Tracking Customer Satisfaction ……with the brand, and not just with the product
The Juxt SABUC™ Model ……bringing in the ‘brand’ perspective to customer satisfaction studies
The Juxt SABUC™ Model ……how easy is the brand to See Access Buy Use Correlate
Customer-Brand Interaction • 5 distinct ‘stages’ of brand-customer interaction (SABUC) • Creating 5 distinct ‘experiences’ with the brand • Leading to 5 possible ‘points of satisfaction/dissatisfaction’ with the brand • Therefore, any comprehensive customer satisfaction model must track and measure all the 5 experiences with the brand • With customers who are currently interacting with the brand at each of these 5 stages
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The 5 Customer-Brand Interaction Stages
Pre Purchase
Interaction Stages
See
Touch Points
Milestones
ATL, BTL Media
Brand Awareness Persuasion
Access
Retail
Brand Consideration
Post Purchase
Purchase
Preference
Buy
Retail, Product
Brand Purchase Need Relevance
Use
Product
Brand Usage Conviction
Correlate
Customer Service
Brand Relationship Loyalty
Expectation
Experience
Satisfaction 5
The 5 Distinct Customer Experience Points Pre Purchase
See
Purchase
Access
ATL, BTL Media
Post Purchase
Buy Retail
Use Product
Correlate Customer Relations
User Friendliness Usage Satisfaction noticeable, approachable, appealing, relevant, user identification hassle-free, timely, responsive, need satisfying, consistent
Brand Awareness Experience
Brand Consideration Experience
Brand Buying Experience
Brand Usage Experience
Brand Relationship Experience 6
The Customer Satisfaction Measuring Schema Pre Purchase
See
Purchase
Access
ATL, BTL Media
Post Purchase
Buy Retail
Use Product
Correlate Customer Relations
User Friendliness Usage Satisfaction Brand Awareness Experience
Brand Consideration Experience
Brand Buying Experience
Brand Usage Experience
S Index
A Index
B Index
U Index
10 parameters
35 parameters
20 + 21 parameters
Composite
S A B U C Index
16 + Specific product attribute parameters
Brand Relationship Experience
C Index 40 parameters
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The Customer Satisfaction Measuring Parameters • Noticeability of the brand (brand recall level) • Noticeability of the communication (frequency) • Timing of the communication (with need) • Appeal of the brand communication (likeability)
Brand Awareness Experience
• Adequacy of the information (to form an opinion/perception about the brand) • Ease of comprehending key message • Persuasiveness of the brand communication (to create consideration for the brand) • Enhancement of the brand image
10 Parameters
• Identification with the brand imagery (personality match) • Achievement of brand differentiation • Overall satisfaction experience with brand awareness process
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The Customer Satisfaction Measuring Parameters • Finding more information about the brand/product (ease, relevance and adequacy of info) • Noticeability/Locating of brand outlet (signage) • Ease of accessing the outlet (distance, parking, approachability) • Physical appeal of the outlet (space, cleanliness, comforts, presentation, product display) • Marketing friendliness of the outlet (range/options, right variants, demo/sampling, POP)
Brand Consideration Experience
• Physical appeal of the staff (appropriate dressing, cleanliness, present-ability) • Marketing friendliness of the staff (approachability, attentiveness, politeness, efficiency, brand & competitive product knowledge, responsiveness, persuasiveness, assistance provided, service orientation/attitude)
35 Parameters
• Marketing friendliness of the products (looks/design, packaging, key features) • Competitiveness of the products (range, features, usage friendliness, price) • Overall satisfaction experience with brand consideration process
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The Customer Satisfaction Measuring Parameters • Availability of the desired/selected variant or model • Full pricing comprehension (explanation, understanding, acceptance) • Appropriateness of the final price (vis-à-vis product value, retail deal)
Brand Buying Experience
• Adequacy of payment options (range, desired option) • Efficiency of transaction (timeliness, smoothness, staff friendliness/courtesy) • Appropriateness of billing (amount, explanation of terms & conditions, warranty) • Return/Exchange/Refund Policy comprehension (explanation, understanding, acceptance)
20 Parameters
• Appropriateness of delivery (timely, as per specifications, in proper condition) • Overall satisfaction experience with brand buying process
• Convenience of installation time • Punctuality of installation • Physical appearance of installation staff (appropriate dressing, cleanliness, present-ability)
If Installation Required
• Customer-friendliness (approachability, politeness, efficiency, responsiveness, service attitude) • Knowledge/Expertise of the installation staff • Appropriate installation (in proper working condition, hassle-free installation)
21 Parameters
• Appropriate product demo (actual demo/walk-thru, explanation of operations, user manual handover, explanation of key do’s & don’ts, comprehension) • Contact
detailing (customer contact/helpline info, complaint process explanation)
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The Customer Satisfaction Measuring Parameters • Ease of usage (use of product, storage) • Visual appeal (design, finish, colors, fit with status/personality/decor) • Appropriateness of key features (number of features, comprehension of their usage/benefits, ease of using the features)
Brand Usage Experience 16 Parameters + Specific Usage Attribute Parameters
• Product performance on key attributes (results delivered) • Consistency of performance • Problems faced in usage (frequency, severity, self-repair/recovery) • Quality perception of the product • Value perception of the product • Overall satisfaction experience with brand usage
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The Customer Satisfaction Measuring Parameters • Pro-active customer relations (welcome greetings, usage feedback, value-addition/ upgrade/loyalty offers)
• Availability of regular parts/refills/rechargeables (ease, timely, range, reasonable cost) • Problem resolution call support (ease of connecting, promptness, politeness, responsiveness, problem comprehension, forwarded to the right person, problem registration, timeliness, product/ service knowledge)
Brand Relationship Experience
• Problem resolution visit (punctuality of visit, appropriate dressing, cleanliness, present-ability, politeness, efficiency, responsiveness, service attitude, product/service knowledge & expertise)
• Problem resolution (correct & timely identification of problem, adequate resolution of problem, timely resolution, availability/replacement of required parts)
• Service Charges (reasonable, explained adequately, receipt given, warranty honored) 40 Parameters
• Problem resolution check/confirmation call • Permission marketing (opt-in vs. unwanted calls) • Customer
loyalty program (does it exist, customer awareness, membership, perceived benefits,
satisfaction level)
• Overall satisfaction experience with customer relationship
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Methodology • Important to measure satisfaction levels at each stage of interaction to derive the relevant ‘diagnostics’ for leakages in the brand funnel • For each customer-brand interaction stage, feedback from only those who have interacted with the category at that level in the last 3-6 months • Parameters also rated on their ‘importance’ to customers to facilitate reporting of ‘attribute importance vis-à-vis performance grids’ for key brands in the category 13
Sampling Non Intending Non Users
Intending Non Users
Not likely to buy in next X months
Likely to buy in next X months
Brand Awareness Experience
New Users
Bought in last Y months
Old Users
Bought in last X months
Bought before X months
Brand Awareness Experience
Brand Consideration Experience
Brand Buying Experience
Brand Usage Experience
Brand Consideration Experience
Brand Buying Experience
Brand Usage Experience
Brand Relationship Experience
Quota of total 300 responses per brand
(60 x 5 interaction stages)
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Key Analysis & Reporting • Brand funnel with leakages at each of the 5 stages of customerbrand interaction (+ reasons of leakages at each level) • Satisfaction scores at each of the 5 stages of brand experience individual S,A,B,U,C index scores • Overall satisfaction with the brand (composite SABUC index for the brand) • Brand performance on individual parameters/attributes vis-a-via the importance of these parameters/attributes (S, A, B, U, C grids) 15
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