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Moving a lead to an opportunity, for many small-to-medium B2C and B2B companies, is still heavily reliant on sales or business development reps reaching out to prospects to try and set a meeting – most often virtual versus in-person today, which is further complicating an already challenging sales cycle. One of the biggest initial challenges […]
Editors Note: In late 2018, a predictive trend piece titled “9 Trends for 2019 that QSR Brand Can’t Ignore” was published. It struck us that it is as relevant today, as when it was originally shared. No one could have guessed the widespread societal changes that would occur over the course of the next year […]
Editor’s note: A previous post, 6 Metrics for Measuring Loyalty Program Success is a great companion read to this piece as it showcases the evolution in thinking specific to Loyalty program design and implementation. Read below to get a sense of what is critical today, and then take a look back to see how far […]
Editor’s Note: With cases on the rise again in the US, the Ansira Strategy team continues their work to stay on top of the trends and rapidly changing consumer sentiment to help clients navigate through recovery and beyond. As COVID-19 has swept across the globe, the travel and tourism industry has been one of the […]
Now more than ever, we as consumers, have a front-row seat to how certain brands are making strides to prioritize their customers first to reflect empathy and support in a time of uncertainty. And, to provide innovative new ways to connect, solve problems, and improve the overall customer experience. Why does this matter? Because it’s critical for brands to differentiate, win, and retain customers as they prioritize the value provided […]
According to a recent National Restaurant Association, Restaurant Industry Tracking Survey – May 2020: “73 percent of restaurant operators said they expect their sales volume in six months will be lower than it was during the same period in the previous year. Only 17 percent of operators think their sales in six months will be […]
Editor’s note: This post was originally published in November, 2018, and has been updated for comprehensiveness and relevancy pertaining to the importance of customer experience in today’s loyalty program landscape. – On average, a consumer belongs to 14.8 loyalty programs but is active in only about six or seven, according to The Loyalty Report 2019. Although gaining and retaining […]
Channel partners are a brand’s most important advocate. When they are empowered, it means more sales for you, the brand. But do your partners have the tools and intelligence they need to create the best possible customer experiences? Now more than ever, brands have to pay as much attention to their partners as they do their customers if they […]
We are living in a time of uncertainty, as both marketers and consumers, which has a bright side. There is so much opportunity to do right by customers and partners. As parts of the country open back up, albeit in limited capacities and with varying public policies, we lean into the concept of playbooks to […]
We, at Ansira, have spent the last few weeks helping our clients through tough transitions in their business. From developing new e-Commerce strategies and innovative campaigns, to rapidly updating email triggers and deploying cross-channel loyalty promotions, to helping pivot their national media spend to amplify local messages and creating compelling content focused on awareness and engagement. While we are still firmly in the middle of #5, “Restricted […]