by March 15, 2013
One of the biggest complaints people have about the net promoter
score is that respondents don't need to put their money where their
mouth is, so to speak. We ask the, how likely they are to recommend
us to a friend, family member or colleague, but do they actually
recommend us? It's certainly a...read more
by March 7, 2013
I read a great article by Donna Fluss in CRM Magazine recently,
Surveys Alone Are Not the Answer. What really hooked me was this
statement: After years of analyzing exceptional service
organizations, it's clear to me that the organizations that deliver
great service do something that others...read more
by February 25, 2013
There comes a time when those of us in consumer and B2B market
research realize that we are not just the messengers, the conduit
for the voice of the customer, but we also are the change agents.
This realization came to me some time ago, but was reaffirmed while
reading the book Outside In by Harley...read more
by February 22, 2013
There is a new C-level position taking shape. According to work
published in the Harvard Business Review blog the next generation
of C-level executive is likely to be the Chief Customer Officer
(CCO). This is a good thing for those of us in marketing research
and consumer insight positions as it...read more
by February 15, 2013
Think about your own experiences, when you are unhappy with a
product or service and tell the company, what do you expect to
happen? If you're thinking, "Nothing. Companies don't listen to
customer feedback" I wouldn't blame you. But I hope you're more
like me: I expect a response. But not a generic...read more
by February 14, 2013
It’s time to reach out and touch someone. All eyes are on
Valentine’s Day and sharing the love. How does this thought process
apply to market research you may ask? Well that’s easy to see if
you consider each survey touchpoint an opportunity to share a bit
of love. It doesn’t matter if you are...read more
by February 13, 2013
Effective training sessions are critical to your business's
success, and today's companies are dealing with the realization
that a one-time onboarding session, or even annual training events,
are not sufficient to keep up with an ever-changing environment.
Not only that, but most companies are no...read more
by December 10, 2012
Poor customer service could land you a prime time spot filled with
bad reviews on various social media channels for everyone to see.
Customers have power, which means they can and will publicize both
good and bad experiences, so exceptional customer service is
necessary. You probably already know...read more
by December 1, 2012
The ability to respond in a timely fashion is one of the primary
advantages of an online survey platform. Most projects do not have
the level of sensitivity that customer satisfaction surveys do
therefore in most cases immediate attention is not required.
However, when assessing a customer’s level...read more
by September 11, 2012
Customer satisfaction is often considered to be a fairly soft
measurement, relying on such markers as client feelings and
industry leanings. Zack Urlocker, a guest contributor for Forbes,
has provided an interesting formula for quantifying customer
satisfaction in this article, and with the effects...read more
