Friction in a customer experience is bad. It kills conversions. It diminishes customer success. And it really lowers customer retention. But the reality is, everyday brands deliver experiences with friction in them. And that friction is heightened for consumers from underrepresented and underserved communities. In this episode, I walk you through the friction (and delight), real customers experienced as we audited customer experiences real brands are delivering right now on their websites, social media, and other marketing channels.You can find <a href="https://inclusionandmarketing.com/assessments/">the videos of all the customer reactions to the brands we reviewed here</a>Get the <a href="www.inclusionandmarketing.com/newsletter">Inclusion & Marketing newsletter</a>Get the <a href="https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/njmcwzc2bx61uz5uev5ar/IM_Ep-80_Consumer-reactions-to-real-brand-customer-experiences.pdf?rlkey=8zranlbswiyd7yfecvnnsvj6v&dl=0">episode transcript</a>

Friction in a customer experience is bad. It kills conversions. It diminishes customer success. And it really lowers customer retention. But the reality is, everyday brands deliver experiences with friction in them. And that friction is heightened for consumers from underrepresented and underserved communities. In this episode, I walk you through the friction (and delight), real customers experienced as we audited customer experiences real brands are delivering right now on their websites, social media, and other marketing channels. You can find the videos of all the customer reactions to the brands we reviewed here Get the Inclusion & Marketing newsletter Get the episode transcript

Friction in a customer experience is bad. It kills conversions. It diminishes customer success. And it really lowers customer retention. But the reality is, everyday brands deliver experiences with friction in them. And that friction is heightened for consumers from underrepresented and underserved communities. In this episode, I walk you through the friction (and delight), real customers experienced as we audited customer experiences real brands are delivering right now on their websites, social media, and other marketing channels.You can find <a href="https://inclusionandmarketing.com/assessments/" rel="noopener noreferrer">the videos of all the customer reactions to the brands we reviewed here</a>Get the <a href="www.inclusionandmarketing.com/newsletter" rel="noopener noreferrer">Inclusion &amp; Marketing newsletter</a>Get the <a href="https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/njmcwzc2bx61uz5uev5ar/IM_Ep-80_Consumer-reactions-to-real-brand-customer-experiences.pdf?rlkey=8zranlbswiyd7yfecvnnsvj6v&amp;dl=0" rel="noopener noreferrer">episode transcript</a>

80. Consumer reactions to real brand customer experiences

Brand growth today depends on removing friction from your marketing and customer experience to attract and retain more of the people you want to serve.

Frictionless Growth Marketing is the podcast for marketers, business leaders, and founders who want to grow by eliminating the messaging, experience, and strategy gaps that quietly push customers away every single day.

Hosted by Sonia Thompson, Inclusive Growth and Customer Experience Strategist, the show breaks down how modern brands drive sustainable growth by designing frictionless customer journeys, building trust with identity-rich growth communities, and adapting to changing consumer expectations with clarity and confidence.

Each week, you’ll hear practical insights, real brand examples, and candid conversations with marketing leaders and subject-matter experts on:


  
Brand strategy that fuels long-term business growth in the age of modern marketing



  
Customer acquisition, retention, and loyalty in today’s market



  
How friction shows up across the customer journey — and how to remove it



  
Identity-driven marketing, cultural relevance, and belonging



  
What’s actually working now with today’s values-driven consumers




If you want to reach more of the people you’re meant to serve — and convert more of them — without relying on outdated formulas or brute-force tactics, Frictionless Growth Marketing will show you the new rules of modern marketing and growth.

Because when you remove friction, you remove barriers to growth — for your customers and for your business.

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Brand growth today depends on removing friction from your marketing and customer experience to attract and retain more of the people you want to serve. Frictionless Growth Marketing is the podcast for marketers, business leaders, and founders who want to grow by eliminating the messaging, experience, and strategy gaps that quietly push customers away every single day. Hosted by Sonia Thompson, Inclusive Growth and Customer Experience Strategist, the show breaks down how modern brands drive sustainable growth by designing frictionless customer journeys, building trust with identity-rich growth communities, and adapting to changing consumer expectations with clarity and confidence. Each week, you’ll hear practical insights, real brand examples, and candid conversations with marketing leaders and subject-matter experts on: Brand strategy that fuels long-term business growth in the age of modern marketing Customer acquisition, retention, and loyalty in today’s market How friction shows up across the customer journey — and how to remove it Identity-driven marketing, cultural relevance, and belonging What’s actually working now with today’s values-driven consumers If you want to reach more of the people you’re meant to serve — and convert more of them — without relying on outdated formulas or brute-force tactics, Frictionless Growth Marketing will show you the new rules of modern marketing and growth. Because when you remove friction, you remove barriers to growth — for your customers and for your business.

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