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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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Must-Have Customer Experience Management Skills for CX Professionals

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To keep pace and make sure your products deliver value, you need to be continually listening for customer input. Sharpening your customer experience skills will help you stay ahead of your competitors. Help your organization amaze and delight your customers by strengthening these skills.

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

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Who are your customers? The answer to this question is key to creating a world-class VoC program. B2B companies usually have a smaller number of customers (typically called “clients”) who often pay a significant amount for products or services, while B2C companies usually have many customers with a lower comparative price point.

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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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Lesson #2: CX Measurement Is Hot, But It's Not What You Think It Is

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As noted previously, the term VoC is frequently used to describe the measurement of the customer experience; so is the term customer experience management (CEM). A consulting firm mentioned in the introduction, Forrester , coined a third term: customer feedback management (CFM).

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CEMs vs. CRMs (And Why You Need Both)

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Customer Experience Management (CEM) and Customer Relationship Management (CRM) are the same, right?”. CRMs tell you what is happening (prospect & customer contact information, what they bought, when they bought it, how much was spent, size of their company, etc.); System Harmony.

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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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