A common refrain in customer experience circles is that to deliver a winning experience, you first need to empower your employees. But does it work? And what does employee empowerment really mean? In an ideal world, employees are empowered to use their best judgment to resolve customer issues without needing to seek approvals, jump through […]
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Have you ever considered the many, many ways content impacts the customer experience? I have. I’ve dwelled on it. And then I read Ann Handley’s book Everybody Writes and realized she was on to this idea, too. The first person in the world to have the title Chief Content Officer, Ann Handley is a veteran
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In many ways, publicity and marketing set the stage for your customers, and it can lead to moments of delight or huge disappointment. Better marketing isn’t the lifeline. Recently, I was contacted by a marketing agency regarding one of their clients. The retail chain was having serious problems with their business results slipping. Certain stores were
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While it’s technically easier to reach people through social channels for marketing and sales, it doesn’t mean it’s the right way to do things. Holistic Marketing for the Next Generation Generation Z, the generation AFTER the millennials (born late 1990’s to early 2000’s) rejects traditional marketing and sales completely. Smart brands are beginning to tap
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Personalization was a big trend at SXSW and it’s no surprise. Humans like when people recognize us. We want to feel known and heard. We want to be seen as the unique individuals we are. What this means for some companies is getting to know customers in really great ways. Quirky Customer Personas I became
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