One Millimeter Mindset

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

Are you creating an innovative customer retention strategy for what is new and next? Consequently, retaining the clients you acquire today and those you target tomorrow drives the future of your innovative customer retention strategy. Is your sales team still the primary star of the customer acquisition show?

Customer Retention 126

Customer Retention Innovation Strategy Leadership 126

Retently

MARCH 16, 2022

But there’s still one area that’s neglected all too often – Customer Success. As SaaS companies spring up, the essential Customer Success role is being rolled into Customer Service. What is the role of Customer Success? The Customer Success Manager (CSM) is thus not a passive role.

Customer Success 157

Customer Success Net Promoter Score Customers Customer Retention 157

ChurnZero

MARCH 14, 2025

Customer success needs to align with revenue. NRR (net revenue retention) is our north star. Renewals should be an outcome of good customer success. According to the 2024 Customer Success Leadership Study , the number of customer success teams under the CRO jumped from 24% in 2023 to 33% in 2024.

Customer Success 52

Customer Success Case Study Sales Customers 52

Kayako

JULY 31, 2019

The past few years have seen live chat completely change the way online businesses carry out marketing and sales. Gone are the days prospects would email and wait several hours to receive a response to a sales-related query, or call an 800 number and be stuck in a cyclical loop of annoying prompts and call trees.

Sales 161

Sales Marketing Net Promoter Score Consumers 161

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

ECXO

APRIL 18, 2024

posts header on ECXO The Story of Jose – A Tale About Customer Experience Once upon a time in the bustling city of Metropolis, there was an extraordinary lion named Jose. He even ended up helping them debug it himself, staying up all night, fueled by his love for his customers and copious amounts of coffee.

Customer Experience 314

Customer Experience Customer Centricity Chief Customer Officer Culture 314

eglobalis

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Introduction A well-executed B2B customer experience (CX) strategy can be the cornerstone of long-term success in today’s competitive landscape. Unlike B2C interactions, B2B transactions are more complex, involving multiple decision-makers, longer sales cycles, and intricate touchpoints.

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B2B Strategy Customer Experience Customer Journeys 361

Kayako

AUGUST 21, 2018

What is customer retention? Simply put, customer retention refers to the strategies and tactics businesses use to encourage repeat purchases and ongoing loyalty from their existing customer base. That’s why customer retention is so vital for businesses of every stripe. Build a Customer Feedback Loop.

Customer Retention 123

Customer Retention Loyalty Strategy Loyalty Programs 123

Retently

MAY 31, 2024

The Connective Tissue of a Company The first non-technical hire you make needs to be in Customer Success. Customer Success is the bridge between what your company does and what your customers need you to do. They offer a look into the minds of your customers and can shape the direction of your entire firm.

Customer Success 142

Customer Success Management Net Promoter Score Feedback 142

CSM Magazine

MARCH 10, 2025

SmartBear ,a leading provider of software quality and visibility solutions,is the winner of two Stevie Awards in the 19 th annual Stevie Awards for Sales & Customer Service. Based in Galway, Ireland, Joe Joyce , Solutions Architect, earned a Gold Award for Sales Engineer of the Year.

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Sales Customer Service Customer Care Innovation 52

Help Scout

MAY 12, 2021

In this article, we discuss the role of support teams in retaining customers and show how to combine high-quality, empathetic customer service with a deliberate focus on business growth. What is customer retention and how is it measured? 15 practical ways customer service teams can improve retention.

Customer Retention 117

Customer Retention Effort Score Self Service Measurement 117

ChurnZero

JULY 22, 2021

By creating healthy boundaries, Customer Success and Sales don’t have to spend their days assessing and arguing over every expansion situation. Your rules of engagement should be based on which team is genuinely the best fit in each scenario and has the greatest likelihood of gaining sales traction. Circle of influence.

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Examples Sales Customer Success Engagement 98

CSM Practice

AUGUST 3, 2020

is considered to be a crucial topic among the Customer Success community. That said, many experts in this field are taking time to brainstorm to come up with a specific answer to the question, “is it sales or customer success’ responsibility?”. We want to ensure initial deployment is successful.

Sales 98

Sales Customer Success Chief Customer Officer Strategy 98

Experience Investigators by 360Connext

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Defining What Customer Experience ROI Looks Like There are countless ways to show the value of your CX efforts. Prioritize the onboarding and new customer experience. Speak with new customers to understand what support they need and identify how you can improve their experience to make it better. Showcase efficiency gains.

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ROI Customer Experience Customer Journeys Effort Score 143

Totango

JANUARY 26, 2021

Read on to learn what churn is, how an attrition analysis can help you pinpoint why you’re losing customers, and what steps you can take to prevent customer churn. What Is Churn Rate and How Does It Relate to Customer Retention? Poor Customer Fit. Change in Customer Goals.

Customer Retention 94

Customer Retention e-support Analysis Customers 94

CSM Practice

MAY 28, 2020

What is the average Customer Success Manager Salary? More and more SaaS businesses are realizing the value of having a customer success team to ensure the continued success of their customers. Popular Customer Success Manager Salary Plans.

Customer Success 126

Customer Success Management Metrics Effort Score 126

Totango

AUGUST 29, 2019

When you get a new customer, work to retain them and grow customer lifetime value. While the sales team will always be looking for new customers, retaining a current customer is far cheaper than finding a new customer to replace them. So, don’t focus solely on hunting up one-time customers.

Customer Retention 88

Customer Retention Strategy Customer Journeys Customer Centricity 88

Totango

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Combined with intense competition and sign-up discounts, not to mention global inflation prompting many consumers to rethink their budgets, the customer retention stakes are high. . With the potential for churn dramatically increasing, customer success is a key priority. Leading the charge. Expert collaborators.

Customer Success 115

Customer Success Culture Survey Customer Journeys 115

Totango

APRIL 24, 2020

In customer retention, every engagement counts. Rather, customer retention for SaaS enterprises is a result of the customer experience. It is an outcome based on an emotional reaction and connection to the performance of a supplier and the value a customer experiences through using that enterprise’s product.

Customer Retention 83

Customer Retention Software Customers Customer Journeys 83

ChurnZero

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

This is a guest article by Swati Garg , founder and CEO, Melo Associates , and Lindsay Lynch , senior recruitment consultant, Melo Associates , a recruitment firm focused on customer success hiring for SaaS and tech companies nationwide. For example, “Enterprise Customer Success Manager”.

Customer Success 52

Customer Success How To Insurance Culture 52

Education Services Group

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

Welcome to the Back to the Basics blog series, where we take a fresh look at Customer Success from the perspective of a newcomer. What is Customer Success? So, lets start by defining exactly what Customer Success really is. So, lets start by defining exactly what Customer Success really is.

Customer Success 52

Customer Success Customer Retention Customer Satisfaction Customers 52

ClientSuccess

JANUARY 25, 2021

For most customer success departments, the internal department you work closest with and most often is definitely sales. Why is customer marketing important? The old adage that ‘your current customers are your best marketing tool’ still holds true, even in the age of digital marketing and SaaS vendors.

Customer Retention 81

Customer Retention Customer Success Marketing Case Study 81

ChurnZero

AUGUST 11, 2020

Did you know that 60% of SaaS companies reported a negative impact on customer retention and upsell deals due to the pandemic? Customer retention, along with new customer acquisition, has been challenging for most companies when the pandemic hit. This is a guest blog post by Anita Toth, Chief Churn Crusher. .

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Customer Retention Strategy Knowledge Base Chief Customer Officer 97

ECXO

JUNE 15, 2021

As per my experience working with several companies that have gone through transformation, a customer-centric culture is essential to deliver consistent, delightful customer experiences. As an organization, you should be able to measure the impact of your customer experience efforts and your customer’s satisfaction on these.

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Customer Centricity Culture Tips Company 358

Totango

JANUARY 28, 2020

As the economy grows increasingly customer-centric, customer retention becomes more vital to the success of enterprises. Repeat customers provide greater value at a lower cost than those who buy something once and leave. What is Customer Retention Management? Customers look for quality above all else.

Customer Retention 87

Customer Retention Management Software Customers 87

Totango

OCTOBER 30, 2024

To drive customer-led growth, organizations need to assign ownership for expansion, align tactics to value drivers, measure post-sales funnels precisely, streamline communication post-sale, and use automation to create more clarity for teams. According to GTM Partners, 72% of companies experienced longer sales cycles in 2023.

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Roadmap Sales Measurement Tips 62

Totango

JANUARY 28, 2020

As the economy grows increasingly customer-centric, customer retention becomes more vital to the success of enterprises. Repeat customers provide greater value at a lower cost than those who buy something once and leave. What is Customer Retention Management? Customers look for quality above all else.

Customer Retention 85

Customer Retention Management Software Customers 85

Totango

MAY 24, 2022

Customer relationship management software is great for sales, but it isn’t a substitute for a customer success platform. A customer relationship management app is software used to store data about prospect and client interactions in a single database to support sales, marketing, and other business functions.

CRM 96

CRM Customer Success Customer Relationship Management Customer relationships 96

ChurnZero

AUGUST 31, 2021

It has become just as important, in the SaaS industry particularly, to work to keep existing customers as it is to chase down new leads. Customer retention and renewal are now crucial pieces of business growth. Focusing on customer success and the renewal proces s in tandem can help improve customer retention.

Customer Success 95

Customer Success Net Promoter Score Self Service Customer Retention 95

Totango

MAY 7, 2024

Both CS and Sales leaders agree: Retention is the #1 priority. Achieving higher retention requires close alignment between CS and Sales teams, yet 87% of CS and Sales leaders told us there’s significant room for improvement in their collaboration. But there’s a problem. Use your words Talk to each other!

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Sports Sales Strategy Net Promoter Score 103

Kayako

AUGUST 12, 2022

The lockdowns and aftermath of the 2020 global pandemic spiked growth in e-commerce sales as brick-and-mortar stores and restaurants closed their doors. eMarketer estimates that by 2024 almost 20% of total retail sales will be via eCommerce, and that estimate does not include travel and event ticketing or restaurant food delivery.

Customer Service 292

Customer Service Ecommerce Effort Score e-support 292

Education Services Group

MAY 28, 2021

Let’s talk Customer Success Plans. What’s a Customer Success Plan, you ask? Well, let’s just say it’s the wind beneath your customer’s wings. It’s the recipe for their success. My amazing metaphors aside, Customer Success Plans are essentially the “what” and “how” of delivering on your CS strategy.

Customer Success 98

Customer Success Sales Customers Roadmap 98

Customer Bliss

SEPTEMBER 27, 2018

“If you have a customer success job in an organization that isn’t interested in customer retention, you need to consider doing something else,” says Lucy Norris , Executive VP, Global Leader of Customer Success at Genesys , a technology company that provides solutions for customer experience, marketing, and sales.

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Communication Chief Customer Officer Customer Care Leadership 222

Totango

OCTOBER 25, 2022

Your customer success team structure forms the organizational backbone supporting your CS strategy. A well-designed structure can help you streamline your operations for greater efficiency to deliver your customers better results. We’ll share four essential keys to structuring a customer success team.

Customer Success 101

Customer Success Chief Customer Officer Customer Centricity Sales 101

Totango

JULY 13, 2021

Strategy for customer success growth has changed as commerce has gone digital and big data has made marketing and sales customer-centric. Tell people about your business, get them in the store, sell them things, then look for more customers. Businesses need a new strategy for customer success growth.

Customer Success 107

Customer Success Customer Centricity Customer Satisfaction B2C 107

Totango

DECEMBER 15, 2020

Customer success is the key to building strong customer relationships. When your brand helps your customers succeed at their goals, they want to continue your relationship. Customer success nurtures the positive experiences of your brand, promoting repeat business and retention.

Customer Success 117

Customer Success How To Customer Journeys Brands 117

ChurnZero

JANUARY 8, 2021

Against the backdrop of wild economic uncertainty, Customer Success has been the failsafe of SaaS businesses that were blindsided by pandemic-induced churn and contraction. With Customer Success demand at an all-time high, we expect to see more of its leaders join the executive ranks in the coming months and years.

Customer Success 98

Customer Success Chief Customer Officer Leadership Healthcare 98