Fri.Jan 24, 2020

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The Secret of Pricing

Beyond Philosophy

The Secret of Pricing. Academia has a problem with names. They are not always, well, intuitive. Hyperbolic Discounting is an excellent example of a pertinent business area disguised in a difficult-to-interpret label. Hyperbolic Discounting does not mean what you might think. If you take a look at the words in the name, you probably imagine it means embellished markdowns.

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Guest Post: The Secret to Stand-Out Store-Level Customer Service

ShepHyken

This week we feature an article by Brett Patrontasch, CEO of Shyft. Brett provides three insightful ways to help improve customer satisfaction and employee empowerment. Most retail businesses understand that the best service strategies won’t succeed if store-level employees don’t feel motivated. When given proper training, support, and encouragement, employees can make your business.

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3 customer churn symptoms and cures

Eptica

Date: Friday, January 24, 2020 Author: Tom Walmsley - Business Development Manager 3 customer churn symptoms and cures. Published on: January 24, 2020. Author: Tom Walmsley - Business Development Manager With the continued rise of customer experience programs often championed at the board-level, we see many companies investing heavily in the key battleground of increasing Customer satisfaction and loyalty.

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Customer Advocacy – A Term Changing the Dynamics of Marketing

ProProfs Chat

If I were to ask you what’s the most trusted source for knowing whether a product or service is worth taking? Would you say: Product/service reviews? Research? . Competitor Prices? What if I were to tell you that the aspect that genuinely tops the list is what your friends and family think? Let’s say a friend buys something you absolutely adore, and you ask them where they got it from.

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The Ultimate Guide to Monetizing Customer Learning

Every decision that goes into your learning monetization strategy matters for your organization’s bottom line. Our research has shown a clear correlation between high program maturity (and ROI!) and choosing the right monetization strategy. This eBook contains clear, actionable ways to approach packaging and pricing models that will help your association grow revenue, improve profitability, and drive expansion into new markets.

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How to Nail Your Customer Service Job Interview

Customers That Stick

So, how do you nail your customer service job interview? The first thing is to do all of the basics: be professional, research the company, even research the person you’re interviewing with. Past that, if you’re trying to get into customer service, I’ll give you one tip. Show that you have a focus on customers and what that means. Show that you believe in the importance of customer service and that — and here’s a keyword that should score you points — that you believe customer

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The Complete User’s Guide to Transactional NPS

SurveySparrow

NPS is versatile as it can be sent not only during the end of a transaction but also at regular intervals which the company deems fit. It allows you to capture feedback at important intervals during the customer journey. There are two different types of NPS: Transactional NPS. Relationship NPS. Transactional NPS is when you send them the NPS question after they have completed a transaction.

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What Is Consumer Buying Behavior?

DemandJump

Definition of Consumer Buying Behavior: Consumer Buying Behavior refers to the actions taken (both on and offline) by consumers before buying a product or service. This process may include consulting search engines, engaging with social media posts, or a variety of other actions. It is valuable for businesses to understand this process because it helps businesses better tailor their marketing initiatives to the marketing efforts that have successfully influenced consumers to buy in the past.

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Just What Does B2B Customer Feedback Get You?

Daniel Group

What are the measurable benefits of a formal B2B Customer Feedback Program? When we first discuss the idea of a formal B2B customer feedback program with a prospective client, one question is what are the measurable benefits of such a program. It is an excellent question. I can point to numerous studies showing improved business outcomes stemming from enhanced customer experiences.

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How customer-centric is your company? Answer these seven questions to find out

MyCustomer

Engagement 7 questions to test your customer-centricity.

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The 2023 Verint Experience Index: Retail

Reports of the death of in-store shopping have been greatly exaggerated. This year’s retail survey found that more than 60 percent of consumers start and end their journey by visiting a store. Retail customers value price above everything, but the importance of other factors varies for different brands. In-store shopping is valued highly by grocery and home improvement customers Technology retail customers place less importance on in-store experiences – for them it only ranks sixth Digital exper

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What Is Digital Transformation?

DemandJump

Definition of Digital Transformation: Digital Transformation refers to a business's adoption of technology and innovation to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of their business operations. It can be a difficult task for many, as the term is frequently associated with the initiatives of large enterprises, where big changes to operations can involve many stakeholders.

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6 Tactics to Focus on for Preventing Customer Churn

Team Support

The concept of “customer churn”, or customers leaving a business, is something that keeps executives around the world awake at night. Especially in the B2B (business-to-business) industry, losing just one major customer can make or break a business. So, what can companies do to ensure churn rates remain as low as possible? Here are six tactics: 1) Focus on public-facing customer data – Are your customers talking about your business online for the world to see?

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Preparing Your Contact Center for the Unexpected

NICE inContact

NICE inContact has sought the guidance of our customers that are succeeding in call center excellence from Amy Latzer, Chief Operating Officer of 211 LA, Los Angeles County’s Health & Human Services Organization which provides citizens access to social services.

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9 Well-Meaning Yet Harmful Phrases to Avoid with Customers

ChurnZero

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11 Tips to Drive Learning Content Consumption

Unlock the full potential of your educational initiatives with the 11 Tips to Drive Learning Content Consumption eBook. You’ll uncover: Why measure content consumption rather than (or in addition to) completion rates and member satisfaction? What are some proven tactics to create quality learner content and raise your content consumption rates? Discover the secrets from leading experts in the field, distilled into practical tips that promise to elevate the quality of your educational offerings,

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The 4 YouTube Analytics Tools You Need

Brandwatch CX

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10 tactics for optimising the commerce experience

MyCustomer

Download this Whitepaper. Lead goal. 300. TM Form. Not a TM Form. Internal or External. External. Disable T&Cs requirement. Email intro text. Thank you for downloading our resource.

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10 NPS Best Practices to Follow in 2020

SurveySparrow

Here’s what Bill Macaitis, Slack’s then CMO said about NPS-. “I’m a huge believer in NPS. It provides a north star for everyone in the company to understand how well we’re doing and how many people are actively recommending us. It’s a great gold bar. We’re not satisfied if someone signs up and starts using Slack. We’re not satisfied if they become a customer.

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The I&O Organization Under Pressure

Forrester's Customer Insights

Whither Infrastructure and Operations? Cloud-native, DevOps, and automation are turning I&O’s world upside down. As organizations move to self-provisioning, I&O professionals are rightfully concerned about their futures. In the world of self-service consumption, the traditional tools and tasks of I&O teams are subject to constant overhaul and replacement.

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Strategic CX: A Deep Dive into Voice of the Customer Insights for Clarity

Speaker: Nicholas Zeisler, CX Strategist & Fractional CXO

The first step in a successful Customer Experience endeavor (or for that matter, any business proposition) is to find out what’s wrong. If you can’t identify it, you can’t fix it! 💡 That’s where the Voice of the Customer (VoC) comes in. Today, far too many brands do VoC simply because that’s what they think they’re supposed to do; that’s what all their competitors do.

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How to Use Social Sentiment to Perform a Competitor Analysis

NetBase

To succeed online, brands must have a big picture understanding of the landscape – and intel around competitors is a super important piece of that puzzle. From understanding which brands are gaining on you, to what they offer your shared target consumers, there’s never been a better use case for Competitor Analysis Tools. Our newly updated Complete How-To Guide: Social Analytics continues with a focus on how to perform Competitor Analysis, and what tools you need to get the job done efficient

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Meet Your New Threat Intelligence, Vulnerability Management, And ICS Research Analyst

Forrester's Customer Insights

This month, I joined Forrester’s security and risk research team as a senior analyst covering cyber threat intelligence, digital risk protection, vulnerability management, and industrial control system (ICS) security. I am excited about joining the team and expanding Forrester’s existing research in threat and vulnerability management and securing the control systems that keep our manufacturing facilities, critical infrastructure, and communities safe and productive.

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Improve Customer Experience in 2020 With These 3 Strategic Moves

Oracle

Wondering what’s on the minds of your employees this year? You don’t have to guess. According to an Oracle survey of more than 1,500 professionals across 20 countries and different disciplines , over 90% of respondents agreed that customer experience was a primary focus within their organization. Yet, the same study found that just 40% feel confident in both the current CX capabilities and their potential for future implementation.

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Cannabis Dispensaries: Security And Risk Considerations For Continued Growth

Forrester's Customer Insights

In the US, cannabis is fully legal (medical and recreational) in 11 states and Washington, DC. For medical use, it is legal in 33 states. This is a flourishing industry, with one study conservatively estimating it will reach $30 billion by 2025. As dispensaries set up shop, they face many of the same risks as […].

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10 Questions to Ask Before Buying an LMS

Find your perfect LMS. Choosing the right Learning Management System (LMS) is crucial for your business's success. With so many options available in the market, how do you ensure you make the best choice? This guide is your key to finding the ideal enterprise learning platform for your business. Compiled by industry experts, these questions will help to clarify your needs, prioritize your most essential features, and guide you through the evaluation process.

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How to conduct market research – sophistication made easy

Qualtrics

Market research is the marketing team’s most powerful tool in their pursuit to deliver back to the business. To help marketing teams deliver work that brings real impact, Qualtrics outlines how to conduct market research that uncovers insights to act on. As a new decade gets underway the marketing sector is faced with a strange paradox. While budget levels are at their lowest since 2014, marketing marketing teams remain optimistic about budgetary growth in the years ahead according to Gartner.

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Which Brand Won Veganuary? Consumers Give Their Verdict

Brandwatch CX