ECXO

MARCH 6, 2025

For instance, some companies form a CX governance board comprising senior leaders from sales, marketing, operations, services and finance, chaired by the CX executive sponsor. Aligning with brand ensures the new experiences reinforce what the company stands for in the market. Finally, the strategy must remain flexible.

B2B 339

B2B Customer Journeys How To Effort Score 339

GetFeedback

JANUARY 6, 2020

In this article, I’ll take a deeper dive into personas and customer feedback as it relates to B2B and B2C journey maps. What is the difference between B2B and B2C? Let’s start with some basics about what it means to be a business-to-business (B2B) and business-to-consumer (B2C) company. . B2C companies sell to consumers.

Customer Journeys 195

Customer Journeys B2C B2B Social Media 195

InMoment XI

JANUARY 9, 2024

In competitive B2B markets, where products and services may be similar, customer experience becomes a key differentiator. Social media marketing platform Hootsuite leverages InMoment to make the Net Promoter Score (NPS) methodology central to its operation. How Does the B2B Customer Experience Differ from B2C?

B2B 413

B2B Self Service Customer Experience Customer Journeys 413

eglobalis

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Unlike B2C interactions, B2B transactions are more complex, involving multiple decision-makers, longer sales cycles, and intricate touchpoints. Mapping key touch-points—such as contract negotiations, product demos, and post-sales support—can highlight areas where you can enhance the experience.

B2B 361

B2B Strategy Customer Experience Customer Journeys 361

ECXO

JUNE 11, 2023

It’s a strategic tool that helps B2B companies create meaningful difference in saturated markets. But, many European firms still have a long way to go to reach the levels of CX maturity seen in B2C. What can we learn from B2C brands (with business customers)? This has resulted in an increase in sales and customer satisfaction.

B2B 390

B2B B2C Touchpoint Customer Journeys 390

NICE inContact

APRIL 24, 2019

In addition to its core B2B business distributing 60 million products to retail outlets worldwide, Basic Research continues to build a thriving B2C business: Consumers order direct by phone or online. The post Basic Research Builds B2C Business with Custom CRM Integration appeared first on NICE inContact Blog.

B2C 139

B2C CRM Contact Center Omni-Channel 139

Lumoa

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

more friendly behavior in customer service) Marketing to take the info into account in better targeting (e.g. The situation when B2B CX was very distant from B2C CX has been rapidly changing. Now at least 80% of B2B buyers now expect the same buying experience as B2C customers. It is trusted by 92% of consumers.

Net Promoter Score 417

Net Promoter Score Customer Journeys Customer Experience Omni-Channel 417

InMoment XI

JULY 20, 2022

It is evident in both b2b and b2c products and services, everywhere around the globe. Though this has been slower to develop on the employee side, changes in consumer and marketing dynamics have resulted in significantly increased focus on how emotions shape, and are shaped by, experience.

Brands 370

Brands B2C B2B Financial 370

C3Centricity

JUNE 2, 2021

Over the past several decades, I have managed over 250 projects, and am currently serving as the President of Consight Marketing Group. The following article discusses some of the issues seen, as well as other pricing challenges described in other marketing journals and textbooks. Price according to the Market Lifecycle.

B2B 334

B2B B2C Brands Consumers 334

Experience Investigators by 360Connext

JUNE 25, 2019

The term “customer experience” usually conjures up images of individual customers in retail or other business-to-consumer (B2C) environments. It’s totally different than B2C! B2B relationships with customers are often MORE personal than those in B2C. Related: How Sales Reps can Improve the B2B Sales Experience.

B2C 137

B2C B2B Customer Experience Culture 137

eglobalis

JUNE 27, 2024

However, while easy to write about, it is much harder to implement in both B2B and B2C contexts. Sales and delivery teams provide invaluable data through regular customer interactions. Continuous change management initiatives help the organization adapt to evolving customer needs and market conditions.

Strategy 443

Strategy Customer Experience Net Promoter Score Customer Centricity 443

C3Centricity

DECEMBER 1, 2020

Earlier this year I wrote about the impact of AI and ML on digital marketing. The article is called “ AI and ML are Taking Digital Marketing to the Next Level.” ” So if you’re in marketing you’d better start honing these skills and not just your digital marketing, before the robot takes your seat!

Marketing 256

Marketing Customer Centricity Industry Data 256

PeopleMetrics

JUNE 4, 2019

Are they businesses ( B2B ) or consumers ( B2C )? B2B companies usually have a smaller number of customers (typically called “clients”) who often pay a significant amount for products or services, while B2C companies usually have many customers with a lower comparative price point. In B2C, business is mainly transactional.

B2C 122

B2C B2B CEM Airlines 122

Experience Investigators by 360Connext

JULY 9, 2024

We unravel how customer success principles are reshaping B2C and B2B industries on this special CX Pulse Check edition of the Experience Action Podcast, with Jeannie Walters and special co-host David Sakamoto.

Fashion 284

Fashion B2C Hotels Insurance 284

Totango

MARCH 16, 2021

The B2B customer journey resembles the B2C experience in many ways, but there are also some important differences. In this article, we’ll look at the B2B vs. B2C customer journey to see what’s the same and what’s different. How journeys differ for B2B and B2C customers. B2B vs. B2C Customer Journeys: Comparisons and Contrasts.

Customer Journeys 118

Customer Journeys B2C B2B e-support 118

C3Centricity

JULY 27, 2021

This week we have another guest post from Alan Hale of CMG (Consight™ Marketing Group) in Chicago. Very seldom is the reason for defection price, no matter what the sales reps tell you. Most of this discussion is applicable to both B2C and B2B; with the exception of the 80/20 rule which is explained later.

B2C 317

B2C B2B Customer Satisfaction Industry 317

ECXO

JULY 29, 2024

While it’s easy to discuss these concepts, implementing them effectively in both B2B and B2C contexts poses significant challenges. Sales and Delivery Teams : Providing invaluable data through regular customer interactions. Regularly updating the strategy based on customer feedback and evolving market conditions is crucial.

Strategy 380

Strategy Customer Experience Net Promoter Score Effort Score 380

InMoment XI

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

When to Use: This journey map is used when developing marketing and sales strategies that aim to guide prospective customers through their decision-making process. It is particularly useful for aligning teams across multiple departments, such as marketing, sales, and customer success.

Customer Journeys 195

Customer Journeys Customer Experience Strategy Touchpoint 195

Experience Investigators by 360Connext

OCTOBER 19, 2021

There are huge investments in marketing, wooing customers to become a customer. This happens in business-to-consumer (B2C) and business-to-business (B2B) usually because the priorities in the organization shift to how to operationally deliver instead of how to acknowledge, thank and guide the customer.

B2C 346

B2C B2B Customer Journeys Brands 346

QuestionPro Audience

AUGUST 22, 2018

What is a market research panel? A market research panel is defined as a group of research participants, selected for market research studies. A market research panel is a more popular option as compared to the more traditional phone interviews. Market research panels are cheaper to research in the long run.

Marketing 199

Marketing Study Survey Groups 199

Oracle

MARCH 22, 2021

As a former B2B SaaS content and SEO lead who’s an avid consumer of “can’t miss deals” on cashback sites, I’ve tasted both B2B and B2C marketing flavors. I can sum them up like this: B2B marketing is the multi-course, fine-dining meal where the chef comes out and describes each dish in detail.

B2C 85

B2C B2B Marketing eBook 85

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

Customer Bliss

AUGUST 31, 2016

Over the years, the B2B (business-to-business) industry hasn’t exactly taken to adopting the latest customer engagement technology as quickly as its B2C (business to consumer) counterparts. So how can organizations in the B2B industry improve and widen their customer engagement through omnichannel tactics to meet these evolving expectations?

Omni-Channel 268

Omni-Channel B2B Customer Engagement Engagement 268

Daniel Group

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Increase Customer Referrals and Improve your Marketing Strategy Companies spend significant sums on customer acquisition strategies and less on customer retention strategies. Sales expenses are lower because it costs less to serve existing customers. Redefine the role of marketing. Customer Experience is critical to retention.

Marketing 52

Marketing Customer Retention B2C Study 52

Experience Investigators by 360Connext

NOVEMBER 10, 2014

Traditional mystery shopping in the business-to-consumer (B2C) model is somewhat straight-forward. Call your sales number. It’s amazing how many inbound sales departments are totally unprepared for this type of question. Ask typical questions of the sales person. The short answer is yes. Is it easy to fill out?

B2B 271

B2B B2C Social Media Retail 271

SuiteCX

JANUARY 13, 2020

These following questions got me thinking: We are B2B, so we are more complex than B2C, aren’t we? Do B2B and B2C maps really differ? We have found that B2B or B2C tend NOT to be the differentiators. We find that again, B2B and B2C aren’t really the key elements. B2C Example. B2C Example.

Customer Journeys 189

Customer Journeys Omni-Channel B2C Multi-Channel 189

Storyminers

JULY 29, 2016

We decided to ask experts one question: What is your most effective customer retention strategy for B2C brands? . Too many companies focus on acquisition, investing way more in marketing and sales than on improving the customer experience. Head of Marketing, Groove. Digital Marketing Manager, GoGo Charters.

B2C 124

B2C Customer Retention Brands Strategy 124

Comm100

MARCH 14, 2018

There are many different types of sales letters and emails. Whether you’re writing business-to-business (B2B) or business-to-consumer (B2C), here’s what to consider when preparing your own sales letter or email. This blog post is the first part of a 3-part series: 5 Things to Consider Before Drafting Sales Letters and Emails.

Sales 116

Sales B2C B2B Tips 116

Experience Investigators by 360Connext

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

Personas are often used in marketing and sales efforts, and those names apply to those types of personas. In business-to-consumer (B2C) organizations, customer personas are typically about the main shopper or buyer of the product. Personas are often based on research, including customer segmentation and market research data.

Customer Journeys 375

Customer Journeys Culture B2B B2C 375

CloudCherry

DECEMBER 1, 2018

The origins of CX lie in the B2C domain and are steeped in the discipline of market research. Understanding why, and feeding that information back to sales and marketing is critical to the customer experience. For example, in a typical organization: * Marketing sets expectations for each new potential purchaser (ie.

Customer Success 247

Customer Success Customer Experience CEM Touchpoint 247

ijgolding

NOVEMBER 13, 2018

VoC has been an invaluable tool in the B2C for many years. When compared to a B2C model, business-to-business relationships last longer and hold greater value. The key difference between a B2C and B2C VoC program is that the latter requires a complete shift in company culture. WHY VOC WORKS WELL FOR B2B.

B2B 185

B2B B2C Automotive Retail 185

Lumoa

MARCH 20, 2018

more friendly behavior in customer service) Marketing to take the info into account in better targeting (e.g. The situation when B2B CX was very distant from B2C CX has been rapidly changing. Now at least 80% of B2B buyers now expect the same buying experience as B2C customers. So let’s start!

Net Promoter Score 268

Net Promoter Score Customer Journeys Omni-Channel Customer Experience 268

Vonage

OCTOBER 12, 2015

As such, this article, although it focuses on sales tactics, actually falls under the heading of customer service. These tactics work for B2B as well as B2C, although the examples discussed here are based on a retail setting. These tactics work for B2B as well as B2C, although the examples discussed here are based on a retail setting.

Sales 120

Sales Customer Service B2C Customer Service Strategies 120

GetFeedback

APRIL 30, 2018

No matter how slick your marketing copy, B2B buyers know it’s just that: language written with an interest to motivate them to act. Also, 94 percent of all B2B buyers are doing their own research online at some point in the buying process, and much of this research occurs before they contact sales reps.

B2B 170

B2B Brands B2C CRM 170

ECXO

APRIL 28, 2021

Companies are collecting customer data insights from multiple sources (marketing, sales, product, customer success, support, technical content) combined with AI to proactively predict which customers have risks and opportunities. While customer success locks business outcomes, CX locks customer sentiment.

Customer Success 290

Customer Success B2C B2B Customer Journeys 290

ECXO

JUNE 20, 2023

Where B2C goes, B2B follows. It can be more important than innovation or market dominance. McKinsey with NielsenIQ looked at five years of sales data from 2017 to mid-2022. For complex B2B solutions, sales cycles can take months. As Forrester pointed out, focussing on post-sale customer engagement is crucial.

B2B 367

B2B Brands Innovation Government 367

ECXO

DECEMBER 4, 2024

In contrast, customer success in manufacturing leans heavily on relationship-building, product reliability, and post-sales support. In contrast, manufacturing companies are more transactional, focusing on individual sales.

Customer Success 156

Customer Success Strategy e-support Customer Satisfaction 156