Experience Investigators by 360Connext

APRIL 27, 2021

Consider what customer-centric brands are doing to earn customer loyalty. Travel your customer journey , and look for quick fixes. Maybe there is great brand marketing before the sale but lackluster customer communications following the purchase. Every piece of customer communication is a chance to connect.

Customer Experience 291

Customer Experience Customer Journey Mapping Culture Customer Journey 291

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. If you travel a bit, as I do, this app can be a lifesaver. Vocal customers offer valuable ideas.

Social Media 218

Social Media Travel Rewards Programs Innovation 218

GetFeedback

FEBRUARY 15, 2019

A customer who has a positive experience with a company is more likely to remain loyal to that brand, even going as far as to advocate for it online or offline. Connect on an emotional level with your customers. Research shows that the best customer experiences stem from an employee developing an emotional connection with a customer.

Customer Experience 322

Customer Experience Net Promoter Score Social Media Feedback 322

Experience Investigators by 360Connext

APRIL 28, 2015

More striking was the Kimpton brand sign. Many hotel brands are cognizant of the importance of first impressions. Kimpton understands the important place that pets have in many of their guests’ lives, particularly dog owners who travel with their dogs. Connect with him on Twitter. Fun Is a True Differentiator.

Customer Experience 296

Customer Experience Hotels Travel Customers 296

InMoment XI

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Out of nowhere, citizens were flocking in droves to distant lands, as travel by plane, sea, and car surged. The coming year is no exception, as consumers across the globe plan to make travel a priority, despite ongoing economic uncertainty. What’s more, they expect brands to adapt to as their needs and expectations inevitably evolve.

Hotels 195

Hotels Guest Experience Travel 2023 195

Experience Investigators by 360Connext

MAY 19, 2020

Here are five ways to create a cohesive employee experience by connecting learning to your employee’s journey overall. How does it connect to the overall mission and purpose of your organization? How does this learning opportunity connect to the customer experience? Understand those key, critical touchpoints. Click To Tweet.

Connections 143

Connections Seminar Employee Experience Touchpoint 143

Experience Investigators by 360Connext

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

Employees wrote and tied hand-written thank you notes to baggage that travelers collected after their flight. Simple, but a really nice way to connect with customers in an unexpected way. What about when they complete a training process or post about your brand on social media? Ways a brand has thanked you as a customer.

2020 372

2020 Airlines Social Media Hotels 372

Customer Bliss

OCTOBER 11, 2016

Mark’s been with Hilton since 2010 — prior to that he was with MarketBridge and PwC — and one of the most interesting aspects of this episode is walking through his career path and ascension within the Hilton brand all the way up to his global position today. Hilton is a massive global brand. Opportunities.

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Chief Customer Officer Hospitality Travel Hotels 0

Customer Bliss

AUGUST 29, 2019

During our research, we found that one-third of respondents will actually walk away from a brand after having a disappointing interaction. Here are 3 major findings that I want you to share with you from this comprehensive research: 8/10 Gen Z’ers Are Willing to Give Brands Another Chance. We know you don’t want that to happen.

Customer Experience 227

Customer Experience Consumers Travel Download 227

InMoment XI

OCTOBER 19, 2021

But also in a broader way to be able to connect unstructured and structured data sources to generate insights from within one platform. Not that long ago, if we wanted to know what a customer thought, how they felt about interacting with your brand (website, store, call center, etc.), The Humble Beginnings of Surveys.

Customer Experience 370

Customer Experience Social Media Call Center Metrics 370

InMoment XI

JANUARY 17, 2024

With today’s travelers raising their expectations while being exposed to a seemingly unlimited number of hospitality solutions, it is critical that operators deliver experiences that reflect the lives of their customers. Guest experience differentiates your brand. What is Guest Experience? Guest experiences impact reputation.

Guest Experience 195

Guest Experience Hospitality Hotels Travel 195

Customer Bliss

AUGUST 3, 2017

Forrester recently released their US 2017 Customer Experience Index , which goes through data from 120,000 online consumers to rank 300 brands across 21 industries. Forrester is a very-vetted research brand, but it’s important to understand the ecosystem here. Twice as many brand scores fell as rose, and losses outpaced gains.

Customer Experience 236

Customer Experience 2008 2017 2016 236

Oracle

MARCH 30, 2020

Many brands are incorporating storytelling into their customer experience as a way to reach consumers in creative and compelling ways, and boost customer engagement. We asked consumers to provide their favorite brand storytelling examples, and here are 6 of them. Exceptional Brand Storytelling #1: Simple is better.

Brands 99

Brands Social Media Travel Sports 99

Experience Investigators by 360Connext

APRIL 13, 2021

Word clouds can help others in the organization connect with the real language customers use again and again! Interviewing customers, former customers, and almost-customers is a great way to really listen to the people who actually traveled through the customer journey. When appropriate, send branded swag. But guess what?

Customer Journey Mapping 291

Customer Journey Mapping Customer Journey Feedback Brands 291

Experience Investigators by 360Connext

MARCH 16, 2015

Jeannie will be leading a roundtable discussion about understanding microinteractions and how they can lead to increased loyalty, brand advocacy, and an overall improved customer experience. . More special events this month: Customer Experience Summit Chicago. March 17th & 18th. More Posts - Website Follow Me: The post March Madness!

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Events Customer Experience Webinar Telecommunications 223

Customers That Stick

DECEMBER 18, 2014

I now represent Magical Travel, an agency which specializes in selling Disney vacations. book, movie, sporting event, relationship, travel). When your personal experience with a brand meets or exceeds your expectations you can recommend the brand’s products and services without reservation! False Dichotomy.

Customer Experience 162

Customer Experience Travel Sports Social Media 162

Customer Bliss

MAY 23, 2018

She started off doing customer service work for CUC Travel before it became Cendant Travel, and loved the work. Cost saving vs. revenue generating : she spent time connecting the dots between the data and abandoned contacts – phone call, chat, e-mail.

Sports 197

Sports Customer Experience E Commerce Travel 197

Customer Bliss

MAY 31, 2019

“Start by being humble and you will inspire your team to be humble,” says Denis Drossart , global vice president of Culture & Experience at Selina , about leadership behaviors enforced within this lifestyle, travel and hospitality brand. Create Brand Identity and Values. Define Your Purpose and Value.

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Hospitality Customer Experience Leadership Culture 196

Experience Investigators by 360Connext

AUGUST 4, 2020

Ask for feedback, socialize and communicate about how the persona is there to help everyone align on goals and keep the customer at the center of the brand. Your customers might not share much about their lives, but you probably have access to data about their behaviors, actions and engagement with your brand.

Social Media 265

Social Media Customer Journey Customers Feedback 265

GetFeedback

JANUARY 19, 2020

All done via Expedia, because it gives me one place to handle all travel arrangements, and provides a very nice app to remind me what I booked along with directions, phone numbers, and more. . But you’re missing a huge opportunity if you don’t figure out why some potential prospects never contact your brand. Best Metric: CSAT.

Touchpoint 365

Touchpoint Customer Journey Measurement Social Media 365

Customer Bliss

APRIL 4, 2017

As a native of Louisiana, Sonya is no stranger to hospitality – her passion for outstanding Customer service drives her to make personal connections to live out the genuine Southwest brand to our 50,000 plus employees. The whole focus was to make sure the leaders in a hub city were connected to the staff in deep ways.

Airlines 204

Airlines Hospitality Leadership Connections 204

Hallmark Business Connections

OCTOBER 5, 2020

Isolation is pervasive in today’s climate, and brands have a moral imperative to talk about it, address it, and act with empathy as consumers try to find their way through this new world. This is no small achievement for brands that are used to placing the bottom line over all else because it means shifting the way we view success.

Brands 97

Brands Social Media Travel Download 97

GetFeedback

JULY 19, 2019

Some are calling CX the new marketing, others are calling it the new brand. A touchpoint is any interaction that might influence the way your customer feels about your product, brand, or business. The airline tracked this back to a lack of amenities for early morning travelers. Too many companies focus on customer touchpoints.

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ROI Touchpoint Hotels Customer Journey 309

BlueOcean

JULY 20, 2023

Let’s explore when and how it makes good business sense to connect with your prospective partners at each stage of the RFP process. Yes, there’ll be travel and calendars to coordinate. Running your procurement process with a virtual approach saves you on travel expenses or the cost of hosting. It’s also much easier to schedule.

Contact Center 294

Contact Center Travel 2020 Culture 294

Inbenta

JANUARY 30, 2020

Today’s travelers no longer go to their local travel agent in order to book their trips, they are more and more connected and digitally savvy, doing all their research online. “64% of travelers and 80% of business users expect travel companies to respond to them in real time.” ” (Salesforce).

Tourism 121

Tourism Travel Multi-Channel Books 121

ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 9, 2018

This week we feature an article by Kristin Erikson writes shares great customer service training tips and ideas that will help your company build brand advocacy. What is brand advocacy? Customers service training ideas for better brand advocacy. Customer expectations are higher than ever and word of mouth travels fast!

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Customer Service Training Blog Brands Customer Service 159

TechSee

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Cost Savings and Sustainability Impact Visual intelligence reduces the need for technician dispatches, trimming operational costs while also lowering carbon emissions associated with travel. This dual focus on operational excellence and sustainability impact drives deeper customer connections and promotes brand loyalty.

ROI 124

ROI White Paper Travel Return on Investment 124

Customer Bliss

JULY 23, 2019

Globally, 56% of respondents in Microsoft’s State of Global Customer Service Report have actually ceased doing business with the brand because of poor service experiences. We are often left to our own devices to ensure that all of our healthcare records, for example, travel with us as we move to different healthcare providers.

Healthcare 173

Healthcare Chief Customer Officer Travel 2019 173

BirdEye

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

But what happens when those words travel at the speed of the internet? When shoppers express their love for your brand online, they’re not just speaking to friends; they’re announcing to the world that you are the best in the business. We’ve all heard it before: word-of-mouth can make or break a business. Let’s dive in.

Retail 111

Retail Brands E Commerce Demo 111

ShepHyken

OCTOBER 10, 2016

Whether it’s a seasoned traveler or a first-time flyer, flying is stressful for everyone. When a flying experience goes south, travelers feel desperate for help and seek the reassurance that it will all work out. My Comment: It’s not that people don’t like travel. They don’t like travel hassle.

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2016 Article Customer Service Airlines 128

GetFeedback

JANUARY 21, 2019

Without knowing what your customers want, it’s impossible to develop valuable content that generates brand loyalty and business leads. This is particularly true for certain verticals such as healthcare, hospitality, retail, and travel. You can connect with him on LinkedIn and Twitter.

Marketing 210

Marketing Healthcare Webinar Blog 210

TechSee

OCTOBER 5, 2021

In addition to parts and labour, there are indirect costs such as administration, unbillable travel time, vehicle fuel, maintenance, insurance, and depreciation. In the current fuel crisis, remote experts can help newly onboarded HGV drivers with lorry connections, tipping and loading, or a vehicular failure.

Transportation 207

Transportation Customer Satisfaction Insurance Travel 207

Experience Investigators by 360Connext

APRIL 14, 2020

Consider how you can use a journey map to understand how your customers experience your brand: To find points of friction for your customers so that you can reduce the effort for them. What are her concerns beyond your brand? Are they traveling through your site differently? What are her hobbies?

Customer Journey Mapping 374

Customer Journey Mapping Workshop Customer Journey Touchpoint 374

Beyond Philosophy

FEBRUARY 27, 2017

And frequent travelers will be able to put their elite membership status on hold rather than lose it when they take a break from travel. Frequent travelers told us they want more flexibility while less frequent travelers want to be able to use their Points in more ways and more quickly.”. Start by engaging the employees.

Rewards Programs 133

Rewards Programs Hotels Travel Chief Customer Officer 133

NetBase

JULY 3, 2020

The 4th of July is typically cause for celebration, but current events make that challenging for brands. Should brands leave it alone or attempt to make a go of it? How many brands (and consumers) are making the most of The Fourth. How many brands (and consumers) are making the most of The Fourth.

Brands 95

Brands Marketing Travel 2019 95

InMoment XI

APRIL 3, 2024

The customer experience—how buyers feel about their collective interactions with a brand—defines and motivates customer action. Your brand needs to deliver on all fronts in order to create a memorable experience for these customers. It sets the tone for the entire company/consumer relationship.

Customer Expectations 195

Customer Expectations Touchpoint Omnichannel Social Media 195

BlueOcean

OCTOBER 7, 2024

It’s essential to have faith that the contact center you choose will foster a culture your agents will feel good about – and one that aligns with the culture of your own brand. Brand Representation When you partner with a contact center, their agents become your agents. Is there a sense of empowerment on the frontline?

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Contact Center Culture Leadership Call Center 156