ShepHyken

OCTOBER 25, 2021

CMSWire) Chatbots continue to handle an increasing amount of customer support and other B2C and B2B interactions. Braden Kelley) Marketers have an overly optimistic perspective on customer loyalty and their implementations of customer loyalty programs. Read this article and learn more about what customers expect.

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Customer Service Loyalty Programs Chatbots Loyalty 143

Comm100

JANUARY 21, 2020

B2B vs. B2C conversion. B2B and B2C digital journeys have their own set of channel preferences. B2B companies have been slower than B2C in adopting digital transformation. B2C consumers tend to prefer online channels such as live chat, texting, and social media above traditional communication. Conclusion.

Customer Journeys 209

Customer Journeys Social Media B2C Omni-Channel 209

ShepHyken

JUNE 7, 2021

The Untapped Potential of B2B Customer Loyalty Programs by John Rolston and Jon Glick. My Comment: A loyalty program for B2B? Loyalty programs are not just for consumers. Many of the same principles in a B2C loyalty program apply to B2B. Absolutely!

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Customer Service Loyalty Programs Customer Journeys Customer Centricity 132

SmartKarrot

APRIL 20, 2022

From apparel brands to food delivery platforms, almost all B2C businesses offer loyalty programs; and a majority of them are a huge hit. But, implementing these programs in Business-to-Business (B2B) environments can be a little different. Let’s start with understanding what the B2B loyalty program is and how it works.

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Loyalty Programs B2B Loyalty Examples 11

Forrester's Customer Insights

OCTOBER 15, 2018

Points and discounts are the hallmark of most loyalty programs. And, our data shows that they are usually pretty successful in incentivizing purchase behavior: nearly half of US online 18- to 35-year-olds admit that programs influence what they buy and how much they spend.

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Loyalty Programs Loyalty Consumers Data 38

SmartKarrot

MARCH 17, 2022

While B2C loyalty programs are quite popular, B2B SaaS companies have to keep certain best practices in mind. What is a B2B Customer Loyalty Program? As per research by Fundera , nearly 43% of customers will spend money based on how they perceive loyalty with a business. trillion. Like what you are reading?

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ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 10, 2023

by Jubin Mehta (The Wise Marketer) Brands really care about customer loyalty but more often than not, the understanding and execution have to go beyond a basic loyalty program. In the last couple of years, there has been a radical shift in this with brands foraying into loyalty with full force. Here’s how. must practice.

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Customer Service Loyalty Programs Retail Loyalty 78

Experience Investigators by 360Connext

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

In business-to-consumer (B2C) organizations, customer personas are typically about the main shopper or buyer of the product. In B2C, sometimes it’s important to include where and how a customer will be experiencing specific steps along the journey in their real lives, like using a mobile app while using multiple screens.

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Customer Journeys Culture B2B B2C 375

ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

How 6 Brands Could Change Loyalty Trends In 2024 by Jenn McMillen (The Wise Marketer) Loyalty marketing remains popular, but often is just the same-old, same old. But in 2023, these six retailers and brands set new standards of what loyalty can be. My Comment: Most loyalty programs are marketing programs.

Customer Service 60

Customer Service B2B Loyalty B2C 60

Comm100

JANUARY 21, 2020

B2B vs. B2C conversion. B2B and B2C digital journeys have their own set of channel preferences. B2B companies have been slower than B2C in adopting digital transformation. B2C consumers tend to prefer online channels such as live chat, texting, and social media above traditional communication. Conclusion.

Customer Journeys 100

Customer Journeys Social Media B2C Omni-Channel 100

Forrester's Customer Insights

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Use your loyalty program to collect consumer data and boost B2C sales this holiday season.

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Loyalty B2C Data Loyalty Programs 26

Forrester's Customer Insights

MARCH 20, 2015

After almost every loyalty-related speech I give, I get some variation of the following question: "How does this apply to B2B?" " Sure, customer loyalty programs are most frequently associated with consumer-facing rewards schemes, but earning customer loyalty is very important for B2B companies too.

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ShepHyken

APRIL 20, 2020

Loyalty programs boost businesses’ ability to keep customers by Jill Young Miller. Louis) In business, simple loyalty programs can strongly increase customer retention, Washington University in St. 7 Ways to Add More Value to Your Loyalty Program by Emily Rudin. Here are my top five picks from last week.

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Loyalty Programs Customer Service Rewards Programs Loyalty 64

Currency Alliance

OCTOBER 12, 2020

This presentation is about driving customer engagement, and how the loyalty industry is transforming in order to engage with the mid-tail and long-tail customer. Loyalty programs must evolve to keep customers engaged. Every business needs a loyalty strategy, but not every business needs a loyalty points program.

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Loyalty Marketing Loyalty Programs Banking 98

ShepHyken

MAY 4, 2020

The way we come back is paramount to the long term success we hope to have with our existing customers, as well as new ones – regardless of the type of business we’re in (B2B or B2C). How Sephora & Others Use Customer Loyalty Programs To Drive Revenue by ReferralCandy. Smart idea!

Customer Service 95

Customer Service Contact Center Retail B2C 95

Optimove

OCTOBER 5, 2023

There’s some hope though, as according to our 2023 B2C Marketers survey , however, 57% of marketers said they plan to invest more in AI and marketing automation in the coming year. Reward User Loyalty: Implement a robust loyalty program that rewards users for their continued engagement with your app. Fright Level: 6.

Marketing 72

Marketing Survey B2C Loyalty 72

ShepHyken

OCTOBER 28, 2019

Bring Customer Loyalty Under the Customer Experience Umbrella by Phil Britt. CMSWire) Forrester’s 2019 CX Index found that most loyalty programs are ineffective. But, what I can tell you is that there are at least three or four (and for some, all six) that any company, in any type of industry (B2B or B2C), could consider.

Customer Service 54

Customer Service Loyalty Programs Customer Centricity Customer Service Strategies 54

Totango

JUNE 4, 2021

We’ll show you how to multiply opportunities for engagement through strategies such as personalization, in-app messaging, customized promotions and loyalty programs. By combining technology with best practices, you can maximize interaction with your clients and build brand loyalty. Rewards will differ from B2B to B2C customers.

Customer Engagement 62

Customer Engagement Engagement Customer Journeys B2C 62

Forrester's Customer Insights

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

I regularly have discussions with clients who want to create a loyalty program.

Loyalty 32

Loyalty Loyalty Programs Strategy Brands 32

Customer Bliss

JANUARY 18, 2018

Launch a loyalty program – Recognize their purchase behavior and automatically reward them for it. Kathy Tobiasen has spent her career serving customers in both B2B and B2C organizations including Computer Associates, Kaplan Inc., Our way of saying thank you for being a customer without them having to do work.

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Leadership Consumers Customer Experience Chief Customer Officer 128

CSM Magazine

SEPTEMBER 18, 2018

Build original loyalty programs. Among possible solutions are thoroughly-planned loyalty programs that presuppose rewarding users for mobile activity. From multiple payment methods and location-based marketing to loyalty programs and customized recommendations, you have much freedom for refining your ticketing app.

Loyalty Programs 56

Loyalty Programs Transportation B2C Sports 56

Beyond Philosophy

APRIL 3, 2016

And, this perspective got me to thinking: Irrespective of B2B or B2C industry, is the fundamental meeting of basic customer expectations, such as a pain-free transactions or experiences, ever sufficient to drive loyalty behavior? And, on a related note, is complete satisfaction ever enough to build and sustain loyalty behavior?

Customer Satisfaction 92

Customer Satisfaction Customer Experience B2C Banking 92

Optimove

APRIL 2, 2020

In the past few weeks, I have had many meetings with clients – b2c/d2c brands from different verticals – who all seem to ponder over the same question: what’s the best way to communicate with your customers in such uncertain and sensitive times? Create Loyalty Programs Now That Pay Off Later. ” **.

Communication 52

Communication Entertainment Sports Ecommerce 52

Beyond Philosophy

JUNE 21, 2015

Don’t miss Michael Lowenstein, thought leadership principal at Beyond Philosophy, as he provides valuable perspectives on B2B and B2C loyalty programs and offers practical and proven methods for developing consistent loyalty programs.

Employee Experience 60

Employee Experience Customer Experience Loyalty Programs Policies 60

Kustomer

JANUARY 11, 2022

Digitalizing all aspects of your business communications , including offering 24/7 customer service, is likely to improve loyalty and lead more customers to becoming brand ambassadors. It’s also worth looking at implementing loyalty programs for customers who reach this level. Improved Conversion Rates.

Customer Service 98

Customer Service e-support Self Service Customer Retention 98

Lumoa

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

The situation when B2B CX was very distant from B2C CX has been rapidly changing. Now at least 80% of B2B buyers now expect the same buying experience as B2C customers. B2C Customer Experience B2C Customer Experience refers to how a B2C customer perceives his buying experience and further interactions with your company.

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Net Promoter Score Customer Journeys Customer Experience Omni-Channel 445

Beyond Philosophy

APRIL 3, 2016

And, this perspective got me to thinking: Irrespective of B2B or B2C industry, is the fundamental meeting of basic customer expectations, such as a pain-free transactions or experiences, ever sufficient to drive loyalty behavior? And, on a related note, is complete satisfaction ever enough to build and sustain loyalty behavior?

Customer Satisfaction 60

Customer Satisfaction Customer Experience B2C Banking 60

Beyond Philosophy

JUNE 18, 2015

Don’t miss Michael Lowenstein, Thought Leadership Principal at Beyond Philosophy, as he provides valuable perspectives on B2B and B2C loyalty programs and offers practical and proven methods for developing consistent loyalty programs.

Loyalty Programs 60

Loyalty Programs B2C Hotels Leadership 60

SmartMessage Blog

OCTOBER 27, 2022

The length of the process here may vary depending on whether the business is B2B or B2C, the sector and product-service characteristics. It is among the duties of marketers to poll this audience with timely and content information through channels such as e-mail, push notification, SMS or chatbot and direct them towards sales.

Customer Journeys 40

Customer Journeys Customer Experience Omni-Channel Analysis 40

Daniel Group

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

” They suggest hosting events, personalizing services, handwritten notes, and loyalty programs to show customer appreciation. And yet, most B2B and industrial businesses—whatever they sell—still try to use customer feedback strategies and tools designed for B2C businesses.

Strategy 40

Strategy B2B B2C eBook 40

Strativity

JULY 16, 2020

We make a material impact through radical collaboration that ignites growth for the world’s top B2C and B2B brands. Material is a modern marketing services company powered by analytics, deep human understanding, and design thinking. It starts at the core of what we do. A Material Impact.

Analytics 52

Analytics Consulting Analysis B2C 52

Forrester's Customer Insights

FEBRUARY 5, 2019

After more than two years of loyalty program limbo and “will they, or won’t they” debates, Marriott unveiled the name of its unified loyalty program: Bonvoy. For Marriott, the stakes […].

Loyalty 44

Loyalty Hospitality Loyalty Programs B2C 44

Forrester's Customer Insights

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

Loyalty programs, rife with first-party data, are seemingly a salve to the challenges posed by the forces of data deprecation. But even loyalty marketers struggle to effectively collect and use data.

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Loyalty Data Marketing Loyalty Programs 26

SurveySparrow

DECEMBER 17, 2020

If brands can connect directly with their customers (assuming it is B2C), then it is a win-win for both the parties. One of the major reasons why a lot of B2C brands were averse to it was because they were afraid of such a move affecting their relationship with their current retail vendors. Loyalty Programs.

Trends 52

Trends Omni-Channel User Experience Social Media 52

ReviewTrackers

MAY 8, 2017

The ICX Summit is for B2C businesses who are interested in utilizing interactive technologies to enhance the customer experience. Session topics include the state of the Internet of Things, CX ROI, data analytics and personalization, customer and employee adoption, virtual and augmented reality, and customer loyalty programs.

Conference 50

Conference Omni-Channel Customer Journeys Customer Experience 50

Totango

JULY 1, 2022

First, we’ll discuss what customer loyalty is. Then we’ll explore why it plays a major role for B2B SaaS business models and how loyalty for B2B businesses differs from that for B2C brands. What Is Customer Loyalty? What Are Key Differences between Customer Loyalty for B2B and B2C Brands?

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B2B Loyalty Net Promoter Score B2C 107

Forrester's Customer Insights

JULY 15, 2019

And loyalty programs aren’t as effective at driving emotional loyalty as marketers would like: Less than half of consumers agree that programs make them feel more loyal to a brand. This reality makes loyalty harder than ever to earn. Consumers are connected, empowered, and experimental.

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Loyalty Loyalty Programs Consumers Connections 44