Mogorosi Mashilo, Founder and Director at Trender, a VML supplier development partner, says research only becomes useful when you know how to use it effectively. That starts with gathering the right insights to achieve your specific goals. It also means knowing how to interpret the information you receive and use it strategically. Here’s where many […]
Liezel Jonkheid, Director and Founder of the Consumer Psychology Lab, says that despite its complexity, empathy can be taught and, when leveraged effectively, becomes a game changer in both customer experience (CX) and employee engagement. Empathy is a key differentiator in creating exceptional customer experiences in an increasingly tech-driven business world. Labelled a ‘soft skill’, it’s a complex trait to develop [...]
Inovo CEO Wynand Smit says detailed analytics, which is only possible with good data, can drive efficiencies throughout the business. Optimising customer experience (CX) by leveraging emerging and new technology results in a host of positive spin-offs for businesses but it must be approached in a methodical and strategic manner. Every intervention or technology application relies […]
According to data from Salesforce’s Q1 Shopping Index, the digital commerce market has grown globally at a rate of 58% in the last year. This is largely because of the effect of the Covid-19 pandemic on consumer behaviour. Robbie Kearns, Senior Vice President at Salesforce, sets out three ways in which retailers can begin to […]
Megan Walker, Senior Media Strategist at The MediaShop, says true convenience helps you better serve your customers, and the easier it is for them to get much needed information and complete a purchase with you, the happier they will be. Consumers want more, better, faster, cheaper and can we have it now please? These recurring […]
Brent Haumann, Managing Director, Striata Africa says while there are all sorts of complicated formulae for calculating a customer experience (CX) score, there is a simpler solution. Given how important customer communication is to customer experience, it makes sense to simply measure engagement. Not only does doing so save organisations a lot of time and […]
A study conducted by research and insights company BMi Research in 2020 surveyed six online e-commerce stores, with each store evaluated by 10 experienced online mystery shoppers. The study has shown that online retailers continue to face challenges that undermine the customer experience. These challenges include ensuring sufficient stock, transaction and delivery issues and unclear […]
Greg Gatherer, Account Manager at Liferay, says strategic customer experience leaders recognise that customer-facing solutions, like web portals, must include self-service elements to be a truly effective and valuable tool. In fact, research shows that 69% of consumers first try to resolve their issue on their own, showing just how important self-service is. Additionally, Gartner […]
Mushambi Mutuma, Managing Director of Black Powder, says there has been talk about how we will place more focus on a work-life balance. Even more has been said about how inner cities will empty and commercial landlords will struggle to fill offices as we work more and more remotely. Even the tech giants are fleeing […]
According to Johan Kruger, Head of Context at Consulta, a brand promise happens on a subconscious level when someone or something becomes trusted by consistently delivering a good experience. It happens repeatedly, creating the expectation – even if on a sub-conscious level – that it will always be so. This branded experience happens spontaneously and is […]