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Why “Welcome” is the Most Important Customer Touchpoint

For utilities, perfecting the welcome message is key to building stronger digital customer relationships. Utility welcome messages are arguably the most important customer touchpoint, setting the stage for future communications and laying the foundation for long-term engagement. Companies in every industry are strategic about welcoming new customers, whether it’s a food delivery service like Hello

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The Webinar Advantage: 25 Ways Utilities Can Maximize Customer Engagement

Companies everywhere, including utilities, are seeking innovative ways to engage customers and build lasting relationships. One powerful tool that has evolved leaps and bounds in the past five years is the online webinar. With their ability to connect businesses directly with customers in real-time, webinars have become an invaluable resource for utilities looking to maximize

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Webinar: 2024 Digital Marketing Trends and Best Practices

An effective digital marketing strategy is essential for reaching utility customers and establishing a long-lasting digital relationship over time. To genuinely connect with customers, utilities must embrace a relevant outreach strategy. As another year has come and gone, the digital marketing landscape has continued to evolve with the emergence of new trends and technologies. It’s

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Why Your Time-of-Use Promotions Aren’t Working

Energy utilities are making strides to improve grid resilience, increase renewable energy sources and give customers more rate plan options than ever before. As a result, utility time-of-use promotions are ramping up across the country. According to Smart Energy Consumer Collaborative (SECC) research, only 28% of customers are aware they have rate plan options and

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Why Consistency Matters in Utility Customer Communications

Effective communication has become more important than ever for utility marketers. To truly connect with customers, water and energy providers must adopt an outreach strategy that goes beyond a simple, one-time approach. In fact, it takes five to seven interactions for a customer just to remember a brand. An effective communications strategy requires a consistent