Customer experience (CX) is the heart of any successful business. In this category, you’ll find insightful articles packed with actionable strategies to transform your customer interactions. Discover how to leverage empathy, personalise your approach, and utilise technology effectively to create a seamless and delightful customer journey. Gain expert advice on building customer loyalty, reducing churn, and turning happy customers into brand advocates.
Unleash the power of exceptional customer service! Dive into articles exploring the latest trends, tips, and strategies to elevate your customer experience and build lasting brand loyalty.
Ultimately, investing in CX is an investment in the future of your business. It’s about building a foundation of trust, creating memorable experiences, and fostering a community of loyal customers who not only return but also champion your brand. By understanding and prioritising the customer experience, businesses can unlock sustainable growth, enhance brand reputation, and cultivate a competitive advantage that sets them apart.
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Most brands understand that purchasing decisions are based more on how people feel rather than logic. According to Forrester, a customer’s emotional reaction to an experience impacts loyalty greater than the ease and efficiency of their interaction. But how do you measure how customers feel ? And what impact does this have on loyalty and …
In terms of customer service, most companies tend to be reactive. This tendency stems from fear. Many executives I’ve met have demonstrated fear when it comes to proactively contacting customers. They are afraid that if they poke the bear, they will encourage the customer to re-think the entire relationship and ultimately leave. This fear can …
Giving employees collaboration tools via the cloud and unified communications (UC) to create better customer experiences (among other critical objectives) is smart business … and Australian business leaders know it. Employees are being given access to tools from anywhere via any device, to encourage collaboration and productivity across an organisation’s communications network, be that between …
Worldwide spending on CEM and CRM applications grew 15.6% to reach $48.2 billion in 2018, according to research from Gartner. Worldwide enterprise application software revenue totalled more than $193.6 billion in 2018. CRM made up almost a quarter of that revenue. Roughly 72.9% of CRM spending was on software as a service (SaaS) in 2018, …
To cope with the avalanche of digital information and activities, customers — like organisations — are increasingly turning to automation. There’s a lot of discussion about how enterprises continue to invest in artificial intelligence (AI) to save time and money, but we often overlook the next generation of customers being equally amenable to conducting their …
CX transformation projects can take years and cost millions of dollars. Though the potential benefits are enormous, CEOs can come under immense pressure to justify the costs. According to the Forrester CX Index 2018, little progress has been made in the last few years – brands simply aren’t doing enough to innovate and differentiate themselves …
As a focus on Customer Experience (CX) in business and media continues its rise in popularity globally, a common question that is often asked – who owns the customer? Particularly when the remit of the CX and marketing teams overlap (and they almost always do), business leaders are at risk of siloing their CX projects …
Australian retailers are investing in mobile technology to improve instore experiences for customers. According to recent research from VDC Research, commissioned by SOTI inc, 34% of retailers are investing in new technology to increase sales and productivity. However, many retailers are failing to realise the full benefits of their investments. “Many retailers are deploying new …
Happy customers are cheaper to service, less price sensitive and less likely to churn. Customer happiness goes beyond customer satisfaction by creating an emotional connection with a brand’s products and services. The challenge lies in understanding what makes customers happy and how much value this brings to the business. Most organisations have developed extensive surveys …
Customer journey mapping has been an important tool for CX professionals over the years. Journey maps have helped us to understand when and where customers interact with the organisation. They have also allowed us to design better experiences for our customers. However, traditional customer journey mapping has some significant short falls in revealing the actual …