Experience Investigators by 360Connext

NOVEMBER 12, 2014

A gentleman who travels extensively and is a top-tier member of a hotel loyalty program was telling me he just wished they’d ask him a few questions. When conducting a recent touchpoint inventory workshop, the client was surprised when I pressed for what their brand promise really was. A great experience, but for whom?

Brands 259

Brands Hotels Consulting Loyalty Programs 259

ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

This episode of  Amazing Business Radio with Shep Hyken  answers the following questions and more:    What are the latest trends in loyalty programs? How has the traditional concept of loyalty program evolved? How do loyalty programs impact a customer’s purchasing decision?

Loyalty Programs 98

Loyalty Programs Loyalty Fashion Financial 98

Experience Investigators by 360Connext

DECEMBER 15, 2014

This often means creating special loyalty programs , elite experiences, and special perks to maintain the top 1% of customers. Airlines have recently taken to creating secret, invitation-only loyalty programs for their most valued customers. A few of my favorite examples of how brands are getting it right: 1.

Loyalty Programs 268

Loyalty Programs Airlines Social Media Loyalty 268

InMoment XI

DECEMBER 22, 2022

If your brand isn’t capturing customer feedback, unfortunately it won’t know how to improve—this is where the voice of customer (or “VoC”) comes in. Step #1: Design Your Program. This is an opportunity to figure out the drivers of repeat purchases for your specific brand and its products, and apply those across the board.

Voice of Customer 418

Voice of Customer Examples Strategy Net Promoter Score 418

Kayako

MAY 30, 2017

People are becoming fickle and disloyal to specific brands” say some marketing experts who also advise businesses to focus on chasing new clients. Costello also discusses how meeting unrecognized needs creates brand evangelists, meeting desires creates commitment, and meeting expectations creates satisfaction.

Loyalty Programs 184

Loyalty Programs e-support Self Service Video 184

Experience Investigators by 360Connext

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

If a customer tries a new brand that fails to deliver on their needs—especially during the earliest interactions—they have little reason to support it. That’s why the most successful companies prioritize customer retention and loyalty alongside acquisition. Every interaction at every stage of the customer’s journey can affect loyalty.

Customer Retention 271

Customer Retention Loyalty Loyalty Programs Social Media 271

InMoment XI

OCTOBER 29, 2024

In fact, 64% of loyal customers are more likely to purchase frequently, and 31% are willing to spend more to stay with their brand of choice. Since customers have so many businesses competing for their attention, investing in customer loyalty can give you a major competitive edge. What Is Customer Loyalty?

Loyalty 195

Loyalty Customer Experience Net Promoter Score Social Media 195

BlueOcean

JULY 9, 2024

Brand loyalty is a reflection of a customer’s commitment to a relationship with a given retailer or service provider. The way we interact with people and brands has changed—and consumer spending priorities have evolved just as fast. Big brands—ones with significant human and financial resources—remain ahead of the game.

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Loyalty Brands Ecommerce Average Handle Time 177

InMoment XI

DECEMBER 1, 2021

And the goal of that process is to drive a deeper sense of loyalty. There is clearly some overlap between both programs, so how can brands utilize one to inform the other? If a customer isn’t satisfied with the proposed exchange your loyalty program offers, they won’t buy in. would if a discount is involved.

Loyalty 195

Loyalty Marketing Loyalty Programs Customer relationships 195

ECXO

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Just as Luke Skywalker’s journey resonates with audiences due to his relatability and growth, brands should strive to create meaningful experiences that resonate deeply with their customers. Additionally, the concept of a “chosen one” in the narrative reflects the importance of recognizing and nurturing customer loyalty.

Customer Experience 296

Customer Experience Social Media Customer Journeys Touchpoint 296

GetFeedback

MAY 5, 2019

You want to treat yourself by buying the latest model of a super popular brand. And allowing your business to not address customers’ after-sale needs, you’re ruining the future of your brand. To make sure your first-time buyers will remain loyal to your brand, you should think beyond just selling a product.

Sales 277

Sales Loyalty Programs Social Media Policies 277

Lumoa

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

According to research, 95% of consumers believe customer experience is the key to brand loyalty. The customer experience (CX) is a customer’s impression of an organization or brand based on their interactions with you. A positive experience builds loyalty and trust, increases sales, and improves customer satisfaction.

Retail 221

Retail Net Promoter Score Strategy Customer Experience 221

CloudCherry

JULY 25, 2018

For their purposes, an Iconic firm is one that maintains “the highest levels of customer experience and have world-leading brand recognition” and also possess other key distinctions from their counterparts, such as: Being omnichannel leaders. The report focuses on “Iconic firms” and contrasts them to those that are not iconic.

Technology 170

Technology Brands Customer Experience Omni-Channel 170

GetFeedback

DECEMBER 21, 2018

Great customer experience is a major competitive advantage that drives new sales—and it’s predicted to overtake price and product as the primary brand differentiator for B2B sales by 2020. 32% of all customers would stop doing business with a brand they loved after one bad experience. ( American Express ). Temkin Group ).

Customer Retention 390

Customer Retention Net Promoter Score Poor Customer Service B2B 390

AWS Machine Learning

NOVEMBER 26, 2023

Amazon Personalize is excited to announce the new Next Best Action ( aws-next-best-action ) recipe to help you determine the best actions to suggest to your individual users that will enable you to increase brand loyalty and conversion. The following table is an example of a brand showing the same set of actions to all users.

Loyalty 114

Loyalty Brands Loyalty Programs Multi-Channel 114

CSM Magazine

JULY 5, 2024

Customer loyalty programs are more than just a way to reward repeat customers—they’re a strategic investment in building long-term relationships and driving consistent revenue. But how do you measure the success of such programs?

Loyalty Programs 52

Loyalty Programs Loyalty Measurement Brands 52

Experience Investigators by 360Connext

AUGUST 23, 2018

Customer journey maps should highlight where empathy is critical to the emotional path your customers take with your brand. But, customers interact in big ways and small with your brand. “Our customers LOVE our loyalty program.” Many maps highlight the big ways of delight and disappointment.

Customer Journeys 151

Customer Journeys Touchpoint Loyalty Programs Contact Center 151

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

Experience Investigators by 360Connext

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

Define and consider the specific points of interaction between each customer persona and your brand. Their goals with your brand. Tap into what’s most necessary for leaders in your organization to understand how the customer is really feeling and interacting with your brand. Use a common template to create all your personas.

Customer Journeys 375

Customer Journeys Culture B2B B2C 375

C3Centricity

MAY 12, 2024

According to a report by Epsilon , 80% of consumers are more likely to purchase from a brand that provides personalized experiences. Offer a Loyalty Program Loyalty programs reward and encourage repeat business, creating a tangible incentive for ongoing patronage. I know I have!

Loyalty 174

Loyalty Exceptional Customer Service Loyalty Programs Customer Service Representative 174

BlueOcean

MAY 13, 2021

Brand loyalty is a reflection of a customer’s commitment to a relationship with a given retailer or service provider. We quickly got used to holding everything and everyone at arm’s length – and for many customers, that included the brands they had once been loyal to. Convenience: First Among Equals.

Loyalty 156

Loyalty Brands Ecommerce Average Handle Time 156

Steve DiGioia

MARCH 19, 2018

Although companies are investing record amounts of money in traditional loyalty programs, in customer-relationship-management (CRM) technology, and in general service-quality improvements, most of these initiatives end in disappointment.

Loyalty Programs 203

Loyalty Programs CRM Customer Relationship Management Loyalty 203

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. What are brand expectations? .

Customer Journeys 128

Customer Journeys Brands Sales Contact Center 128

InMoment XI

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Customer retention is important because the longer a customer stays with your brand, the higher their average purchase is. Implement Loyalty Programs Implementing a loyalty program can be one of the most effective customer retention strategies that your organization invests in.

Customer Retention 195

Customer Retention Strategy Guest Experience Loyalty Programs 195

SurveyGizmo

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

COVID killed brand loyalty. Brand loyalty took a nosedive during the pandemic with 75% of consumers trying a new shopping behavior since COVID started. This includes trying new brands, new retailers, and new generics. But the great brand realignment isn’t over. How will we bring the mojo back in 2022?

Loyalty 95

Loyalty Brands eBook Loyalty Programs 95

Lumoa

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

If you want to know, how B2C CX is different from B2B CX, check: this insightful article, written by Lynn Hunsaker “ The big difference between B2B customer experience and B2C ” in MarketingMag Brand Experience Brand experience is how you design, see and want your customer experience to be. So why should you care?

Net Promoter Score 417

Net Promoter Score Customer Journeys Customer Experience Omni-Channel 417

ShepHyken

OCTOBER 25, 2021

(Braden Kelley) Marketers have an overly optimistic perspective on customer loyalty and their implementations of customer loyalty programs. The reality is that very few customers are loyal and much of what we speak of as customer loyalty is no more than repeat transaction behavior. It awards points, miles, etc.

Customer Service 156

Customer Service Loyalty Programs Chatbots Loyalty 156

InMoment XI

AUGUST 1, 2024

Customer sentiment is the emotions and attitudes expressed by customers towards a brand, product, or service. It includes both positive and negative feelings, like satisfaction, frustration, loyalty, and disappointment. Understanding how customers feel about your brand can help you identify strengths and areas for improvement.

Measurement 195

Measurement Effort Score How To Hotels 195

InMoment XI

DECEMBER 10, 2024

It improves your brand image : Happy customers are more likely to recommend your business, helping support brand reputation management efforts. With InMoments social listening tool , you can track brand and product mentions to see what customers have to say. Another benefit of educating your customers is brand credibility.

Customer Journeys 195

Customer Journeys ROI Net Promoter Score NPS 195

ShepHyken

APRIL 26, 2021

One of the main points is that customer service is becoming the face of a brand. How 5 Brands Adapted Their Loyalty Programs for a Post-Covid World by Stephanie Miles. Street Fight) Here’s how five brands have navigated the changes and adapted their loyalty programs to meet new consumer demands.

Customer Service 146

Customer Service Loyalty Programs Social Media Contact Center 146

Retently

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

With the industry growing at lightning speed, brands face a golden opportunity to scale like never before – but it’s not as simple as setting up a website and waiting for sales to roll in. In this article, we’ll walk you through the most effective, data-driven ecommerce growth strategies that are helping brands of all sizes crush their goals.

Ecommerce 157

Ecommerce Sales Strategy Tips 157

Customer Bliss

JUNE 6, 2018

Within his role, Eric now owns the VoC programs, CX and brand activation team, and the Gold Plus Rewards loyalty program. In the first 6 months of his role, Eric focused on the following: Fixing the measurement program in order to capture the VoC in the right way with the right level of understanding.

Employee Experience 221

Employee Experience Culture Loyalty Travel 221

ProProfs Chat

JULY 30, 2021

Be it a small or a big business, good brand perception is the common business goal. The ultimate verdict on any brand is given by its customers. Brand perception is a crucial indicator of how well your customers are able to connect with your brand: What are their feelings and emotions when they think of you?

Brands 111

Brands Net Promoter Score Social Media e-support 111

ShepHyken

JANUARY 25, 2021

It’s prime time for retailers to grow an Amazon-level loyalty program by Tom Caporaso. My Comment: Here’s a great article about customer loyalty. Some loyalty programs are actually marketing programs. Some loyalty programs create emotional connections.

Customer Service 164

Customer Service Guest Experience Loyalty Programs Hospitality 164

GetFeedback

JANUARY 28, 2020

Don’t fret because, in this article, you will be able to understand how brands are using social media to connect and retain customers. Implementing proper customer retention strategies can help you build solid relationships with customers who can also become your brand ambassadors. So let’s get started. What is customer retention?

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Social Media Customer Retention Strategy Video 322

InMoment XI

JANUARY 17, 2024

Guest experience refers to the overall impression and satisfaction that a guest has during their interactions with a hospitality brand or establishment, such as hotels, restaurants, resorts, and attractions. A memorable and positive guest experience drives customer satisfaction and fosters customer loyalty. What is Guest Experience?

Guest Experience 195

Guest Experience Trends Hospitality Customer Journeys 195

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. Impact of iOS 14 on Ecommerce How can brands counter the changes?

Ecommerce 31

Ecommerce Loyalty Programs Advertising Loyalty 31