Branded Communication Solutions for Retail
There’s more at stake than a single sale or delivery. Whether you’re a big-box retailer or the shop around the corner, the key to repeat business is an extraordinary customer experience. People rank the phone call as the number one preference for customer service communications over mobile app and text messaging.






Brand Reputation Matters
Why Retailers need to brand their calls
Consumers view a branded call as a superior experience, making retail voice communications a premium opportunity for your sales revenues. Branded calling can make your customers feel valued and it can improve your brand reputation. You’re already branding your advertisements, website, and other marketing efforts – so why not the phone call?
Premium branding experience
Make an impact with ENGAGE® Branded Graphic Display via your mobile app or INFORM® Branded Text Display in-network solution.
Customer loyalty
Nearly 3 in 4 people say they'd consider switching their business to a competitor that could properly identify their calls.
Timely connections
Reach your customers when it matters most. For urgent or time-sensitive matters, your customers prefer a phone call.
Case Study
No More Missed Connections
The customer experience doesn't end when they walk out of the store. Missed connections can lead to lost time and revenue for your business.
One of First Orion’s clients — a premier home improvement retail chain - sends post-purchase reminder phone calls to customers. Due to unwanted robocalls, customers weren't answering their calls, leading to missed deliveries and increased costs. With INFORM, the retailer saw immediate results - on-time deliveries and happier customers.
Branded Communication lets retailers clearly identify themselves to their customers’ right on their incoming call screens. It also boosts effectiveness of account services and support calls, improving customer payments, retention, and satisfaction.
“We were talking with our CEO and showed him a branded call experience from First Orion, and everybody on the executive leadership team thought it was awesome. It just clicked with them that we need this because nobody picks up the phone anymore if they don’t know who’s calling.”
Senior manager of retail product management and post-purchase experience
Retail
39%
LIFT
in calls answered using INFORM
55%
Decrease
in declined calls
41%
BOOST
in first call contact rate


Retail Industry Survey Report
Shoppers Buy In to the Phone Call
Today, people use their phone or computer to buy online as often or more than in-person, opting for delivery or curbside pickup. Retailers have many digital options when it comes to connecting with buyers. Yet for customer support, more buyers prefer a phone call over a mobile app, SMS, or any other method. And for urgent matters, the phone call wins hands down at 55%.
The problem? 60% of customers report having missed calls from stores they’ve purchased from, simply because they didn’t recognize the caller’s number. This means they’re getting a subpar customer experience and missing out on important updates about their orders. More importantly — these missed connections can lead many to consider whether to take their business elsewhere.
Branded Communication boosts the effectiveness of calling programs and account services and support calls – improving customer acquisition and retention.
43%
Customers
want to speak to a live person over the phone when trying to resolve a shopping issue remotely
64%
Consumers
say they’d consider changing retailers for a brand that can properly identify itself
See What Our
Customers Are Saying
Unlock the Power of Branded Communication
Tell us more about your business and calling needs, and we’ll show you how Branded Communications can work for you.
Resources


Retail Customer Experience: 6 Insights About Communication Preferences – Infographic
Shifting consumer trends have made companies rethink the retail customer experience. Last year, there were 230.5 million digital shoppers – those who shopped online or via mobile app. That's forcing retailers to rethink their approach to sales and customer service to...


The Total Economic Impact of First Orion’s INFORM Branded Communication
The Total Economic Impact of First Orion's INFORM Branded Communication Solution What's Inside: Enterprise-wide analysis and metrics based on a 3-year projection Net present value estimates Quotes from real First Orion clients And much more!


After The Sale Ends: 2022 Retail Industry Survey Report
Retail Shoppers Speak Out About Their Communication Preferences First Orion surveyed 5,000 U.S. mobile phone subscribers in late 2021 about their experiences with calls from retail businesses to their mobile phones. People were asked about call activity, type, brands...