WaterRemarks -- July 2021
News and views from customer experience advisory firm Watermark Consulting
Exciting News From Jon Picoult
Hello all! Watermark founder Jon Picoult here with a very special edition of WaterRemarks -- one that's focused exclusively on sharing some big news with you: I've got a new book coming out this October, and I think you're going to love it!

From Impressed To Obsessed: 12 Principles for Turning Customers and Employees Into Lifelong Fans (McGraw-Hill, Oct. 12) reveals the breakthrough, psychology-based principles that successful businesses use to turn more sales prospects into customers, and more customers into obsessed brand ambassadors.

The book itself has already drawn a legion of raving fans, earning great advance praise from CEOs, thought leaders, and bestselling authors.

I'm super excited for you to read this book, so you can immediately start using the "12 Principles" to create more exceptional, memorable impressions on all the different constituencies you serve.

Watch this space in the coming months for more information about the book and the fascinating customer experience design techniques it explores. For now, I invite you to visit the official From Impressed To Obsessed website, where you can learn more about the book, as well as pre-order copies for yourself or your organization.
Hear Jon Talk About His New Book!
Jon is speaking tomorrow (July 20) at this Customer Contact Week online event. During this author Q&A, he'll provide a glimpse into the customer experience design techniques featured in the book, as well as talk about some of the admired companies that are using them. (Can't make it to the live event? No problem -- just register and you'll receive a link to view a recording of Jon's session.)
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BY THE NUMBERS
27%

The proportion of business (B2B) buyers who believe companies are effective at delivering client experiences that meet desired standards.

Source: State of the Connected Customer (Salesforce, 2018)
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