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Now Revealed and Proven: (The True Marketing Value of) Return on Word of Mouth

Beyond Philosophy

Study objectives also addressed fundamental issues: How much of sales, or other tangible objectives, is driven by WOM? How does paid advertising compare to WOM in driving results? Another key finding was, rather astoninshingly, that an offline WOM impression drives at least five times more sales than a paid advertising impression.

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Guest Post: Is Your Customer Journey Aligned with Brand Expectations? If Not, It Could Be Costing You Sales

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And more importantly, how can you ensure that it’s not costing you sales? Customers want to be able to reach a live person when they need assistance. First, make sure that your contact center is easily accessible and that customers can reach a live person when they need assistance.

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If You Want Customers to Say Yes, Try THIS

Beyond Philosophy

Sometimes people say no to sales offers out of habit. The scientific name for it is Escalation of Commitment, but it is also the basis of many sales techniques, and it is an excellent way to get your customers to say yes. . Escalating Commitment into a Sale. There are several theories surrounding communication and advertising.

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Privacy in the Age of Personalization: Striking the Right Balance

Beyond Philosophy

Listen to the podcast: Personalization is a key element in doing business today. However, getting too personal can be off-putting in some situations. So, today we are going to look at how you can strike a balance between personalizing your interactions and offerings for customers without freaking them out.

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How Small Things Have Big Influences on Customer Behavior

Beyond Philosophy

For example, let’s say you were listening to a person tell you something at a party. You are concentrating on what the person is saying, despite the background noise. Subliminal Advertising is a Non-Conscious Non-Starter. Despite these inauspicious beginnings to its study, subliminal advertising remains a thing even to this day.

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Guest Blog: How to Personalize Your Chatbots for Customer Journey Tracking & Provide a Better Experience

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In 2010, the boys over at Apple released Siri that astounded the world because for the first time you had a super-commercial chatbot/personal assistant that was so easy to have the mass market adapt to. A Personalized Guide to Help Out Your Customers. People love personalization. Here’s one fact that you need to remember: .

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A Reason to Smile During the COVID-19 Pandemic

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He noticed that the quarantine and stay-at-home orders are magnifying people’s personality traits. For example, if you are an optimistic person, you may be showcasing that side of your personality more than ever. I’m a very optimistic person, yet I’m also a realist. Many people, in general, are finding ways to give back.