Entries in the ‘Customer Satisfaction’ Category:

Wachovia – Love your bank, Hate your survey

Have you ever had a retail experience that starts with a bang and ends with a thud?
That’s what happened to me recently at Wachovia Bank, and I share it as it illustrates a core practice of Customer Satisfaction surveys that needs re-engineering.
I had occasion to open an account at Wachovia and the experience was the [...]

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Before placing trust in Customer Satisfaction ratings – consider the source!

How often have you seen trophies, plaques, and crystal featured in advertising as evidence that a product or service has received the “highest ranking” by the survey company? If you are channel or web surfing your haste might benefit the advertiser. Associating the award with the brand triggers a quick mental linkage between the two [...]

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My Miles aren’t worth anything!

That’s the cry heard from an increasing number of frequent flyers today. When primary research is commissioned to help diagnose the complaint, it may be surprising to learn that the same program features are often reported as both a Key Complaint and Delight.
Three examples:

Program Feature

Delight or Complaint

Options to earn miles

Lots or not enough

Ability [...]

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