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I'm Queued-up, and I Like It

If you use Netflix, you know it provides two ways to watch movies and television shows: DVDs sent through the mail, and streaming videos (sent to your PC or TV). And whichever option a customer chooses—many use both—the company will send occasional email messages to solicit feedback. The way it goes about it is worth a mention:

Those who watch DVDs receive email surveys that begin with the note that Netflix is committed to quick delivery; the email then goes on: "Please tell us when you received [Mannix: Season 1: Disc 1], which was shipped to you on [Monday, Jun 22, 2009] by clicking on the appropriate link below." In this case, a Netflix member could choose Tuesday, Wednesday, or After Wednesday.

Those who have viewed a movie online or on their TV might receive a message like this: "You recently watched [Greeks: Crucible of Civilization: Episode 2: 'The Golden Age.'] … [W]ould you take a moment to tell us about the picture and audio quality?" Below sit three possible responses: The quality was very good; the quality was acceptable; or the quality was unacceptable. Clicking on any link takes the member to a thank-you page with the message: "We're constantly working to improve the Netflix experience for our customers."

Well done.

The Po!nt: Some companies stay at the head of the line for a reason. Consider the benefits of sending out customer surveys such as these, which gather the info you need to improve the quality of your service—and let your customers know that their opinions matter.


Published on 7/17/2009 in Get to the Point: Email Marketing

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  • by S'rae Saffold Fri Jul 17, 2009

    Great article. As a matter of fact, I have already mentioned this service to my company. What makes the Netflix survey even more impressive is that it is quick, with distinct choices AND you don't have to log back into the site to answer it. You just click and you're done.

    These small conveniences make it easier for your customer to give you the feedback that you are looking for and also give the signal that you really do care enough about their needs because you have thought this through and made it simple.

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