NetBase

NOVEMBER 25, 2019

It’s full of consumer insight that will drive sales this holiday season – and well into 2020. Billion of sales in 2018 being made online, showing an increase of 35.4% And this brand’s mega-love relates back to a product that was initially launched in November of 2018! CPG Gold Rush. It’s super informative.

Social Media 52

Social Media Report Consumers Industry 52

ReviewTrackers

APRIL 19, 2018

Customers tell stories on social media. Building a social media marketing plan is essential to the success of your business because customers go to social media platforms to interact with other consumers – and your brand. Here are four key components of a social media marketing plan.

Social Media 56

Social Media Marketing Advertising How To 56

ReviewTrackers

JULY 23, 2018

You have already planted your business flags on popular social media properties. Now, it’s time to grow your social media presence, drive engagement, and get real results that can impact your bottom line. 7 Social Media Marketing Strategies to Drive Results . 1: Come Up with Your Social Media Game Plan.

Social Media 63

Social Media Strategy Marketing Multi-Channel 63

NetBase

NOVEMBER 25, 2019

It’s full of consumer insight that will drive sales this holiday season – and well into 2020. Billion of sales in 2018 being made online, showing an increase of 35.4% And this brand’s mega-love relates back to a product that was initially launched in November of 2018! CPG Gold Rush. It’s super informative.

Social Media 52

Social Media Report Consumers Industry 52

QuestionPro Audience

DECEMBER 15, 2017

Celebrity endorsements have been around as early as the 1920s, and have gained new traction in the age of social media. With social media, celebrities are able to interact with, and influence, their fan base directly. You can gain brand exposure, but that may not be enough to drive sales.

Consumers 207

Consumers Social Media Advertising Study 207

NetBase

NOVEMBER 5, 2018

Social media listening makes the effort much more manageable, but only when you know what to look for – and how. Had you read our 2018 European Luxury Accessories Report , you’d already have that answer – and many more besides, but let’s assume you haven’t seen it yet. Revisiting Misguided Social Sentiment: Cairo & Beyond.

Social Media 56

Social Media Apparel Culture Exercises 56

Kayako

JANUARY 17, 2018

Metrics like leads, revenue, and sales put a large emphasis on customer acquisition. Customer-centric sales strategy. Sales is often the first one-on-one touchpoint customers experience with your business. They’re likely to come in contact with sales long before they need your support team. NPS measures customer loyalty.

Customer Experience 448

Customer Experience Net Promoter Score NPS Touchpoint 448

Second to None

FEBRUARY 14, 2018

This piece was originally published by Forbes on February 8, 2018: “You may still be writing “2017” on forms, but no one can deny that 2018 is in full swing. Here are the six customer service trends we expect to see in 2018 and, more importantly, our advice on how to manage them. Customers Will Contact You On Social Media.

Trends 63

Trends Social Media e-support Self Service 63

BirdEye

APRIL 24, 2023

Digital marketing is a powerful way to connect with your customers and grow sales. From the exciting growth of social media to the importance of data analytics and artificial intelligence (AI), today’s digital landscape presents an abundance of opportunities for marketers to connect with customers like never before.

Marketing 93

Marketing Social Media B2C Advertising 93

GetFeedback

NOVEMBER 7, 2019

Constant online interaction and social media engagement has piqued our need for visual stimulation and trained us to assimilate more imagery than ever before. A 2018 study by Marketing Dive showed that 75% of Gen Z shoppers (those between the ages of 18 and 25) turn to eCommerce to make most purchases.

Ecommerce 249

Ecommerce Social Media Competitive Advantage Study 249

Experience Investigators by 360Connext

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

Don’t turn it into a sales pitch. Customer clicks on the app or social media posts with the #CaptureKindness hashtag during the last two weeks of November will prompt T-Mobile to donate $10 to the organization. Christopher Moloney (@Moloknee) September 2, 2018. I love this example from Southwest Airlines.

How To 372

How To Airlines Social Media Tips 372

GetFeedback

JANUARY 3, 2019

After all, what a customer says directly to you may be different than what they say on a social media platform. You might also decide to update your service team once per week, but update your product, sales, and marketing teams at a different cadence. We send emails once per month to sales, marketing, and support teams.

Voice of Customer 239

Voice of Customer Data Customer Service Net Promoter Score 239

ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 19, 2018

And, while about two-thirds of consumers contacting b usinesses for customer service are doing so on social media, this is a problem. Here are five tips to improve social customer service. My Comment: I’m still surprised at the number of companies that don’t embrace social media as a viable customer support channel.

Self Service 84

Self Service Customer Service Social Media Customer Service Training 84

Comm100

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

This means that customers now often research products and services on their own, avoiding traditional sales and marketing funnels in the process. To acquire new customers and retain existing ones, companies need to adopt digital channels that customers now expect, particularly live chat and social media.

Customer Service 233

Customer Service Social Media Omni-Channel Connections 233

SurveySparrow

MARCH 19, 2024

Video Marketing for Lead Generation According to CISCO, between 2018 and 2023, 82% of internet traffic came from video viewing or downloading. Videos can help your lead generation by: Boosting social engagement: Videos are easy to consume, especially on social media. Sharing videos on social media will boost your reach.

Video 95

Video Strategy Marketing Social Media 95

Lithium

AUGUST 8, 2018

Recognizes a brand with the most impressive and engaging design on digital as well as a beautifully designed UI with consistency across devices and networks (could include website, community, social channels). Recognizes a brand that is just awesome on social media. ROI, sales revenue). NEW IN 2018: Industry MVP.

B2C 40

B2C Social Media B2B Brands 40

Lithium

AUGUST 8, 2018

Recognizes a brand with the most impressive and engaging design on digital as well as a beautifully designed UI with consistency across devices and networks (could include website, community, social channels). Recognizes a brand that is just awesome on social media. ROI, sales revenue). NEW IN 2018: Industry MVP.

B2C 40

B2C Social Media B2B Brands 40

Lithium

AUGUST 8, 2018

Recognizes a brand with the most impressive and engaging design on digital as well as a beautifully designed UI with consistency across devices and networks (could include website, community, social channels). Recognizes a brand that is just awesome on social media. ROI, sales revenue). NEW IN 2018: Industry MVP.

B2C 40

B2C Social Media B2B Brands 40

Storyminers

SEPTEMBER 11, 2020

It was obvious something was not working in tandem with the company’s ambition to cultivate meaningful business relationships at a scale which resulted in new sales, despite their best efforts. His prospects were decreasing in size. Enter Nimble. He trusted Nimble to serve as the most pivotal growth hack to pull StoryMiners out of the red.

Case Study 147

Case Study CRM Study Customer Experience 147

ReviewTrackers

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

When you were applying to jobs right out of college, your advisor, family and friends may have told you to watch what you post on social media because you had to create a positive online brand reputation to get a job. Of course, the idea of reputation marketing is nothing new. But businesses are failing to meet this expectation.

Brands 104

Brands Marketing Social Media Sports 104

Grade.us

MAY 29, 2018

It's not really all that common to see reviews used proactively, which is why social media sharing is so important. Drive traffic, leads and sales. Which social media sites allow you to share your customer reviews? Embed reviews on landing, sales and promo pages. Avoid any hard sell or sleazy sales tactics.

Social Media 38

Social Media How To Groups Video 38

Lithium

SEPTEMBER 20, 2018

It’s time to party and celebrate our 2018 Lithy finalists! Our 2018 Lithy finalists are: Digital All-Star. Recognizes a brand that is just awesome on social media. Recognizes a brand with the most impactful topline business results across social and digital platforms. ROI, sales revenue). Absolutely.

Social Media 40

Social Media B2C B2B Metrics 40

Lithium

SEPTEMBER 20, 2018

It’s time to party and celebrate our 2018 Lithy finalists! Our 2018 Lithy finalists are: Digital All-Star. Recognizes a brand that is just awesome on social media. Recognizes a brand with the most impactful topline business results across social and digital platforms. ROI, sales revenue). Absolutely.

Social Media 40

Social Media B2C B2B Metrics 40

Lithium

SEPTEMBER 20, 2018

It’s time to party and celebrate our 2018 Lithy finalists! Our 2018 Lithy finalists are: Digital All-Star. Recognizes a brand that is just awesome on social media. Recognizes a brand with the most impactful topline business results across social and digital platforms. ROI, sales revenue). Absolutely.

Social Media 40

Social Media B2C B2B Metrics 40

Lithium

SEPTEMBER 20, 2018

It’s time to party and celebrate our 2018 Lithy finalists! Our 2018 Lithy finalists are: Digital All-Star. Recognizes a brand that is just awesome on social media. Recognizes a brand with the most impactful topline business results across social and digital platforms. ROI, sales revenue). Absolutely.

Social Media 40

Social Media B2C B2B Metrics 40

Experience Investigators by 360Connext

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Don’t turn it into a sales pitch. Customer clicks on the app or social media posts with the #CaptureKindness hashtag during the last two weeks of November will prompt T-Mobile to donate $10 to the organization. Christopher Moloney (@Moloknee) September 2, 2018. I love this example from Southwest Airlines.

How To 143

How To Airlines Social Media Tips 143

Ann Michaels and Associates

DECEMBER 27, 2018

The impact of online reviews on sales. • Reviews produce an 18% uplift in sales (Revoo, as shared by Econsultancy). Reviews produce an 18% uplift in sales (Revoo, as shared by Econsultancy). 53% of customers expect businesses to reply to their online reviews within seven days (Review Trackers, 2018). •

B2B 73

B2B Hotels Consumers Brands 73

Maru Group

NOVEMBER 21, 2018

Last year, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) reported an 11% rise in online Black Friday sales compared to 2016. Yet, Maru/edr insight last year revealed that, despite positive sales results, online Black Friday events are having a lasting impact on retailer’s most loyal customers. Predictions for Black Friday 2018.

Net Promoter Score 40

Net Promoter Score Retail Analysis Trends 40

Oracle

JANUARY 11, 2018

As we move into 2018, every SMB should ask these four questions: Are we on the right road to success? What worked to engage your customers in 2017, or earlier, may not bring you success in 2018. Thanks to the internet, social media, and virtual assistants in our pockets and on our wrists, we now live in a customer-centric world.

eBook 53

eBook Social Media Customer Centricity Customer Expectations 53

BirdEye

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Being unclear, rude, or failing to listen to your customers leads to silent phones and poor sales. Inappropriate or damaging social media use Social media marketing is an art. Inappropriate social media content will damage your brand and your social media reputation. Nike sales fell.

Strategy 59

Strategy Social Media Airlines Software 59

ChurnZero

DECEMBER 28, 2018

We even got a shout out from HubSpot as a top blog you should be reading in 2018. Strategies for an Effective Partnership Between Customer Success & Sales – Part 1. The handoff of a new customer between Sales and Customer Success is critical moment in the customer lifecycle. 10 Punny Customer Success Jokes.

Net Promoter Score 49

Net Promoter Score eBook Social Media Effort Score 49

Avaya

JANUARY 16, 2018

40% of executives recently polled by Avaya rate their company’s customer experience as “poor” or “average,” and 93% say they’ll be focusing on improving customer experience in 2018. Think smaller in 2018…specifically, mobile apps. In 2018, major players will be defined by their understanding of this delicate balance.

Customer Journeys 72

Customer Journeys Contact Center Consumers Financial 72

NetBase

JUNE 4, 2020

In this channel exploration, we’ll share consumer and market intelligence around: Pinterest’s latest ecommerce offering and why other social sites -and ecommerce contenders, need to worry. Social media truly becoming a one stop shop for consumers. 55% of online shoppers made a purchase via social media.

Social Media 70

Social Media Ecommerce Retail Consumers 70

GetFeedback

DECEMBER 21, 2018

In fact, according to Econsultancy’s Digital Trends 2018 report, 45% of companies cite content and experience management as their number one priority. Faced with poor customer service, 20% of consumers would complain publicly via social media. ( New Voice Media ). New Voice Media ). New Voice Media ).

Customer Retention 390

Customer Retention Net Promoter Score Poor Customer Service B2B 390

LiveChat

FEBRUARY 13, 2018

Bot creation is considered to take a center stage by the year 2021 and these changes will start picking up in 2018 henceforth. In today’s world, many people are talking to each other via text messages such as customer care, Facebook messenger and generally on social media. Crypto-tokens and blockchains for messengers.

Chatbots 50

Chatbots Trends Technology Social Media 50

TechSee

JULY 23, 2019

The point of sale (POS) is the most critical stage of the customer journey. According to a 2018 Retail Survey by Accelerated Concepts , 81% of retailers experience downtime at least once per year. billion in 2018 and is expected to reach USD 151.72 It happens to the best of ‘em. billion by 2024, representing a CAGR of 16.21%.

System 129

System Retail Software Sales 129

Comm100

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

Omnichannel platforms connect all the key digital supports channels into one unified console, pulling together data from live chat, social media, ticketing, email, and SMS. Customer service agents can be the difference between a won or lost sale, and brands are beginning to realize that. They are the face of your brand.

Trends 225

Trends Customer Service Chatbots Omni-Channel 225