Unlocking the Power of Social Media: How 56% of Loyal Customers Are Born

Unlocking the Power of Social Media How 56% of Loyal Customers Are Born

Building a solid customer relationship is more important than ever with the surge in online interactions and consumer expectations. According to a study on brand loyalty, 62% of millennials are more likely to buy a product if the brand engages them on social media. Many businesses view social media as a way to put their […]

7 Customer Loyalty Lessons from Lady Gaga

Lady Gaga

With 23 million albums sold, five Grammy Awards, and Forbes’ distinction as one of the world’s most powerful celebrities, Lady Gaga is one of the most well-known pop artists in the world. Known as much for her voice as for her over-the-top wardrobe, few recognize Lady Gaga for her stunning business acumen, giving her legions […]

6 Ways Web Check-ins Can Benefit Your Brand

web check-ins

Guest post by Clinton Bonner, community connectivity expert, futurist, and blogger at Everything to Everything. Whether it’s big players like Foursquare inking a new loyalty rewards program with Pepsi, or niche developers like Untappd, addressing the beer drinking vertical with a mobile application that let’s you spread the word about the particular brew you are […]

The Power of Truth, Woot-Style

On a recent trip to New York, I was pondering the future of the in-flight magazine and bemoaning its general editorial shoddiness when I stumbled upon an extraordinary interview with Matt Rutledge from Woot about their policy of telling the truth and acknowledging mistakes. (hat tip to US Airways Magazine) Since the first caveman painted […]

An Amazing True Story of Cars, Bribes, and Customer Service

(Originally posted on Off Madison Ave blog) Earlier this year, I received a FedEx envelope unexpectedly. It was from Infiniti (Nissan Motors USA). I purchased an Infiniti EX in late December, 2007. Turns out, according to the letter enclosed in the FedEx, the window sticker on my vehicle listed a “rollover sensor” as standard equipment. […]

Why Social Media Isn’t Marketing At All

What’s the worst thing about social media? The name “social media.” It’s incredibly vague, and that lack of definition has enabled “social media” to become a watered-down, catch-all term with different meanings for each person – like “recreational drugs” and “process improvement.” The Characteristics of Social Media: Duration: Ongoing Target: Current and previous customers Goal: […]