{"id":672101,"date":"2024-10-01T12:38:45","date_gmt":"2024-10-01T12:38:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.capgemini.com\/gb-en\/?post_type=research-and-insight&#038;p=672101"},"modified":"2026-01-22T07:50:00","modified_gmt":"2026-01-22T07:50:00","slug":"the-art-of-customer-connection","status":"publish","type":"research-and-insight","link":"https:\/\/www.capgemini.com\/gb-en\/insights\/research-library\/the-art-of-customer-connection\/","title":{"rendered":"The art of customer connection"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<header class=\"wp-block-cg-blocks-hero-reusable header heroReusable  \"><div class=\"header-bgs\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.capgemini.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/2024_09_27_capcom_2880_1800_v2_DLK_KHAL.jpg?w=2880&amp;quality=70 1x, https:\/\/www.capgemini.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/2024_09_27_capcom_2880_1800_v2_DLK_KHAL.jpg?w=2880&amp;quality=70 2x\" media=\"(min-width: 1500px)\"\/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.capgemini.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/2024_09_27_capcom_2880_1800_v2_DLK_KHAL.jpg?w=1440&amp;quality=70 1x, https:\/\/www.capgemini.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/2024_09_27_capcom_2880_1800_v2_DLK_KHAL.jpg?w=2880&amp;quality=70 2x\" media=\"(min-width: 992px)\"\/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.capgemini.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/2024_09_27_capcom_2880_1800_v2_DLK_KHAL.jpg?w=1024&amp;quality=70 1x, https:\/\/www.capgemini.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/2024_09_27_capcom_2880_1800_v2_DLK_KHAL.jpg?w=1024&amp;quality=70 2x\" media=\"(min-width: 768px)\"\/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.capgemini.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/2024_09_27_capcom_2880_1800_v2_DLK_KHAL.jpg?w=768&amp;quality=70 1x, https:\/\/www.capgemini.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/2024_09_27_capcom_2880_1800_v2_DLK_KHAL.jpg?w=768&amp;quality=70 2x\" media=\"(min-width: 0)\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.capgemini.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/2024_09_27_capcom_2880_1800_v2_DLK_KHAL.jpg\" class=\"header-img header-img-d\" alt=\"\" style=\"object-fit:cover;object-position:79% 33%\" loading=\"eager\"\/><\/picture><\/div><div class=\"heroPictureCardHeaderShape\"><\/div><div class=\"container\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-md-12\"><div class=\"box\"><div class=\"boxTagWrapper\"><div class=\"tagInfo\"><div><span class=\"box-tag\">Customer first<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"box-title\"><h1 data-maxlength=\"34\">The art of customer connection<\/h1><\/div><div class=\"inner-row-insight download-btn\"><div class=\"col-md-4 downloadFiles addPadding\"><a class=\"button-download--small\" type=\"download\" href=\"https:\/\/www.capgemini.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/2024_10_01_art_of_customer_connection_v2_weblocked.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"opens in a new window\"><span>Download the report<\/span><span class=\"type\">7 MB  pdf<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/header>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-cg-blocks-group undefined section section--article-content\"><div class=\"article-main-content\"><div class=\"container\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-12 col-md-1\"><nav class=\"article-social\"><ul class=\"social-nav\"><li class=\"ip-order-fb\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer\/sharer.php?u=https:\/\/www.capgemini.com\/?post_type=research-and-insight&amp;p=1060201\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"opens in a new window\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icon-fb\"><\/i><span class=\"sr-only\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\"ip-order-li\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/shareArticle?url=https:\/\/www.capgemini.com\/?post_type=research-and-insight&amp;p=1060201\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"opens in a new window\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icon-li\"><\/i><span class=\"sr-only\">Linkedin<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div><div class=\"col-12 col-md-11 col-lg-10\"><div class=\"article-text article-quote-text\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-create-memorable-experiences-and-drive-growth-for-retail-financial-institutions\">How to create memorable experiences and drive growth for retail financial institutions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In a world where products are no longer enough to stand out, the true competitive edge in retail financial institution (FI) business lies in understanding your customers at a deeper, more emotional level. As FIs race to keep pace, the key to long-term growth and loyalty is stronger, data-driven relationships.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Many financial institutions recognise the importance of putting customers first yet struggle to execute on that vision. Our research shows that 71% of executives understand customer motivations is critical for growth, but 54% admit they lack the necessary insight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Inside this report, explore the key themes of:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Deeper customer understanding by gathering insights to design key moments that matter across their life stages, motivations, and pain points.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Executive challenges by identifying roadblocks like misalignment with front-line realities and underutilisation of customer data.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Utilising technology and innovation through a four-pronged framework leveraging generative AI, modular content, and data-driven personalisation.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Discover how leaders are aligning strategies with customer needs and use technology to deliver personalised experiences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Download the report and start your 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