1 to 1

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

CX leaders are grappling with the rapid rise of AI tools, the need to embrace digital while maintaining a human touch, growing associate burnout, and continual pressure to cut costs and demonstrate ROI wherever they can. But it makes sense for brands to prioritize ROI over KPIs, said Denby, speaking as part of a panel.

ROI 26

ROI Automotive Fashion Efficiency 26

Harvard Business

MARCH 22, 2017

Brocade, a data and network solutions provider, created a “customer first” program by identifying their top 200 customers, who account for 80% of their sales. Like many retailers, Macy’s has traditionally spent 85% of its marketing budget on driving sales. The metrics also changed. The results?

Marketing 36

Marketing Agile Fashion Sales 36

Harvard Business

SEPTEMBER 25, 2018

million RMB (nearly $500,000) in sales of a limited-edition handbag in just six minutes. After building relationships with targeted WeChat influencers, the company’s marketing team developed an affiliate sales model through which the influencers promoted their product licenses, and then both sides split the generated sales.

B2B 29

B2B Education Media B2C 29

Harvard Business

JANUARY 3, 2017

Bain & Company and ROI Consultancy Services (formerly PollBuzzer) recently surveyed almost 2,200 consumers in Atlanta and Washington, DC, about the prices at eight retail chains carrying groceries. Directing investments to lower prices may not supercharge sales. It decided to step back and take a more nuanced approach.

Retail 36

Retail Survey Bain Comparison 36