The average customer is online pretty much all the time, creating an abundance of data for today's businesses. If marketers aren’t using that data to offer more efficient experiences, it might be time to ask what it’s for in the first place. Here are a few ways brands have stopped sitting on their data and actually used it to solve some of the industry’s most annoying problems.
https://www.clickz.com/3-ways-using-data-solve-customer-problems/
Consider the rise of customer success. Because 74 percent of consumers feel contacting customer service is a frustrating experience, few speak up until they’ve had a truly bad time. The trouble is, just one negative experience is all it takes to send more than half of consumers packing for a competitor.
That’s why, instead of waiting for customers to call in, customer success managers monitor usage data like average session duration and login frequency. Although customers might hesitate to reach out about a page that won’t load, constant refreshing can signal that they’re struggling. Among U.S. adults, 87 percent want companies to proactively contact them before small issues turn into serious trouble.
https://www.entrepreneur.com/article/322362/
Gathering customer feedback and incorporating the data you collect as part of your marketing process will empower you and your team to drive effective strategies and resonate with audiences beyond your normal reach.
https://www.business2community.com/marketing/how-to-reach-your-customers-through-data-driven-marketing-campaigns-02159637/
It’s easy to talk about the importance of customer input. You bring it up in a meeting, everyone nods in agreement, and you feel smart.
It’s another thing to actually invest time gathering and analyzing customer input. As important as this data is, the act of obtaining it is no different than any other business activity: you’ll need to show a return on the investment you put in.
Luckily, there are several metrics that you can easily connect with the insights you derive from customer feedback.
https://customerthink.com/5-ways-to-prove-the-roi-of-customer-feedback/