Customer Engagement

COVID-19 has changed how every organization interacts with its clientele. Tasked with everything from new cleaning and sanitizing regimens to enforcing social distancing guidelines, banking leaders struggle to balance customer or member satisfaction and safe, efficient operations.

When COVID caused widespread closures in March, Fifth Third Bank pivoted quickly. They closed branches to walk-ins, promoted drive-thru window transactions, and extended the ability to make one-on-on appointments to all customers who wanted to meet with a banker either in-person or by phone.

Online and traditional media outlets have been well populated with stories of the ways that banks and other financial institutions have responded to the pandemic, and how, despite the disruptions to our normal way of doing business, have provided unparalleled levels of service to their customers.

One trend that analysts expect to remain long after the pandemic subsides is the shift towards buying online and picking up in-store (BOPIS). That’s because the nature of BOPIS offers consumers a convenient way to shop while also providing a safer alternative to browsing in-stores.

Amid the Coronavirus quarantine, consumer habits are quickly shifting, and retailers are looking at ways to connect with consumers in the short- and long-term. Here’s how to personalize online and offline interactions and form long lasting loyalty, even at a distance.

As individuals and organizations, we’re all navigating a sea of uncertainty surrounding COVID-19. Banks and credit unions are not exempt, and are being forced to make tough decisions that balance the need to protect employees and customers, while providing much needed support and service.

Let’s face it. Today’s headlines are a little scary. COVID-19 and the global pandemic has caused significant change across every citizens life. Give your customers a high-touch experience at a time of social distancing. TimeTrade makes it easy to connect with your customers and prospects.

Best-in-class retailers are focusing their efforts on improving how they personalize the online and offline buying journey as one — with the goal of creating a seamless experience that is frictionless and more satisfying for customers.