Companies are putting more and more effort into identifying and addressing the trials and tribulations customers encounter when interacting with them to create the best possible buying and use experience. Referred to as customer experience (and often abbreviated to CX), it’s inclusive of the customer’s journey from initial brand awareness to purchase, the customer’s interactions with the brand’s many touchpoints prior to and during use, and the environments the customer encounters during use of and interaction with the product or service. Brands find the greatest success and differentiate themselves from competitors by focusing on delivering an effortless experience that ensures each of those touchpoints and experiences are consistent and contribute positively to the customer’s overall journey.
https://www.business2community.com/customer-experience/improving-customer-experience-takes-behind-scenes-work-02033319/
Companies are putting more and more effort into identifying and addressing the trials and tribulations customers encounter when interacting with them to create the best possible buying and use experience. Referred to as customer experience (and often abbreviated to CX), it’s inclusive of the customer’s journey from initial brand awareness to purchase, the customer’s interactions with the brand’s many touchpoints prior to and during use, and the environments the customer encounters during use of and interaction with the product or service. Brands find the greatest success and differentiate themselves from competitors by focusing on delivering an effortless experience that ensures each of those touchpoints and experiences are consistent and contribute positively to the customer’s overall journey.
https://customerthink.com/improving-the-customer-experience-takes-behind-the-scenes-work/
Most retail marketers would argue that the secret to effective sales is creating an outstanding customer experience. From investing in UX design and customer relationship management software to training customer service staff, frontline marketers know that every consumer touch point is critical to creating a compelling brand experience.
Nonetheless, all too many retailers overlook one critical feature that affects all of these touch points: comprehensive, digestible product information.
https://www.retailcustomerexperience.com/blogs/why-product-data-is-key-to-superior-customer-experience/
It's no secret that in order to succeed in today's competitive industry landscape, brands must do everything possible to prioritize customers at all stages of their journeys to keep them loyal. Strategies must be revised to incorporate new technologies that not only improve the overall experience but also harness data to assess and solve for customer needs and issues across every touchpoint. Premium, personalized interactions have become the new norm, reinforcing that 2018 is all about the customer. To help make this a reality, we've identified eight key themes that should be considered by all brands when transforming into a customer-obsessed organization.
https://www.martechadvisor.com/articles/customer-experience-2/how-to-make-2018-the-year-of-the-customer/
Over the last 12 months, the Catch Group has been on a customer-centric mission to service customers to keep them coming back. To this end, the online marketplace overhauled and optimised all touchpoints to open the lines of communication with customers. The group integrated Zendesk's customer support platform, built dedicated customer service centres and teams, reached out via new channels, and importantly, gave its customer service agents autonomy in decision-making.
https://www.cmo.com.au/article/632587/how-catch-group-dedicated-cx-approach-revitalised-multi-million-dollar-marketplace/
Stuart O’Neill, head of SAP Hybris Australia and New Zealand, explains why digital customer experience (CX) must be a company-wide mandate in order for brands to continuously improve interaction across every touchpoint.
http://www.bandt.com.au/marketing/digital-customer-experience-needs-move-beyond-marketing/
Today’s consumers are more connected than ever before - constantly checking emails, social media apps, and even interacting online via voice technology.
For brands, the challenge is to cut through the noise to be able to reach consumers at the right time. This is where cross-channel marketing comes in: an approach that allows brands to seamlessly communicate with consumers across multiple touchpoints.
https://econsultancy.com/blog/69690-what-is-cross-channel-marketing-and-why-do-you-need-it/
Is there a secret sauce for conquering the customer journey? How many touches does it really take? What’s a surefire way to move leads into the purchase funnel and eventually turn them into advocates for your brand?
https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbescommunicationscouncil/2017/11/08/the-secret-sauce-of-the-customer-journey/#6242a93961d6/
To fully understand and measure customer loyalty and satisfaction, many organisations look at both the relational and transactional levels of interaction. Customer relationships are a complex matter and deal with human emotion as much as business.
https://mopinion.com/making-the-most-of-online-touchpoints-in-your-customer-experience-strategy/
