One-to-one marketing on the Internet How can SAS establish a relationship that binds the business customers closer to the company by individualized interaction on the Internet
The methodology Preliminary study - Literature review Focus groups with EBS/EBG In-depth interviews with EBG
The research questions 1. Is the Internet an efficient tool for building customer relations? 2. Are today’s customer relationship depending on “neutral” travel agencies? 3. Will a traditional communication strategy resolve in a binding relationship on the Internet?
The results Related to SAS core product Positive customer relations Customer service declined
Our recommendation Differentiate the segmentation further – Identify frequency and customer life cycle – Identify individual travel pattern
Our recommendation Launching a more complete service online – Full ordering availability – Rapid customer response on the Internet – Continue online product development
Our recommendation Develop cutting edge competitive advantages – Enabling online CVC communities online – Utilize GUI in every communication channel – Integrate the Internet into different strategic business unit
Our recommendation Differentiate the segmentation further Launching a more complete service online Develop cutting edge competitive advantages