Chat & Messaging
Why Conversational Commerce is a Winning Strategy for Reaching Shoppers Across Generations
By Faith Hinz |
Reading Time: 6 minutes
Each generation has unique shopping habits and preferences. As such, a strategy that resonates with one generation of shoppers may fall flat for another. Yet, there’s one strategy winning brands are leveraging to connect with consumers of all generations: conversational commerce. Read on as we take a closer look at each generation – and explore…
Salesforce Guide to Instagram
By Faith Hinz |
Reading Time: 7 minutes
The Role of Instagram in the Purchase Journey – and How Brands Can Start Managing This Key Channel More Effectively These days, there are countless factors that influence a consumer’s behavior throughout the purchase journey. Social media is high on the list – especially as e-commerce continues to grow. Today, there are many different social…
How Conversational Commerce is Transforming Industries
By Faith Hinz |
Reading Time: 6 minutes
In today’s world, consumers are always “on.” And there’s plenty of data to back that claim. A report from Asurion found that on average, US consumers check their phones an average of 352 times a day. When a notification comes in, 75% look at it within five minutes. So it’s probably not surprising that consumers…
How Conversational Commerce Empowers Brands to Drive Customer Acquisition and Retention
By Faith Hinz |
Reading Time: 6 minutes
We’re just going to come out and say it: it’s not an easy time to be a consumer-facing brand. For one, there’s a ton of competition in just about any product or service category. Of course, there are the legacy brands you must contend with. But then there are also the digital-native brands that seem…
How Marketing Teams Can Tap into Conversational Commerce to Attract, Convert, and Retain More Customers
By Faith Hinz |
Reading Time: 6 minutes
Once, not so long ago, most brands sunk the majority of their marketing dollars into traditional initiatives like TV and radio commercials, print ads, direct mail, and outdoor advertising. Then, eCommerce started gaining traction, and many brands started shifting their marketing spend online. Yet, most took a generic, one-size-fits-all approach, blanketing an entire audience with…
How Customer Care Teams Can Tap Into Conversational Commerce to Boost Customer Satisfaction and Loyalty
By Faith Hinz |
Reading Time: 7 minutes
These days, consumers expect outstanding experiences throughout the purchase journey. While customer experience is a cross-functional responsibility, there’s one team that plays a particularly critical role: the customer care team. Customer Care Reps: The Unsung Heroes Your customer care representatives are brand ambassadors. They’re the folks interacting with customers day in and day out. These…
Salesforce Digital Engagement and 1440 Empower In-Store Associates with Mobile Experiences (7 Examples)
By Faith Hinz |
Reading Time: 5 minutes
If you’re a brand with brick-and-mortar locations, your in-store associates are one of your most valuable assets. These folks are experts on the ins and outs of your products and services. And they’re on the front line day in and day out – providing trusted advice, recommendations, and service to your customers. It’s critical to…
Conversational Commerce: Connecting Brands to Consumers Throughout the Purchase Journey
By Faith Hinz |
Reading Time: 7 minutes
How conversational commerce can empower your brand to break through the noise and connect with mobile-first consumers throughout the purchase journey In the recent past, a couple of brands have dominated any given product or service category. Consumers shopping for soda chose Pepsi or Coke. Those shopping for makeup would pick CoverGirl or L’Oréal. That’s…
Omnichannel Guide: A Holistic Look at the Most Popular Messaging Channels
By Faith Hinz |
Reading Time: 7 minutes
In the past, a person would pick up the phone when they needed to get in touch with a family member or friend. But these days, they’re more likely to turn to messaging services and apps like texting, WhatsApp or Facebook Messenger to stay in touch. In fact, in 2021, the number of people using…