This guest post is from Andy Nulman, President of Just for Laughs. It was a late summer weekend, and I spent most of it walking downtown — which is why today I come to you with the confession that I hate Scotch Tape. Yes, a strange confession. But not without justifiable explanation. In countless store windows,…
Is your business covered in Scotch Tape?
Honor what customers care about
This is a guest post from Jeanne Bliss — customer experience expert and author of “I Love You More Than My Dog.” See the original post this is adapted from and more like it on her blog. CustomInk is a $70 million T-shirt shop that prints custom T-shirts for family reunions and group and business events. Because…
Loyalty is earned, not bought
This is a guest post from Mitch Joel — President, Twist Image and author of Six Pixels of Separation. See the original post this is adapted from and more like it on his blog. This will not be about how to game a system so that you can redeem a free flight. Sorry. When most people think of earning loyalty points,…
Video: Rackspace’s Rob La Gesse on how to inspire word of mouth with customer service
Great customer service always starts a conversation. When you thrill customers with an incredible customer experience and a genuine dedication to their needs, they’re bound to tell all of their friends. The best part is — anyone can do it. Businesses both big and small have the opportunity to impress customers with every interaction —…
3 actions to battle customer experience fatigue
This is a guest post from Jeanne Bliss — customer experience expert and author of “I Love You More Than My Dog.” See the original post this is adapted from and more like it on her blog. There is now a dizzying proliferation of content, information, and resulting confusion for a leader trying to understand “customer experience.” There…
No pictures allowed
This is a guest post from Mitch Joel — President, Twist Image and author of Six Pixels of Separation. See the original post this is adapted from and more like it on his blog. I once nearly got kicked out of a furniture store. Apparently, I broke a very strict rule of “no photography” while looking to make my purchases. Do…