There are plenty of signs that a brand just doesn't care. Whether it's products on the decline, poor customer service, or even several negative reviews, customers can always identify when a company has lost interest in maintaining the quality of its offering.
But when a company invests in its products it has a far greater chance of impressing and retaining customers. Let's take a quick look at how it works.
You should never cut corners when it comes to your brand – use only the highest quality ingredients in your ice cream. Customers know when they are being short-changed and it will not help with word-of-mouth recommendations. On the other hand, people rave about delicious food items and suggest to their friends and loved ones that they try the brand, too.
From your product design to your marketing and customer service, everything should be consistent across the board. Consistency is reassuring for a customer, helps them to know what to expect and allows them to start to rely on your company for the service they expect and appreciate.
Your operations, practices, and values should all be an open book. Customers like to know what is going on behind the scenes at the brands that they give their hard-earned money to, and when you demonstrate ethical behaviours and high integrity, customers will respect your brand much more and you will earn a place in their heart.
People fall in love with brands – that’s why they become loyal, lifelong customers. Awaiting a delivery from your company or taking a trip to your ice cream parlour becomes a familiar comfort, something they look forward to at the end of a long week. You can build a sense of community by aligning with your customers and knowing them well – your products will bring them happiness and, in turn, they will keep you in business for many years to come.
All of the above ties together to create your brand’s reputation, and this is make or break. A good reputation can take a while to build but once you have built it, you will find yourself with a steady fanbase of fantastic customers who spend regularly with you, bring their friends and family, are the first to try new offers and deals, and recommend you to others, either in person or on social media. Your brand’s reputation should always be your main priority, and you achieve a good reputation by following all of the other points above.
Customers return to the brands that they know and love. Our number one recommendation would be to do everything you can to invest in your brand and its future. Maybe you want to start using some Point of Sale items to enhance your brand's authenticity, maybe you want to start offering free samples of new flavours to help a customer find a favourite, or maybe you want to get your ice cream products onto a delivery app to ensure that no one misses out!
Overall, there are a myriad of ways to invest in your ice cream brand and a loyal customer will always value you and recommend you to others. If you would like to browse our selection of ice cream flavours then just click here!