Currency Alliance

FEBRUARY 26, 2021

So, with competition across nearly every category, all companies now need a loyalty strategy. Not every company needs a loyalty program with points, gift cards, or other incentives, but very few businesses can survive without a base of loyal customers that makes up 30-50% of recurring total sales. Evolution of businesses’ CX functions.

Loyalty 59

Loyalty Customer Engagement Engagement Airlines 59

TechSee

AUGUST 14, 2023

This list is an homage to the business leaders and influencers pushing the envelope when it comes to innovation in customer experience and customer service. As the Head of Customer Support and Engagement at HotDoc, she is responsible for leading the customer support and engagement strategy.

Customer Service 207

Customer Service Contact Center Customer Centricity Leadership 207

C3Centricity

JUNE 8, 2020

While I agree with the importance of relationships, I believe that what we should be talking about is engagement. Brands that have a high following and loyalty, have found a way to consistently engage their fans and keep them coming back. Brand #Marketing #Engagement Click To Tweet. Loyalty is never really Won.

Hospitality 268

Hospitality Customer Centricity Hotels How To 268

Lithium

MAY 24, 2022

We are very excited to be joined by the Head of Partner & Customer Engagement for Lyft Bikes, Scooters & Transit, Chris Vetrano ( ). This Khoros Titan found his passion for engagement after being inspired by the Pop Music Industry and running his own American Idol Fantasy league. So sit back and enjoy the show. Apple Podcasts.

Gamification 96

Gamification Loyalty Brands Consulting 96

Experience Investigators by 360Connext

FEBRUARY 18, 2015

We’ll have more to share from this later this week, but for now, we wanted to share an observation about innovation. Is innovation so forward-looking you can’t rely on customer feedback? Or should customer feedback be what drives everything, including innovation? appeared first on Customer Experience Consulting.

Innovation 110

Innovation Feedback Automotive Social Media 110

SurveySensum

JANUARY 12, 2024

And as consumers are increasingly seeking meaningful engagements, businesses must incorporate empathy and personalization into their customer feedback mechanisms. Personalize Engagement: Companies that demonstrate effective personalized engagement recognize that every encounter with a consumer is a chance to fortify the bond.

Feedback 52

Feedback Engagement Strategy Customer Journeys 52

Experience Investigators by 360Connext

FEBRUARY 23, 2015

Customers have a new voice in innovation. I had an opportunity to interview James Bell, Head of Consumer Affairs for General Motors , about how they gather feedback and use it to create new innovations. It’s encouraging to see such innovation and consideration for customers from such an established and important industry.

Innovation 110

Innovation Consumers Social Media Feedback 110

CSM Magazine

JUNE 2, 2021

The Loyalty People has today announced the appointment of loyalty innovator Tom Peace as the company’s new Managing Director. Tom is one of the loyalty industry’s most respected experts, with over 15 years’ experience in analytics and customer engagement roles at the likes of IRI, Aimia, Reward Insight and Collinson.

Loyalty 52

Loyalty Travel Fashion CRM 52

Michelli Experience

JUNE 21, 2016

Innovation is creating a new solution that addresses a human need. Innovation, by contrast, requires an effort to solve a problem. As a customer experience consultant, I am often tasked with helping businesses identify the high-value human needs for which people, process, or technology innovations can be crafted.

Innovation 145

Innovation Consulting Financial Technology 145

Currency Alliance

MARCH 5, 2019

Should my brand be in a loyalty coalition? Do reward points really earn loyalty? These, and other important questions, were subject of a debate held recently at the Visa Innovation Center in London, and Convened by Annich McIntosh of Loyalty Magazine. Loyalty Coalitions are Morphing into Marketplaces.

Loyalty 58

Loyalty Loyalty Programs Entertainment Consulting 58

Experience Investigators by 360Connext

JUNE 22, 2015

Share innovation as it happens. Instead of hiding behind press releases and formal communication, social media engagement allows organizations to speak directly to customers and prospects. Make short videos for Instagram or Vine explaining the innovations as they happen and the challenges around them. Say thank you unexpectedly!

Social Media 110

Social Media Engagement Video Innovation 110

Michelli Experience

MARCH 9, 2016

Only macro-businesses like Google could even think of offering perks like: Free breakfast, lunch, and dinner across the more than 12 restaurants on their complex; Generous materinity and paternity leave policies; Innovation budgets; Rich knowledge sharing; Dog friendly policies in office; and yes, even. Death benefits.

Engagement 100

Engagement Insurance Loyalty Employee Engagement 100

Experience Investigators by 360Connext

OCTOBER 17, 2018

Leaders toss around terms like “engagement” and “transformation” in ways that make those terms seem less important than they are. My 3 buzzwords: Engagement. Engagement. To become a truly customer-centric organization, engagement is not only critical, but it’s costly if it’s not there.

Leadership 227

Leadership Culture Customer Centricity Report 227

Second to None

JULY 25, 2019

Additionally this leads to increased customer loyalty for those whom this service caters to. For smaller companies, flexibility allows for innovation and constant readjustment to align with changing customer expectations. The post Innovation in Customer Effort appeared first on Second To None. Use your Strengths.

Innovation 80

Innovation Effort Score Travel Transportation 80

Lumoa

MAY 5, 2022

Good customer experiences affect customer satisfaction and loyalty and have become a significant strategic differentiator that can strengthen your brand. Innovation and development happen best through people who bring different skills and perspectives to the same room. They will help to improve both engagement and decisions.

Strategy 277

Strategy Customer Experience How To Analysis 277

ijgolding

APRIL 9, 2020

A tool that integrates with your CRM in order to follow through on every single insight and align them to business metrics while validating the conclusions with real customer feedback – how is that for innovation? Chief Innovation & Business Solutions Officer at Prodware Group. Eytan Hattem. Prodware Group.

Customer Journeys 312

Customer Journeys CRM Technology Groups 312

Second to None

AUGUST 9, 2019

When recognized and implemented effectively , the emotional factor yields increased customer loyalty and advocacy over the duration of the customer lifetime. Holding their own importance in the overall customer experience, research revealed that they had little to do with loyalty or advocacy. Emotion Creates Connections.

Loyalty 83

Loyalty Touchpoint Brands Voice of Customer 83

TechSee

MARCH 7, 2023

Marlene Kolodziej, DBA, ITIL, Senior Vice President, Service Delivery, Ricoh – Recently highlighted as a CX Innovator, Dr. Marlene is a champion for customer and employee experience, driving the adoption of technology, experience engagement, and process to accelerate and shape digital transformation.

Contact Center 207

Contact Center Leadership Hospitality Chief Customer Officer 207

Lithium

JUNE 6, 2022

We are very excited to be joined by the Head of Partner & Customer Engagement for Lyft Bikes, Scooters & Transit, Chris Vetrano ( ). This Khoros Titan found his passion for engagement after being inspired by the Pop Music Industry and running his own American Idol Fantasy league. So sit back and enjoy the show. Apple Podcasts.

Gamification 52

Gamification Loyalty Brands Consulting 52

LoyaltyPlus

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

However, creating this loyalty through improved experiences in a digital world requires a different approach than before. Much of how these initiatives are positioned comes down to whether the company approaches them as rewards or loyalty programmes,” says Nic Roets, International consultant at customer loyalty specialists, LoyaltyPlus.

Loyalty 52

Loyalty Policies Brand Values Brands 52

Micah Solomon

OCTOBER 17, 2018

The author, Micah Solomon, is an author, consultant, influencer, keynote speaker, and trainer in customer service, customer experience, customer service culture, and hospitality. Here are three ways to reach Micah: email, chat, web). Forbes readers: Get two free chapters of Micah Solomon’s customer service books here. email, chat, web).

Customer Engagement 53

Customer Engagement Loyalty Customer Service Engagement 53

CSM Magazine

JUNE 19, 2024

Its comprehensive nature not only meets legal obligations but also displays employers’ commitment to employee health and safety, helping with talent recruitment/retention efforts while building loyalty from staff members. For employers, flexibility could result in increased employee engagement and fewer departures.

Trends 52

Trends Customer Service Insurance Virtual Call Center 52

Experience Investigators by 360Connext

DECEMBER 5, 2014

The most exciting companies change the game by innovating around their customer experience. Our premier episode features the one and only Jackie Huba , author of Monster Loyalty : How Lady Gaga Turns Followers Into Fanatics, who shares amazing insights and gives us a sneak peek into her next area of focus. We’re all human!

Social Media 244

Social Media Consulting Leadership Employee Engagement 244

Currency Alliance

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

If a new CEO replaced you tomorrow, and had no previous connection to the current loyalty program, what changes do you think she would make? We hear loyalty leaders state all the time that they have embraced ‘best practices’. That’s right, loyalty programs should be a profit center.

Loyalty Programs 52

Loyalty Programs Loyalty How To Touchpoint 52

Alida

SEPTEMBER 22, 2016

Earlier this week, more than 400 professionals in marketing, customer experience, innovation and research gathered in Chicago for the 2016 Customer Intelligence Summit. Authentic companies inspire loyalty,” said Scott Miller, CEO of Vision Critical, in his opening keynote. Embrace the authenticity challenge.

Innovation 100

Innovation Marketing Social Media Healthcare 100

Experience Investigators by 360Connext

SEPTEMBER 29, 2014

They want to know how to increase loyalty and revenue and all that good stuff. 92% of customers feel a poor service experience decreases their loyalty. 92% of customers feel a poor service experience decreases their loyalty. Justify customer loyalty through excellence – innovate audience interactions.

Customer Experience 282

Customer Experience Social Media Poor Customer Service Loyalty 282

ShepHyken

DECEMBER 7, 2020

Numerous experts were consulted. Six Steps for Improving Customer Engagement and Loyalty by Genelle Kunst. Chain Store Age) Establishing a loyalty program is a fundamental first step to improving customer loyalty. However, there are other key strategies that can help improve customer engagement and retention.

Customer Service 147

Customer Service Self Service eBook Loyalty Programs 147

One Millimeter Mindset

MAY 11, 2022

If you continuously engage in damage control occurring towards the middle of the sale, project, or hiring process, it’s time to take a step back. Plus, it is a wonderful way to develop client relationships resulting in loyalty and customer retention.) Then engage me to present a One Millimeter Mindset program! Make sense?

Innovation 88

Innovation Customer Retention Sales Consulting 88

Beyond Philosophy

MARCH 19, 2019

What gets them talking to people about your brand is having a unique Customer Experience with moments of Innovative Service, or an Innovative Customer Experience. In other words, a good Customer Experience is important, but an Innovative Customer Experience is better because your customers tell stories about it. Creating “Whoa!”

Innovation 135

Innovation Customer Centricity NPS Loyalty 135

One Millimeter Mindset

JANUARY 18, 2023

When you remove the barriers that Professional Pause create, you move one millimeter forward towards professional innovation. Instead, millimeter by millimeter, I catalyze your professional innovation so you, in turn, better serve colleagues, clients, and patients – together. What might you and I discover, moving forward? Together. |

Consulting 93

Consulting Innovation Leadership Meeting 93

Currency Alliance

DECEMBER 17, 2019

This is the blog version of our Loyalty Strategy Guide 2020. For a more engaging read, click here to Currency Alliance Loyalty Strategy Guide 2020. There was a mix of good and bad, for loyalty in 2019. The widespread devaluation of loyalty currencies during the past few years brings this into sharp focus.

Loyalty 64

Loyalty Strategy Loyalty Programs Travel 64

Micah Solomon

OCTOBER 25, 2018

The author, Micah Solomon, is an author, consultant, influencer, keynote speaker, and trainer in customer service, customer experience, customer service culture, and hospitality. You’d hardly know it, with the reflexive hand-wringing that many businesses engage in today, but customers want to be loyal. email, chat, web).

Loyalty 56

Loyalty Hospitality Consulting Poor Customer Service 56

Customer Guru

AUGUST 21, 2018

Continuing with our list (in alphabetical order) of customer experience (CX) influencers (experts, consultants, and authors), we are sharing a few names of leaders leaders that every CX enthusiast must follow and take inspiration from. Kerry Bodine has established the consulting firm, Kerry Bodine & Co.,

Customer Experience 115

Customer Experience Customer Journeys Consulting Customer Experience Professionals 115

Currency Alliance

APRIL 10, 2021

If a new CEO replaced you tomorrow, and had no previous connection to the current loyalty program, what changes do you think she would make? As CEO, the time you can dedicate to your loyalty program is probably close to zero. The reason I’m writing this article is that many loyalty teams have, historically, not executed brilliantly.

Loyalty 52

Loyalty Marketing Loyalty Programs Touchpoint 52

One Millimeter Mindset

NOVEMBER 19, 2018

Innovative customer retention should not be a rare occurrence. However, in many organizations, innovative is the last thing customers expect. As a result, these three legacy scenarios scream for a more innovative customer retention strategy. Consider what to do more innovatively : Well. Here’s why.

Customer Retention 73

Customer Retention Innovation Social Media Strategy 73

Experience Investigators by 360Connext

SEPTEMBER 17, 2014

They might not have the advertising budget, but they often gain the loyalty. Jeannie Walters Jeannie Walters is the Chief Customer Experience Investigator™ and founder of 360Connext, a global consulting firm specializing in the cornerstones of customer experience: customer engagement, employee engagement and connections like social media.

Metrics 252

Metrics Customer Experience Social Media Loyalty 252

One Millimeter Mindset

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

By now you understand that there is a big difference in being engaged via listening and considering compared with constantly talking. Rather, when you listen to what everyone around the table has to say and then move their insights forward with your ideas, you become an innovator.

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Consulting Innovation Leadership Meeting 92