in the market and what luxury brands are doing different to meet the needs of consumers right now. Finishing 2019 with a brand value of $47.2

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Experience Investigators by 360Connext

AUGUST 23, 2018

Customer journey maps should highlight where empathy is critical to the emotional path your customers take with your brand. But, customers interact in big ways and small with your brand. “Our customers LOVE our loyalty program.” October 9-12, 2018 | Austin, TX. Empathy for Real Life Customers.

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PK

JULY 25, 2019

Fostering a community with your customers is key to brand loyalty. Emotionally connected customers have a 306% higher lifetime value , which means brands have to find ways to show you care. Events have the potential to be a highlight in your customer journey and communicate your brand values in a memorable way.

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