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CULT SCORECARD
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Which of the following best describes the brand or organization you're working for? Start-up (<2 years old)
What statement below is most true for your organization?
Does your business benefit from significant word of mouth? (i.e. is your product, service or customer experience so noteworthy that customers spontaneously tell others about them without incentive from you?)
Not Applicable
Rarely
Occasionally
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Does your organization have consensus and clarity about one (or two) primary attributes or benefits of your offering that is demonstrably superior than competitive alternatives?
Not Applicable
Rarely
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Does your organization have a noble brand ideal that attracts customers, prospects and staff to your brand beyond your core product or service?
Not Applicable
Rarely
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Is it obvious to end users that your brand has values and a purpose beyond making profits?
Not Applicable
Rarely
Occasionally
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Are your employees inspired enough to regularly refer – or even actively recruit – new talent or staff, thus minimizing the need for recruiter fees or significant talent acquisition expenses?
Not Applicable
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Does your marketing team assist your organization with internal platforms and communications to actively perpetuate your brand's values and beliefs?
Not Applicable
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Do consumers relate your brand to a persona– whether real or invented – to help describe their relationship with your brand?
Not Applicable
Rarely
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Is customer experience management a core competency, meaning in-house resources are accountable for delivering customer happiness?
Not Applicable
Rarely
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Does your organization use official channels of communication with customers through which it regularly consults with them for ideas or feedback?
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Does your company possess deep insights about your target audience(s) allowing you to know what they want from you, what they are worth to you, and how best to serve them?
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Have customers created their own events, websites, clubs or communities that pay tribute to your brand, products or services?
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Have you created an event or destination where you biggest brand fans are able to come together and revel in the shared enthusiasm for your brand?
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Does your organization have a clear villain, meaning someone or something that you are actively fighting against?
Not Applicable
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Does your brand appeal to customer segments who feel disenfranchised or underserved by the mainstream incumbent in your category?
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Is there specific lingo or practices that customers should become familiar with in order to maximize their relationship with your brand?
Not Applicable
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Do you provide a means by which your best customers can feel extra special and enjoy exclusive benefits not available to everyday customers?
