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How your dealership can win loyalty with blue dot consumers – Ken Hughes | CX Strategist

Today’s consumers are not just looking for a product; they want an experience. In an era dominated by personalization and convenience, businesses must reassess their strategies to meet these evolving “blue dot” customers and stay ahead in the game!

In today’s episode of Inside Automotive, we welcome Ken Hughes, the renowned customer experience strategist and speaker known as the King of Customer Experience.

During this insightful interview, Hughes explains the “Blue Dot Consumer” concept, a mindset shift that puts customers squarely at the center of every interaction.

This intriguing term is derived from the familiar blue dot on a digital map and symbolizes a consumer-centric world where brands revolve around customers, not the other way around. Hughes emphasizes that this shift in the consumer’s mindset requires businesses to urgently adapt by focusing intensely on personalization, immediacy, and context.

Today’s consumers expect companies to “meet them” wherever they are, both literally and metaphorically, prioritizing their convenience and needs. Customers don’t want to do the work; they expect businesses to do it for them.

Uber and Lyft are excellent examples of “blue dot” services. Instead of seeking a cab, customers can quickly and conveniently summon a ride directly to their location through an app. Similarly, food delivery services like Uber Eats and DoorDash, which bring food straight to customers’ doorstep, also embody the “blue dot” concept.

Furthermore, Hughes stresses that customers must feel seen, heard, and valued to create a genuine connection. This connectivity is how brands foster “emotive loyalty” with their customers instead of transactional loyalty. He encourages leaders to empower their teams to do whatever it takes to go above and beyond and truly serve the customer, providing an unforgettable, genuine experience.

Human connection will become a rare, invaluable asset in a tech-driven world. Leaders who understand how to meet the “blue dot” consumers where they are and genuinely foster connections with their customers will be successful.

"Every time [customers] buy your product or service, they're inviting you into their lives... So you have to honor that invitation like a host at a party." – Ken Hughes

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Jasmine Daniel
Jasmine Daniel
Jasmine Daniel is a staff writer and reporter for CBT News. She holds a BFA in Writing from the Savannah College of Art & Design and has over eight years of experience in SEO, digital marketing, and strategic communication. Her storytelling skills bring breaking news to life, delivering timely, impactful stories that resonate with readers.

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