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by Bernd Schmitt (Author), Glenn Van Zutphen (Author)
Every business knows that the best customer is a happy customer. They return again and again, bring their friends and family, and deliver tons of free advertising via word of mouth and social media. But in order to grow that loyal base, you must be keenly aware of your customers' needs and preferences. Drawing on the latest research in the exploding field of positive psychology, Columbia Business School professor Bernd Schmitt offers three unique approaches any business can use to turning a casual customer into a committed fan:
Author Biography
Bernd Schmitt is the Robert D. Calkins Professor of International Business at Columbia University, the director of the Center on Global Brand Leadership, and CEO of the EX Group. He is a frequent keynote speaker at conferences worldwide and has appeared on the BBC, CNBC, CNN, and The Daily Show. Schmitt has written for The New York Times, The Asian Wall Street Journal, and Financial Times, and is also the author of several books including Big Think Strategy, Customer Experience Management, and Experiential Marketing, which have been translated into more than 20 languages. He lives in New York City.
Glenn van Zutphen was a working journalist for 26 years for the likes of CNN International and CNBC Asia. He owns VanMedia Group, a Singapore-based media consulting firm.
