InMoment XI

JANUARY 4, 2024

It can be argued that the customer experience is more important in retail than any other industry. The retail customer experience is also a complex one. In order to master the retail customer experience, you first need to understand the whats, the whys, and the hows. What is the Retail Customer Experience?

Retail 260

Retail Customer Experience Effort Score Social Media 260

InMoment XI

MARCH 27, 2024

A well-crafted automotive reputation management strategy is essential for any auto brand looking to build trust, foster customer loyalty, and thrive in a competitive market environment. 67% of consumers see reviews as influential when choosing a new auto service. Automotive consumers visit an average of 4.2

Automotive 260

Automotive Management Social Media Feedback 260

InMoment XI

MARCH 6, 2024

The best customer experience quotes can be a great source of inspiration for leadership teams and entire organizations looking to drive their CX transformation. According to research: Companies that earn $1 billion annually can expect to earn, on average, an additional $700 million within 3 years of investing in customer experience.

Customer Experience 260

Customer Experience Social Media Customer Centricity Feedback 260

GetFeedback

SEPTEMBER 18, 2019

Prior to this, we had all read the book, “ The Effortless Experience: Conquering the New Battleground for Customer Loyalty ,” and one question came out of it: Is effortless really enough? . The article states that customer delight (in other words, exceeding expectations) won’t bring customers back to your brand.

Loyalty 257

Loyalty Customer Experience Touchpoint Metrics 257

Lumoa

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Your customers are sharing their experiences online. No matter what industry you’re in, your customers are eager and encouraged to share their feedback: the good, the bad, and the ugly. Your customers are a wealth of information on how you can improve your marketing, sales, and customer experience.

Feedback 208

Feedback Strategy Net Promoter Score Effort Score 208

West Monroe

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

While today’s rapidly evolving financial landscape has banks focusing on numerous priorities, consumer lending is experiencing significant shifts that demand immediate attention to manage current expenses and position for future growth. The solution, then, has been to hire rapidly and throw bodies at the problem.

Consumers 52

Consumers Technology Strategy Banking 52

Lumoa

JULY 17, 2023

Key Drivers of Successful Customer Experience Digitization Today, businesses must continually evolve to address the needs of their customers. Embracing new technology solutions and digitizing customer experience has become a crucial part of this evolution. It is no longer a competitive advantage but a necessity.

Customer Experience 208

Customer Experience Strategy Self Service Chatbots 208

Retently

APRIL 5, 2024

What sets an exceptional retail customer experience apart? Because in a market brimming with choices, the way customers feel about your business can set you apart. A memorable retail customer experience leads to higher satisfaction, repeat business, and word-of-mouth recommendations. Why does this matter so much?

Retail 78

Retail Engagement Strategy Customer Experience 78

Optimove

JANUARY 26, 2023

Consumer trust is a crucial component of any successful marketing strategy. As economic uncertainty persists, consumer financial confidence declines (see our recent Consumer Holiday Spending Survey ), and their willingness to spend drops. One effective way of gaining consumer trust is Customer-Led Marketing.

Loyalty 59

Loyalty Consumers Brands Retail 59

BlueOcean

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Check your wallet (digital and/or physical) – do you have loyalty cards for your favorite retail outlets? Salesforce research says consumers like us belong to 4.3 loyalty programs on average. Ulta tells a similar story— 95% of their revenue comes from their loyalty program members.

Loyalty Programs 177

Loyalty Programs Loyalty Social Media Rewards Programs 177

C3Centricity

MARCH 12, 2024

The answer is that a business can benefit from technology in this digital age to attract high-quality traffic and engage customers effectively. This guide is for all executives who recognize the critical role that strategic, data-driven customer engagement plays in their company’s success. Because consumer behaviour has evolved.

Customer Engagement 226

Customer Engagement Engagement Competitive Advantage Entertainment 226

Kayako

AUGUST 21, 2018

What is customer retention? Simply put, customer retention refers to the strategies and tactics businesses use to encourage repeat purchases and ongoing loyalty from their existing customer base. That’s why customer retention is so vital for businesses of every stripe. Build a Customer Feedback Loop.

Customer Retention 123

Customer Retention Loyalty Strategy Loyalty Programs 123

Doing CX Right

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Does price and deals win repeat business or customer service experiences? Uncover what sways consumer loyalty and actionable strategies. The post The Great Debate: Price Versus Customer Service in Securing Brand Loyalty appeared first on Doing CX Right. Read expert views now.

Loyalty 64

Loyalty Brands Customer Service Strategy 64

Doing CX Right

MARCH 1, 2024

Do You Want To Change Your Pricing Model Without Jeopardizing Customer Loyalty? Read and Apply Strategies Based On Case Study That Resulted In Consumer Backlash. The post Ensuring Customer Loyalty Amid Price Changes: Lessons from Wendy’s Public Backlash appeared first on Doing CX Right.

Loyalty 59

Loyalty Case Study Study Strategy 59

Integrity Solutions

APRIL 19, 2024

It’s about asking questions from a place of genuine curiosity, listening, fully absorbing what you’re hearing and then being willing and able to pivot in whatever direction the customer’s answers take us. The research also shows 61% of customers feel they’re treated as a number rather than a human being.

Sales 107

Sales Loyalty Communication Contact Center 107

CX University

APRIL 16, 2024

The Rise of the Conscious Consumer In today’s competitive business landscape, customer loyalty has become a critical factor for success. As consumers become increasingly discerning, the alignment between a company’s values and the personal values of its customers has emerged as a significant driver of loyalty.

Loyalty 52

Loyalty Brands Social Media Consumers 52

Experience Investigators by 360Connext

APRIL 23, 2024

The landscape of consumer expectations is constantly evolving, and understanding the value of customer experience has emerged as a cornerstone for businesses aiming to sustain growth and maintain a competitive advantage. But today’s C-Suite is still questioning the value of customer experience and asking if investing in CX is worth it.

ROI 143

ROI CEM Net Promoter Score Customer Experience 143

Comm100

OCTOBER 8, 2016

Your customer retention is super important to your bottom line—after all, customer loyalty is well-known for being more valuable than customer acquisition. With stakes this high, it’s essential that you build a solid customer retention plan that can lead to long-term customer loyalty.

Customer Retention 151

Customer Retention Loyalty Strategy Loyalty Programs 151

SurveySensum

MARCH 7, 2024

As consumers become more conscious of the ethical and social implications of their purchasing decisions, the importance of CSR in the corporate landscape has grown significantly. As per Zipdo, 64% of CEOs recognize the importance of CSR in their business strategies, indicating a widespread commitment to corporate social responsibility.

Loyalty 52

Loyalty Competitive Advantage Connections Brands 52

PK

DECEMBER 21, 2020

Traditional loyalty programs feature points, rewards, and member benefits to promote repeat purchases. But programs like these present a challenge for technology consumer goods with companies who sell devices like […]. The post The engineered experience: Loyalty for technology consumer goods appeared first on PK.

Loyalty 98

Loyalty Technology Consumers Loyalty Programs 98

Optimove

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Why It Matters: The majority of today’s consumers are embracing the use of AI in marketing — which is great news for retailers. Our new report unlocks valuable insights into customer perceptions of AI, and provides tips on how to best use AI to enhance the customer experience and increase lifetime customer value (LCV).

Report 52

Report Consumers Loyalty Brands 52

PK

MARCH 22, 2021

Consumer technology companies focus on building great products as their primary loyalty strategy, relying on an “if you build it, they will come” mentality. The post What should consumer technology companies learn from traditional loyalty? But for many companies, this isn’t […].

Loyalty 75

Loyalty Technology Consumers Company 75

Optimove

MAY 2, 2023

Trend results of three recent Optimove surveys, each of more than 400 US consumers, show that consumers’ planned shopping budgets increased slightly in March. The data aligned with consumer confidence reported by  The Conference Board , which showed  its Consumer Confidence Index®  increased slightly in March to 104.2

Consumers 52

Consumers Loyalty Survey Conference 52

Merkle

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Marketers are facing a consumer landscape that is significantly different than the one just two years ago. Today’s inflationary pressures are influencing consumer preferences and expectations in every aspect of the customer experience. Loyalty programs are no exception.

Meeting 93

Meeting Loyalty Loyalty Programs Brands 93

C3Centricity

MAY 20, 2019

Every industry strives to improve their customers’ experience with their products and services. Adopting a customer first strategy is therefore in many company objectives. Hospitality is perhaps one of the most visible industries where customer satisfaction, or lack of, is quickly shared with the world.

Industry 218

Industry Strategy Hospitality Hotels 218

Help Scout

AUGUST 22, 2023

Improve customer loyalty with this list of 16 customer retention strategies that are backed by academic research and case studies on consumer behavior. Read the full article

Customer Retention 87

Customer Retention Strategy Case Study Study 87

Currency Alliance

APRIL 15, 2024

Many people assume that operating a loyalty program necessarily implies issuing your own loyalty points or miles. The optimal points to offer mostly depends on the frequency of engagement your brand has with target customers. Points and miles are a dominant and popular form of loyalty value. This actually is not true.

Loyalty Programs 52

Loyalty Programs Loyalty Airlines Banking 52

Interactions

APRIL 26, 2024

In today’s busy, crowded world, good experiences drive loyalty. And with an endless variety of choices and never enough time, consumers will quickly move on if a business doesn’t provide frictionless, memorable, respectful, and — above all — human-centered customer service experiences. That’s the IVA voice you need.

Interaction 62

Interaction Strategy Self Service Technology 62

ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

He writes about how employee engagement and customer experience can enhance business performance. The reality is that the connection (or lack thereof) between employee engagement and customer experience can seriously impact business performance. Achieving success in business goes beyond offering quality products and services.

Employee Engagement 136

Employee Engagement Engagement Strategy Effort Score 136

ChurnZero

APRIL 1, 2024

What was once time-consuming and tedious is becoming streamlined and automated, with customer success teams better able to manage their customers proactively. It’s easier than ever before to map out effective customer journeys with au tomated milestones and tasks. How can we apply it to onboarding? Find out more.

Customer Journeys 76

Customer Journeys Strategy Analysis Tips 76

SurveySensum

JANUARY 12, 2024

Companies that effectively execute customer experience projects start by concentrating on how they gather and evaluate consumer feedback — Gartner. The emphasis is now on creating personalized experiences that resonate on a personal level, recognizing each customer’s individuality.

Feedback 52

Feedback Engagement Strategy Customer Journeys 52

Kustomer

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

It’s no secret that a strong customer service strategy is the cornerstone of a successful business. Even if your products or services are exceptional, customer loyalty can be lost if the customer experience is tainted with one poor interaction. What Is Customer Service Strategy?

Customer Service Strategies 104

Customer Service Strategies Self Service Strategy Customer Service 104

Comm100

MARCH 9, 2022

As consumers move further online and competition becomes fiercer, improving credit union member engagement should be at the top of every priority list – and it all starts with the credit union member experience. . In this blog, we’ll take a look at the top strategies that credit unions can employ to improve member experience.

Strategy 177

Strategy Omni-Channel e-support Financial 177

ShepHyken

MAY 26, 2023

This week, we feature an article by Zsuzsa Kecsmar, CMO and Head of Partnerships of Antavo , a software company that manages brand loyalty and retention programs. She writes about next-generation loyalty programs and how they can enhance customer experience.

Loyalty Programs 62

Loyalty Programs Loyalty Gamification Customer Experience 62

CSM Magazine

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Customer service, often seen as the heart of a business, is the assistance and advice provided by a company to those people who buy or use its products or services. It operates as a key touchpoint between a business and its customers – a platform where relationships are built, trust is established, and loyalty is earned.

Customer Service Strategies 52

Customer Service Strategies Self Service Trends Strategy 52

SurveySensum

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

In today’s business landscape, the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into customer interactions has become pervasive, spanning industries from retail to healthcare. Humanizing AI involves infusing artificial intelligence systems with human-like qualities, behaviors, and empathy to enhance the overall customer experience.

Connections 52

Connections Strategy e-support Chatbots 52