CUSTOMER
ANALYTICS
NIKKA MAE D. BAREN
INSTRUCTOR I
Bachelor of Science in Office Administration
LESSON 1
Customer Analytics Overview
TOPICS: LEARNING OUTCOMES:
1. What is Customer analytics? At the end of the lesson, students
2. Why Customer Analytics? must be able to:
3. Importance of Customer
Analytics. Define customer analytics and its
4. What can you do for significance in business.
Customer Analytics? Explain the reasons for
implementing customer analytics.
Describe the importance of
customer analytics in enhancing
business performance.
Identify and utilize various tools
and techniques for conducting
customer analytics.
TOPIC I
What is Customer Analytics?
Customer Analytics is a process of collecting, gathering and analyzing customer data
across a wide range of channels, interactions, funnels and help businesses make better
business decisions. Customer analytics help businesses make better strategies, build
better products, and provide better services to the customers. Important steps in the
customer analytics process are data collection, data segmentation, visualization,
modelling etc. Companies can use customer analytics for Direct marketing, better brand
positioning and better customer relationship management. With proper analysis, one can
provide a better experience to the customers, and make them stick to the brand. The
likes and dislikes of the majority of customers can make or break a brand/ product. So,
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knowing customer habits are important and a well-implemented Customer Analytics
strategy helps in predicting customer behavior.
Customer analytics involves the systematic examination of a company's customer data to
gain insights into customer behaviors, preferences, and trends. This analysis helps
businesses understand their customers' needs, improve customer experience, and drive
business growth. It encompasses various techniques including data collection, data
processing, and data analysis to derive actionable insights.
TOPIC II
Why Customer Analytics?
Customer analytics is the process of studying customer data accumulated across
departments in a company, for assessing, understanding and interpreting customer
behavior across the various stages in their buying journey.
Why analytics? Quite simply, it leads to better decisions.
Informed decisions. Data-driven decisions. It connects
various data points and sets to identify trends, patterns,
anomalies and gaps. Luckily, the technology available
today, does not do just that, but also presents the findings
in a way that a regular (right-brained) marketer like you
and me can make sense of and apply the insights and
decisions to marketing action plans and execution
strategies.
Understanding Customer Behavior
Customer behavior analysis involves studying how customers interact with
products or services. This can include:
Purchase History: Tracking what, when, and how often customers buy.
Browsing Patterns: Monitoring which pages or products customers view on a
website.
Engagement Metrics: Measuring how customers interact with marketing content,
such as emails, social media posts, or ads.
Feedback and Reviews: Analyzing customer reviews and feedback to understand
their experiences and satisfaction levels.
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Personalization
Personalization involves tailoring products, services, and marketing efforts to meet
the individual needs and preferences of customers. This can be done by:
Recommending Products: Suggesting items based on past purchases or browsing
history.
Customized Marketing: Sending personalized emails, offers, and promotions.
Tailored Customer Service: Providing personalized support based on a customer’s
history and preferences.
Improved Customer Retention
Retaining customers is often more cost-effective than acquiring new ones.
Customer analytics helps businesses:
Identify At-Risk Customers: Recognize patterns that indicate a customer may stop
using the service or buying products.
Address Concerns Proactively: Reach out to dissatisfied customers before they
churn.
Loyalty Programs: Develop targeted loyalty programs to reward and retain high-
value customers.
Optimizing Marketing Strategies
Customer analytics can significantly enhance marketing effectiveness by:
Identifying Effective Channels: Understanding which marketing channels (email,
social media, PPC, etc.) drive the most engagement and conversions.
Segmenting Audiences: Creating targeted marketing campaigns for different
customer segments.
Measuring Campaign Performance: Analyzing the success of marketing campaigns
and making data-driven adjustments.
Enhancing Customer Experience
A superior customer experience leads to increased satisfaction, loyalty, and
positive word-of-mouth. Customer analytics aids in:
Understanding Pain Points: Identifying common issues customers face and
resolving them.
Improving Product/Service Design: Using customer feedback to make
improvements.
Streamlining Customer Journeys: Ensuring a seamless experience across all
touchpoints (website, mobile app, customer service, etc.).
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Customer analytics provides valuable insights that help businesses understand
their customers, personalize their offerings, retain more customers, optimize marketing
efforts, and enhance the overall customer experience. By leveraging these insights,
businesses can make more informed decisions, improve operational efficiency, and drive
growth.
TOPIC III
Importance of Customer Analytics
Customer analytics is becoming critical. To understand why, consider this: Customers
are more empowered and connected than ever. And becoming more so. Customers have
access to information anywhere, any time – where to shop, what to buy, how much to
pay, etc. That makes it increasingly important to obtain customer insight to understand
how they will behave when interacting with your organization, so you can respond
accordingly. The deeper your understanding of customers' buying habits and lifestyle
preferences, the more accurate your predictions of future buying behaviors will be – and
the more successful you will be at delivering relevant offers that attract rather than
alienate customers.
Customer analytics can help in numerous ways. An overview of customer habits can help
in many ways. A well-defined strategy will help in customer acquisition, retention and
active engagement with customers.
Informed Decision-Making
Customer analytics provides data-driven insights that help businesses make
strategic decisions. Instead of relying on intuition or assumptions, businesses can:
Analyze Trends: Identify and understand trends in customer behavior and
preferences.
Forecast Demand: Predict future sales and inventory needs based on
historical data.
Evaluate Performance: Assess the effectiveness of marketing
campaigns, product launches, and other initiatives.
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Competitive Advantage
Customer analytics gives businesses a competitive edge by helping them
understand and anticipate customer needs better than their competitors. This
involves:
Customer Insights: Gaining deeper insights into customer preferences
and behaviors.
Market Trends: Staying ahead of market trends and adapting quickly to
changes.
Innovative Solutions: Developing innovative solutions that meet evolving
customer demands.
Cost Efficiency
Customer analytics helps businesses optimize their marketing spend by targeting
the right customers with the right messages. This can lead to:
Reduced Waste: Minimizing spending on ineffective marketing channels.
Higher ROI: Increasing the return on investment for marketing
campaigns.
Efficient Resource Allocation: Allocating resources to the most effective
strategies and channels.
Revenue Growth
Customer analytics identifies opportunities for cross-selling, upselling, and
developing new products or services. This can drive revenue growth by:
Cross-Selling: Recommending related products to customers based on
their purchase history.
Upselling: Encouraging customers to buy higher-end or premium versions
of products.
New Product Development: Identifying gaps in the market and creating
new products to meet customer needs.
Customer Loyalty
Customer analytics enhances customer satisfaction and loyalty by addressing pain
points and improving service. This includes:
Personalized Experiences: Offering personalized experiences that make
customers feel valued.
Proactive Service: Identifying issues before they escalate and addressing
them promptly.
Reward Programs: Creating loyalty programs that reward repeat
customers and encourage ongoing engagement.
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TOPIC IV
What can you do for Customer Analytics?
With customer analytics, you can:
● Increase response rates, customer loyalty and, ultimately, ROI by contacting the
right customers with highly relevant offers and messages.
● Reduce campaign costs by targeting those customers most likely to respond.
● Decrease attrition by accurately predicting customers most likely to leave and
developing the right proactive campaigns to retain them.
● Deliver the right message by segmenting customers more effectively and better
understanding target populations.
What to do with Customer Analytics:
Segmenting Customers: Divide customers into different groups based on behavior,
preferences, and demographics.
Predictive Analytics: Use historical data to predict future customer behaviors and
trends.
Customer Lifetime Value (CLV): Estimate the total value a customer brings over
their entire relationship with the business.
Churn Analysis: Identify factors that lead to customer churn and develop strategies
to mitigate it.
Recommendation Engines: Develop systems that suggest products or services to
customers based on their past behaviors and preferences.
Example Scenario: Online Retailer
Imagine an online retailer that sells a variety of products. Here’s how customer analytics
can be applied:
Data Collection: The retailer collects data from various sources, including website
interactions, purchase history, customer reviews, and social media interactions.
Segmentation: The data reveals that there are distinct customer segments, such as
frequent buyers, occasional buyers, and one-time purchasers. Further segmentation
shows preferences for categories like electronics, clothing, and home goods.
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Predictive Analytics: By analyzing past purchase patterns, the retailer predicts that
customers who buy electronics are likely to purchase accessories within the next three
months.
Personalization: The retailer uses this information to send personalized emails and
recommendations to customers. For example, a customer who bought a smartphone
might receive recommendations for phone cases and headphones.
Churn Analysis: The retailer identifies that customers who haven’t made a purchase in
six months are at risk of churning. They develop a targeted re-engagement campaign
with special discounts and offers.
Customer Lifetime Value (CLV): By calculating CLV, the retailer identifies their most
valuable customers and offers them exclusive loyalty programs and benefits.
Enhancing Customer Experience: Analyzing customer feedback reveals that delivery
times are a common pain point. The retailer improves logistics to reduce delivery times,
thereby enhancing the customer experience.
Customer analytics is a powerful tool for understanding and optimizing the customer
journey. By leveraging data, businesses can make informed decisions, personalize
interactions, and ultimately drive growth and customer satisfaction. For college students,
learning about customer analytics equips them with valuable skills applicable in various
industries.
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