Early Adopters Meet Anchor
I am really excited by a new app called Anchor which is a free iPhone app that makes it easy to broadcast short audio clips to a global audience in seconds. Your listeners can talk back, sparking instant group conversations that were never before possible. When not recording, listen to authentic humour, knowledge, inspiration, and debate from Anchor’s global collective of personality.
The joining up process is the slickest I have ever experienced , it feels like you are getting a one to one personal tuition that takes you through the sort steps of setting up.
The first broadcast you make to a global audience is called a #FIRSTWAVE here you simply make a short recording by talking into your phone just how you would normally do. You get a chance to review and accept the recordings. Once I created my first wave I received some welcome messages from other users. I am based in London and I had “welcome Nick” messages from Australia and several people from the USA.
I put the app to work by asking a question regarding #socialmedia I then followed others who has made waves or broadcasts about the same subject. People gave advice and i was surprised by the replies.
How will brands use Anchor?
It seems to me that brands will use the wave feature to undergo research and to gauge opinion. It will also serve as a great tool to help a message go viral. Each message can be shared on Twitter and you can also ask your entire address book to follow you. This powerful combination along with the fact its new and fun will see messages spread globally.
My Bald Anchor Test
I just recently created a term called #BALDSCAPE this is where a image or video features a scene that will also feature typically the top of a bald head. A bit of fun that will keep me amused and hopefully others when travelling or taking photos with my phone. I asked a question you can see this here
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How to Use Anchor
Recording voice in Anchor is incredibly easy; you simply hold your phone up to your ear, just like talking on the telephone. Best of all, anyone can interact and respond, creating instant discussions that were never before possible on the internet. Once published, conversations can be shared as podcasts, and heard all over the web. More at Anchor
and more about #baldscapping
How to Gain Customer Loyalty & Satisfaction
Years ago, most businesses built relationships with their customers based on face-to-face interactions with the staff. Now however, many transactions take place online which means the way businesses develop relationships with their customers has changed. Since face to face strategies are out of the question, business owners and even digital marketing agencies are presented with a challenge. Here are a few things we can do to build customer loyalty and trust online.
- Use Social Media
Social media is a great way to connect and interact with customers. Whether a consumer is vetting a company or finding out what people have to say about a particular company, more people are reaching businesses through social media. According to a study from Deloitte, 75% of online Americans say product information found on social channels influences their shopping behavior and enhances brand loyalty. If your business is on social media, be sure it is properly managed either by an in-house team or by a marketing agency that offers social media management. Poorly managed social media accounts can scare away potential customers.
- Use Loyalty Programs
A study by Nielsen found that 76% of North American consumers are more likely to choose retailers that offer loyalty programs. There are a variety of ways to implement a loyalty program online for customers such as email coupons, loyalty points and shipping perks. Most of all, make sure your loyalty program is easy to use. If your program is confusing and frustrating to use, it wouldn’t create any trust or loyalty.
- Encourage Customer Reviews
Customer reviews are important for any potential customer vetting a product or service online. Reviews are especially valuable since that potential customer can’t physically hold the product or try out the service before they buy it. Business owners should take advantage of their loyal customers by encouraging them to write up reviews and use this information to help boost the confidence in online shoppers. This strategy can even help build loyalty and many times these customers who write reviews then become brand ambassadors.
- Continue to Get Better.
It’s important to always be listening to your customers. One great way to do this is to review yourself constantly either by emailing or calling a group of customers after they’ve received your product or service. This allows you to generate feedback and find out what you can improve upon. Contacting customers also gives you an opportunity to talk about other services you offer and/or any specials you might have.
- Resolve Problems
When mistakes happen (and they will) make sure they are corrected quickly. People appreciate a call and apology because it shows accountability. Also, be sure your staff is all on the same page that if one customer is unhappy, it’s not one persons problem, it is everyones problem. Don’t be critical of each other. Focus on taking down your competitors, not your coworkers.
The new marketplace present challenges for both business owners and marketing agencies alike. They must create great experiences for all users. If these challenges are met head on and worked out there is huge ROI potential. Is your business ready for the new marketplace?