Amity

MAY 10, 2018

A customer success plan is a blueprint by which both you and your customer can achieve mutual success. I mean, a lot of times, success is pretty obvious. If I have a Gmail account, isn’t success sending and receiving emails? A customer success plan should define the why. Mutual Ownership.

Customer Success 95

Customer Success ROI Exercises Measurement 95

Totango

AUGUST 21, 2020

In our latest installment in the CXO Series , we sat down with Keith Strodtman, COO, Customer First and Shelby Czarnota, Vice President, Customer Success Business Solutions at SAP as we discussed SAP’s Transformation and Innovation in Customer Success and why they deployed Totango as their One Customer Success Platform.

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Customer Success Innovation NPS Touchpoint 117

Totango

FEBRUARY 14, 2020

Talk of customer success (CS) abounds in today’s customer-centered economy. It’s vital, as it is the CS team that works with customers after that critical first sale and keeps them coming back for more. The Intersection of Customer Success and Marketing. Attracting new leads is their main forte.

Customer Success 99

Customer Success Marketing Case Study Study 99

Totango

AUGUST 8, 2021

Driving software adoption through customer success in the 2020s is a precision business. Create a Cross-Functional Customer Journey Team. Choose the Right Customer Success Software that provides a 360-degree view of your customer. Driving Software Adoption through Customer Success Begins with Understanding.

Software 118

Software Customer Engagement Customer Success Engagement 118

Totango

JANUARY 4, 2019

To acknowledge that customers want better service isn’t enough. The digital transformation of business, and the resulting rise of the customer-centered economy , must inform every action your customer success team takes. The Top 5 Customer-Centric Marketing Strategies for SaaS Companies. Talk as often as you can.

Customer Centricity 79

Customer Centricity ROI Strategy Company 79

ClientSuccess

JANUARY 11, 2023

The concept of customer success continues to rapidly gain traction as businesses strive to improve their customer experience. To help organizations get the most out of this important function, there are now a variety of resources available: from websites and white papers to webinars, conferences and technologies.

Customer Success 80

Customer Success eBook Loyalty Conference 80

Amity

FEBRUARY 2, 2016

Editor’s note: This is a living document, and our goal is to update it regularly with the best resources around customer success. The Best Customer Success Resources of 2016. Surely, you are staying up to date on the latest customer success trends – did someone say “customer marketing”?

Resources 80

Resources Customer Success Customers Customer Retention 80

ChurnZero

DECEMBER 14, 2022

The winners of 2022’s ChurnHero Awards, recognizing and celebrating ChurnZero customers who champion Customer Success with remarkable results, have been announced! Today, we’re proud and delighted to recognize the following Customer Success teams as 2022 ChurnHeroes. Today, this customer segment’s NRR is at 124%.”

Customer Success 98

Customer Success Meeting NPS Customer Satisfaction 98

Amity

APRIL 24, 2017

From the day the three co-founders started the company, its business plan, and its culture, Customer Success has been at the forefront of all things Loopio. We sat down with Loopio's Co-founder and CEO, Zakir Hemraj , to discuss the genesis of Customer Success at Loopio and the effect it’s had on the company as a whole.

Customer Success 93

Customer Success Culture Metrics Customers 93

Lumoa

APRIL 21, 2022

Wayne Dyer Act 1 The Customer Support Blues “Does Customer Support have enough of a mandate to drive improvements in customer satisfaction?” When I started thinking about writing a piece on transforming customer support, this question immediately came to mind. What will make Customer Success succeed?”

How To 195

How To Self Service Banking Customer Satisfaction 195

Gainsight

MARCH 31, 2025

That means relying on new customer acquisition is expensive for any organizationand in uncertain markets, companies want to ensure that kind of investment leads to ROI quickly. No team is better positioned to help find quick revenue wins like the Customer Success (CS) team.

Customer Journeys 52

Customer Journeys Strategy Effort Score B2B 52

ChurnZero

MAY 17, 2019

The most commonly quoted challenge facing Customer Success leaders worldwide over the past ten years or more has been confusion over the role and definition of Customer Success. The question “ What do Customer Success people do? ” Q: What type of activities do you categorize as Customer Success?

Customer Success 64

Customer Success ROI Sales Groups 64

Amity

FEBRUARY 21, 2018

So, you want to pursue a career in Customer Success? Based on their extensive jobs landscape data, LinkedIn even identified Customer Success Manager as the third most promising job of 2018. Things to consider for your career in Customer Success: Is Customer Success For You? Paths to Leadership.

Customer Success 77

Customer Success Net Promoter Score Measurement Course 77

Amity

JUNE 21, 2017

​A customer success plan is a blueprint by which both you and your customer can achieve mutual success. I mean, a lot of times, success is pretty obvious. If I have a Gmail account, isn’t success sending and receiving emails? A customer success plan should define the why. Transparency.

Customer Success 61

Customer Success ROI Exercises Measurement 61

ClearAction

JULY 20, 2023

Customer Success Technology Buyer Guide Lynn Hunsaker Customer success technology is sure to grow in importance and array. I lived in Silicon Valley for the past 3 decades and saw the inside story across a wide variety of applications of customer success technology.

Technology 62

Technology Customer Success Consulting ROI 62

ClientSuccess

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

As a marketing professional, you understand the importance of customer success in driving business growth. And with the rise of customers in control, it has never been more important for marketers to focus on strategies that create and nurture successful customer relationships. Invest in Customer Success.

Customer Success 69

Customer Success Strategy Marketing Social Media 69

ChurnZero

SEPTEMBER 20, 2019

Q&A: How to Build Effective Customer Success Plans. Every Customer Success Plan has a secret sauce that turns it from just a plan on paper to something a team can actually execute and deliver successfully. She has become the “go-to” person for building the ultimate Customer Success model.

Customer Success 66

Customer Success Roadmap How To Effort Score 66

Gainsight

MARCH 9, 2022

In the world of Customer Success, metrics often tell the story. Whether it’s Lifetime Value (LTV), customer acquisition cost (CAC), or the champion of them all, net revenue retention (NRR), companies rely on metrics to tell them how effectively they are serving their customers, and by extension, how well their businesses are doing.

Metrics 105

Metrics Customer Journeys Net Promoter Score Self Service 105

Totango

FEBRUARY 21, 2019

A survey of more than 1 million SaaS customers found that cancellations were almost always preceded by a period of non-use. In fact, over 50% of paying customers weren’t using the service they paid for. Such programs can pique a customer’s interest and enforce the value of your partnership. Offer Upgrade/Downgrade Options.

Examples 63

Examples Customer Success Social Media Rewards Programs 63

Totango

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

Miscommunication, forces beyond your control, or differing expectations take their toll on even the most customer-centric of Customer Success teams, and eventually everyone encounters a customer they cannot please. Renewal Is a Product of the Customer Experience. Ways to Predict Customer Churn.

Net Promoter Score 111

Net Promoter Score How To NPS Effort Score 111

Totango

FEBRUARY 28, 2020

Analyzing customer success metrics. Anticipating customer need . Nurturing customer growth. We want customers to learn from conversations, expand their business, and feel that they are the center of everything we do. Following Customer Behavior. Analyzing Customer Success Metrics.

Customer Engagement 93

Customer Engagement Engagement Strategy Touchpoint 93

ChurnZero

DECEMBER 16, 2022

“It’s the people in your buyer’s organization, the choices they make, how they are organized, and the behaviors they demonstrate that make all the difference between success and failure,” says Jason. There will be some customers that no matter what you do and despite your best efforts, you just won’t get there.

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Customer Success Customer Journeys Customers Metrics 98

Totango

SEPTEMBER 4, 2020

That is the idea behind tech-touch customer success solutions: thoughtful, relevant, value-driven communication delivered only when it has a positive impact on the customer. When your enterprise starts to fulfill its growth potential, it becomes impossible to greet every customer with one-on-one attention.

Customer Success 63

Customer Success Effort Score Customer relationships Communication 63

Gainsight

MAY 3, 2020

Last week we were treated to a lively conversation with Eric de Jager, President at Harbor Products Group, and our very own Tyler McNally, VP of Customer Experience who really proved how vital it is for Product Leaders and Customer Success leaders to partner during these uncertain times. Definition of success towards retention.

Customer Success 59

Customer Success Customer Experience Roadmap ROI 59

ChurnZero

MAY 7, 2021

In the rapidly maturing field of Customer Success, if you don’t stop to take stock of the strategy, processes, people, and technology that guide you, it’s easy to lose sight of where you are, and more importantly, where you’re headed. If you missed the webinar, you can watch it on-demand.

Customer Success 59

Customer Success Metrics CRM Customers 59

Amity

SEPTEMBER 28, 2016

Customer Success is a relatively nascent term, having emerged as a more critical role with the shift in focus towards customer engagement and satisfaction by SaaS companies. Base Salary: In my opinion, this strategy does not align your CSM with their goals or the Customer Success team’s goals.

Customer Success 48

Customer Success Net Promoter Score ROI Customers 48

ChurnZero

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

The working relationship between customer success and support teams can make, break, or even supercharge your customer experience, as Jaclyn Mullen of TheLoops showed attendees of ChurnZero’s most recent webinar. Watch Jaclyn’s webinar on demand here, and dig into attendees’ questions below.

Customer Success 52

Customer Success How To Culture Leadership 52

CustomerSuccessBox

APRIL 6, 2022

Processes are king in the field of customer success. Many customer success teams rely on a systematic approach to get everything done during the day. They ensure that nothing important for particular customers falls between the cracks. The solution is to drive those ‘aha’ moments with customer success.

Customer Success 52

Customer Success How To Conference Customers 52

Gainsight

MARCH 21, 2019

It’s the whole reason behind the customer success philosophy. The most insidious churn cause is also one of the most common, and it’s the namesake of the customer success movement. In fact, a great customer experience can mask underlying risk. The y-axis is experience—does the customer like you?

ROI 78

ROI Return on Investment Customers Customer Success 78

Gainsight

OCTOBER 19, 2021

The value of customer success cannot be overstated. A highly focused, strategic, and well-supported Customer Success team can affect everything from your product to Net Revenue Retention (NRR). Today, it’s imperative to prioritize the proper budget for Customer Success. Identify the Impact of Your Team.

Resources 52

Resources Customer Success ROI Metrics 52

Team Support

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

That’s according to the Customer Success Association who tells us that being able to prove your worth in both directions is the most crucial aspect of determining success. But for many technology companies, 70% or more of revenue comes from existing customers. 1 That means that “customer satisfaction” is no longer enough.

B2B 78

B2B Return on Investment Knowledge Base Analysis 78

CustomerSuccessBox

DECEMBER 24, 2021

An article published in Harvard Business Review states that “the most important interactions [with a customer] are ‘moments of truth,’ those few points of contact that hold the greatest potential to delight — or alienate — an organization’s customers.”. Reimagining the way processes work can tremendously improve customer experience.

Customer Journeys 52

Customer Journeys Customer Success Chief Customer Officer Touchpoint 52

CustomerSuccessBox

MARCH 10, 2022

In this day and age, all B2B SaaS firms want to optimize Automation to scale Customer Success in their organizations. Why is Automation important to scale Customer Success? Especially if you’ve thousands of customers. Managing your customers and their success path as a SaaS company is a meticulous process.

Customer Success 52

Customer Success Poor Customer Service Customers Resources 52

Totango

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

Customer success in the 2020s is a precision business. Just as resource companies have boosted yields and increased prospect success rates through the adoption of increasingly accurate scientific measurements, striking gold in customer success has become a product of data and observation. Proactively Provide Value.

Customer Engagement 102

Customer Engagement Engagement Strategy Effort Score 102

Gainsight

JANUARY 17, 2020

Q: How do you work with your customer-facing teams to gather feedback? A: We have a daily standup between our product, customer success, and support teams. We do this to make sure each day is organized around customer needs. They surface challenges and try to create a solution for the customer.

Feedback 117

Feedback Roadmap ROI Case Study 117

Centercode

DECEMBER 22, 2020

Between all the ebooks, reports, webinars, virtual events, and articles we’ve put out in 2020, here are the pieces we think did the best job of helping testing pros succeed in four key areas: increasing efficiency, engaging testers, adapting to changes, and learning from industry leaders. Increasing Efficiency. Adapting to Changes.

eBook 75

eBook Case Study ROI Roadmap 75

SurveyGizmo

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

Additionally, certain keywords could automatically generate an alert in the customer success Slack channel for further investigation. Only 4% of CX leaders believe their CX measurement system enables them to calculate a decision’s return on investment (ROI). This isn’t CX sci-fi. This is CX today.

Survey 98

Survey Return on Investment eBook System 98