Retently

APRIL 5, 2024

Retailers leverage AI technology, such as chatbots and predictive analytics, to enhance customer experiences by providing immediate assistance and personalization. However, with technological advancements, now most companies operate in both spaces: in-store and online. Hence, in physical stores, the experience is tactile and sensory.

Retail 78

Retail Engagement Strategy Customer Experience 78

ShepHyken

MARCH 25, 2024

According to an article in Craving Tech, organizations that have integrated this new technology into their operations saw a 25% boost in customer satisfaction in 2023. Companies—from JetBlue to Dunkin’ to Walmart—will push loyalty programs to attract both new and returning customers.

Loyalty Programs 77

Loyalty Programs Hotels Customer Service Hospitality 77

Strativity

MAY 25, 2023

As delivery apps grow in popularity, they will remain a go-between for the customer and the brand, leading to margin erosion for restaurants. To combat this, brands must de-emphasize reliance on these providers and take back their customer relationships. But the success of these programs has as much to do with insights as technology.

Brands 52

Brands Loyalty Programs e-support Rewards Programs 52

Blake Morgan

JUNE 6, 2023

That’s the reality for customers of some of the world’s leading beauty brands, thanks to an innovative digital strategy that combines technology and the human touch. Brands now have incredible opportunities to embrace digital storytelling. One of the hallmarks of Orveon Global’s beauty brands is live chat.

Brands 52

Brands Loyalty Programs Innovation Connections 52

Alida

MARCH 27, 2018

With more than 200 leaders in insight, innovation, marketing and customer experience in attendance, the luxurious MO was the perfect location for the sold-out, informative event. Michael also revealed that MO’s new loyalty program, Fans of MO , was co-created with the viewpoints of the company’s most loyal customers.

Brands 124

Brands Hotels Rewards Programs Insurance 124

ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

As the technology gets better, cheaper and easier to use — a far cry from the stiff, robotic chatbots of just a year or two ago — more companies will embrace it. This is a cornerstone of customer obsession — when customers are “obsessed” with a brand. Making the program attractive and valuable to your customers is key.

Customer Service 61

Customer Service Average Handle Time Net Promoter Score Loyalty Programs 61

ShepHyken

JANUARY 7, 2024

Deloitte Shares Loyalty Trends and Best Practices for 2024 by Alicia Esposito (Retail TouchPoints) To drive customer retention and loyalty, most brands and retailers continue to rely on purchase discounts (77%) and loyalty program points (61%), according to Retail TouchPoints research. I agree with the title.

Customer Service 66

Customer Service Loyalty Programs Contact Center Financial 66

Michelli Experience

MARCH 11, 2016

Mobile technology has reached unprecedented levels on innovation. Products like Google Cardboard are revolutionizing virtual reality, and yearly location-based innovations are creating astounding utility. Two: Mobile Loyalty Programs Work. Buyers love feeling like “part of the program.”

Technology 100

Technology Company Marketing Loyalty Programs 100

ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 10, 2023

How the ‘Zero Consumer’ is Inspiring Innovative Visual Imagery for Retail Success by Peter McCall (Total Retail) Consumers’ shopping expectations have skyrocketed. They quickly switch from one brand to another if these needs aren’t met. How to Make Loyalty a New Business Line for your Brand?

Customer Service 80

Customer Service Loyalty Programs Retail Loyalty 80

CSM Magazine

MARCH 13, 2024

Retail businesses and service industries are now using these pixelated squares to provide exceptional service to their customers in innovative and efficient ways. They can view product demonstrations, usage instructions, or detailed material and sourcing information, enhancing transparency and trust in the brand.

Customer Service 52

Customer Service Loyalty Programs Automotive Retail 52

Currency Alliance

JUNE 16, 2020

For most of the last decade, loyalty marketing seemed to be on autopilot for many brands – but the tide is turning. Many of the entrants to this years’ Loyalty Magazine Awards were as adept with data and technology as marketers in many other disciplines. What really stood out is which brands were pulling off these feats.

Loyalty 52

Loyalty Innovation Travel Loyalty Programs 52

ShepHyken

APRIL 26, 2021

ZDNeT) Customer service is experiencing a renaissance, and with the right imagination, intention, and technology, it can also become a business growth engine by driving satisfaction, sales, and loyalty. One of the main points is that customer service is becoming the face of a brand. Think about that!

Customer Service 134

Customer Service Loyalty Programs Social Media Contact Center 134

Beyond Philosophy

JUNE 1, 2015

And, what is the impact of loyalty programs on enterprise profitability? Overall, companies with loyalty programs have grown at about the same rate as companies without them; but there is variance in performance value among industries. Key among these are: Integrate Loyalty Into the Full Experience. Use the Data.

Loyalty Programs 60

Loyalty Programs Loyalty Airlines Hotels 60

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.

Loyalty 98

Loyalty Marketing Loyalty Programs Banking 98

CSM Magazine

AUGUST 21, 2023

Leverage Technology In today’s digital age, customers want to engage with retailers through technology. By implementing the right technology, such as chatbots or AI-powered chat assistants, you can create a more personalized and convenient shopping experience for your customers.

Retail 52

Retail Customer Engagement Engagement Social Media 52

Currency Alliance

FEBRUARY 15, 2018

Retail brands can be saved; but not by conventional retail strategy. This has come at the cost of innovation, experimentation, and ultimately customer experience. Agile technology businesses, meanwhile, take advantage with gusto of the retail establishment’s sluggishness in embracing change. Currency Alliance can help.

Retail 110

Retail Brands Banking Loyalty Programs 110

Optimove

DECEMBER 28, 2023

The Big Picture: With 2023 in the books, it’s time to pave the way for continued innovation and more meaningful customer connections in the year ahead. At the same time, marketers need sophisticated data analytics to execute personalized, relevant messaging at the speed of a consumer’s interaction with the brand.

CRM 69

CRM Marketing Social Media Analysis 69

ShepHyken

DECEMBER 3, 2023

My Comment: This article shows the power of generative AI (ChatGPT-type technologies). Loyalty is a Strategy, Not a Program by Kevin Susman (Total Retail) In the commercial innovation workshops I lead around the globe, there are many strategies that clients and customers want to cover. The bot delivered an answer.

Customer Service 59

Customer Service Loyalty Programs Loyalty Customer Service Training 59

SurveySensum

JULY 26, 2023

It is far more expensive to acquire new customers than to retain existing ones and brands understand that. Recognizing this, many brands have shifted their focus toward customer retention strategies. These programs will help you foster a long-lasting and meaningful relationship with your customers.

Customer Retention 52

Customer Retention Retail Strategy Social Media 52

Blake Morgan

AUGUST 29, 2022

? ? ? ? ?. When The Halal Guys started as a New York City food cart in 1990, technology was the furthest thing from the founders’ minds. Chief Development Officer Margaret Carrera says being open to evolving with new technology demands has allowed The Halal Guys to innovate and offer new digital capabilities.

Customer Focused 59

Customer Focused Loyalty Programs Customer Centricity Technology 59

ECXO

MARCH 24, 2024

Everyone is talking about Artificial Intelligence (AI) and how it has emerged as one of the most significant technological innovations in recent years, revolutionizing various industries and opening up a world of new possibilities. 1710668672319 AI in Customer Experience – should I stay, or should I go?

Customer Experience 52

Customer Experience Social Media Analysis Loyalty 52

C Space

JULY 21, 2020

The Brand Move Roundup – July 21, 2020. We’re tracking the notable brand moves & highlighting the companies who are tackling this challenge successfully. Four months ago, when the gravity of the situation became clear, we started daily reporting on how brands were dealing with the COVID-19 crisis. on July 21.

Brands 52

Brands Transportation Sales Innovation 52

C Space

JULY 2, 2020

The Brand Move Roundup – July 2, 2020. We’re tracking the notable brand moves & highlighting the companies who are tackling this challenge successfully. Three months ago, when the gravity of the situation became clear, we started daily reporting on how brands were dealing with the COVID-19 crisis.

Brands 52

Brands Airlines Policies Social Media 52

Alida

JANUARY 5, 2018

Experts believe that in 2018, marketing leaders will be dealing with disruption and adapting emerging technologies that are starting to mature beyond their initial hype. ” Brand management becomes holistic. M ajor brands will cut spending as customers continue to avoid ads whenever they can. CMOs become customer-obsessed.

Marketing 0

Marketing Multi-Channel Advertising Tourism 0

West Monroe

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

Beauty's Chief Digital Officer, joins the podcast to discuss the ever-evolving customer journey and the balance between customer needs and technology advancement, fostering innovation, and maintaining a seamless physical-digital connection. Beauty, where she leverages cutting-edge technology to help the company maximize growth.

Culture 52

Culture e-support Innovation Loyalty Programs 52

Currency Alliance

JANUARY 22, 2020

Every CEO waxes lyrical about the importance of loyalty. And yet, many loyalty programs are run like barnacles on the side of a business: battling for budget, rather than being nurtured as the core way to engage customers via every channel and touchpoint. It may not even be through conventional loyalty marketing.

Loyalty 40

Loyalty Brands Loyalty Programs Rewards Programs 40

Currency Alliance

MAY 31, 2018

How many innovative ideas do you have to improve your area of the business? I’d say if it’s less than about eight, you are a manager and not an innovator. But innovation – and in particular, digital disruption – is now spelling the difference between the businesses that succeed, and those that fail. Innovation as a policy.

Innovation 40

Innovation Company Loyalty Policies 40

Currency Alliance

MAY 31, 2018

How many innovative ideas do you have to improve your area of the business? I’d say if it’s less than about eight, you are a manager and not an innovator. But innovation – and in particular, digital disruption – is now spelling the difference between the businesses that succeed, and those that fail. Innovation as a policy.

Innovation 40

Innovation Company Loyalty Policies 40

Currency Alliance

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

It is the most powerful, yet under appreciated module (or tool) in a loyalty marketing stack of software. The loyalty rules engine is the module that enables the types of promotions that are familiar from every major loyalty program. This would not require much of a rules engine – since your program has no variation.

Loyalty 52

Loyalty Loyalty Programs Social Media ROI 52

TechSee

JANUARY 7, 2020

Accenture reports that 77% of consumers are no longer loyal to any particular brand, telcos must work harder than ever to retain their customer bases. Acquisition costs far outweigh those of keeping current customers, further motivating companies to implement innovative strategies to boost customer retention in the telecom industry.

Customer Retention 136

Customer Retention Industry Telecommunications Effort Score 136

Customer Guru

JUNE 26, 2018

Omnichannel experience cultivates a greater sense of familiarity and relationship with the brand, creating a positive brand image and increasing retention rates. For instance, one customer may start shopping on his desktop, researching the product and brand. At Sephora, the in-store experience is heavily supported by technology.

Omni-Channel 82

Omni-Channel Retail Loyalty Programs Social Media 82

Alida

FEBRUARY 22, 2017

We believe that the second definition is the most useful in the context of the brand-customer relationship. The race towards customer-centricity is driving some the biggest trends in business technology. The race towards customer-centricity is driving some the biggest trends in business technology.

Customer relationships 180

Customer relationships CRM Customer Centricity Loyalty Programs 180

C Space

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

The Brand Move Roundup – September 18, 2020. We’re tracking the notable brand moves & highlighting the companies who are tackling this challenge successfully. In early March we began reporting daily on how brands were dealing with Covid-19. from brands and teams. We created a monster.”

Brands 40

Brands Sports Fashion Video 40

One Millimeter Mindset

OCTOBER 22, 2018

Decisions about the structure of the customer loyalty program, and its perceived relevance and value to each customer. Also, decisions about systems, software, quality, and the loyalty Apps each customer uses when doing business with that organization. Each with their own, branded customer loyalty program.

Loyalty Programs 67

Loyalty Programs Leadership Loyalty Travel 67

ShepHyken

OCTOBER 9, 2020

This Pandemic only put a bigger pressure on retailers to move faster and stop postponing the adoption of technology for “when we’ll have budgets and time to explore innovation”. What used to be a nice-to-have asset that created a simplified customer experience, now it’s becoming a must-have technology and a top priority for retailers.

Retail 137

Retail Customer Experience Multi-Channel Omni-Channel 137

SurveySensum

JUNE 29, 2023

Anticipating Future Needs Analyzing your customer needs and market trends helps you stay ahead and develop innovative products and strategies. And Salesforce’s fifth edition of the State of the Connected Customer report reveals that 94% of customers continue buying from the same brand that gives a positive customer service experience.

Customer Satisfaction 52

Customer Satisfaction Marketing Exceptional Customer Service Social Media 52

Experience Investigators by 360Connext

MARCH 24, 2020

Customers will be dealing with challenges of their own, and your support teams may be challenged with absences, shorter shifts, overburdened technology, or other challenges. Consider the entire ecosystem and how your brand can honor the relationships you already have. Customers are worried about so many things right now.

Net Promoter Score 110

Net Promoter Score Customer Journeys Loyalty Programs Leadership 110