{"id":4251049,"date":"2021-04-07T12:43:16","date_gmt":"2021-04-07T12:43:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.deptagency.com\/insight\/why-cx-is-more-important-than-price\/"},"modified":"2021-04-07T12:43:16","modified_gmt":"2021-04-07T12:43:16","slug":"why-cx-is-more-important-than-price","status":"publish","type":"article","link":"https:\/\/www.deptagency.com\/en-uki\/insight\/why-cx-is-more-important-than-price\/","title":{"rendered":"Why CX is more important than price"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"block-article-post-header js-block-article-post-header block-article-post-header__theme--onyxGrey\">\n\t<button\tclass=\"cta-button block-article-post-header__back-button cta-button__color--white cta-button__style--back\" aria-label=\"Back\" >\n\t<svg width='41' height='41' viewBox='0 0 41 41' fill='none' xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'><circle cx='20.5' cy='20.5' r='19.5' transform='rotate(-90 20.5 20.5)' stroke='var(--dept-button-icon-outline-color)' stroke-width='1.3' stroke-miterlimit='10' fill='none'\/><circle class='icon-backplate' cx='20.5' cy='20.5' r='19.5' transform='rotate(-90 20.5 20.5)' fill='var(--dept-button-icon-backplate-color)' fill-opacity='1'\/><path class='icon-center' d='M21.174 30 11 20.674l10.174-9.326m-9.326 9.328H30.5' stroke='var(--dept-button-icon-color)' stroke-width='1.3' stroke-miterlimit='10' fill='none'\/><\/svg>\n\t\t\t<span>\n\t\t\tBack to all articles\t\t<\/span>\n\t\n<\/button><h1\t\tclass=\"typography block-article-post-header__title typography__color--white typography__size--h1 typography__align--left\"\n\t\t\t>\n\t\tWhy CX is more important than price\t<\/h1><div\n\t\tclass=\"image-wrap block-article-post-header__image-wrap\"\n\t\tdata-align=\"center center\"\n\t\t\t>\n\n\t\t\t<picture\n\t\tclass=\"image__picture\"\n\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<img\n\t\t\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/www.deptagency.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/guy-on-phone-shopping-1200x750-c.jpg\"\n\t\t\t\tclass=\"image block-article-post-header__image\"\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tloading=\"lazy\"\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\/>\n\t\t<\/picture>\n\t\n\t<\/div><div class=\"author block-article-post-header__author\" data-animation=\"slide-fade\">\n\t\t\t<img\n\t\t\tclass=\"author__portrait\"\n\t\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/www.deptagency.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Katy-White-portrait-150x150.jpg\"\n\t\t\talt=\"Katy White\"\n\t\t\/>\n\t\n\t<div class=\"author__text\">\n\t\tKaty White\t\t<br \/>\n\t\tClient Development Director\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"block-article-post-header__meta\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"block-article-post-header__meta-date\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"block-article-post-header__date-description\">\n\t\t\t\t\tDate\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"block-article-post-header__published-date\">\n\t\t\t\t\t7 April 2021\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"block-title-and-content js-block-title-and-content block-title-and-content__theme--white\">\n\t<div class=\"block-title-and-content__layout\">\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"block-title-and-content__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\n<h2\t\tclass=\"typography block-typography__typography typography__color--onyxGrey typography__size--h6 typography__align--left\"\n\t\t\t>\n\t\tThe purchasing mindset and considerations shared by consumers and corporate buyers are evolving. Not too long ago, the keys to business success were offering the highest quality products for the most affordable price, but the ease of competitor comparisons has levelled this playing field. Being on par with quality and price nowadays only gets businesses in the game, while the winners excel in service; making customer experience the next competitive battleground for brands to differentiate themselves.\t<\/h2>\n\n<p\t\tclass=\"typography block-typography__typography typography__color--onyxGrey typography__size--regular-body typography__align--left\"\n\t\t\t>\n\t\tCustomer experience (CX), is your customer\u2019s perception of how your business treats them. CX is tied to the level of holistic fulfilment consumers feel across every touchpoint of their journey, from awareness to post-sale. Enhancing customer experience is a win-win strategy; by doing so, organisations can maximise customer satisfaction and improve their bottom line.\t<\/p>\n\n<p\t\tclass=\"typography block-typography__typography typography__color--onyxGrey typography__size--regular-body typography__align--left\"\n\t\t\t>\n\t\t\u201cThere is little room for error in today\u2019s highly connected world; anything from a clunky website, to slow loading pages, poor follow-up emails to hold queues on a customer service line could constitute a bad experience and drive customers to another brand,\u201d says Kyle Cassidy, Head of UX Design &amp; Insights at DEPT\u00ae. \u201cTo provide a positive customer experience, reduce friction points across customer journeys. Speed, convenience, knowledgeable help and friendly service are the basic ingredients for great experiences.\u201d\u00a0\t<\/p>\n\n<p\t\tclass=\"typography block-typography__typography typography__color--onyxGrey typography__size--regular-body typography__align--left\"\n\t\t\t>\n\t\tIt\u2019s important to get it right the first time as businesses are rarely given the opportunity to rectify issues:\t<\/p>\n\n<div class='block-panel-with-rich-text__item'><div class='block-panel-with-rich-text__item-inner'><ul class=\"lists lists__color--richBlack lists__type--circle lists__size--default lists__align--left block-lists__lists\">\n\t<li>32% of global customers stop interacting with brands they love after one bad experience;<\/li><li>92% would completely abandon a company after two or three negative interactions;<\/li><li>Only 1 out of 26 unhappy customers complain and the remaining 91% simply leave;\u00a0<\/li><li>13% go on to tell 15 or more people about their negative experience.<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\n<p\t\tclass=\"typography block-typography__typography typography__color--onyxGrey typography__size--regular-body typography__align--left\"\n\t\t\t>\n\t\tIt\u2019s clear from these stats that companies should not view the absence of feedback as a sign of satisfaction.\t<\/p>\n\n<h2\t\tclass=\"typography block-typography__typography typography__color--onyxGrey typography__size--h6 typography__align--left\"\n\t\t\t>\n\t\tFill the gap in CX delivery\t<\/h2>\n\n<p\t\tclass=\"typography block-typography__typography typography__color--onyxGrey typography__size--regular-body typography__align--left\"\n\t\t\t>\n\t\tThere is a common disparity between what customers actually want and what companies are delivering.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/media.bain.com\/bainweb\/PDFs\/cms\/hotTopics\/closingdeliverygap.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">80% of companies<\/a>\u00a0think they provide a superior customer experience, yet only 8% of those companies\u2019 customers think they\u00a0<em>get\u00a0<\/em>a great experience.\u00a0\t<\/p>\n\n<p\t\tclass=\"typography block-typography__typography typography__color--onyxGrey typography__size--regular-body typography__align--left\"\n\t\t\t>\n\t\tThe first step to becoming a customer-centric company is understanding what your customers value most and what touchpoints are required to optimise this experience both on and offline.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.deptagency.com\/en-uki\/story\/how-to-tackle-complex-b2b-customer-journey-mapping\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Customer journey mapping<\/a>\u00a0is a necessary exercise to fully grasp the extent of your consumer base and better visualise the process they go through.\u00a0<br>\t<\/p>\n\n<p\t\tclass=\"typography block-typography__typography typography__color--onyxGrey typography__size--regular-body typography__align--left\"\n\t\t\t>\n\t\t\u201cStart with a \u2018first fix\u2019 strategy focused on interaction. Ensure forms aren\u2019t too complex and the positioning of call-to-action buttons are clear. Check the site navigation and if there are any challenges when using various devices. These common friction points will cost you customers and need to be addressed before introducing new concepts and technology. Adapt your customer experience goals to reflect what really matters to your customers,\u201d advises Cassidy.\u00a0\t<\/p>\n\n<h2\t\tclass=\"typography block-typography__typography typography__color--onyxGrey typography__size--h6 typography__align--left\"\n\t\t\t>\n\t\tPositive experiences are tangible\t<\/h2>\n\n<p\t\tclass=\"typography block-typography__typography typography__color--onyxGrey typography__size--regular-body typography__align--left\"\n\t\t\t>\n\t\tWhen customers feel appreciated, they\u2019re willing to pay\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.pwc.com\/us\/en\/services\/consulting\/library\/consumer-intelligence-series\/future-of-customer-experience.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">up to 16%<\/a>\u00a0more for products and services. While there is potential for every industry to charge a premium price for providing a positive customer experience, luxury and indulgence purchases have the most opportunities. CX also influences on-the-spot purchasing with\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/news-release\/2017\/10\/25\/1300518\/0\/en\/Segment-Survey-Finds-Consumers-Will-Spend-More-When-Their-Shopping-Experience-is-Personalized-but-Most-Retailers-are-Missing-the-Mark.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">49% of buyers<\/a>\u00a0admitting to making impulse purchases after receiving a more personalised experience.\t<\/p>\n\n<p\t\tclass=\"typography block-typography__typography typography__color--onyxGrey typography__size--regular-body typography__align--left\"\n\t\t\t>\n\t\tAdditional value tied to CX is in creating consumer trust and sustaining loyalty. Customer retention is a high priority for businesses since it costs so much more to win new customers. In fact, attracting new customers is\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/blog\/customer-service-stats\/#:~:text=It%20costs%206%2D7%20times,with%20others%20(Salesforce%20Research).\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">6-7 times more expensive<\/a>\u00a0than retaining a current one. According to Gartner research,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.gartner.com\/en\/marketing\/research\/creating-a-high-impact-customer-experience-strategy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CX drives over two-thirds of customer loyalty<\/a>, more than \u2018brand\u2019 and \u2018price\u2019 combined. \u201cIf you\u2019re an Apple user and due for a computer upgrade, you\u2019ll likely buy another Mac regardless of whether other technology manufacturers are offering additional features at a lower price; you\u2019ve had a great experience and are now loyal to that brand,\u201d says Cassidy.\u00a0\t<\/p>\n\n<h2\t\tclass=\"typography block-typography__typography typography__color--onyxGrey typography__size--h6 typography__align--left\"\n\t\t\t>\n\t\tBuilding great CX from the inside out\t<\/h2>\n\n<p\t\tclass=\"typography block-typography__typography typography__color--onyxGrey typography__size--regular-body typography__align--left\"\n\t\t\t>\n\t\tConsumers benchmark their expectations by comparing companies to the level of convenience they experience at Amazon, the personalisation at Netflix, or the\u00a0terminal and inflight experience they receive from British Airways. These successful players have one thing in common: their business models are built on customer data and all of their activities are tailored to the customers\u2019 needs. Using a CX operating model throughout a business\u2019 structure and functions (governance and power, people and talent, and data and systems), creates connected experiences irrespective of the touchpoint or channel. Businesses that prioritise customer experience have more customer data and insights at their disposal, helping them to make more informed decisions to reflect consumer needs and behaviours as they emerge.\t<\/p>\n\n<p\t\tclass=\"typography block-typography__typography typography__color--onyxGrey typography__size--regular-body typography__align--left\"\n\t\t\t>\n\t\tTechnology is not the be-all solution for CX, but it is a great enabler for businesses to fulfil customer needs. \u201cA customer experience management (CXM) platform may be the most important investment a brand can make to drive growth in today\u2019s competitive business climate. Housing and organising feedback in a central platform prevents silos within an organisation and allows communication to happen more efficiently,\u201d Cassidy explains. \u201cWhen CRMs integrate within a brand\u2019s digital estate, it\u2019s able to gather feedback in one place. It can route customer service enquiries, marketing comments or website issues directly to the department in charge, instead of floating around a pool of feedback. Employees can easily sort through and glean actionable insights.\u201d Adding automation further streamlines this process for all.\u00a0\t<\/p>\n\n<h2\t\tclass=\"typography block-typography__typography typography__color--onyxGrey typography__size--h6 typography__align--left\"\n\t\t\t>\n\t\tCX steers your commerce strategy\t<\/h2>\n\n<p\t\tclass=\"typography block-typography__typography typography__color--onyxGrey typography__size--regular-body typography__align--left\"\n\t\t\t>\n\t\tOver a decade ago, Domino\u2019s Pizza came in last in consumer taste preference surveys, but instead of ignoring the issue or getting beaten down by negative opinions, the company reached out to customers on social media and made innovative changes.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.pmq.com\/the-2018-pizza-power-report-a-state-of-the-industry-analysis\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Domino\u2019s stock price rose 5000%<\/a>\u00a0between 2008 and 2018 and its pizza has made huge improvements in consumer taste tests. Domino\u2019s continues to serve up innovations in customer experience (CX), creating\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thinkwithgoogle.com\/intl\/en-uki\/consumer-insights\/consumer-trends\/dominos-customer-expectations-mobile\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">more than 15 ways to order pizza<\/a>\u00a0and simplifying ordering down to zero clicks via its app. \u201cDomino\u2019s has evolved into the world\u2019s favourite pizza chain by delivering great experience throughout the entire customer journey. 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Business communication platform Slack has a dedicated customer experience team that not only helps customers become more successful in their own businesses, but takes on feedback to fine-tune the service. During\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cnbc.com\/2019\/06\/20\/slack-ceo-butterfields-tweet-shows-key-component-to-companys-success.html?fbclid=IwAR0bgALZTebAGgI0n-en3eIgxv13Rjodvmg1Grj0NMnP9jRTsMMHuEV_1oQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">the company\u2019s public debut<\/a>\u00a0in 2019, its CEO attributed its growth to this collaborative approach.\u00a0\t<\/p>\n\n<p\t\tclass=\"typography block-typography__typography typography__color--onyxGrey typography__size--regular-body typography__align--left\"\n\t\t\t>\n\t\tListening to your audience means more than adapting to what they\u2019re saying about your brand and products. Observing wider trends can help inform new product launches and iterations. Adidas acknowledged consumer desire for more sustainable products and began creating\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/adidas-sneakers-plastic-bottles-ocean-waste-recycle-pollution-2019-8?r=US&amp;IR=T\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">shoes from ocean plastic<\/a>, expanding its brand purpose and gaining a positive reputation.\u00a0\t<\/p>\n\n<p\t\tclass=\"typography block-typography__typography typography__color--onyxGrey typography__size--regular-body typography__align--left\"\n\t\t\t>\n\t\tThis evolution of CX is driven by the convergence of branding and commerce. Traditionally, branding used to be the domain of emotions, identity and mass media; while commerce was focused on rationality and transactions. Since technology and data have become so ingrained in CX, branding and commerce now go hand in hand and each touchpoint with the consumer or buyer acts as a chance to both brand and sell. \u2018Branded commerce\u2019 is the key to meeting the new needs of customers, developing human experiences and building trust.\t<\/p>\n\n<h2\t\tclass=\"typography block-typography__typography typography__color--onyxGrey typography__size--h6 typography__align--left\"\n\t\t\t>\n\t\tShaping perception in the digital future\t<\/h2>\n\n<p\t\tclass=\"typography block-typography__typography typography__color--onyxGrey typography__size--regular-body typography__align--left\"\n\t\t\t>\n\t\tBrands are advancing their CX strategies to create more inclusive digital experiences that resonate with the broad needs of consumers, including preferences of the rising generation of digital natives, which include:\u00a0\t<\/p>\n\n<div class='block-panel-with-rich-text__item'><div class='block-panel-with-rich-text__item-inner'><ul class=\"lists lists__color--richBlack lists__type--circle lists__size--default lists__align--left block-lists__lists\">\n\t<li><strong>Self-serve options\u00a0<\/strong>provide the level of convenience expected from today\u2019s brands. Customers seek 24\/7 access to support and they value companies that provide it; whether that\u2019s through chatbots, interactive voice response (IVR) systems or personalised knowledge bases. While self-serve tools can be incredibly adept at addressing customers\u2019 needs, they can\u2019t function effectively without human intervention, so optimisation efforts should always include training humans to pick up where the automation solution leaves off.<\/li><li><strong>Artificial intelligence\u00a0<\/strong>is a game-changer in CX. With proper business context, AI can identify the root causes of CX issues and uncover the most predictive, exclusive and frequent journeys that customers take before and after an interaction, or between multiple interactions. AI\u2019s complexity and precision orchestrate personalised consumer experiences across channels through data unification, real-time insights delivery and business context. Its application creates experiences that naturally integrate with consumers\u2019 everyday lives and make them\u00a0feel as if every product or brand experience was tailored just for them.<\/li><li><strong>Voice technology\u00a0<\/strong>is radically changing the way customers discover and interact with the virtual world. It\u2019s created opportunities for businesses to make their experiences intuitive, simple, and hassle-free. Virtual assistants, like Alexa and Google Nest, can differentiate between voices and provide more personalised messages and content. Brands that are already getting creative with their voice strategies include: Patron Tequila which helps consumers access custom cocktail recipes; Tide provides advice about removing stains caused by over 200 different substances; and Nestl\u00e9 has created a skill that provides voice cooking instructions as you cook.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\n<h2\t\tclass=\"typography block-typography__typography typography__color--onyxGrey typography__size--h6 typography__align--left\"\n\t\t\t>\n\t\tThe emphasis is on CX\t<\/h2>\n\n<p\t\tclass=\"typography block-typography__typography typography__color--onyxGrey typography__size--regular-body typography__align--left\"\n\t\t\t>\n\t\tBusiness leaders have gained a deeper understanding of the tangible outcomes CX delivers and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.gartner.com\/en\/newsroom\/press-releases\/2020-01-15-gartner-says-74--of--customer-experience-leaders-expe\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">budgets allocated for improvements are rising<\/a>\u00a0as a result. As new strategies get introduced, the pressure is on internal teams to demonstrate value from the investment. Cassidy recommends: \u201cusing data to analyse how satisfied customers drive up revenue and lower churn. Highlight areas for improvement and make sure to keep an eye on your customer feedback, be it online or real-life interactions. Identify the aspects your customers like the most and the ones they don\u2019t, then use these insights to focus on your strengths while minimising the impact of your weaknesses. Think about what changes can be made immediately, and which should be considered as part of a longer-term solution, enabling you to prioritise and plan ahead.\u201d Customer experience should always be a work in progress.\u00a0\t<\/p>\n\n<p\t\tclass=\"typography block-typography__typography typography__color--onyxGrey typography__size--regular-body typography__align--left\"\n\t\t\t>\n\t\tWherever you are in your CX journey, we\u2019re here to help. 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