Forrester's Customer Insights

FEBRUARY 19, 2021

Another undifferentiated loyalty program focused on cookie-cutter transactional rewards and lacking in customer insights. Programs like this saturate the market even when retaining customers and earning their loyalty is more important than ever. Does it sound familiar?

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ProProfs Chat

FEBRUARY 22, 2019

To keep customers engaged, it is important for a loyalty program to focus on their needs & aspirations to ensure they feel satisfied in their relationship with a brand. Simple formula: Customer Retention = Engagement + Investment. Simple formula: Customer Retention = Engagement + Investment.

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CSM Magazine

MAY 24, 2021

Since the COVID-19 pandemic began, brands and businesses have been compelled to re-evaluate their marketing strategies and business landscapes. With the pandemic remaining widespread, business owners are now asking the question—how to maintain strong customer engagement during COVID-19? Reinventing Customer Engagement.

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Alida

APRIL 5, 2017

Enter: The kings of customer-centric service, interaction and engagement—retail brands. By following examples set by successful retail brands, health care providers can devise new ways to better engage current patient populations and expand their reach to new demographics. Realize that people do have other choices.

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BlueOcean

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Your customers don’t view your CRM and marketing separately–they view all your communication as your brand, so it is imperative that your CRM and loyalty program are cohesive and send the same message. McKinsey agrees, saying that “earn and burn” transactional rewards programs aren’t enough to retain loyal members.

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Experience Investigators by 360Connext

APRIL 23, 2015

I was thrilled to have the opportunity to interview Amy Jackson, Senior Director of Brand Strategy and Consumer Marketing for TripIt from Concur while I was at the South By Southwest Interactive festival in Austin, Texas back in March. 360Connext serves mid-market companies and larger by helping them evaluate their true customer experience.

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Alida

MARCH 27, 2018

With more than 200 leaders in insight, innovation, marketing and customer experience in attendance, the luxurious MO was the perfect location for the sold-out, informative event. As Hong Kong’s most popular lifestyle and rewards program, Asia Miles is redefining and pushing the boundaries of what modern-day rewards programs look like.

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ShepHyken

APRIL 17, 2020

This week we feature an article by Rakshit Hirapara , a content marketer at LoyaltyXpert. Most marketing activities have the goal of getting targets to buy. The normal customer loyalty program has layers such as discount coupons, cashback, points and freebies that may not work in the changed circumstances.

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Optimove

DECEMBER 15, 2022

But although Christmas is so close and the holiday season is in full swing, it’s never too late for some last-minute tips to make sure you’re on top of your Christmas marketing game. It’s a sad fact of marketing life that most customers who make a purchase from your store during the holiday season won’t return once the festivities are over.

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CSM Magazine

JUNE 29, 2022

Through our partnership with Reuters Events, we are excited to bring you an exclusive invitation to join the next webinar in their CX & Marketing Leadership series on July 13 th ! Tiffany Grinstead, VP Personal Lines Marketing, Nationwide. Paul Turzio, SVP Data & Marketing Sciences, R/GA. I hope you can join us!

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Oracle

APRIL 6, 2021

From the way consumers buy groceries to how they’re rewarded for their loyalty, the impact of shopping for essentials in a pandemic has permanently changed the grocery market. Leading supermarkets and grocery stores are leveraging their loyalty programs to incentivize repeat purchases and compete in a booming market.

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Kitewheel

JULY 27, 2020

A loyalty program is a business practice that encourages people to continue to shop with a brand by rewarding customers that frequently engage with that brand. By offering points, free merchandise, coupons, and more, businesses can use loyalty programs to increase long-term relationships with customers.

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Currency Alliance

JULY 16, 2020

Most marketing efforts produce conversion rates of less than 5%, signaling a crisis of communication with a make-or-break number of potential loyal customers. The conversion rate of most marketing efforts is just 1% to 4% , meaning for each dollar invested, nearly 95 cents misses its mark. It’s a Virtuous Cycle. 3 Opportunities.

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ReviewTrackers

MARCH 24, 2021

A few more statistics reveal how customer experience — more so than digital strengths, rewards program, or coverage options — could be the key for banks that prioritize customer retention. This increases personalization and drives even more engagement. Customer Retention Strategies for Banks.

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BirdEye

MAY 9, 2023

Based on your choice of marketing channels, referral cards can be physical or digital. And businesses today are capitalizing on that need to share by incorporating rewards programs and referral cards. You can leverage them to promote your referral program too. Leveraging referral cards also promotes brand awareness.

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CSM Magazine

DECEMBER 10, 2021

Employee engagement is even worse, as 34 percent of North American respondents in the poll said they were actively engaged in their current job. Then use these to build out the right set of touchpoints to make their experience engaging and productive from the beginning. The same is true for your employees.

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LiveChat

JULY 27, 2018

These are people who, for a variety of reasons, haven’t engaged in a while. It’s worth your time to boot up a re-engagement campaign every now and then. If you go about it effectively, you can re-engage quite a few people and get some conversions down the line out of your efforts. Segment your list. Personalize your message.

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Optimove

JULY 18, 2023

And keep an eye out for collusion or suspicious player interactions: If you notice players consistently playing together or engaging in unusual betting patterns, it’s worth investigating. Personalized feedback and support: Implement a strategy to provide personalized feedback to players who engage in bonus abuse.

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CSM Magazine

JANUARY 2, 2023

To find out, you need to conduct market research on your target demographic. Additionally, keeping content minimal and avoiding any long or wordy explanations can also help to increase customer engagement. Reward Customer Loyalty. Try instituting a customer reward program, with discounts available after repeat purchases.

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ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 26, 2018

Busting 3 Massive Myths About Employee Engagement by Christine Comaford. Forbes) There’s a lot of buzz about employee engagement these days. But the sad truth is that engagement stats worldwide are still dreadfully low. I have added my comment about each article and would like to hear what you think too.

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SuiteCX

JUNE 15, 2017

Marketing teams are spending big on rewards, partnerships, agencies, data capabilities and marketing technology. Having a loyalty program is becoming a cost of doing business, a hygiene factor. Self-selection bias; this is the big loyalty program measurement challenge. Investments in customer loyalty are booming.

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SuiteCX

JUNE 15, 2017

Marketing teams are spending big on rewards, partnerships, agencies, data capabilities and marketing technology. Having a loyalty program is becoming a cost of doing business, a hygiene factor. Self-selection bias; this is the big loyalty program measurement challenge. Investments in customer loyalty are booming.

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SurveySensum

JULY 26, 2023

These programs will help you foster a long-lasting and meaningful relationship with your customers. An excellent example of a brand that has successfully built customer loyalty programs in the retail industry is Starbucks. The more Stars you accumulate, the higher your membership level, unlocking additional perks and benefits.

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Strativity

MAY 25, 2023

Restaurant brands that invested early in proprietary customer engagement platforms are now stronger, including Starbucks with its highly personalized mobile app, Pizza Hut with its top-rated loyalty program, Panera with its brand-defining digital customer experience, and Chick-fil-A with its outstanding omnichannel platform.

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CSM Magazine

JUNE 17, 2021

However, the rewards and gifts shouldn’t be limited to occasions only. Such reward programs and incentives profoundly influence a customer’s view of your business emotionally and they continue buying from you. For happy customers, keep rewarding them from time to time. Engage with Customers. Create Memes.

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Beyond Philosophy

APRIL 30, 2015

Essentially, over time a rewards card simply becomes a membership or discount card, creating no loyalty with its rewards. There is, however, a glimmer of hope for rewards programs attracting and keeping those coveted high-income Customers: Experiential awards. What do you think about the loyalty programs you are in?

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QuestionPro Audience

JANUARY 3, 2017

Moreover, a variety of opportunities exist to engage with travelers. Airlines need to identify new avenues to market to a tech-savvy audience and what better way to do it than understanding their spending habits. Several credit card companies offer travel rewards, which are designated for airline tickets and baggage fees.

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SurveySensum

JULY 19, 2023

By prioritizing personalization, delivering excellent customer service, and meeting evolving customer expectations, brands can forge stronger connections with their customers and gain a competitive edge in the market. Organize Engaging In-store Events Some retailers organize special events to enhance the customer experience.

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Totango

AUGUST 23, 2022

In terms of the customer lifecycle, touchpoints may occur at any point during an interaction with your brand, including: Pre-sales, starting with a prospect’s first marketing touch. Thus, customer journey touchpoints may occur anywhere in the marketing, sales and support processes. Others may apply for specific markets and products.

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ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

This data can help them create personalized experiences and tailor loyalty programs to suit the needs of their customers, enhancing satisfaction and retention. Customers are more likely to return to a brand that offers a loyalty program.

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West Monroe

JULY 24, 2017

Across all industries – from utilities to banking and from healthcare to education – organizations are tapping into unprecedented amounts and types of actionable “big data” to understand consumers and drive powerful engagement. This has tremendous potential for marketers. Analyzing Facebook likes, phone data, and typing patterns.

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Second to None

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

These brands commonly use their mobile application to implement rewards programs and other opportunities meant to provide added-value to the customer and convince them to return to your brand. While it is never great to be cornered into something, this example shows the value that a DTC strategy can bring to both brands and consumers.

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ReviewTrackers

MARCH 14, 2019

Sure, banking customers and policyholders might be impressed with your digital strengths, rewards program, or coverage options. Doing so will give your company a better understanding of how consumers interact and engage with your brand. Reengineer your sales and marketing strategies based on customer feedback.

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SurveySparrow

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

For example, you could automate emails to welcome new customers, thank them for their purchases, or re-engage with those who haven’t interacted with the brand recently. This consistent engagement keeps your brand on customers’ minds. Following is an example of an engaging survey template that the tools are offering.

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Method:CRM

JULY 15, 2020

This means having your sales and marketing teams think about whether the leads they bring in are a good fit for your product. Once you’ve agreed upon your ICP it’s time for your sales and marketing teams to use these criteria to find and pursue the leads that are most likely to become repeat customers.

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SurveySensum

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

From how satisfied they are with the tasks to how they feel about communication in the office, the pulse survey covers all the aspects of employee engagement. They empower companies to foster open communication, enhance employee engagement, and cultivate a culture of continuous improvement. Pricing The Basic Plan starts at $99/month.

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Second to None

FEBRUARY 19, 2019

Data shows that 55% of people would not return to stores with poor customer engagement. [5] 5] Your employees have the opportunity to market your private label products while demonstrating attentiveness to the customer. Offering samples is an interactive way to market private label products and increase customer engagement.

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