MARC GORDON: Customer Experience Expert, Keynote Speaker & Media Personality

MARC GORDON: Customer Experience Expert, Keynote Speaker & Media Personality

How the Florida Marlins won while Phillies Karen lost

How the Florida Marlins won while Phillies Karen lost

Would you go out of your way to deliver a great experience to someone who may never buy from you again? Take this story from a Florida Marlins game. A home run ball flies into the stands, chaos ensues, and a dad grabs it before handing it to his son. Moments later, an...
Is this what a nine dollar experience looks like?

Is this what a nine dollar experience looks like?

Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol has come under fire for stating that a nine dollar cup of coffee is a “really affordable premium experience.” I find this is an interesting statement for two reasons. First, how much of an experience can buying a cup of Starbucks coffee be?...
In a single moment all trust is lost.

In a single moment all trust is lost.

Like many restaurants, this one provides suggested tipping options at the bottom of the bill. Just one problem. None of the dollar amounts are correct based on the percentages. 18% = $36.72 (not $51.48)20% = $40.80 (not $57.20)22% = $44.88 (not $62.92) Could it be...
Five easy ways to drive your customers away

Five easy ways to drive your customers away

We all know companies sometimes drop the ball. They provide poor communication and take little action to make a bad situation better. Sometimes this is just human error. Other times it’s company policy. Over the years I have flown Air Canada many times. Living in...
Is marketing part of the customer experience?

Is marketing part of the customer experience?

Some professionals consider marketing to be a part of customer experience. The reason being is that marketing is a form of communication that can educate, entertain, and influence behaviour. While marketing can possess these traits, I believe it is not part of...