customer engagement

You might have a loyal customer base that loves your products. But today’s consumers value experiences as much as they do products. In fact, Salesforce research found that 80% of consumers say that the experiences a brand offers are just as important as its products. And a single bad experience can be enough to scare…

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…

In the early days of Instagram, the platform was primarily used as a way for individuals to share photos and videos. Today, it plays an important role in the purchase journey of many consumers. In fact, 72% of Instagram users have made a purchase decision based on something they saw on the platform. Of course,…

Chances are, you’re familiar with TikTok. You might even have a TikTok user living under your roof. Maybe that TikTok user is you. That endless stream of short form videos set to catchy music is certainly entertaining. But TikTok also packs some serious business value for brands that do it right. TikTok plays a key…

It’s hard to believe that Dreamforce 2023 was already a month ago. But one thing is for sure: the impact of this year’s amazing event is sure to stick with us for a long time.  1440 at Dreamforce Here at 1440, we’re big fans of Dreamforce. We’ve attended Salesforce’s signature event for years now in…

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…

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…

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…

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…