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Make the Complicated Simple

ShepHyken

For example, 94% of the more than 1,000 consumers we surveyed said convenience is important, 87% of customers will recommend a convenient company or brand, and 70% will pay more for convenience. Siegel+Gale is a consulting firm that specializes in making brands simple. They’ve complicated their message.

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Guest Blog: Experience Will Set Direct-to-Consumer Brands Apart. Convenience Won’t.

ShepHyken

However, this has also opened huge opportunities for brands to innovate and differentiate themselves. New Direct-to-Consumer companies are flourishing by focusing on building strong relationships with their customers that they own directly, bolstered by better experiences. To stand out, these brands need to rely on service.

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As Consumers Tighten Wallets, Marketers Can Tighten Customer Relationships

Optimove

With inflation continuing to run at 40-year high levels, consumers are more careful about getting the most out of their dwindling purchasing power. Any consumers with variable interest rate debt, such as a home equity line, have seen their monthly payments increase in line with the rising interest rates. Less confidence, less spending.

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Retail Consumer Trends and Real-Time Feedback: Monitoring How Price Hikes Impact Market Sentiment

Lumoa

According to Deloitte’s Global State of the Consumer Tracker survey, 77% of retail consumers are concerned by the increasing prices of everyday products. Now, each retailer is tasked with determining the impact of price hikes on its own target audience and how this change compares to general retail consumer trends.

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Guest Post: Employee Engagement and CX: 5 Strategies to Build Synergy

ShepHyken

In their 2009 meta-analysis presented by Gallup, Harter et al. The CX EX synergy that emerges from this approach creates a virtuous cycle where engaged employees drive improved customer interactions that lead to enhanced loyalty, brand advocacy, and, ultimately, business success.

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Rebellion at Dollar General! A Challenge to CX Strategies?

CX University

Pink (2009) states that when employees have a purpose in their work, are provided with opportunities to develop mastery in what they do, and have autonomy, they will be engaged. Environment: Characterized by trust and supportive relationships. Work: Work is meaningful and provides recognition and growth. A Challenge to CX Strategies?

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VW To Buy Back Cars And Learns Cost Of Lying

Beyond Philosophy

The latest in the “Hoaxwagen” scandal reveals the price you pay for lying to consumers. Volkswagen AG will buy back almost half a million cars from consumers that bought their 2.0-liter This buyback agreement, described by Reuters as a framework deal, includes the Jetta Sedan, the Golf compact and the Audi A3 models sold since 2009.

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