• MARKETINGTOOLS: CRM
    Take Ownership Of The Customer Experience In 2013
    I recently planned a special weekend getaway for my family. I had booked the hotel months in advance, in addition to securing reservations for quite a few other activities, special meals, and more. When we arrived at the hotel, I was surprised that the clerk could not find our reservation. After speaking with the manager, we had learned that our reservation was accidentally canceled by the online booking company. Even though I had a copy of the original confirmation (which was already paid), I was told the hotel was fully booked and they could not honor our stay.
  • MARKETINGTOOLS: CRM
    Customer Service Is The Rule, Not The Exception
    When it comes to customer service, many industries have mastered the process in order to strengthen brand loyalty and provide a positive experience for the consumer. For example, retailers, QSRs and luxury industries have established customer service staples for how they run their businesses. However, when it comes to the hospitality industry, how do hotels manage to retain customer loyalty and turn their guests into brand advocates when most are just visiting for a short period of time?
  • MARKETINGTOOLS: CRM
    Seating Customers At The Holiday Table
    Holiday time often means pressure to include those that, during the year, you prefer to exclude. (Yes, I am nodding towards a few "frenemies" and perhaps an in-law or two.)
  • MARKETINGTOOLS: CRM
    May The Best Lists Win!
    Last month, I talked about acquisition in an article asserting that good acquisition is also good customer relationship management. I'd like to say more about that this month, as Q1 of 2013 will be upon us sooner than anyone ever thinks, and starting the new year thinking about new-customer acquisition is the best way to set you up for the best CRM ever.
  • MARKETINGTOOLS: CRM
    Weathering The Storm: Keeping The Lights On For Business When Things Go Dark
    While it's been just over a month since Hurricane Sandy, many of us are still feeling the effects of the storm's destruction. As the Eastern seaboard continues to rebuild, we have reflected on how businesses maintained continuity and customer relationships when the lights go out. What steps should you take so business runs as usual? Are there ways to better prepare for huge disruptions to your business operations? How do you conduct business when your customers and employees are faced with gas shortages, power outages and serious property damage?
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