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Developing an service excellence programme

In 2009 Green Light Research won the UK qualitative research industry’s prestigious Prosper Riley-Smith Qualitative Effectiveness award. This case study provides an overview of their winning project. Centre Parcs were looking for in-depth research to ‘inform and direct the development of a Service Excellence Programme.’ Green Light worked with staff at all levels to define … Read more

Using SMS to communicate with audiences

The Men’s Store opened in central Glasgow in 2004. It was one of the first salons in Glasgow to offer male only grooming. This article from outside the arts offers a few tips on the practicalities of using SMS to communicate with customers. Store Manager Matt Jameson shares what has worked, what hasn’t and what … Read more

CRM strategy – why is a seamless customer journey so important?

Across the cultural sector, organisations are thinking about customer journeys. From the first piece of communication to their experiences of a venue, everything you do contributes to whether or not a good relationship can be created. In this article, Sarah Chambers considers customer relationship management (CRM) and what it should look like for arts and … Read more

Using CRM to support artistic risk

Many arts organisations, especially those driven by artistic rather than social objectives, are unashamedly product-led. Of course, there are exceptions to this approach, but often, marketing departments are concerned with promoting work that has been developed separately from the audience it ultimately aims to attract.

Communicating effectively with an online audience

A solution to integrate website, social media, e-marketing and online sales which provides an approach that works for individual customers and that can be managed by a relatively small marketing team.

Building a customer relationship management strategy

Customer relationship management (or CRM) needs time, loyalty and dialogue. The author of this article explains what we mean by CRM, how you can benefit from a CRM approach and when it works best. You’ll also find examples of when things don’t go to plan – as well as tips and advice on creating your … Read more

How to move audiences up the ladder of engagement

We all want to attract new audiences and encourage our current audiences to attend more frequently. This guide explains how you can move your customers up the ladder of engagement by using two techniques; test-drive and teleprompt. Described as affordable, profitable, practical and successful approaches, you’ll find an outline of how to undertake each one along … Read more

Using CRM to strategically develop your audiences

Helen Dunnett explores what we mean by Customer Relationship Management (CRM) and why it’s not widely adapted. Using a Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra (RLPO) case study, she demonstrates the impact that segmentation and targeted campaigns can have on developing audiences.

Creating life-long relationships with museum visitors

An insight into how The Natural History Museum aims to create life-long relationships with its visitors which rely on them being connected with all aspects of the Museum’s work.  For an organisation that has 40 different logos and a complex structure, this is no easy task, and this case study shows you how it can … Read more

Imagine your organisation dedicated to public engagement

Following an instinctive approach to building a business and customer relationship management has helped Innocent Drinks to become a market leader.  This guide focuses on knowing what you’re about and communicating that effectively, ensuring that brand buy-in and commitment to customer satisfaction are understood throughout the organisation.