Yes! You got it! If you read this article, you got the board on board. Congratulations! As we reviewed in the previous article, the support of the executive directors is crucial to a successful customer-centric culture adoption because, throughout their decisions, they exemplify the path to follow for the rest of the company. Now that you have achieved this significant step, it is time to form a team of change leaders.

In the previous article, we learned about the importance of creating a solid customer-centric culture in order to maximize the potential of your Customer Advocacy Program, and we anticipate that the role of the board of directors in this cultural change is substantial. 

In this article, we will explore two main topics: on the one hand, why the board's role is crucial when talking about change management, and on the other hand, how to gain their support to ensure that the entire organization focuses on adopting a customer-centric culture.

Let's begin!

Maximizing the benefits of Customer Advocacy in your acquisition strategy involves creating a solid customer-centric culture. It doesn't matter how great your Customer Advocacy program or strategy is; you will only succeed with a culture that puts the customer at the center of every business decision.

Customer marketing is an integral part of any successful business strategy. By nurturing and leveraging existing customer relationships, companies can unlock untapped potential for growth.

Customer success stories are the hidden gems of a thriving B2B business, showcasing real-world examples of how your products or services have made a tangible impact on clients. By sharing these stories, you can build credibility, inspire trust, and effectively communicate your value proposition to potential customers.

In the world of business, success stories aren't just inspiring tales – they're powerful tools that can influence potential customers and partners. While at the same time is an unique opportunity to give your best customers a place to shine. A well-crafted case study or customer story can be the beacon that guides others toward your product or service. But what truly sets a case study apart and makes it shine? Let's dive into the key aspects that can transform an ordinary customer story into a captivating masterpiece.

Are you considering implementing a Customer Evidence program but you’re not sure if you’re ready or not? The following provides you with some clear prerequisites you need to have in place before you start.

I thought I’d finally proven every one of my math teachers wrong.

“Pay attention!” they’d say, “because no matter what you do in life, you’re going to use algebra.”. But does this apply to me, since I work in marketing? Not digital marketing or market research, but something so qualitative that there was no way I would ever need algebra: Customer engagement. I facilitated executive briefings. No math is involved there. I set up executive sponsorship programs. Nothing but addition, subtraction and statistics in that. And I built and ran customer advisory boards. Math-free? Not so fast…

I learned that launching Customer Advisory Boards requires knowledge of three -- until now -- little-known mathematical concepts. With apologies to Pythagoras, Euclid, and my 8th-grade algebra teacher, Mr Fitz-Randolph, here are three mathematical concepts that will help you set your CAB up for success.

In today's competitive business landscape, customer advocacy plays a crucial role in establishing trust, attracting new customers, and driving revenue growth. To harness the power of customer advocacy effectively, companies can adopt different operational models to manage their customer advocacy programs. In this article, we will explore four distinct customer advocacy operational models: the Evidence Program Model, the Reference Desk Model, the Community Focused Model, and the Proactive Model. Each model has its unique characteristics, benefits, and challenges. Let's delve into each one:

So, we know that Customer Advocacy can enhance your Content Marketing strategy. However, before diving into planning and creation, keep in mind to avoid some of the most common mistakes when creating your content: