customer experience

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…