I recently read an article in which former McDonald’s CMO, Mark Lollback admitted that investing $3m in Salesforce was the biggest regret of his career¹. What a brave admission, but it really got me thinking - how many others have had similar experiences with marketing...
It’s a known fact that it costs a lot less to keep an existing customer happy than it does to acquire a new customer. Customer retention is fundamental to growth and whilst it’s fantastic having a loyal customer base, it’s even more fantastic when they...
Remember that loyal customers spend more AND they bring their friends back with them. Therefore the true cost of an unsubscribe is not just future spend from that customer, but also potential spend from many others. Email marketing remains one of the most effective ways to...
At the start of 2020 many brands will be reviewing their customer growth strategies. Customer expectations have changed dramatically in recent years with the competition continuing to up the game. 2020 will be no different. The challenge for many is keeping up with your customers...
Email marketing is one of (if not) the most effective ways to reach your customers, and often sits at the heart of marketing communications strategies. What does your comms strategy look like? Do you segment your customers and target them differently based on their position...
As a franchisor, it’s your responsibility to drive and execute a sustainable marketing strategy across your franchisee network. There are many challenges and frustrations actually making this work in practice, such as getting the support and buy-in from your franchisee owners and unaligned marketing messages...
Many retailers offer endless marketing offers and promotions to try and bring customers back in store or online. Every week, there appears to be some form of sale on, no matter where you go - big red sale signs plastered all over the shop windows,...
Gartner predicts that 80% of your future profits will come from 20% of your existing customer base. So basically – you need to look after your existing customers. Many brands are investing heavily in customer loyalty programs, designed to not only generate loyalty, but increase customer...
By 2020, customer experience is expected to overtake both price and product as a key brand differentiator. Not all customers are equal, there is no ‘single experience’ that meets everyone’s needs. Every customer is different, and they respond in different ways. Personalisation is by no means...
Loyal customers - something every brand wants more of…...