by May 24, 2013
Not long ago, I learned some startling statistics: The loyalty of
employees who work for small businesses has dropped by almost 20%
since 2008, and currently stands at a paltry 50%. Although I have
never experienced any serious turnover in my own venture, I decided
to take preemptive action by...read more
by May 22, 2013
In the voice of the customer world it is our role as market
researchers to listen and follow through on what the customers are
saying. Quite often this puts us in the position of ‘middle men’
between the customers and internal groups (e.g. sales, marketing,
finance, customer service, etc.)...read more
by May 15, 2013
Today marks National Employee Health and Fitness day! This annual
event occurs the third Wednesday of every May and is dedicated to
encourage physical activity in the workplace. Though it’s only
recognized once a year, it’s important for businesses to realize
that instituting health and wellness...read more
by May 8, 2013
Some experts believe that digital technology is going to be the
next big thing in improving customer experience (CX). Companies are
using the latest technology to cater to their customers while
helping out their marketing department at the same time. In an
Oracle survey of over 1300 senior execs,...read more
by May 7, 2013
In a previous post I discussed the basics for conducting online
advertising testing. With the advent of online survey platforms the
ability to test various advertising messages and formats is easier
than ever. Gone are the days of renting large rooms and embedding
ads in mock programs. The current...read more
by April 25, 2013
A study recently conducted by the CMO Council and SAS brought up an
interesting question…Who owns the customer? The overall thrust of
the study was to highlight the gaps and opportunities for CMOs to
partner with their colleague in arms the CIO. In this day of ever
increasing data it is critical for...read more
by April 16, 2013
The number of true monopolies in the global economy is not that
large. What this means to the rest of us is that we have to compete
to sell our products and services. Competition can come from both
global competitors and those homegrown in your back yard.To grow in
a soft economy companies must be...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 21, 2013
The season of Valentine’s brings out the best in some and the worst
in others. Many of us find ourselves reminiscing about first dates
and whether or not the date led to a meaningful relationship. The
same romantic wonderings can be applied to the customer – company
relationship. When cast in this...read more
