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Strategies for building experiences that are a win-win for brands and customers.
THE 1440 BLOG
Strategies for building experiences that are a win-win for brands and customers.
Top 9 Reasons Your Brand Needs Translation for WhatsApp
By 1440, Inc. |
Reading Time: 7 minutes
These days, the vast majority of consumers with smartphones have at least one messaging app. Increasingly, they’re using these apps to connect with brands – whenever and wherever a need arises. In fact, 66% of online adults say messaging is their preferred way of communicating with a business. That number is even higher – 72%…
A Brand’s Guide to the Most Popular Global Messaging Channels
By 1440, Inc. |
Reading Time: 11 minutes
In the early days of messaging apps, consumers primarily used them to connect with family and friends. But today, consumers also rely on messaging apps to connect with brands. In fact, for a staggering 66% of adults across the globe, messaging apps are the PREFERRED way of connecting with businesses. Younger consumers are even more…
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Top 9 Reasons Your Brand Needs Translation for WhatsApp
By 1440, Inc. |
Reading Time: 7 minutes
These days, the vast majority of consumers with smartphones have at least one messaging app. Increasingly, they’re using these apps to connect with brands – whenever and wherever a need arises. In fact, 66% of online adults say messaging is their preferred way of communicating with a business. That number is even higher – 72%…
A Brand’s Guide to the Most Popular Global Messaging Channels
By 1440, Inc. |
Reading Time: 11 minutes
In the early days of messaging apps, consumers primarily used them to connect with family and friends. But today, consumers also rely on messaging apps to connect with brands. In fact, for a staggering 66% of adults across the globe, messaging apps are the PREFERRED way of connecting with businesses. Younger consumers are even more…
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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…
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…
The State of Customer Reviews in 2023
By Faith Hinz |
Reading Time: 9 minutes
What you need to know in 2023 to optimize your brand’s ratings and reviews strategy The importance of ratings and reviews in the purchase journey can no longer be denied. As such, your brand likely has a plan in place to collect ratings and reviews from existing customers – and display this content to help…
The State of Conversational Commerce in 2023
By Faith Hinz |
Reading Time: 14 minutes
Introduction In the long history of business, conversations have always been an effective way to grow sales. Consider a consumer shopping for a new vehicle. After doing her research, she steps into the car dealership. The salesperson builds rapport with her, and she ends up purchasing the car – complete with some extras that align…
The Complete Guide to Salesforce Language Translation
By 1440, Inc. |
Reading Time: 9 minutes
There are roughly 7,000 languages spoken across the globe. So if you’re a global business, you’re bound to be faced with language barriers – both internally and when engaging with customers. Even if you’re NOT a global business, you’re sure to encounter plenty of customers who speak a language that’s different from yours. According to…
How Brands Can Capitalize on Generative AI Tools Like ChatGPT and Bard to Deliver Winning Experiences
By Faith Hinz |
Reading Time: 5 minutes
Late last year, OpenAI launched ChatGPT, an AI chatbot. And the entire world quickly took notice. Within days of launch, ChatGPT had one million users. And in January, it reached 100 million active users, making it the “fastest-growing consumer application in history.” For the sake of comparison, it took TikTok nine months to reach 100…
Unlocking the Power of Conversational Commerce for Salesforce: Tips, Strategies, and Tools
By Faith Hinz |
Reading Time: 7 minutes
Oftentimes, the word “eCommerce” conjures up images of a shopper browsing a website, adding an item (or items) to their cart, and then completing the checkout process. But the reality is, there are plenty of new, innovative ways of purchasing products online – including social commerce, conversational commerce, and augmented reality – just to name…
Four eCommerce Trends You Can’t Afford to Ignore in 2023
By Faith Hinz |
Reading Time: 7 minutes
It’s hard to believe, but February is here. The holidays are a distant memory, and most brands and retailers are laser-focused on what they can do to attract, convert, and retain more customers in 2023 despite what Gartner is referring to as the “triple squeeze” of inflation, scarce or expensive talent, and supply chain issues….
Why an Omnichannel Strategy is a Must-Have for Customer-Centric Brands
By Faith Hinz |
Reading Time: 12 minutes
Introduction: An Omnichannel Strategy is No Longer Optional In the past decade or so, “omnichannel” has been one of the most frequently used retail buzzwords. It’s that aspirational idea of delivering seamless, connected experiences to customers across channels. Today, most brands are on board with the idea of omnichannel. But when it comes to building…
A Simple Framework for Managing Your Brand’s Mobile App Reviews
By Faith Hinz |
Reading Time: 6 minutes
It’s no secret that modern consumers are glued to their mobile devices. A recent survey found that nearly half (46%) of consumers spend an average of five to six hours on their phones each day – not including work-related use. Consumers use their mobile devices for myriad purposes – including browsing and buying products and…