Customers Rock!
SEPTEMBER 6, 2011
Who is your customer experience competition? Those of you only looking inside your own industry need to take a look around, as your competitors are not who you think they are – especially online. Organizations should be asking this question: Which companies have the best practices in customer focus across all industries ? I recently exchanged Facebook messages with Deb Robison , a smart marketing and social media gal.
InMoment XI
DECEMBER 16, 2011
For those who haven’t seen this video, this is cool. Sebastian Vettel at the wheel of the Red Bull simulator doing a lap of Spa. Why can’t all video games be like this? We talk a lot in the industry about “fun to drive.” This is fun to drive! Enjoy.
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Dennis Snow
MARCH 23, 2011
In this video I discuss the art of delivering a positive customer experience, even when things are hectic and you have to move quickly. If you receive my blog via email, you may need to click here to view the video.
Service Untitled
JANUARY 10, 2011
With the current economic condition, many organizations have been forced to cut costs and reduce staffing levels. These kinds of business decisions can affect the remaining employee’s ability to stay positive and not focus on the negative. Employees need to be actively engaged so they can add value to the organization. The customer experience can be significantly affected when employees are not engaged.
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Pretium Solutions
OCTOBER 25, 2011
In the present confusing and conflicted global market environment, pressures and challenges intensify on today’s CEOs to deliver short-term results without losing sight of long-term goals and plans or veering away from long-term strategies. For the most part, short-term results are defined by financial metrics, as well they should be, because at the end of the day, these financial results are what matter most … it is the CEO’s and the organization’s final score in the end.
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Annie Tsai
JUNE 7, 2011
As I continue to explore local businesses, I notice that I mentally categorize them into general buckets: You Get What You Pay For – varying expected sub-categorizations based on price, product and service quality Value Play – typically lower on the price and service scales but higher on product (or lower product and price and […].
Sampson Lee
NOVEMBER 30, 2011
Marco De Veglia perceives the Big Apple as a brand. We perceive a city in the same way we perceive a brand—a city is a brand. When Cities are Brands, Not Places by Marco De Veglia, Global CEM International Partner – Italy Some places are called “The New York of [insert country]” Some things are […].
Customer Interactions
NOVEMBER 21, 2011
'In June I wrote in this very same blog and told you to keep your eyes and ears tuned for an exciting announcement about the NICE User Group. Well, it’s official. The NUG (as it’s known) has now opened up membership to NICE Security and Public Safety customers. If you’re a NICE Security or Public Safety customer, this is very good news indeed!
Brad Cleveland Blog
DECEMBER 7, 2011
By harnessing what’s learned from interacting with customers, contact centers (call centers) have enormous potential to provide valuable intelligence and support to other parts of the company.
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Customers Rock!
MAY 5, 2011
I am so excited to share the news with all of you that I have a book coming out in July! And it is thanks to you, my faithful Customers Rock! readers, that it is happening. The book is called The Hidden Power of Your Customers: Four Keys to Growing Your Business Through Existing Customers , being published by John Wiley & Sons. The hardcover edition will be released on July 20, with eReader versions to follow.
Customers Rock!
OCTOBER 24, 2011
What is the difference between an influencer and an advocate for a brand? A lot of people recommend that a brand practice “influencer outreach”; others suggest a brand advocacy program is paramount for an organization. In his recent book, Smart Business, Social Business , Michael Brito discusses these two important points. Michael and I shared the stage recently at the Lithium Technologies “Likes to Loves” event in Orange County, CA, and I had the opportunity to interview
Customers Rock!
JUNE 26, 2011
A friend of mine has been a member of a particular airline’s frequent flier program (we will call this major US airline, AirlineX) for a number of years. He even has a credit card linked to that account to help accrue points. This friend had earned enough miles for a free trip to Europe but hadn’t been able to fly AirlineX for awhile since his company now required him to fly the cheapest option (which this airline never was).
Customers Rock!
JANUARY 17, 2011
How can companies get their customers more engaged and involved? Social media has been making it easier for user-generated content to appear as part of a brand’s marketing, usually with consumers. If a consumer is truly a loyal fan of that brand, they will be very excited to see their submission being used by their favorite company. There are many, many examples of companies using these tactics for marketing buzz and excitement as part of a social media campaign.
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InMoment XI
DECEMBER 12, 2011
It has been a joy to watch our clients’ Voice of Customer initiatives season and mature over the last few years. Some things do get better with age, and a finely-honed VoC initiative is no exception. This is a reminder, however, to continue sweating the small stuff. Specifically, I mean reacting to tactical customer feedback in a prompt fashion: Addressing customer concerns and complaints swiftly and sincerely with empathy, and responding quickly to customer compliments to reinforce their enthus
InMoment XI
DECEMBER 12, 2011
It has been a joy to watch our clients’ Voice of Customer initiatives season and mature over the last few years. Some things do get better with age, and a finely-honed VoC initiative is no exception. This is a reminder, however, to continue sweating the small stuff. Specifically, I mean reacting to tactical customer feedback in a prompt fashion: Addressing customer concerns and complaints swiftly and sincerely with empathy, and responding quickly to customer compliments to reinforce their enthus
InMoment XI
DECEMBER 12, 2011
It has been a joy to watch our clients’ Voice of Customer initiatives season and mature over the last few years. Some things do get better with age, and a finely-honed VoC initiative is no exception. This is a reminder, however, to continue sweating the small stuff. Specifically, I mean reacting to tactical customer feedback in a prompt fashion: Addressing customer concerns and complaints swiftly and sincerely with empathy, and responding quickly to customer compliments to reinforce their enthus
InMoment XI
DECEMBER 8, 2011
In a recent industry presentation, Volkswagen of America’s President and Chief Executive Jonathan Browning said one of the key pillars of his growth strategy will be the improvement of customer satisfaction. Browning is not alone in making such a statement as other executives have established similar goals for their organizations. I find this very interesting.
Speaker: Jay Allardyce, Deepak Vittal, and Terrence Sheflin
As we look ahead to 2025, business intelligence and data analytics are set to play pivotal roles in shaping success. Organizations are already starting to face a host of transformative trends as the year comes to a close, including the integration of AI in data analytics, an increased emphasis on real-time data insights, and the growing importance of user experience in BI solutions.
InMoment XI
DECEMBER 8, 2011
In a recent industry presentation, Volkswagen of America’s President and Chief Executive Jonathan Browning said one of the key pillars of his growth strategy will be the improvement of customer satisfaction. Browning is not alone in making such a statement as other executives have established similar goals for their organizations. I find this very interesting.
InMoment XI
DECEMBER 8, 2011
In a recent industry presentation, Volkswagen of America’s President and Chief Executive Jonathan Browning said one of the key pillars of his growth strategy will be the improvement of customer satisfaction. Browning is not alone in making such a statement as other executives have established similar goals for their organizations. I find this very interesting.
Customers Rock!
AUGUST 2, 2011
I just wanted to share some very exciting news with all of you – my book, The Hidden Power of Your Customers , is now launched! It has been an exciting week with the various launch activities, including an interview on NBC TV in San Diego, a book interview video released by my friends at Lithium Technologies , and the beginning of my book tour/book signing at the US Grant Hotel in San Diego.
Customers Rock!
OCTOBER 28, 2011
Once again I am participating in the Bathroom Blogfest. As I have mentioned before, if you have a physical presence, whether you are B2C or B2B, your bathroom is an important part of the customer experience. What does it say about your brand? I have been on the road A LOT these past few months since my book launched, so I have had the opportunity to stay in many different hotels across the country (and at a variety of hotel brands).
Speaker: Miriam Connaughton and Donald Knight
As organizations scale, keeping employees connected, engaged, and productive can seem like a monumental task. But what if AI could help you do all of this and more? AI has the power to help, but the key is implementing it in a way that enhances, rather than replaces, human connection. Join us for an exploration into how industry trailblazers are using AI to transform employee experience at scale while addressing both the potential and the pitfalls.
InMoment XI
DECEMBER 22, 2011
Understanding why your customers enter the market when they did is important in developing strategic initiatives.
InMoment XI
DECEMBER 22, 2011
Understanding why your customers enter the market when they did is important in developing strategic initiatives
InMoment XI
DECEMBER 22, 2011
Understanding why your customers enter the market when they did is important in developing strategic initiatives
InMoment XI
DECEMBER 31, 2011
Organizations must learn from their failures in 2011 to grow the business successfully in 2012.
Speaker: Jennifer Wright and Nick Barron
2025 is right around the corner, and with it comes a new wave of consumer expectations, competitive pressures, and operational challenges. Success lies in finding the balance between operational flexibility and creating experiences that keep customers coming back. The future of retail belongs to those who can stay ahead of shifting customer preferences and marketing trends. 🔮 In this session, we’ll dive deep into what it takes to keep customers engaged and your operations nimble, no matt
InMoment XI
DECEMBER 31, 2011
Organizations must learn from their failures in 2011 to grow the business successfully in 2012
InMoment XI
DECEMBER 31, 2011
Organizations must learn from their failures in 2011 to grow the business successfully in 2012
Customers Rock!
JANUARY 27, 2011
I was recently contacted by the team running the Net Promoter Conference in Miami Beach next week, February 3 and 4. If you are a customer experience or other customer-centric professional, this is one event you should consider attending. I was fortunate enough to be able to interview Richard Owen, CEO of Satmetrix (who I have interviewed previously on Customers Rock!
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