Are your CRM and marketing automation solutions working in concert to deliver greater business results? In this article, you will discover five ways to enhance sales and marketing effectiveness with CRM/Marketing Automation integration. Customer Relationship Management (CRM) is critical to effective management of a sales funnel and forecast in business-to-business (B2B) companies. CRM systems track and […]
Tag Archives: Customer Relationship Management
First it was our tamagotchis, now it’s our cell phones. A recent Zogby Analtycs poll shows that millennial cell phone usage has reached the point where over 80 percent of 18-34 year olds are checking their phones first thing when they wake up. So what’s the best way to market to a generation who once […]
The concept of Hoosier Hospitality really took hold when the 2012 Super Bowl was held in Indianapolis. In fact, the people in Indy were so nice that a host from the TODAY show said, “I have never met more people that have wished me a super day, that have offered to open a door, that […]
In the midwest, the month of May typically brings a mix of sunshine and lingering “April showers,” resulting in a mix of spending time outdoors, but also jumping around and dodging puddles. This rain/shine parallels how client success manages customer relationships. When a client first purchases a new product, it’s like taking a hike on a nice sunny day. […]
Every day here at PERQ, our salespeople make tons of phone calls and send out lots of e-mails to current and prospective clients all over the country. It’s a tough job, but somebody’s gotta do it — and they do it extremely well. Like most organizations our size, we invest in a Customer Relationship Management […]
Customer Lifecycle Marketing, Customer Loyalty Marketing, Customer Relationship Management
Building Personal Customer Relationships to Drive Brand Loyalty
When I logged onto Facebook last night, the first story that appeared at the top of my newsfeed was a video of a thrilled toddler followed by a mother’s caption which read: “I cannot say enough great things about Schneider Chiropractic Center […] the fabulous staff there always go the extra mile […] and give extra special […]
A newer version of your 7-month-old tablet or iPad is coming out in a week and you have to have it. You go to the store, find your new toy, and eventually the older version is collecting dust on a shelf. – Do not “shelve” your existing customers – Novelty is exciting but it is […]
Customer Relationship Management, Marketing, Social Media
How Marketers Can Adapt to a Fast Churning Business Environment
The world of marketing is in a continuous state of churn. Changes in customer behavior bring forth new paradigms by the day, rendering previous ones obsolete. For instance, the traditional concept of marketing striving to solely generate leads is now obsolete. It’s not enough for marketers to adapt to change. We need to embrace change as a […]
Customer Lifecycle Marketing, Featured
Forming Lasting Customer Relationships: Engagement is Timeless
In the business world, forming lasting customer relationships is critical to success. Building a long-term relationship with a customer is far more profitable than acquiring a new customer. Consider these stats: It costs 6-7 times as much to acquire a new customer than retain an existing one. (Client Heartbeat) On average, loyal customers are […]
The way marketers use lead scoring to find ideal fit prospects has evolved over the years. For most marketers, lead scoring is based on the prospect’s profile attributes and how they match the organization’s ideal profile definition. The profile score provides insights into what an ideal lead looks like, so marketers can create campaigns for that audience. Profile score […]