Tag Archives: Customer Experience

What’s Missing From Kroger’s Marketplace Grand Opening?

Posted on October 24, 2011 by donkincaid

What’s missing? An Email address box! Point 1: Kroger had great crowds during their Grand Opening of Indiana’s 1st Marketplace store. Full parking lots, people visiting from outside the normal shopping area and several contest fishbowls. Point 2: Kroger’s active … Continue reading →

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Five Ways the Coca-Cola Freestyle® Machine is a Game Changer

Posted on October 14, 2011 by donkincaid

Click for video transcript Two years ago I learned about the Coca-Cola Freestyle® fountain machine from a Fast Company article profiling David Butler, Coca-Cola’s Vice President, Global Design. My first thought was this is a great tool to bring mass personalization … Continue reading →

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Twitter. The Good, The Bad, and Character

Posted on April 4, 2011 by donkincaid

Twitter –  The  worldwide, instantaneous megaphone AND listening device. It’s Brought millions to the streets. Given businesses – small and large – a voice to engage and grow their customer base. Provided comfort in times of disaster by reuniting families. But then, there are times … Continue reading →

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The Stadium is Now the Studio and May Soon Be Empty

Posted on February 7, 2011 by donkincaid

Professional sports attendance is under pressure. A couple of stats to ponder: 41% of the NFL teams had home attendance under 95% this past season. That compares to 28% of the teams in 2009.  The NBA is even worse: 60% of … Continue reading →

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