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Lessons on Brand Values from Sinners and Saints

Smith+co CX

Part one of a new series from Smith+Co exploring business value, communication and empathy. Another week, and another brand fails to live up to its values that promise so much. The reason for this is simple – it jars when brand values fail to make it beyond the confines of the boardroom in terms of observable actions.

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Your plan for growth in 2017

SuiteCX

Over 90% of customers have higher expectations than they did last year and 64% of consumers switch some service providers every year (source: Accenture research). So… with fickle consumers, rising costs, tight budgets and agile competitors, how does the CEO get ahead of the curve to help drive growth? Current State. What can I do now?

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Your plan for growth in 2017

SuiteCX

Over 90% of customers have higher expectations than they did last year and 64% of consumers switch some service providers every year (source: Accenture research). So… with fickle consumers, rising costs, tight budgets and agile competitors, how does the CEO get ahead of the curve to help drive growth? Current State. What can I do now?

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Guest Post: The Future of Customer Loyalty Mimics the Past – Customer Centricity Says It All

ShepHyken

It’s all just a part of consumer demand, and customers still demand the in-store experience. Well, it sounds a whole lot like the past… except there’s a lot more technology at retailers’ disposal to help make consumers’ high expectations a reality. Is your brand eco-focused? Did you catch Intelligence Report 2017?

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The Importance of Improved Customer Experiences within the UK Banking Sector

CSM Magazine

The UK banking industry is nothing short of cut-throat with financial giant Barclays losing more than 10,000 customers during the second quarter of 2017. Millennials (those born between 1983 and 2000) are expected to become the consumer group yielding the greatest amount of power within the next 10 years.

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CX Initiatives: What if Employees Are Not On Board?

Beyond Philosophy

There is an amply proven, powerful linkage between employee commitment to the company, the brand value proposition, and the customer and their employers’ actual business (financial) and marketplace outcomes, particularly where CX is concerned. You Also Might Like… 2017 the Year of Undelivered Promise.

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Want to Create a Customer-Centric Website? Gear Up With These Tips To The Rescue!

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There are brands that people love to buy from. Their unwavering loyalty not only stems from the products and services offered, but also from the brand values. It establishes a connect with customers, turning them into your brand ambassadors. 85% of consumers trust online reviews as much as personal recommendations.