We are often asked about the costs of starting a customer advisory board (CAB) program. And while these can vary based on your budget, program goals, and company size, the first thing to know about starting a CAB is it doesn’t have to be overly expensive — companies...
Companies are eager to re-engage with their customers again after the pandemic. Many are starting—or restarting—a customer advisory board (CAB). Often, such programs are assigned to inexperienced marketing folks who must learn on the job—with your best customers as...
While the Covid pandemic may be (finally!) waning or even (hopefully!) coming to an end, we’re seeing a somewhat delayed and mixed reaction from some of our clients. While many eagerly look forward to resuming in-person customer advisory board (CAB) meetings, others...
While PowerPoint is an excellent business tool to communicate ideas, its pervasive, constant use has weakened the impact it once had. While professionals may feel naked in front of an audience without it, spectators often lose interest quickly—if not outright groan...
Visualize this scenario: you’re a top executive of a major technology firm or service provider. You’re about to walk into a meeting with your very best customers and/or partners—the revenue from whom will absolutely make or break your company’s business plan for the...
When it comes to learning best practice advice towards optimally managing a customer advisory board (CAB) program, you would be hard-pressed to find a better source than Ryder. After all, the successful Fortune 500 company has been running four distinct CABs for over...
