How to boost your word of mouth referrals

Word of mouth is both simple and cost-effective

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Word of mouth recommendations, or WOM for the uninitiated, are a primary factor behind many financial services product purchasing decisions.

Our research across many financial sectors consistently shows word of mouth recommendations are one of the biggest reasons both individual and business customers maske the decisions they do, over say, advertising or direct mail, for example. So, it's no surprise that when we interview intermediaries, word of mouth recommendations from existing clients feature high on the list of new business generating methods. But how many are actively encouraging referrals by word of mouth (WOM)? Why is WOM so influential? Recommendations are often more trusted than a piece of direct mail, for ex...

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