Engage your customers early in their journey

The following article is based on a recent Industry Report, “How great content engages your customers early in their buyer journey”, published by CXFocus. Initiating early engagement with customers serves as a vital strategy for brand awareness and product visibility. When potential customers are aware of your offerings, they are more likely to consider them …

Can a loyalty program empower your CX strategy and vision?

Finding new ways to engage with customers and build long-term loyalty is central to the CX strategy of most businesses. A loyalty program that includes experiential rewards rather than a purely traditional points-based system can be an effective tool for building customer loyalty. Building and maintaining customer loyalty before covid was a challenge. That challenge …

Creating customer experiences that engage the conscious consumer

Becoming a ‘for purpose’ or purpose-led business can elevate your brand above your competitors in the mind of the conscious consumer.  But not all conscious consumers are the same. Some consumers may be totally committed activists for the cause, while others are sympathetic and would prefer to do the right thing, but their purchasing decisions are …

5 Digital experience trends for Australian marketers to watch in 2023

I have an obsession with the digital experience space, both at a global level as well as what’s happening in my own backyard. One thing that has become absolutely clear in the past couple of years  is that regardless of organisation size or industry, marketing and the digital function within have become key value drivers …

Creating compelling brand experiences through ethical marketing

COVID-19 has accelerated the rise of the ‘conscious consumer’ — a person who spends money with a brand that supports their values. These consumers are making brands more aware of the importance of corporate social responsibility and sustainability. To meet the needs of the conscious consumer, brands need to embrace ethical marketing practices.  Consumers are becoming …

Why have ‘customer success’ programs become so important

Ensuring your customers receive maximum value and enjoyment out of the products you sell them is a critical component of their overall experience with your brand. The term ‘Customer Success’ refers adopting a proactive approach to providing solutions and answers for your customers. Along with ‘Customer Experience’, ‘Customer Success’ has become increasingly popular over recent …

Can Behavioural Economics solve your customer experience problems?

By applying the principles of behavioural economics, organisations can greatly improve the effectiveness of their Customer Experience (CX) strategy. As well as providing deeper insights into consumer behaviour, behavioural economics can greatly assist the human orientated design of customer interactions and touchpoints. In the past, consumer behaviour was analysed with the assumption that people optimised …

How to bridge the CX gap during a crisis

Covid-19 was an unexpected turn for the whole world. Right from the businesses to events to day-to-day life, everything came to a halt. Apart from showing how vulnerable and co-dependent our lives are, the Covid-crisis also highlighted the significant areas in the corporate realm that were shrieking for improvements and transitions. One of the major …

How much do your customers trust you?

Trust is a critical component in the evolution of CX, particularly in a world and consumer landscape ravaged by the impact of COVID 19. Without trust, it’s almost impossible to build customer engagement and loyalty. Trust can make or break a business. Yet, in today’s digital world where things are constantly being disrupted, establishing trust …

What makes today’s consumers tick? Behavioural Economics can explain

A seismic shift in consumer behaviour and emotions is currently occurring.  The events of 2020 will permanently alter people’s beliefs, experiences and feelings. Deeply ingrained consumer behaviours and habits have been altered in response to the COVID pandemic. For Australian brands to stay relevant and understand what makes their target consumers tick – they must …