Retently

JANUARY 25, 2023

It’s still challenging to prove the value of that investment as opposed to customer acquisition; however, the game is clearly changing, prompting ecommerce brands to cherish their most valuable asset – customer loyalty. Ecommerce marketing needed to evolve, prioritizing retention and customer loyalty more than ever.

Ecommerce 31

Ecommerce Loyalty Programs Advertising Loyalty 31

Currency Alliance

AUGUST 15, 2024

This is precisely what loyalty programs were originally designed for, as marketing platforms purpose-built for measuring and incentivizing customer engagement, including when the customer is not shopping with your brand.

Loyalty Programs 52

Loyalty Programs Loyalty Marketing Ecommerce 52

ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 10, 2023

They quickly switch from one brand to another if these needs aren’t met. For some small brands, a viral moment can be game-changing for putting their brand on the map, and for larger retailers, it can draw attention to a new product line to significantly boost sales. How to Make Loyalty a New Business Line for your Brand?

Customer Service 85

Customer Service Loyalty Programs Retail Loyalty 85

SurveySensum

AUGUST 4, 2023

And by delivering personalized customer loyalty programs, retailers can deliver a great customer experience in retail. According to Fortune Business Insights , the global loyalty management market size was valued at $5.29 billion in 2023 to $28.65 Points-Based Loyalty Programs Starbucks has a points-based loyalty program.

Loyalty Programs 52

Loyalty Programs Retail Loyalty Feedback 52

ShepHyken

MAY 22, 2023

Loyalty Programs – A Few Best Practices by MTS Staff Writer (MarTech Series) Loyalty management encompasses more than just software or a vendor running a loyalty program. My Comment: There have been numerous articles in this weekly roundup that have focused on customer loyalty.

Customer Service 13

Customer Service Loyalty Programs Social Media Culture 13

ShepHyken

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Building and maintaining customer loyalty is more critical than ever in today’s highly competitive business landscape. How to Build Customer Loyalty In 2023 – 3 Must-know Strategies A few strategies in your pocket can help you build customer loyalty better by keeping your customers engaged and loyal.

Loyalty 65

Loyalty Tools Social Media Loyalty Programs 65

InMoment XI

OCTOBER 4, 2024

It’s a journey encompassing every point of interaction with your brand, from the initial awareness to leaving an online review. Customer Experience (CX) is the overall perception someone has of your brand based on their thoughts and feelings after each interaction with your business. CXM vs CRM: How They Differ?

Customer Experience Management 195

Customer Experience Management Customer Experience Management ROI 195

Optimove

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Many were uncovered in our 2023 Marketer’s survey that are below.  Others originate from our 2023 Marketing Fatigue survey. Marketing blunders that negatively impact brands include overwhelming customers with excessive messages, leading to marketing fatigue, and conflicting messages and promotions across various channels.

Marketing 119

Marketing B2C Survey Loyalty 119

ShepHyken

OCTOBER 29, 2023

Why Experiential Rewards Are Winning Over Customers: 5 Stellar Examples by Peter Vogel (The Wise Marketer) In today’s highly competitive business environment, brands are constantly searching for innovative ways to engage and retain their customers. My Comment: I’m a fan of rewards and loyalty programs for a reason.

Customer Service 69

Customer Service Loyalty Programs Ecommerce Loyalty 69

ShepHyken

JANUARY 2, 2023

Entrepreneur) Customer loyalty is an essential source of revenue for any business. Use these four tips to create a customer loyalty program that will give you the highest return on your investment. My Comment: How do we create customer loyalty? My Comment: I love learning from major brands (like Walmart and McDonald’s).

Customer Service 66

Customer Service Loyalty Programs e-support Loyalty 66

ShepHyken

MAY 1, 2023

U$ 402bn is on the Table for Brands That Simplify Their CX and EX – Here’s Why by Ricardo Samuel Saltz Gulko (Eglobalis) Simplicity is an essential aspect of customer and employee experience that can greatly impact a company’s success and its ability to innovate. My Comment: Another one of my favorite topics is customer loyalty.

Customer Service 13

Customer Service Customer Retention Loyalty Customer Service Training 13

BirdEye

MARCH 24, 2023

Customer preferences and expectations keep changing, and a great development strategy can help your brand keep pace. Strategies help an organization cultivate and maintain relationships with prospects to increase brand awareness and promote growth through new opportunities. Build a strong customer referral program.

Return on Investment 98

Return on Investment Social Media Sales Metrics 98

ShepHyken

JANUARY 23, 2023

How retailers can capture customer loyalty in 5 charts by Arielle Feger (Insider Intelligence) As brand loyalty declines, deals remain a surefire way to win over consumers. Here are five charts on how to up your loyalty game. My Comment : This is one of the more interesting articles about loyalty programs.

Customer Service 14

Customer Service Self Service Contact Center Loyalty 14

Currency Alliance

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Until a few years ago, brands would have reacted to an uncertain economy by cutting services that deliver customer value. Some brands will do this in 2023, but actually, the loyalty & marketing industries have learned from recent experience that this costs you money in the long run.

Loyalty 52

Loyalty Trends Innovation Loyalty Programs 52

Optimove

JUNE 29, 2023

Discover key findings from our recent 2023 Back-to-School Survey. With 88% of respondents showing a strong preference for their favorite brands during the back-to-school season, retailers have a significant opportunity to enhance brand engagement.

Loyalty 52

Loyalty Consumers Survey Loyalty Programs 52

ClearAction

APRIL 13, 2023

Brand Integrity and Your Ideal Customer Lynn Hunsaker Ideal Customer Profiles can be your key to sales velocity, retention, recurring revenue, and CAGR (compound average growth rate). Your Business Development managers may not have considered the bigger picture of success: brand integrity.

Brands 62

Brands Chief Customer Officer Guidelines Loyalty Programs 62

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.

Hotels 82

Hotels Loyalty Programs Customer Service Hospitality 82

ShepHyken

APRIL 24, 2023

The Power of Authentic Branding: Connecting with Customers on a Deeper Level by Syed Balkhi (CustomerThink) In today’s competitive marketplace, it is more important than ever to establish a connection with customers. Branding allows you to differentiate yourself from your competitors and show how committed you are to your customers.

Customer Service 13

Customer Service Loyalty Programs Tips Loyalty 13

ShepHyken

MAY 8, 2023

In many cases, they built their brand, and their differentiation from the big guys, on the idea of personalization — of being closer to their customers than their multinational rivals can be — while also offering more sophistication, a broader offering, and more underlying service capability than small businesses can.

Customer Service 13

Customer Service Loyalty Programs Loyalty Tips 13

ShepHyken

DECEMBER 3, 2023

My Comment: I’m a big fan of loyalty programs. However, most companies confuse a loyalty program with a discount or incentive program. There’s nothing wrong with pushing for repeat business, which I love and promote; just don’t confuse it for an actual loyalty program.

Customer Service 63

Customer Service Loyalty Programs Loyalty Customer Service Training 63

Strativity

MAY 25, 2023

This article was originally published by QSR ( PDF ) on 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.

Brands 52

Brands Loyalty Programs e-support Rewards Programs 52

ShepHyken

DECEMBER 26, 2022

Beyond Discounts: The New Rules for Today’s Top Loyalty Programs by Charlie Casey. Retail TouchPoints) Even in a time of increasing economic pressures, today’s consumers need brands to give them more than just discounts. They expect their favorite brands to connect with them on a human level.

Loyalty Programs 66

Loyalty Programs Customer Service Self Service Retail 66

ShepHyken

DECEMBER 17, 2023

Also included are short summaries of the customer-centricity strategies from five of the most recognizable brands on the planet. Loyalty beyond Points: Boost Customer Lifetime Value with a CX-First Approach by Leanne Franks (InternetRetailing) Nearly every British retailer offers a loyalty programme. Eliminate friction!

Customer Service 63

Customer Service Customer Centricity Loyalty Programs Culture 63

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.

Customer Service 71

Customer Service Loyalty Programs Contact Center Financial 71

ShepHyken

OCTOBER 1, 2023

Speed Doesn’t Equal Success: The Limitations of AHT as a KPI by Othmar Mueller Von Blumencron (VIPdesk Connect) While top-notch products and services remain vital, the spotlight in recent years has undeniably shifted to the customer experience as a pivotal factor distinguishing one brand from another. There is nothing wrong with that!

Customer Service 69

Customer Service Contact Center Average Handle Time Customer Service Strategies 69

SurveySensum

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

In contrast, Company B chose to focus on retaining its existing customer base by introducing loyalty programs. Real-Life Brand Example: Disney+ Disney+ is a prime example of how personalization transforms customer experience. This commitment creates Apple enthusiasts, turning users into brand advocates. So, how to do it?

Customer Retention 52

Customer Retention Strategy Gamification Loyalty Programs 52

ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

Our customer service research sponsored by RingCentral (brand new 2024 report is now out) includes a humorous stat/finding: 79% of US consumers have called customer support and been caught in the automated menu system and repeatedly screamed, “Agent” or “Representative,” and eventually hung up out of frustration.

Customer Service 65

Customer Service Average Handle Time Net Promoter Score Loyalty Programs 65

Currency Alliance

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Loyalty trends, as we’ve said in our previous years’ trends articles, are interesting to think about – but they are not necessarily reflective of what your own brand should be focusing on in the next year. Loyalty personalization has been subsumed into a wider conversation about data actionability.

Loyalty 59

Loyalty Trends Data Marketing 59

Horizon CX

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Four isolated events quickly become 400, then 4,000, and then the brand takes shape. The companies in which I’ve worked at the frontline are all successful, respected brands, and profitable leaders in their markets. SUPERVISOR: Has the customer enrolled in our loyalty program? I don’t have “the” answer. And so, it goes!

Net Promoter Score 130

Net Promoter Score Survey Retail System 130

BirdEye

APRIL 7, 2023

Let’s look at some of the most critical marketing KPIs you must track in 2023. Cost per lead Cost per lead is an important marketing KPI to monitor in 2023. Staying on top of these metrics helps businesses avoid any surprises at the end of every month. So what should you look out for?

Marketing 52

Marketing Social Media Return on Investment Touchpoint 52

SurveySparrow

MARCH 29, 2023

Signup for Free 14-Day Free Trial • No Credit Card Required • No Strings Attached 5 stages of the eCommerce customer journey: How to manage them in 2023 Stage 1: Awareness In this stage, the customer learns about you and your product. Videos that talk about your brand also work. How to create advocates for your brand?

Customer Journeys 52

Customer Journeys Ecommerce Touchpoint Social Media 52

BirdEye

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Develop a loyalty program 10. Digital marketing for restaurants is done by using online strategies like social media, SEO, email marketing, influencers, and branded content to help restaurants promote their business, engage customers, and drive sales. Update Google Business Profile for increased visibility 6.

Marketing 64

Marketing Strategy Social Media Multi-Channel 64

ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

Our customer service research finds that in 2024, the average consumer will give a company or brand two chances to make amends for a bad experience before moving on. 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.

Customer Service 65

Customer Service B2B Loyalty B2C 65

ShepHyken

JANUARY 22, 2023

How retailers can capture customer loyalty in 5 charts by Arielle Feger (Insider Intelligence) As brand loyalty declines, deals remain a surefire way to win over consumers. Here are five charts on how to up your loyalty game. My Comment : This is one of the more interesting articles about loyalty programs.

Customer Service 48

Customer Service Self Service Contact Center Loyalty 48

BirdEye

AUGUST 7, 2023

13 Auto repair marketing strategies you should check out Strategies to retain existing customers Trends in auto repair marketing in 2023 What are the best platforms for advertising auto repair services? The primary goal of auto repair marketing is to showcase the value and expertise of the repair shop and create a positive brand image.

Strategy 52

Strategy Sales Marketing Social Media 52

SurveySensum

JULY 9, 2024

From sending personalized recommendations to sending personalized offers or discounts on birthdays, anniversaries, etc, this personal touch creates an engaging connection between the customer and the brand – one that the customer keeps coming back to. Their Loyalty Programs. Yes, that’s right. In 2016, Starbucks had $1.2

NPS 52

NPS Loyalty Loyalty Programs Effort Score 52

SurveySensum

JUNE 26, 2024

4 Drivers Behind Amazon’s High NPS Score Amazon NPS focuses on three aspects to boost customer loyalty – customer retention , customer loyalty program, and word-of-mouth marketing. This is the power of loyalty programs which Amazon has taken to the next level. What is Amazon NPS score 2023?

NPS 52

NPS Loyalty Net Promoter Score Effort Score 52