THE ICONIC is Australia’s most loved retail brand, according to the inaugural Most Loved Retailers Report produced by Power Retail. Power Retail’s Head of Data, David Fear, comments, “THE ICONIC excels with younger customers by offering fast delivery, responsive customer service, and excellent returns policies, all of which are highly valued by this age group. …
Customer insights provide the in-depth understanding of your target audience’s needs, wants, behaviours, and pain points. They are the golden nuggets of information businesses can use to propel growth. Generating customer insights business leaders can act on can, however, be a significant challenge. Techtarget defines, “Customer insight, or consumer insight, is the understanding and interpretation of …
In this interview with Mark Atterby, Editor of CXFocus, Janelle McQueen-Paice, Chief Experience Officer for Selfwealth, explains the principles of design thinking and how to apply them to empower customers. Mark Atterby (MA): Can you please provide a background to your career and an explanation of your role at Selfwealth? Janelle McQueen-Paice (JM): My career …
Companies like Good Pair Days and Selfwealth are using omnichannel marketing to drive highly personalised customer experiences with the brand. The challenges to omnichannel success are many but so are the potential rewards. Omnichannel marketing is a customer-centric approach that aims to deliver a unified and consistent brand experience across all touchpoints. David Lambert, General …
Monique Bate, Head of Member Experience at ANZ Staff Super, emphasises the importance of customer experience and that the function needs to sit at a senior ‘strategic level’ within the organisation. In this interview with CXFocus Editor, Mark Atterby, she shares her thoughts about CX and its role in the superannuation industry. Mark Atterby (MA): …
Customer experience (CX) agents are the backbone of any company’s interaction with its customers. It can be a very tough job, however. They’re juggling multiple applications, information screens, and clunky software integrations all while trying to solve a customer’s problem. This is the daily reality for many CX agents, leading to frustration and a revolving …
Automation brings undeniable benefits. Repetitive tasks are completed with lightning speed and flawless accuracy, freeing up human resources for more complex endeavours. Customer service chatbots can handle routine enquiries, while AI-powered algorithms personalise product recommendations. These advancements streamline processes and enhance productivity. Francoise Gelbard, Co-Founder and Head of Enterprise Sales for HumanableCX, comments, “Automation can result …
It sounds counterintuitive, but in today’s always-on world consumers are placing a premium on human connection. Among headlines about households spending more online than ever before, traditional bricks and mortar institutions moving to online- and digital-only models, and the general buzz for AI, two-thirds of Australian consumers still prefer to engage with brands via human …
Consumers are increasingly privacy-conscious, and prioritising data security and transparency throughout the entire brand experience is no longer optional – it’s essential for success. AI and its use in marketing and providing personalised experiences for customers are raising the stakes in terms of data privacy and security. Data is the lifeblood of modern marketing and …
The world of B2B marketing is undergoing a seismic shift. Gone are the days when brand awareness, lead generation, and flashy campaigns were the sole domain of the B2B CMO. Today, success hinges on a deeper understanding – an understanding of the customer journey, their needs, and their satisfaction. Traditionally, B2B CMOs were tasked with …