Influitive

OCTOBER 11, 2015

Marketers know that finding ways to increase customer engagement is good for the bottom line. Customer engagement is highly correlated to customer loyalty ,” says Aimee Lucas , Customer Experience Transformist and VP at the Temkin Group , a customer experience research and consulting firm.

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Experience Investigators by 360Connext

NOVEMBER 13, 2014

The interactive kiosks provide an opportunity to streamline the process by providing where the product can be found along with product research in the moment the customer wants them. Loyalty: “What’s in it for me?” This is another type of reassurance for customers. Will I be rewarded for my behavior?

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Experience Investigators by 360Connext

DECEMBER 15, 2014

For leaders to make smart decisions about who the best, most loyal and most profitable customers are, they need to understand the makeup of the customer population. This often means creating special loyalty programs , elite experiences, and special perks to maintain the top 1% of customers. Welcome everybody.

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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. It’s not unusual for the very best programs to comprise 15%-30% of a business’s enterprise value.

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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. My Comment: Want to build repeat business and customer loyalty?

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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.

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Experience Investigators by 360Connext

NOVEMBER 12, 2014

In the rush to amaze and delight, a la Zappos , organizations often overlook ways to truly provide experiences meaningful to that customer. A gentleman who travels extensively and is a top-tier member of a hotel loyalty program was telling me he just wished they’d ask him a few questions. A great experience, but for whom?

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Currency Alliance

MAY 19, 2021

Modifying legacy loyalty technology, to enable consistent and relevant engagement across the expanding number of customer-facing platforms, is becoming cost-prohibitive. Enhancing the value customers obtain, without increasing your costs. Managers have little time to become technology experts.

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Currency Alliance

DECEMBER 13, 2018

Escalating competition across sectors – not a purported “death of loyalty” – is making loyalty harder earned. As a result, major loyalty trends for 2019 will see a wave of innovation as established brands trial new ways to retain share of mind. Loyalty marketing breaking ground in new sectors. Smarter budgeting.

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Currency Alliance

JUNE 19, 2019

This was my second year on the judging panel at the Loyalty Magazine Awards. Really, for those relatively few brands achieving impressive levels of customer engagement, it’s breath-taking how fast the industry has progressed in such a short time. 1. Looking beyond transactional rewards.

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Experience Investigators by 360Connext

JULY 13, 2015

Very recent research on loyalty programs showed how customers are looking for more communication that’s relevant. If you aren’t testing the process, your customer journey map is nothing more than a wish list. Reward Investments In Customer Loyalty. People will do what works for them.

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Michelli Experience

OCTOBER 24, 2017

“Where Has All The Loyalty Gone? A long, long time ago (20 years) in a galaxy far, far away (actually main street USA) customers were basically loyal to brands. Customer loyalty is at a premium and to the surprise of many that premium is not just for Millennials. The Erosion of Loyalty. A Consultant’s View.

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Currency Alliance

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

In December 2018, we published what we consider will be the Top 10 Trends in loyalty marketing during 2019. Businesses, their markets, and customer behavior have evolved dramatically in the past 10 years, yet most loyalty programs have only made incremental changes (in some cases to the detriment of customers).

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SuiteCX

JULY 7, 2017

Customer experience consultancy, Ellipsis, launches first productised data offering off the back of Data Republic’s data exchange marketplace. Customer engagement consulting agency, Ellipsis, has joined forces with Data Republic on a new data product offering aimed at helping brands better measure customer loyalty investments.

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SuiteCX

JULY 7, 2017

Customer experience consultancy, Ellipsis, launches first productised data offering off the back of Data Republic’s data exchange marketplace. Customer engagement consulting agency, Ellipsis, has joined forces with Data Republic on a new data product offering aimed at helping brands better measure customer loyalty investments.

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Currency Alliance

APRIL 23, 2019

Chuck Ehredt sat down with Steve Hoban, who recently returned to the UK after spending 11 years working for Pick n Pay in South Africa, to discuss brand collaboration in loyalty schemes. In such a context, the extra value that a loyalty program can deliver to customers was probably meaningful to many people.

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Currency Alliance

JUNE 11, 2019

“Extra” was a 4% interest rate which earned the average working family £100-200 a year – the kind of value you can earn from a supermarket loyalty card. This led many banks in Europe to close their rewards program over the past three years. Customers appreciate the free money, but it simply doesn’t make them loyal.

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SurveySensum

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

On the other hand, advocates take brand loyalty to the next level. These customers are not just happy; they are thrilled with your offering. This approach not only gets you more reviews but also builds customer loyalty , enhances your online reputation, and attracts new customers.

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Experience Investigators by 360Connext

MAY 4, 2015

What opportunities are companies missing by defining the customer experience within the periphery of your store? Customers in your store are given your utmost attention. You have loyalty programs, a no-questions-asked refund policy, customer satisfaction surveys, and perhaps even greeters. The kicker?

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Influitive

APRIL 22, 2015

For years, B2B marketers have largely viewed B2C loyalty tactics as irrelevant in their space. Plus, customer retention has long been seen as the responsibility of those in sales, service, and support. Deepen engagement to lock in loyalty. They are: A deep understanding of customer needs and motivations.

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CustomerSuccessBox

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

Role of Customer Success Manager in a SaaS Company. 10 Customer Success KPIs. Lincoln Murphy is a leading customer success consultant, keynote speaker, and author. He posts regularly on customer success, customer experience, and customer-centricity and is a Growth Consultant focused on Customer-centric Growth.

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CSM Magazine

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

To add value to your services, consult a metaverse developer to determine how useful the technology can be to your business. Again, businesses can offer metaverse consultation services to others intending to embrace the innovation. But before then, it is crucial to understand what metaverse technology is all about and its benefits.

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ProProfs Chat

DECEMBER 12, 2019

Customer Service Affecting Customer Retention. 69% of US customers state that customer service is very important to increase customer loyalty for a brand. Customer loyalty and customer service go hand in hand. 60% of customers agree to this fact. Brand Loyalty ) Tweet This.

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Beyond Philosophy

FEBRUARY 27, 2017

These new perks revolutionize how all Hilton Honors members can use their Points, senior vice president and global head of customer engagement, loyalty and partnerships Mark Weinstein said in a press release. But rewards programs alone – no matter how good – aren’t going to create customer loyalty.

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Experience Investigators by 360Connext

APRIL 7, 2015

Never mind that they are sending emails about merging loyalty programs and becoming one airline. 360Connext serves mid-market companies and larger by helping them evaluate their true customer experience. The evaluations always lead to improvements which then lead to results like increased online conversions or loyalty.

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Beyond Philosophy

JUNE 11, 2015

…just how jaded and seeking for social interaction have customers become, in their relationships with vendors and their loyalty and engagement programs, that experiences need to always be fun and inclusive? Longer-form games, though they may require more practice and skill, may generate greater loyalty for some brands.

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SurveySensum

DECEMBER 14, 2023

NPS has long been a go-to metric for businesses seeking to gauge customer loyalty and satisfaction. Improving customer experience is a multifaceted process and the simplicity of the NPS question does have some limitations that hinder you from truly understanding and addressing customer needs, no matter how robust your NPS software is.

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Michelli Experience

MARCH 1, 2016

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Experience Investigators by 360Connext

MAY 24, 2017

“ Am I expected to mention our loyalty program anymore? Help your imperfect, inconsistent people in a way that shows your brand and customer experience in a consistent and personal way. The post 3 Destructive Consistency Issues You Need to Overcome Now appeared first on Customer Experience Consulting.

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Michelli Experience

NOVEMBER 8, 2017

In fact, I work with consulting clients to look at the authenticity and impact of word choices across all aspects of their sales or service delivery. In her Forbes.com article titled How Gratitude Advances Marketing and Business, Cheryl Conner notes that business leaders should: Go for gratitude first, and loyalty will follow.

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Bold360

APRIL 27, 2017

Travel and tourism can be difficult areas for retaining customer loyalty, with websites set up exclusively to pit brands against one another on the best deals for hotels and rock-bottom prices on flights. Inspiring Real Loyalty, No Cards in Sight. Time and time again they top the list of airlines to which customers feel loyal.

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SurveySparrow

JULY 18, 2023

It includes customer support, sales consultations, and any other touchpoints where customers engage with your brand. 2 Emotional Connection Emotions play a significant role in shaping customer perceptions and loyalty. Also, the majority of their products are customized for the individual customer.

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SurveySensum

JANUARY 26, 2024

Beyond the Sale: Post-Purchase/Retention Stage The post-purchase or customer retention stage is where businesses can solidify their relationship with customers, transforming one-time buyers into loyal advocates. Periodic emails with fitness tips and success stories. Access to exclusive content for subscribers.

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Magellan Solutions

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

With the availability to cover the whole day, customers will have little reason to complain. Increase customer engagement. This allows a chance to make a good impression and give customers a reason to stick around. Some may be customers who switch to using chat instead of email/phone support. Customer care support.

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Confirmit

OCTOBER 18, 2018

Customer retention refers to an organization’s processes and activities that aim at stopping customers from churning or switching to a competitor. Increasing customer loyalty is a key goal of any business, and contributes greatly towards sustainable growth. By investing in customer retention strategies (e.g.

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Lumoa

JUNE 26, 2023

Customer Effort Score – CES Customers expect easy processes when availing of a product or service. But some purchase processes are complicated, decreasing customer satisfaction and loyalty. The customer Effort Score measures the level of effort customers need to put to use a product or service.

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SuiteCX

JUNE 15, 2017

Investments in customer loyalty are booming. Loyalty has become table stakes in most consumer facing sectors. Having a loyalty program is becoming a cost of doing business, a hygiene factor. Australian companies are spending more than $5 Billion dollars6 a year in loyalty points and rewards.

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