Interesting question, isn’t it? The word Authenticity has been around for a long time and it has resurfaced in the past few years to be linked to behavior and to customers. But is it really the “right” word for our times and does it really communicate what is really meant by the author? I don’t…
Category Archives: Best Practices
Joe, way to go – you ‘da man…
I wrote an entry a little while ago referencing how parasitic the media is right now and how they are literally preying on the bad news to keep themselves alive – it sucks. I can’t say it any other way than that. It is also why I am telling everyone I come in contact with (in…
Seth got it right – almost…
Seth Godin, probably one of the greatest marketing minds of a new era is usually “spot on” in about everything he offers up – at least I believe he is. If you haven’t seen his blog, you have to check it out and follow him for a few weeks to get a feel for how…
It’s that time of year…
Just like clockwork, when the first of the year rolls around, people start to think about Planning – both personal and for their business. While many try to get the jump on things in the fourth quarter, many don’t really get motivated to do it until they open up their new calendars. Is this bad?…
Don’t give in – keep INNOVATING and LEAD…
I was reading an article in the Harvard Business Publishing Blog on Warren Buffet and his views of this whole economic mess when I came across a great comment at the bottom of the article. The article was titled, “The Wisdom of Warren Buffet,” by Bill Taylor. Bill writes about a variety of topics and this one was spot on…
Stay tuned for some changes…
In the upcoming days and weeks you will start to see some changes happening to the “Loyalty” Blog you are so used to seeing and reading. NO, we aren’t going away from the core concept that Customer Loyalty is at the heart of all corporate economics. And NO we aren’t going to stop providing you…
You can always learn something on your BIRTHDAY…
Yesterday was my BIRTHDAY – what a great day of the year!! I took most of the day off to spend with my wife and family and had a fabulous time. BTW, presents are still being accepted if you would like to send one. It seems like no matter what you do, there is…
Taking it just a little farther makes all the difference…
I came across an interesting article by JAMIE HERZLICH on Newsday.com today that just compelled me to comment on. The good news is that the title of the article is spot on, “Small Business: Good Customer Service is Key.” However, I don’t think Jamie took it as far as it could be to accomplish what…
Give your CUSTOMERS away…
Yes, you heard me right – Give your CUSTOMERS away to the competition. OK, so maybe not entirely but in principle at least. Everyone is touting how great their customer service is or how wonderful of an experience they give their customers or how well our employees treat our customers, etc. etc. etc. Put your…
If you don’t know the gap…
If you don’t know the gap between what your “employees perception” and your “customers perception” you can’t make the “right changes” to build differentiation. Let me explain. Customers have a very vivid perception about what they want the experience to be with your company – right, wrong or indifferent – it is reality to them. …