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Lesson #8: VoC Is Not The Same Thing As Market Research, But They're Converging

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However, market research and Voice of the Customer (VoC) are not the same. In fact, certain key principles of market research actually hold back VoC and the value that some companies get out of their VoC programs. Market Research vs. Voice of the Customer (VoC). Voice of the Customer. Let me explain.

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Lesson #10: B2B VoC and B2C VoC Are Completely Different

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Who are your customers? Are they businesses ( B2B ) or consumers ( B2C )? The answer to this question is key to creating a world-class VoC program. While VoC looks different in B2B than in B2C, the idea of using it to retain customers and reduce churn is still central to both. VoC In Both Worlds.

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5 Recommendations for Reopening your VoC Program

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In my last blog post , I wrote about how to build a VoC program depending on the maturity of your current program. Given the changes in customer expectations across all industries brought about by COVID-19, it is now essential that you rethink your VoC program with a “beginners mind.”. Now, your customers need to feel safe.

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A Bonus Recommendation for Reopening Your VoC Program

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In my last blog post , I offered 5 recommendations for re-opening your VoC program in light of COVID-19 closures. In this blog post, I am offering a bonus recommendation for reopening your VoC program: Include video in your surveys. Video is what most engages customers. As CEO, he guides the company’s vision and strategy.

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The 3 Most Valuable Types of VoC Alerts

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Taking action on an individual customer response to a survey about a recent experience is the most direct evidence of ROI for VoC programs. Alerts allow companies to recover lost customers, recognize star employees and generate new leads. If the customer answers, “Yes,” the recognize alert is triggered.

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Lesson #9: VoC Programs Are Not Old-School CSAT Tracks

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Usually on a quarterly basis, they would utilize large telephone interviewing centers for a week or two, calling customers and asking about overall satisfaction levels (usually not most recent experiences). When VoC software platforms emerged, everything changed. Everyone Wins with VoC. Switching from CSAT to VoC.

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Build Your VoC Program From Where You Are: Part 1 - Building Phase

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Every organization has a different level of VoC maturity. Some companies have had VoC in place for many years, while others are just getting started. Where you start with VoC depends on your level of maturity. In many cases, the customer experience has completely shifted to digital modes. A Fresh Look.

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