Integrity Solutions

APRIL 28, 2021

What actions can you take to both increase employee engagement and create a customer retention strategy that moves more of your customers from “satisfied” to “loyal”? One of the key tenets of a customer retention strategy is that it relentlessly focuses on value creation. A 5-step roadmap to get you started.

Customer Retention 90

Customer Retention Strategy Net Promoter Score Employee Engagement 90

Customer Bliss

SEPTEMBER 27, 2018

“If you have a customer success job in an organization that isn’t interested in customer retention, you need to consider doing something else,” says Lucy Norris , Executive VP, Global Leader of Customer Success at Genesys , a technology company that provides solutions for customer experience, marketing, and sales.

Communication 222

Communication Chief Customer Officer Customer Care Customer Success 222

ShepHyken

MAY 13, 2024

8 Keys to Making Customer Service a More Positive Experience by Martin Zwilling (Inc. Magazine) With the advent of the internet, social media, and instant communication via texting, customer expectations for service, as part of their entire customer experience, have changed. What Is Churn Rate?

Customer Service 73

Customer Service Loyalty Programs Customer Retention Metrics 73

ShepHyken

DECEMBER 9, 2022

This week, we feature an article by Nick Bandy, Chief Marketing Officer at LiveVox , an omnichannel platform that helps brands seamlessly communicate with their customers. He shares how you can align your customer’s journey with their brand expectations. The customer journey is essential to any company’s success.

Customer Journeys 124

Customer Journeys Brands Sales Contact Center 124

ChurnZero

AUGUST 11, 2020

Did you know that 60% of SaaS companies reported a negative impact on customer retention and upsell deals due to the pandemic? Customer retention, along with new customer acquisition, has been challenging for most companies when the pandemic hit. This is a guest blog post by Anita Toth, Chief Churn Crusher. .

Customer Retention 97

Customer Retention Strategy Knowledge Base Chief Customer Officer 97

One Millimeter Mindset

SEPTEMBER 19, 2018

The customer retention ownership conversation is not a matter of assigning this critical-to-sustainability activity to “someone” in your organization. So, just who, in your organization is responsible for customer retention ownership? Who actually owns the customer, pre-sale through post-sale?

Customer Retention 71

Customer Retention Sports Leadership Sales 71

InMoment XI

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

There are pros and cons to each of these reporting relationships: The Pros and Cons of Your CX Team Reporting to Marketing & the CMO: Pros: Tied More Closely to the brand promise of the organization (since CX is the fulfillment of that promise) Tied more closely to the communication function.

Customer Experience 260

Customer Experience Chief Customer Officer Report Culture 260

Education Services Group

AUGUST 16, 2022

CS Plans can also help ensure that the handoff between sales and CS goes nice and smooth. For all these reasons and more, I’d say the best Customer Success Plans are developed collaboratively with your customer and your counterparts in Sales during the pre-sale stage of the customer journey.

Sales 52

Sales Customer Success Leadership Meeting 52

One Millimeter Mindset

MARCH 28, 2019

Each of us has a customer retention superpower. And our unique qualities, actions, beliefs and behaviors keep customers glued to our sides, year after year. Our customer retention superpowers are more than attaining functional expertise and excellence in our current professional position. What are yours?

Customer Retention 64

Customer Retention Communication Customers Sales 64

Gainsight

APRIL 11, 2023

Stabilizing Revenue in a Downturn by Doubling Down on Retention In today’s economic climate, SaaS companies are having to grapple with a new reality. As new sales slow down and companies shift focus to customer retention and expansion, the work of post-sales and customer success teams has never been more important.

Leadership 52

Leadership Conference Customer Success Customer Retention 52

Experience Investigators by 360Connext

APRIL 23, 2024

Prioritizing the right CX management not only helps in retaining customers by improving their experiences, but also enhances the overall brand image and increases profitability. Some organizations find that focusing on retaining customers in volatile times can provide more revenue than sales.

ROI 260

ROI CEM Net Promoter Score Customer Experience 260

One Millimeter Mindset

MAY 21, 2020

There’s nothing novel about virtual post-sale client abandonment. What is novel about this post-sale scenario, to you, is that now you have to sell virtually. Because what has not changed is that once a coveted contract is consummated, what is the next sales step? In spite of all your pre-sales assurances.

Sales 132

Sales Groups Course Culture 132

One Millimeter Mindset

SEPTEMBER 13, 2018

Next, each of these critical components are required to communicate and collaborate with each other. Because collaboration and communication are perceived as “nice to have” soft skills. Mandatory assignment to a team is not the equivalent of communication and collaboration. Seamlessly. Interoperably. Develop Industry 4.0

Leadership 71

Leadership Communication Industry Knowledge Base 71

Customer Bliss

JULY 11, 2017

The Ad/commerce space is a major revenue driver at Google, so it was close to a ‘power core’ there and allowed her to work with sales as well. Communication and storytelling. Catherine has a background in psychology, and often speaks of the importance of communication and storytelling. I communicated.”

Leadership 0

Leadership Customer Experience Report Innovation 0

West Monroe

APRIL 28, 2024

Despite these uncontrollable forces, we find that in most cases, key retention issues stem from one (or more) of these addressable areas. Additionally, there’s sometimes a disconnect between the value proposition sold and what’s delivered to customers—exacerbating the problem.

Software 52

Software Customer Retention Roadmap Sales 52

Second to None

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

A roadmap enables your brand to immediately take action and define priorities and new initiatives to drive performance and sales. #2. You need an automated reporting system that can scale communication efficiently and effectively. Users can customize and adjust reporting according to their specific needs and priorities.

Communication 62

Communication Customer Experience Report Roadmap 62

Education Services Group

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

The 2021 Customer Success Leadership Study is out! Especially when they are telling a story about how Customer Success is booming. Without further ado – here’s a quick recap of the 2021 Customer Success Leadership Study! This year, there was a small downtick to 86% for both Product and Sales.

Study 52

Study Leadership Customer Success Chief Customer Officer 52

Verint

DECEMBER 28, 2017

One Millimeter Mindset customer retention moves you and your organization one millimeter outside your current comfort level. One of the biggest differences has to do with how we acquire and then retain customers. More importantly, One Millimeter Mindset customer retention is about today and tomorrow, not yesterday.

Customer Retention 36

Customer Retention Leadership Sales Innovation 36

TechSee

JUNE 16, 2022

Paul is a Transformational, hands-on, customer service department leader with extensive experience using performance metrics, lean process improvements, and positive leadership in building effective, efficient, and happy customer service departments. Paul Husar, Senior Call Center Manager at LG Electronics. Follow on LinkedIn.

Customer Service 251

Customer Service Contact Center Chief Customer Officer Call Center 251

Horizon CX

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

When customers feel heard and understood, they are more likely to trust the company and remain loyal, even in the face of challenges or mistakes. Tailoring experiences: Human agents can adapt their communication style and approach based on individual customer preferences and unique situations, leading to more personalized interactions.

Self Service 130

Self Service Loyalty Customer Service Representative Strategy 130

NobelBiz

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Satisfied customers are more likely to stay loyal and continue their relationship with the brand, leading to a higher customer retention rate and, ultimately, sustained revenue growth. It is a metric that calculates the total net gains created by your customers during their business interactions with your call center.

ROI 111

ROI Net Promoter Score Measurement Customer Experience 111

Gainsight

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Why CS Needs to Learn How to Speak CFO For years, we’ve been talking about your CS team being trusted advisors to your customers and doing the important work of helping them be more successful. Learn more in our blog, Customer Success Teams, It’s Time to Take Credit for Expansion Revenue. But don’t worry, this is a good thing.

Tips 52

Tips Leadership Sales Training 52

One Millimeter Mindset

MARCH 6, 2019

Post sale execution experience makes or breaks customer experiences. Why jeopardize customer loyalty, success and retention by making assumptions about what happens next? First, when introducing new products and services to existing customers, details and nuances get lost in transition. Here’s why. Well, do they?

Sales 68

Sales Customer Confidence Touchpoint Communication 68

Customer Bliss

MAY 2, 2019

It takes skill to synthesize the knowledge you’ve gained and then disseminate in a way that will help leaders make financial, cultural, and leadership decisions. She said that though people were happy to receive flowers and nice messages, it didn’t correlate to customer retention.

Company 149

Company Strategy Chief Customer Officer Financial 149

One Millimeter Mindset

SEPTEMBER 17, 2018

If we continue to keep our heads buried in the sand, assuming “someone else” is taking care of our customers because we are too busy, then we are not creating remarkable and enduring client experiences. The types of experiences which fuel customer success and customer retention. is available on Amazon.com.

Customer Experience 202

Customer Experience Customer Service B2C Customer Retention 202

Horizon CX

APRIL 1, 2024

Organizations that were positioned in the higher half of the CX maturity scale were experiencing remarkable results – three times higher revenues and three times higher customer retention rates. This underscores the tangible impact that prioritizing CX can have on the bottom line.

Customer Journeys 130

Customer Journeys Touchpoint Customer Centricity Competitive Advantage 130

ECXO

MARCH 21, 2023

The pillars of a customer experience culture are: Customer-focused leadership: The leadership of the organisation sets the tone for customer experience culture. Empowered employees: Employees must be empowered to make decisions that will benefit partners and customers. In the end, everything is connected.

B2B 98

B2B Customer Experience Roadmap Culture 98

ChurnZero

JANUARY 18, 2024

The role of the chief customer officer has become an essential function in subscription-based business models such as software-as-a-service (SaaS), where customer retention is paramount and requires executive-level leadership. Hence, the the role of a chief customer officer (CCO) which we define this way.

Chief Customer Officer 52

Chief Customer Officer Net Promoter Score Insurance Software 52

Experience Investigators by 360Connext

NOVEMBER 20, 2014

While with traditional enterprise sales the customer is paying for a one-off purchase that may or may not go hand-in-hand with an annual service fee, SaaS companies are constantly having to cultivate the customer relationship if they are to stay in business. Success means moving the relationship beyond the sale.

Customer Experience 302

Customer Experience Chief Customer Officer B2B Conference 302

Experience Investigators by 360Connext

JUNE 20, 2018

Instead of focusing solely on the revenue generated by increasing customer retention, improving customer engagement and creating more customer loyalty… What happens when we do not engage customers? It Starts with A Sale. A customer isn’t a customer until they purchase something from you, right?

Engagement 179

Engagement Social Media Sales Loyalty 179

Lumoa

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

Use VoC to verify customer feedback, enabling businesses to make more informed decisions based on actual customer experiences. In addition, VoC can provide insights into customer preferences, allowing companies to tailor their communication, featured items, or other offerings. Quantifying customer feedback.

Voice of Customer 236

Voice of Customer How To Feedback Return on Investment 236

Totango

JUNE 28, 2022

The primary mission of a Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) is to foster growth, attract new leads, and increase sales by effectively communicating the value the company’s products and services can provide. The best way to keep a customer on board with your company is to keep them engaged. Make Your Company Relevant .

Return on Investment 75

Return on Investment Competitive Advantage ROI Effort Score 75

NobelBiz

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

CRM aims to improve customer satisfaction and loyalty and, ultimately, increase revenue. CRM strategies involve using technology to store and analyze customer data and automate and streamline sales and marketing processes. This can lead to increased customer loyalty and repeat business.

Contact Center 52

Contact Center CRM Measurement Strategy 52

Thematic

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Good customer experience helps you to boost loyalty, brand reputation, and cut support costs. With gains of up to 30% in company value tied to a 10% rise in customer retention, businesses cannot afford to neglect CX improvements. Customer experience presents a lucrative opportunity for those who invest wisely.

Customer Experience 62

Customer Experience Net Promoter Score Effort Score NPS 62

Thematic

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Good customer experience helps you to boost loyalty, brand reputation, and cut support costs. With gains of up to 30% in company value tied to a 10% rise in customer retention, businesses cannot afford to neglect CX improvements. Customer experience presents a lucrative opportunity for those who invest wisely.

Customer Experience 62

Customer Experience Net Promoter Score Effort Score NPS 62

One Millimeter Mindset

APRIL 20, 2021

Thus, revenue generation is not simply the responsibility of the sales folks. In fact, generating revenue is a continuous process, not simply a matter of acquiring new customers who defect rather than stick around. Your company generates revenue that grows when employees treat each other as internal customers.

Company 79

Company Leadership Consulting Innovation 79

One Millimeter Mindset

JULY 9, 2020

It just could be that client retention folks are the best salespeople in your company. Professionals involved in the post-sale care and feeding of newly-acquired customers. Also, the people who directly answer client questions throughout that customer’s life cycle. Year-over-year high rates of client retention.

Company 96

Company Sales Leadership Innovation 96