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At Davos World Economic Forum 2016, there was much talk of the 4th Industrial Revolution. The man who literally wrote the book on it, Professor Klaus Schwab, defines this revolution as being “…characterized by a fusion of technologies that is blurring the lines between the physical, digital, and biological spheres.” As this revolution unfolds, we […]

“Hospital pass” is a term used in several football codes to describe a pass that subjects the recipient to heavy contact, usually unavoidable, from an opposing player — the expression implying that the recipient of the pass could end up in hospital. (Wikipedia). To throw (someone) under the bus is an idiomatic phrase in American English meaning to sacrifice a friend […]

At Akita, we love when companies look after their customers well. In the first of a two-part series, we look at the Irish cable and broadband provider: UPC Ireland (Now Virgin Media).

Product adoption is essential for retention and loyalty. If the customers find value in your new product and include it in their workflows, there is a great chance they will stick to it for longer.  Still, managing to persuade your audience to try out your new product is not an easy task, especially in a […]

The support of satisfied customers and their willingness to spread the good word can sometimes bring you more prospects than a masterfully crafted marketing campaign. It is all about trust.  Customer advocacy can help your business drive growth, brand and customer loyalty. By leveraging the enthusiasm of satisfied customers, customer advocacy strategies can help you […]

The customer success department is responsible for creating a strategic approach with a focus on cultivating mutually beneficial relationships between the business and its customers.

In SaaS, fostering long-term relationships is a priority, as happy and loyal customers are the foundation for business growth and success. Therefore, building trustful and transparent customer relationships through customer advocacy programs is one of the main goals of any SaaS business.

SaaS companies rely heavily on recurring revenue. With recurring revenue, you can predict revenue flows, and work on customer retention. 

Being a customer success manager requires a combination of multi-disciplinary expertise, in-depth product knowledge, and great communication skills. Above all, this person must possess high emotional intelligence and adequate personality traits that can easily adapt to different customer personas.  When hiring one, it is, therefore, crucial to create a list of adequate questions that allow […]