White papers and research

The world of social commerce is evolving rapidly. Stay on top of the latest viewpoints from today’s most influential thought leaders, as well as the latest research, trends, and best practices.

Forrester Report: Charles Schwab boosts acquisition with online Ratings and Reviews

Charles Schwab understands that customers make their best marketers – the financial service firm acquires 40% of its new business through customer referrals. To bring this powerful word of mouth online, Charles Schwab launched customer reviews on their website in June 2011. Over a thousand reviews later, the firm has successfully raised their customer advocacy score and now uses feedback in reviews to guide customer-centric strategies.

The Conversation Index

Brands that lead, capture, and analyze customer conversations develop a deeper understanding of what they must do to meet and exceed expectations and become truly customer-centric enterprises.