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As a team of consultants embedded in dozens of unique customer advocacy programs at any given moment, Referential is constantly exploring, implementing, and improving on strategies and best practices.
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Leveraging Tracked Content in RO to make Monthly Recruitment Metrics Easy, Part 1 of 3
Customer marketing and advocacy, like all other departments, needs to demonstrate its value to the larger organization. When Referential works with clients, I and my colleagues strive to ensure the quality of work we deliver is timely and, most importantly, impactful. What’s the quickest way to demonstrate this?
The 25 / 50 Virtual Meeting Rule
Small shifts in the way meetings are held mitigates the fatigue we feel jumping from meeting to meeting, to emails, and other tasks. Here’s some great advice on how to avoid the dreaded Zoom Fatigue.
Getting Over The Hump Between Starting An Advocacy Program and Seeing Results
To get over the hump between starting your program and seeing results, you need to communicate Why the program is important, What results you expect to see, and How to ensure the program’s success.
#TOP100CMA: The Who's Who Of Customer Advocacy
Recently, our partners at Crowdvocate initiated a nomination process and subsequent vote to establish within the customer advocacy community a list of the who’s who, or the more influential among us in the advocacy community. It’s with great pleasure that we at Referential are able to report: we have two of our own voted in to share the spotlight!
The Top Six Steps to Effective Communication
Effective communication is important for Project Managers and all professionals, alike. It forms the basis of any successful endeavor. You must be able to clearly convey a message while synthesizing responses from your audience.
It’s Not Too Late To Shore-up Your CY2022 Planning
It’s never too late to act. Making time for planning and team building will set the foundation for a successful year ahead. Here are six things to think about that may help!
New Year, New Roles!
With so many years of experience in customer advocacy – founded in 1994 and renamed, Referential, in 2012 – our company upholds the sincere belief that putting customer needs first should be at the forefront of every organization’s gameplan: the success of one is directly linked to the success of the other…
Meet the Referential Team: Kristian Gallego
Join us in welcoming Kristian Gallego, a new member of the Referential team! His diverse occupational background has enabled him to develop a wide range of skills on his journey to Referential, which have equipped him perfectly for his role as an advocacy consultant.
Meet the Referential Team: Jyothi Krishnegowda
Introducing Jyothi Krishnegowda, today one of Referential’s Advocacy Consultants. Jyothi’s breadth of experience in customer advocacy makes her an ideal asset to every account team she joins. Her attention to detail and process-oriented approach makes her an expert at navigating new reference management systems and databases. She loves to ‘put the customer first’ and is always looking for ways to create unique, individualized experiences for advocates.
Customer Advocacy Program Metrics: How to Adapt Reporting to Changing Business Priorities
How do you know when it’s time to adapt your metrics strategy, and how do you figure out which new accomplishments to report on? Read on for tips and examples of shifting company priorities that may signal it’s time to adapt your metrics and reporting strategy.
When launching a customer advocacy program, many teams struggle with limited tools, unclear strategies, and competing priorities. A global tax compliance company overcame these hurdles by partnering with Referential for expert platform selection, Salesforce integration, and long-term strategic support. The result: a scalable advocacy program aligned with business goals and designed to drive measurable impact.