Blake Michelle Morgan

Customer Experience Futurist, Author, Keynote Speaker

What Marketers Really Need To Know About Gen Z

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For years, experts have talked about millennials and looked towards the future of Generation Z, the generation to follow. But Gen Z is now here and already having a massive impact, both as employees and as consumers. Marketers need to understand Gen Z to realize its full impact and to separate the truth from long-held myths.

Generational researcher Jason Dorsey is an expert on all things Gen Z. He studies generational behavior so that leaders, marketers, employers, and others can understand the differences between each generation. But he warns against putting generations in boxes. The wide range of ages …
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How To Create Customer-Centric B2B Experiences

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The B2B space is often an overlooked area for customer experience. But customer-centric experiences are crucial in the B2B world and come from listening to customers and continually evolving.

When Kristi Langdon joined Daimler Trucks, she saw the company was incredibly product-focused, but not very customer-focused. The company was successful because of its great products, but Langdon knew B2B was shifting its focus to give more power to customers. She stepped into her current role as Daimler’s Head of Customer Experience and worked with the CEO to lead an effort to put customers at the center of Daimler’s B2B …
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How To Stay Innovative In A COVID-19 World

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The COVID-19 pandemic may have upended nearly everything about how we live and work, but it hasn’t stopped innovation. 

While many people and businesses are struggling to stay afloat and work through their day-to-day issues, Lisa Bodell, founder and CEO of FutureThink, says there’s never been a better time to be innovative. She views COVID-19 as the great reset that has paved the way for innovative changes. Innovation is more important now than ever, but it requires a new approach in our new world. 

COVID-19 can act as a catalyst for innovation and allow us to turn changes …
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The Secret To Creating A Great Virtual Event

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For most people around the world, the excitement of attending an in-person event has been replaced by sitting in front of a computer screen. As the coronavirus pandemic cancels in-person events of all sizes around the world, more companies than ever before are taking their events online. But staring at a screen isn’t nearly as engaging as seeing something in person, and many companies and event attendees have struggled with the new format.

Abhishek Vanamali, CMO of Zensar Technologies, is a strong believer in virtual events. Although they can’t exactly replicate in-person events, he believes virtual events …
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How To Use Data To Create Personalized And Scalable Experiences

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With a wealth of customer data available, companies have more opportunities than ever before to deliver personalized customer experiences. But creating a unique experience for each person can take valuable time and resources. Successful companies leverage data to balance personalized experiences with scalable interactions that appeal to everyone.

Bryan Flores, Group Vice President, Marketing & Strategy at Frontier Communications, says companies must weigh the tradeoffs between individual experiences and universal truths. The aspects of the experience that apply to everyone are universal truths—things like nobody wants to pay more than they need to or the idea that the service …
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3 Digital Improvement All Utility Companies Must Make

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In an age where most consumers interact with companies through websites, apps and other digital channels, the utility industry is constantly lagging behind. A recent report from JD Power found that customer digital satisfaction in the utility industry is substantially lower than other industries.

Customer Experience Round-Up: March 2

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As one of the largest retailers in the world, it’s no surprise that Amazon is regularly in the news. The company stands out not only for its innovation, but also for its customer-centric culture. Brands across all industries seek to follow in Amazon’s footsteps for growth and customer focus. This week brought three stories highlighting Amazon’s customer experience and influence in the retail space.

Customer Experience Round-Up: February 24

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No matter the industry, companies must stay on top of trends, demands and concerns for customers. Finding innovative new products and procedures can lead to big rewards, especially for companies that are willing to take risks for their customers.

The 10 Most Customer-Obsessed Companies Of 2019

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These companies come from all industries across the world, showing that any company can be customer-centric with the right focus and a dedication to improving the world and the lives of their customers, employees and they impact they make on their communities.

3 Transformations at Serta Simmons With CMO Melanie Huet

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The digital transformation involved putting more resources and focus on consumer targets and insights. Serta Simmons used data analysis to better understand its customers. Instead of getting most of its insights from retailers as it had in the past, the company shifted to listening to customers to better understand what they want and need in a mattress. Serta Simmons also uses an innovation team to pilot new ideas, especially related to technology, to create a smoother internal and external experience.