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Keeping on top of your marketing whilst running a hospitality business can be tough. Let marketing automations do the heavy lifting for you. 



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They&nbsp;make your&nbsp;marketing easy and free up your time&nbsp;to focus on driving sales.



Check out our most popular marketing automations that you can send via email and SMS.



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Drive repeat visits



Want to send out personalised campaigns that drive sales?



Send customers a&nbsp;birthday offer&nbsp;via SMS.



Data: Date of birth



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Retain your customers



Haven’t seen some of your customers for a while?



Create a&nbsp;win-back email&nbsp;campaign to bring them back to your venue.



Data: Last in-venue visit or booking



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Get more and better reviews



Need to boost your reputation online?&nbsp;



Activate the&nbsp;reviews automation&nbsp;to start pushing those numbers up.



Data: Recent in-venue visitor



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Nurture your loyal customers



Want to build a loyal customer base?



Reward your loyal customers with a&nbsp;‘thank you’ voucher&nbsp;and turn them into fans.



Data: Frequent loyalty card user or customer



<a href="https://stampede.ai/customer/atis">Read Success Story</a>
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<h5 class="wp-block-heading">5 Reasons Why Our Customers Love Marketing Automations</h5>



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<li>They are fast to set up, tip: create and re-use templates</li>



<li>They run on autopilot and leave you time to focus on other tasks</li>



<li>They drive sales &#8211;&nbsp;<a href="https://moosend.com/blog/10-marketing-automation-statistics-need-know/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">75% of email revenue</a>&nbsp;comes from personalised campaigns</li>



<li>They are personalised and relevant to your customers which means high conversion rates</li>



<li>They keep customers engaged and coming back to your venues</li>
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Also, have a look at our&nbsp;<a href="https://stampede.ai/blog/a-5-step-recipe-that-creates-profitable-personalised-marketing-part-1/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">simple&nbsp;5-step recipe&nbsp;</a>that will help you set-up more personalised marketing campaigns.



Let us make marketing easier for you. Get started with <a href="https://stampede.ai/how-it-works/marketing/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Stampede marketing automations</a> to free up your time.

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The real magic happens when your repeat customers turn into brand ambassadors and spread the word about you because they love what you do.



This phenomenon is called brand advocacy.



It’s a form of earned media meaning you don’t pay for it, you earn it through delivering memorable experiences.



There are many ways customers show and share their affection that attracts new customers.



Here are the 3 most common forms of brand advocacy:



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-1-online-reviews-testimonials">1. Online Reviews &amp; Testimonials</h2>



Customers who have left a positive review have great potential for becoming brand advocates. 



They’ve already spoken publicly about you in a positive way. Now it’s onto you to make sure they spread the word even further.&nbsp;



This is why it is also vital to not only <a href="https://stampede.ai/blog/how-to-respond-to-positive-and-negative-customer-reviews-online">respond to your negative reviews but to positive ones</a> as well. It shows that you value your customers and want to build a relationship with them.



Tip: Actively encourage repeat customers and those who are engaged on your socials to leave a review.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">2. Word of Mouth</h2>



<a href="https://www.lxahub.com/stories/word-of-mouth-marketing-stats-and-trends-for-2023">88% of customers trust their peers’ recommendations more than they trust brands</a>.



Word-of-mouth is organic and therefore often more persuasive than any advertising. Even better, it can generate up to <a href="https://review42.com/resources/word-of-mouth-marketing-statistics/">5x more sales than paid media</a>.



Apart from traditional oral word-of-mouth, a lot happens online nowadays, This includes user-generated content, such as social media posts, reels or videos.&nbsp;



To amplify your customer’s message, make sure to comment and re-share their content.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">3. Dark Social</h2>



Dark social happens when people are shifting personal conversations off the public (i.e. social media) and into private spaces.&nbsp;



Examples could be customers sharing photos from their night out with their friends on a messenger app rather than on Instagram. Or a family member asking for a restaurant recommendation in a joined WhatsApp group.



The tricky bit about dark social is that you can’t track it and it’s hard to influence, it happens in the dark.&nbsp;



The good news though, you probably have more brand advocates from those channels than you think. In fact, <a href="https://www.convinceandconvert.com/social-media/what-is-dark-social/">more than 80% of shares</a> are via dark socials.



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<a href="https://stampede.ai/blog/how-hospitality-operators-can-use-data-to-reveal-loyal-customers">Find out</a> how you can identify and nurture your most loyal customers using data insights and our customer retention cohort report.

Breakdown: 3 Ways Customers Advocate Your Hospitality Brand

The Easter countdown is officially on. Time to get your digital assets and marketing promotions Easter ready to&nbsp;bring in some extra revenue.



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Many businesses will opt for a traditional brunch or roast lunch offer. Take a twist this year with a new approach to some traditional dishes. What about <a href="https://www.deliciousmagazine.co.uk/recipes/hot-cross-scones/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">hot cross scones</a> for your brunch menu? Or introducing customers to some <a href="https://www.thespruceeats.com/traditional-easter-foods-from-around-the-world-4161077" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">dishes from other countries</a>?



But there is more you can do to create an Easter experience your customers will remember&#8230;



<h4 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-easter-marketing-elements">Easter marketing elements</h4>



Sprinkle some&nbsp;Easter themes on your digital assets&nbsp;to build your customers&#8217; excitement.&nbsp;Seasonal elements, illustrations and images&nbsp;are the quickest way to get started.



Easter and Spring is all about vibrant and cheerful colours, so focus on using <a href="https://icolorpalette.com/palette-by-themes/easter" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">pastel colours,</a> including pinks and yellows, to make your Easter marketing instantly recognisable.



Ready-made <a href="https://unlayer.com/email-templates/easter" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Easter templates </a>can help you save lots of time when it comes to designing email campaigns too



<h4 class="wp-block-heading">8 Easter social media ideas</h4>



Easter offers lot of great opportunities for fun and engaging social media campaigns too.&nbsp;Mix and match different formats&nbsp;(posts, stories and reels) to reach a wider audience.



<ol class="wp-block-list"><li>Caption this &#8211; use&nbsp;<a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.countryliving.com/life/a30717299/easter-puns/" target="_blank">Easter egg puns</a></li><li>Share fun Easter memes</li><li>Host a virtual egg hunt across your socials and website</li><li>Share your staffs’ Easter traditions, favourite meals …</li><li>What’s on your Easter brunch table</li><li>Short video/reel &#8211; make your own DIY Easter decoration</li><li>Easter sneak peak &#8211; coming up at your venue</li><li>DIY bunny ears competition</li></ol>



<h4 class="wp-block-heading">8 Easter in-venue event ideas</h4>



Easter-related activities are not exclusively for kids, grown-ups can have a lot of fun as well. Get the whole family involved:



<ol class="wp-block-list"><li>Egg hunt or scavenger egg hunt</li><li>Egg and a spoon race</li><li>Competition &#8211; egg decorating</li><li>Guessing game &#8211; jar filled with easter eggs</li><li>Host an <a href="https://quiz-questions.uk/easter-quiz-questions/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Easter-inspired pub quiz</a></li><li>Easter baking class</li><li>Team up with a local florist for a wreath-making workshop</li><li>How to set your Easter table &#8211; decoration ideas</li></ol>



Easter marketing content ready but not sure how to set up your email campaign? <a href="https://stampede.ai/company/#contact" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Get in touch</a> with our team who are happy to help.

16 Rapid Ideas For Successful Easter Marketing Campaigns

Now that you know all the good, bad and ugly about AI-generated content from the <a href="https://stampede.ai/blog/ai-tools-for-marketers-an-insiders-view">first part of our AI series</a>, it’s time to go a little deeper.



For this, we had a closer look into two of the most popular and widely used AI tools: <a href="https://openai.com/blog/chatgpt/">ChatGPT</a> and <a href="https://www.jasper.ai/">Jasper</a>.



We’ve compared their main features and capabilities and also came up with ways to get the most out of both.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-chatgpt-vs-jasper-the-basics-compared">ChatGPT vs. Jasper &#8211; The Basics Compared</h2>



For now, ChatGPT is a free tool. Its popularity practically blew up overnight and it became the fastest tool to hit 100 million users.



Unfortunately, this led to quite a lot of downtime and users not being able to access it. This is why they are now offering a paid version for $20/m which guarantees full accessibility and also faster responses.



Jasper, on the other hand, is a paid tool.&nbsp;



They offer a 5-day free trial to give you an idea and after that, their prices start from $49/m with a 50,000-word limit. Bear in mind that the word limit refers to all words created, even if you decide to delete them.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">3 Things To Keep In Mind</h2>



Before you dive into the world of AI-generated content, there are some things to be aware of.



Here are the 3 main ones:



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<li>They generate original content pulled from the web &#8211; you need to do fact-checking!</li>



<li>They have finished their base training a couple of years ago, so some of their knowledge is not up to date</li>



<li>They remember previous input and allow for follow-up adjustments if needed</li>
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The example below from ChatGPT shows what happens if you ask for recent events:



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Is there a way to get around this?&nbsp;



The solution, according to the platforms, is to feed in any necessary information that might be missing to provide more context. Basically, teach it yourself.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Ways To Generate AI Content</h2>



The most notable difference between ChatGPT vs. Jasper lies in the way you can create content.



ChatGPT



ChatGPT only offers one way, a chat function, which is dialogue based. It follows a question-answer pattern where you simply put in your request to start a conversation.&nbsp;



It’s therefore very easy to use (once you’ve cracked the commands) and a good tool to get you started.



Jasper



Jasper, on the other hand, comes with a plethora of tools for content creation, i.e. chat, 50+ templates, documents, recipes, and workflows.



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This can be a bit overwhelming for first-time users with a lot of options to choose from. To help you better navigate around the platform, Jasper offers various live training sessions and a <a href="https://learn.jasper.ai/bootcamp/overview?_gl=1*6nj48j*_ga*MTY3NDQwNjgxMC4xNjc1MTU0NjQ0*_ga_D4P3CS8W5P*MTY3NjQ1Mzg1OS4xOS4xLjE2NzY0NTM4NjAuNTkuMC4w">bootcamp</a>. Which we’d recommend making use of.



Now, the main difference between their individual tools is the degree of guidance they provide.



For example, Recipes come with pre-set step-by-step instructions. You only need to fill in your own input where required. It’s a fast way to generate content and is also ideal to get a better feeling of how Jasper&#8217;s commands work.



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The opposite can be found in their chat (same functionality as ChatGPT) or document option, which allows for much more freedom.&nbsp;



Workflows and templates are somewhere in between with a little guidance.



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It’s best to give them all a try to understand their difference and when to use them.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">7 Tips For Higher Quality Output</h2>



To finish off, here are 7 easy tweaks you can do to your input to get the output you are actually looking for:



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<li>Upload your own content to teach it your unique writing style</li>



<li>Update input for each paragraph to avoid repetition</li>



<li>For creative output: use short sentences with few words</li>



<li>For more detailed output: include key facts, number of words and more information (see example below)</li>



<li>Guide the output: frame sections with headlines, subtitles, etc.</li>



<li>Use Jasper’s re-phrase tool for more variations</li>



<li>Play around with different tones of voices, use adjectives or individuals as reference</li>
</ol>



Detailed input example for the chat function:



As a technology writer please write a 500-word educational article using semantically relevant topics for &#8220;digital customer journeys in hospitality&#8221;, H2 and H3 subheadings with bullet points and relevant statistics, FAQ at the end. Use a catchy title. Suggest relevant resources (URL) to learn more about &#8220;digital customer journeys&#8221;



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">ChatGPT vs. Jasper &#8211; The Takeaway</h2>



The question that remains is: is it worth paying for an AI tool?&nbsp;



It depends on how you want to use it.&nbsp;



If you want to play around to understand how AI works then you should opt for the free ChatGPT version.&nbsp;



The same applies if you’re mainly looking for some content inspiration or subject line variations.



However, Jasper definitely provides much more flexibility for different business tasks in marketing and sales.



So, if you’re looking for ways to generate a wide variety of mainly longer-form content Jasper is the better option.



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ChatGPT vs. Jasper: The Two Most Popular AI Tools Compared

A proven way to <a href="https://stampede.ai/how-it-works/wifi">build your customer mailing list with minimal effort is using your WiFi</a>. It works, as customers want to stay connected when they’re out and about.



However, some operators might have noticed a shift in customers’ behaviour lately.&nbsp;



With going out becoming more of a treat, customers seem to spend less time on their phones, and more time focusing on the moment with their family &amp; friends.&nbsp;



So, how can you encourage your customers to use your WiFi again to keep growing your mailing list?



<h4 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-increase-visibility">Increase Visibility</h4>



Back in the day, when ‘free WiFi’ was still a novelty, businesses used to have signs and posters in their venue to encourage customers to sign-up.



Those have disappeared with more and more venues offering WiFi and customers expecting it as a given.&nbsp;



Time for a little reminder.&nbsp;



Here’re 3 quick steps to action:



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<li><a href="https://www.qr-code-generator.com/">Generate a QR code</a> that links to your Guest WiFi sign-up page</li>



<li>Print posters with your QR code &#8211; distribute them in your venue</li>



<li>Add the name of your network to menus, table toppers, etc.</li>
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<h4 class="wp-block-heading">Offer Discounts</h4>



Discounts always work as a treat, especially to boost WiFi log-ins. They become even more effective if customers can use them instantly.



Some ideas to get you started:



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<li>Sign-up to get %-off your bill today</li>



<li>Happy Hour promotion &#8211; get 2-4-1 if you sign up now</li>



<li>Post whilst in-venue, tag us, and get a freebie or voucher for the next visit</li>
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<h4 class="wp-block-heading">Run Contests</h4>



Contests are not only fun and engaging but they are also an easy way to grow your customer mailing list for low costs.



Some ideas to get you started:



<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li>Prize draw &#8211; sign up and share with a friend to increase your chances to win</li>



<li>Vote for your favourite dish &#8211; enter your email to win a voucher</li>



<li>Take the quiz to find your perfect drink &#8211; enter your email to see the results and enter a prize draw</li>



<li>Photo wall competition</li>
</ul>



Start capturing your data through your <a href="https://stampede.ai/how-it-works/wifi">Guest WiFi</a> and build your mailing list with ease. Get in touch to find out more about the <a href="https://stampede.ai/how-it-works/wifi/">Stampede Captive Portal</a>.

3 Tools To Get More Customers On Your Mailing List

Hannah Morgan

Great British Inns

Tammie Hurrell

Montpeliers Group

Grant Murray

CRU Holdings

Emma Luke-Ward

Lane7 Group

Steve Watson

Signature Pub Group

Nick Gregory

Society Manchester

Shivani Kenth

Zindiya Streatery & Bar

Graham Atkinson

Butta Burger

Chris Hughes

Mele Group

Chris Aitchison

Bar Tonic

Ieuan Davis

The Coal Exchange Hotel

In the last 12 months, over&nbsp;120 million emails&nbsp;have been sent through Stampede across thousands of campaigns.



From all that we learned:



A) That the number of sent emails should be a lot higher, because



B) People often avoid email campaigns because designing them is a headache, and



C) 99% of email campaigns are very similar in design and layout.



 Enter&nbsp;Quick Campaigns&nbsp;🚀 &#8211; taking you from start to sent in just a couple of minutes.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-how-it-works">How it works</h2>



✅ Prompt the builder with your idea ✅ Use the Brand Kit to set your theme for your venue ✅ Choose your audience or segment (or make a new one) ✅ Add some text for the body of the email (you can change the main image too) ✅ Bolt-on a trackable call-to-action button Then hit Send!



It&#8217;s less effort than a social media post, and way more effective at generating bookings and conversions.



Think of it like filling in a form, instead of building a web page with a drag-and-drop designer. Most email campaigns are simple and they tend to be the best at getting the desired outcome.



For those that still want to nurture audiences with rich content, story telling and brand building you can still do all that and more in with Bulk and even Automated campaigns.



Email marketing continues to be one of the best performing channels for any business. Social media algorithms change, new trends emerge, new platforms pop-up. Marketers constantly have to adjust and redesign their approach to stay relevant and appear on feeds. You&#8217;re always renting the audience and fighting for attention.



Your email audience is yours to address as and when you like. Segementation is still your most powerful tool here, whether you send Quick or Bulk campaigns. 



<a href="https://stampede.ai/get-started/marketing/">Stampede is here to help</a> with thousands of ways to build audiences and segments so your message hits the right people at the right time, without slowing you down.







p.s. It&#8217;s never a choice between email or social media &#8211; it&#8217;s always BOTH

Introducing Quick Campaigns

Summer is a brilliant time for the hospitality industry. For starters, the nights draw in a lot later and the weather is warm. Both of these factors make it easy to boost trade in the evenings, none more so when it comes to hosting customers outside. It’s a unique time of year where we all feel more relaxed. What about giving your restaurant outdoor seating space a little boost and make the most out of it this summer?







Plus, with the copious amount of bank holidays, customers are more likely to arrive in large groups and stay out for longer. Summer is also a time when many sporting events happen, making beer gardens or outdoor seating a desirable location.



There are, of course, some stark differences when it comes to seating customers inside a restaurant compared with outside space. What needs to remain the same, however, is providing the same excellent customer experience.



Further reading: <a href="https://stampede.ai/blog/6-restaurant-sales-promotions-which-ones-right-for-you/">https://stampede.ai/blog/6-restaurant-sales-promotions-which-ones-right-for-you/</a>



If you are interested in learning how to make the most of your restaurant outdoor seating space this summer, here are our top tips.



<h4 class="wp-block-heading">Give Your Space A Makeover</h4>



The great British weather can take a toll on the exterior of your premises. So if you are planning on hosting guests there, it will take more than a few tables and chairs to brighten the place up. Simple things such as a jet wash over patios along with a fresh lick of paint on fences and walls can make a huge difference. It’s also a nice idea to <a href="https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Restaurant_Review-g186338-d12527182-Reviews-The_Ivy_City_Garden-London_England.html#photos;aggregationId=&amp;albumid=101&amp;filter=7&amp;ff=267262682">add hanging baskets or similar biophilia too</a>. If you’re going to be serving food outside, ensure the area is clean and appetizing. It should also comply with health and safety regulations too.&nbsp;



Aside from the obvious though, your outside space is a chance <a href="https://www.pinterest.co.uk/search/pins/?q=outdoor%20restaurant&amp;rs=typed&amp;term_meta[]=outdoor%7Ctyped&amp;term_meta[]=restaurant%7Ctyped">to inject some personality and character</a> into your restaurant. Current interior design trends include rustic pieces such as exposed brick or timber. By keeping things simple, you can actually create a modern and inviting space for your summertime guests. 



As the environment is also on our minds too, <a href="https://inhabitat.com/sparkman-wharf-cargotecture-restaurants-revitalize-tampas-water-street-neighborhood/">recycling or ‘upcycling’ pieces can work well for your outdoor spaces</a> too. The benefit of reclaiming old pieces is that it can be quite cost-effective. Especially when most pieces may only need slight tweaks to make them ready for use. 



<h4 class="wp-block-heading">Food Trucks</h4>



Outdoor eating, drinking and socialising brings about a whole new experience for your customers. So why not experiment with how you serve your dishes? Food trucks are perfect for this, especially during the summer. Whether you create your own grill or pizzeria or even collaborate with other food providers to offer your customers something different. It can create a really new and interesting experience for your diners. After all, who doesn’t love a burger van <a href="https://www.gravyandcustard.co.uk/crumbleshack">or even apple crumble served out of a truck</a>?



For example, if you own an Italian restaurant, why not have an Italian food festival? With great weather, food and music you can really create a buzz in the local community. Your restaurant could provide the main meals, and food trucks stationed outside could serve gelato. Food trucks also have huge social media appeal, especially as they are less formal than a sit-down meal. You could also buy your own food truck and take it to local events or festivals to spread the word about your restaurant.



<h4 class="wp-block-heading">Entertainment</h4>



Alfresco dining creates a serene ambience that we only have for a few months out of the year in the UK, so as a restaurant you should definitely capitalise on this by providing entertainment. For example, live music would work perfectly in courtyards or even beer gardens.



You could <a href="https://pos.toasttab.com/blog/summer-restaurant-events">also experiment with themed nights</a> such as an outdoor cinema club or a games night. Table tennis or pool tournament would be a great idea too and is really easy to set up. Don’t forget to offer a prize for the winner!



Outdoor entertainment can also extend into your functions too. Given summer is home to both wedding and prom season, this is the perfect opportunity to utilise your outdoor areas to cater for large crowds. If your restaurant has sliding doors that lead to your outdoor space, you can merge the two spaces. 



This will also give you the option to create different zones for functions, such as the dance floor outside and the buffet inside. If your restaurant also has stunning views overlooking the coast or city, this would make your outdoor areas even better for providing entertainment too. 



<h4 class="wp-block-heading">Conclusion</h4>



UK summertime may be short-lived, but that doesn’t mean you can’t harness the abundance of potential that alfresco dining has to offer. Whether your restaurant or pub already offers outdoor dining, or if it’s something you are considering, it’s definitely worth getting on board with. After all, the sun brings people out to enjoy themselves. Why not let them do so in your fantastic restaurant?



However, in order for your restaurant outdoor seating area to be a real success this summer, you need lots of customers to visit it. Here at Stampede, we provide businesses with <a href="https://stampede.ai/blog/gathering-the-right-data-for-your-restaurant-marketing/">customer insights based on their Guest WiFi connections</a>. Allowing you to market your restaurant, along with your outdoor summer events. 



Plus, if your customers are on the WiFi at your summer dining experience, this creates the perfect <a href="https://stampede.ai/blog/the-importance-of-user-generated-content-on-social-media/">content to share on social media</a> &#8211; helping to promote your business further. 



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How To Make The Most Of Your Restaurant Outdoor Seating Space In Summer

Data from the <a href="https://www.ons.gov.uk/employmentandlabourmarket/peopleinwork/employmentandemployeetypes/articles/ishybridworkingheretostay/2022-05-23#:~:text=More%20than%20three%2Dquarters%20(78,had%20fewer%20distractions%20(53%25).">Office of National Statistics</a> suggest that the number of people who regularly work from home has doubled since pre-pandemic times.



As the novelty of working from home wears off, demand for public spaces that offer a social yet productive working environment will grow.



If you own a coffee shop with plenty of space then you are in a prime position to take advantage of this demand. You already have many pieces in place to set up a good coworking space.&nbsp;



With <a href="https://drinkycoffee.com/coffee-statistics/">coffee shop revenues still below pre-pandemic numbers</a>, this could be an excellent opportunity for coffee shop owners to recover and diversify their income.



Here we will go through the necessary steps to accommodate paid coworking customers in your coffee shop.



<h5 class="wp-block-heading">1. Assess Demand for Coworking Space</h5>



Before you plough time and money into setting up your coffee shop for coworking, you should first try to find out how likely it is people in your local area would be willing to pay to work at your premises.



There are a few ways of doing this. They include:



<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li>Look online if there are any coworking spaces in your area. If there are some then it&#8217;s very likely that there is demand for these types of spaces in your local area.</li>
</ul>



<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li>Take note of how regularly people work at your coffee shop. Many of these people would be willing to pay a small fee to work there if you can provide a more productive space.</li>
</ul>



<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li>Put up a comments and suggestions box in your shop with a sign above it saying &#8211; “We are thinking of offering coworking with ergonomic furniture and high-speed internet. Would any of you be interested in this?” Check how many people have expressed interest over a four-week period</li>
</ul>



<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li>If you have some sort of online access to your customers (active social media account or <a href="https://stampede.ai/how-it-works/marketing">email list</a>) then simply ask your customers on there.</li>
</ul>



It&#8217;s really important that you get some sort of interest in coworking before you make any moves to implement it in your business.



Do not assume that a lack of competition in your local area means that you have found an underserved market. In ninety-nine per cent of cases, a lack of competition means a lack of demand.



<h5 class="wp-block-heading">2. Designating a Space for Coworking</h5>



Once you have decided that you are going to offer coworking at your premises, the next step is to decide which part of your coffee shop you are going to set up a coworking space. And how much of your premises will be designated for coworkers.



When it comes to deciding where in your shop you want to have your coworkers, you should remember that one of the biggest needs of working people is for their environment to be quiet.&nbsp;



Therefore you should try to select a space that is as far away from any of the noisiest areas of your shop as possible.&nbsp;



If you have the means to have a physical barrier between the coworking space and other areas of your shop (say an upstairs area, for example) then this is ideal.&nbsp;



It may also be worth investing in a sound system that allows you to exclude music from your designated coworking space while still having it piped into other areas of your premises.



You also need a dedicated space big enough to meet your demand from coworkers.



I’ve found that during working hours, about one-fifth of your customers will be coworkers. So try to dedicate around that proportion of your seated area to coworking.



<h5 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-3-deciding-on-pricing-and-terms">3. Deciding on Pricing and Terms</h5>



Coworking is usually either priced as an individual fee per day, or as a monthly fee that covers a certain number of hours per month.



You are also going to have to decide what is included in this fee. Are coworkers entitled to unlimited food and drinks as part of their fee, or will this be sold separately?



In my experience, the best way of pricing out coworking at a coffee shop is to offer a monthly fee for a certain number of hours. Allow one meal, unlimited drinks and a selection of unlimited snacks as part of this.



Offering free food and drinks as part of your terms gives you a real competitive advantage over coworking spaces. While many coworking spaces do offer complimentary snacks and drinks, these won’t be of the same quality as ones freshly prepared by you.



While you may not be able to offer meeting rooms and private phone booths at your coffee shops, your ability to offer superior food and drinks should make you more appealing to freelancers and solo workers.



When it comes to pricing, current rates (2022) for coworking tend to be around £75 &#8211; £100 for part-time (2-3 days a week) and £125 &#8211; £180 for full-time (5 days a week).



The main variable for this cost is location. So if you are based in London then it&#8217;s likely you will be at the top end of this scale.



Of course, you will have to experiment with pricing and find the sweet spot between profitability per head and demand.



<h5 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-4-getting-the-required-infrastructure-in-place">4. Getting the Required Infrastructure in Place</h5>



To have any chance of being competitive in the coworking market you will need to offer customers:



<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li>Ergonomic padded chairs with armrests</li>



<li>Tables of a suitable height to work at&nbsp;</li>



<li>High-speed, reliable <a href="https://stampede.ai/how-it-works/wifi/">guest WiFi</a> that can handle multiple users at the same time</li>



<li>A quiet environment</li>



<li>A means of <a href="https://stampede.ai/how-it-works/marketing">communicating with existing</a> customers</li>



<li>Opening hours during regular office hours (and ideally longer)</li>
</ul>



Many coffee shops are unlikely to have the required table and chairs, or the internet.&nbsp;



It is imperative that you invest in these things before you offer coworking.&nbsp;



Offering a bad coworking experience due to insufficient infrastructure can damage your reputation and ruin your chances of being seen as a viable coworking option by local people going forward.



<h5 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-5-marketing-yourselves-as-a-coworking-space">5. Marketing Yourselves as a Coworking Space</h5>



In my experience, the best way of marketing yourself as a coworking space is to try and rank for the term: “coworking space in [your location]” on Google.



So long as you narrow this down to your really local area, say “coworking space in Hackney” rather than “coworking space in London”, then you have a decent chance of ranking due to a lack of competing coworking spaces in this area.



To optimise your website for this keyword, just do the following:



<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li>Set up a dedicated page on your website for your coworking where you talk about your offering and terms. Make sure this is titled with your target keyword.</li>



<li>Add that you offer coworking in your business description and services in your Google My Business account</li>



<li>Add that you offer coworking on some areas of your website’s homepage</li>



<li>Look around if there are any online directories dedicated to coworking spaces and sign yourself up for these.</li>
</ul>



You will not rank for coworking-related keywords immediately. However, if you follow these steps you should be appearing in these searches within a couple of months.



Other ways that you can market yourself as a coworking space include:



<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li>Having a sign outside your premises</li>



<li>Making social media posts about it and asking your followers to share it</li>



<li>Emailing existing customers on your email list</li>



<li>Taking out an advertisement in the local newspaper (this is always cheaper and more effective than you expect it to be)</li>
</ul>



<h5 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-final-thoughts">Final Thoughts</h5>



The rise of remote working after the pandemic has meant that the part-time coworking space market will certainly grow in the next few years.



Coffee shops are in a prime position to take advantage of this as they can set up a coworking space without core changes to their business operations. All they need are a few tweaks to be able to compete with (often overpriced) dedicated coworking spaces.



If you have a large premise, then this could be an excellent opportunity for you to increase and diversify your income.



This article was written by Oli Baise. Oli helps run London-based coffee shop The Coffee Traveller. He writes about all things coffee and the coffee industry in his blog <a href="https://drinkycoffee.com/">Drinky Coffee</a>.

How to Set Up a Coworking Space in Your Coffee Shop

In March 2021, Google has launched a new, exciting feature called ‘<a href="https://support.google.com/hotelprices/answer/10472393?hl=en&amp;ref_topic=10468394" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">free booking links</a>’ made for hotels and vacation rental properties. The idea is to get more free, organic traffic to the hotel’s website through better visibility on Google Search and Maps. This will ultimately&nbsp;increase direct bookings.



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So, can this feature be a game-changer for online hotel bookings?



We had a closer look into how it works and how you can get the most out of it for your business.



<h5 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-how-it-works">How It Works</h5>



The booking link can be added to your Google profile and acts as a&nbsp;free listing of your rates and availabilities. The link appears alongside the paid ads in the booking module (see example below).



To use this feature you have to be registered at the&nbsp;<a href="https://support.google.com/hotelprices/answer/10123427" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Google Hotel Centre</a>&nbsp;or using Google Ads.



Hotels can choose which landing page they want their link to go to and Google will extract room availability and room rates from there.



When customers then search for a hotel, they can see the hotel’s own prices as well as any OTA offers. This way, they can quickly compare prices but also book directly from there.



As shown in the Best Western Hotel example below, the listing includes:



<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li>The hotel/property name</li>



<li>The room rate for the selected date</li>



<li>‘Official site’ badge and logo</li>



<li>Any additional amenities, such as free cancellation, special offers, etc.</li>
</ul>



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<h5 class="wp-block-heading">Tips For A Higher Ranking</h5>



As those links are unpaid, they’re ranked according to the utility to users, which makes it a bit tricky to manage.



Some tips to&nbsp;rank higher on the listing:



<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li>Offer the best rate when guests book direct</li>



<li>Check that the prices on the listing match to those on your landing page</li>



<li>Keep enough availability for your direct bookings</li>



<li>Make sure your My Business listing on Google is updated and as detailed as it can be with reviews, high-quality imagery, amenities, etc.</li>



<li>Provide a user-friendly landing page experience</li>
</ul>



Also, check out the dedicated&nbsp;reporting feature&nbsp;in the Google Hotel Centre. You can see how many people have clicked on your link, as well as impressions and average booking value.



Use those insights to further&nbsp;optimise for direct bookings. Such as improving your landing page experience, reviewing your pricing strategy and comparing against local competitors.&nbsp;



What is the conclusion, are those free booking links as good as they sound?



The biggest bonus certainly is that the&nbsp;feature comes at no cost.&nbsp;It doesn’t involve much work to be set up but can certainly help to increase direct bookings.



It allows hotels to convert guests at an early point in their search and purchasing process. Plus, you get&nbsp;access to the guest data&nbsp;which you can use for future marketing purposes to boost guest loyalty. So, it is definitely worth setting it up.&nbsp;



<a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://calendly.com/stampedeae/stampede-demo-request" target="_blank">Reach out</a>&nbsp;to find out how you can use your collected guest data to create personalised marketing campaigns that convert.

This Free Google Tool Can Increase Direct Bookings With Ease

As a hospitality operator, it&#8217;s essential to efficiently manage your customer relationships which helps you provide the best customer experience. After all, this is what builds the foundation for sustainable and long-term success.&nbsp;



Putting a profound customer relationship management (CRM) strategy in place should be part of your overall game plan.&nbsp;



In this article, we&#8217;ll have a look at the role your CRM system plays in creating and executing an effective strategy that drives growth.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-what-is-a-crm-strategy">What is a CRM strategy?</h2>



Put simply, a CRM strategy is a plan that outlines how a company will engage with its customers and use data to foster long-term loyalty and growth.&nbsp;



It usually consists of a mixture of company-wide processes and planned actions, which are often executed and managed with the help of technology. The overall aim is to reduce acquisition costs and increase customer lifetime value.&nbsp;



With a well-defined strategy established, companies can streamline their processes, efficiency as well as operations and also gain a better understanding of their customers&#8217; needs.&nbsp;



To accomplish the set goals, it’s vital to leverage the insights and capabilities of your tech tools. Your <a href="https://stampede.ai/amaze">CRM system</a> is most important here as it stores all the relevant customer information.



This will help you to turn your strategy into tangible action that can be tracked. You can also better analyse your data to inform your marketing and sales decisions.



However, there is no one-size-fits-all solution here, as businesses of different sizes and industries will ultimately require different approaches. 



So, before you get started, it’s important to understand what components go into a CRM strategy.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-3-key-hospitality-crm-strategy-components">3 key hospitality CRM strategy components</h2>



A successful hospitality CRM strategy is centred around your unique business needs and your customers.&nbsp;



The following three steps will guide operators in coming up with their own CRM strategy.



<h4 class="wp-block-heading">Step 1 &#8211; Define your goals</h4>



The first step is to lay out clear goals that align with your business&#8217;s overall objectives and that your team can follow.&nbsp;



For example, a small restaurant might be looking to quickly grow its mailing list. A large hotel chain, on the other hand, might be seeking to increase direct bookings and get access to customer data.



Tip: Make use of the <a href="https://asana.com/resources/smart-goals">SMART goal-setting formula</a> here. Goals should always be specific, measurable, achievable, realistic, and time-bound. And don’t forget to regularly check your goals to make sure they are still up to date.



<h4 class="wp-block-heading">Step 2 &#8211; Describe your customer journey</h4>



The next step is to map out your full customer journey.



This involves taking into account every single touchpoint, both online and offline, that a customer encounters when engaging with you. Consider online reservations, WiFi sign-ups, and loyalty scheme usage but also physical in-venue visits.&nbsp;



By identifying these touchpoints, you can develop action points and define goals to improve the customer experience.&nbsp;



<h4 class="wp-block-heading">Step 3 &#8211; Build a target customer profile</h4>



It&#8217;s also important to define who your customers are in order to better target your audiences.



For this step, you need to segment all your customers into distinct categories.&nbsp;



Think about the different personas that come to your venue. Include basic background information such as demographics, profession, etc. In addition, consider why they’ve chosen your venue and what they expect from you.



For a coffee shop, their main customer base is probably workers of all ages stopping by to pick up their morning coffee. But there are also social drinkers who come to meet with their family and friends and who stay in your venue for longer.&nbsp;



For a hotel, this will look totally different. Their focus might be on families and/or couples with a certain budget. Or maybe their main clientele is business travellers. All these come with different amenity expectations.&nbsp;&nbsp;



Your CRM system will be a great supporter in this step. It helps you get a deep understanding of your customers and tailor your marketing strategies accordingly for maximum impact.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-crm-dashboard-management">CRM dashboard management</h2>



One key feature of your <a href="https://stampede.ai/blog/crm-dashboard-definition-and-benefits-for-the-hospitality-industry">CRM solution is the dashboard</a>. With its ability to provide insights and data about your operations, you can make more informed and strategic decisions. Whilst also keeping track of the progress towards your goals. 



But to truly harness the power of this tool, <a href="https://stampede.ai/blog/how-to-build-a-customisable-hospitality-crm-dashboard">customisation is necessary</a>. For hospitality businesses in particular, key performance indicators (KPIs) may vary greatly compared to other industries. So to have the ability to tailor your dashboard to your specific needs is vital.



Some KPIs that are relevant to hospitality businesses include:



<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li>Customer retention rate</li>



<li>Average spend per customer</li>



<li>Number of direct bookings /online reservations made</li>



<li>Guest satisfaction ratings</li>



<li>Number of loyalty program signups</li>
</ul>



Many CRMs come with pre-made dashboards that you can adapt or even the option to create ones from scratch using different graphs and reports.



However, it’s important not to overload your dashboard. Keep it simple and focus on the most important metrics. This way, it’s easier for staff to spot trends at one glance and act upon them immediately.&nbsp;



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-drive-sales-with-your-crm-system">Drive sales with your CRM system</h2>



With the insights and data that a CRM system provides, hospitality marketers can <a href="https://stampede.ai/blog/increase-sales-with-your-crm-and-marketing-automation">level up their sales strategy</a> and grow their customer base more effectively.&nbsp;



<h4 class="wp-block-heading">1. Marketing personalisation</h4>



One of the most effective marketing strategies is <a href="https://stampede.ai/blog/how-to-create-personalised-marketing-campaigns-with-your-crm">personalised campaigns</a> that speak to the specific needs and interests of the individual customer.&nbsp;



This is where a CRM shines. It collects and collates data on each customer&#8217;s interactions, purchases, and preferences, which can be further segmented into categories.



Some example categories for hospitality operators could be:



<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li>First-time visitors</li>



<li>Loyalty program users</li>



<li>Demographical &#8211; students, families, male/female</li>



<li>Geographical &#8211; locals</li>



<li>Upcoming birthday</li>



<li>Customers who have left a review</li>



<li>Customers who have made an online purchase</li>



<li>Customers who have not been at your venue for a certain period of time</li>
</ul>



By using this input to tailor marketing messages, businesses can significantly increase their chances of conversion and repeat business.&nbsp;



<h4 class="wp-block-heading">2. Marketing automation</h4>



Additionally, setting up marketing automation for email and SMS campaigns can save time and ensure that every customer receives targeted and relevant messages. When CRM data insights and marketing automation are used together, businesses can create a truly powerful marketing strategy.



Automated welcome emails are one common marketing automation used by hospitality businesses. These are triggered when customers make their first booking or sign up for the newsletter. The goal is to stay in touch and turn them into loyal customers.



Additionally, you could set up automated booking reminders and confirmations via email and/or SMS. This helps hospitality operators reduce no-shows and also provides an opportunity to upsell.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-4-quick-crm-tips-for-hospitality-operators">4 Quick CRM tips for hospitality operators</h2>



Here are some quick tips to help you maximise your marketing strategy using the power of your CRM platform:



<ol class="wp-block-list">
<li>Invest time in proper staff CRM training</li>



<li>Collate data from various tech tools to build a full customer profile</li>



<li>Keep your data clean and regularly updated your customer records</li>



<li>Use customer history and interaction to upsell</li>
</ol>



We’ve got some more tips and tricks for you <a href="https://stampede.ai/blog/8-quick-tips-to-maximise-your-hospitality-crm">in this blog post</a>.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-summary">Summary</h2>



Any CRM strategy development for hospitality businesses should begin with defining goals that are in line with your overall strategy and values. It is therefore highly individual to each company.



Companies also need to understand and map out the customer journey as well as their customer personas to see how it fits into the overall sales, marketing and growth strategy.



Once all that is in place, operators should use their <a href="https://stampede.ai/">CRM system</a> to monitor, manage, and optimise each customer touchpoint. This can easily be done through the integrated dashboard feature, which should also be customised to only show relevant metrics.

How To Create A Hospitality CRM Strategy That Drives Results

If email open rates are falling out of favour, where should you turn to measure your marketing results?



In the <a href="https://stampede.ai/blog/how-to-get-insight-from-questionable-email-open-rates-part-1/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">first part of this series</a>, we introduced an alternative way to analyse open rates in relation to other email elements, such as sending times and subject lines.



However, there are other clever marketing tools that make your marketing results reporting more accurate and meaningful.



<h5 class="wp-block-heading">Linking Online Marketing With Offline Events</h5>



The major attribution problem in hospitality is linking your online marketing efforts to in-venue conversions.



Let’s take a look at 3 clever tools you can use to measure your marketing results and better understand customer behaviour.



<h5 class="wp-block-heading">1) Unique Voucher Codes</h5>



Is there a way to track customers that came to your venue based on promotions you’ve sent?



With <a href="https://stampede.ai/blog/new-stampede-marketing-feature-unique-voucher-codes/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">unique voucher codes</a>, you can easily link your offers to your emails. Once customers come to your venue to redeem the voucher, you can track each conversion back to your individual campaigns via the unique code.



This allows for more granular campaign reporting and you know exactly how many repeat visits and revenue you’ve generated on the back of your voucher campaign.



<h5 class="wp-block-heading">2) Website Pixel</h5>



Is your website converting new customers and generating bookings?



To answer this you need to <a href="https://cookie-script.com/blog/tracking-pixel" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">install a website pixel</a>. This is a simple line of tracking code added to a webpage. You might have done something similar with Google or Facebook.



With the pixel, you can see your customers’ interactions and behaviours across your website and on particular pages. This can tell you how many bookings you get via your website and where they came from, i.e. emails, advertising, etc. 



The pixel also helps you to identify your best-performing landing pages and uncover potential areas to improve on your website. Such as including more ‘book now’ buttons.



<h5 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-3-utm-tracking">3) UTM Tracking</h5>



How do customers behave when they read your email, do they click on the links?&nbsp;



For this, you have to include <a href="https://stampede.ai/blog/improve-your-campaign-measurement/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">UTMs in your links</a>, particular text strings that are added at the end of a website URL. Google Analytics uses those to track website visitors coming from different sources.



UTMs let you trace the full range of customer activity created on your website, from the moment they land on your website to taking a certain action such as booking a table. This is all based on one traceable source, i.e. the button on your email.



How to build a UTM:



<ul class="wp-block-list"><li>Campaign source &#8211; referrer, i.e. newsletter</li><li>Campaign medium &#8211; medium, i.e. email</li><li>Campaign name &#8211; campaign name, i.e. summer22_offer</li><li>Campaign content &#8211; additional information, i.e. booking_button</li></ul>



Here’s what your URL would look like:



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Tip &#8211; use this <a href="https://ga-dev-tools.web.app/campaign-url-builder/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">free Google tool</a> to quickly custom-build your URLs.



Want to measure more marketing results and conversions easily? <a href="https://h.stampede.ai/meetings/stampede/demo" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Get in touch</a> with our team to find out more.

3 Clever Tools That Simplify How You Measure Marketing Results

We’re gearing up to launch the Enquiry Pipeline within the Stampede booking platform, purpose-built for managing large, high-value, and often complex booking enquiries.&nbsp;



It’s been designed with one goal: to give you total visibility from first enquiry to confirmed table, without the spreadsheet chaos.



<h4 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-what-is-it">What is it?</h4>



The Enquiry Pipeline is a new workspace inside your Stampede dashboard that helps you manage private hires, large groups, and bespoke bookings.



You’ll be able to:



<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li>Have a clear, trackable view of every incoming enquiry </li>



<li>Track value across the full pipeline </li>



<li>Assign enquiries across your team </li>



<li>Quickly spot what’s pending, in progress, or at risk </li>



<li>Take action fast — all from one central view </li>
</ul>



It’s connected to your bookings system, so every update is in sync. No switching tools. No copy-paste. Just one clear path from lead to seated.



<h4 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-why-we-re-building-it">Why we’re building it</h4>



We’ve spoken to dozens of hospitality businesses who all said the same thing: when a big enquiry comes in, everything else stops.



Between emails, DMs, shift changes and long lead times, enquiry management has become a manual, disjointed mess — and the stakes are high.



So we built a system that reflects how group bookings actually work: multiple touchpoints, multiple team members, and a fast-moving timeline. The Enquiry Pipeline brings it all into one clean, connected view.



<h4 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-how-it-works">How it works</h4>



Guests trigger an enquiry when they reach your venue’s table size limit on the booking form. Instead of hitting a dead end, they’re shown a branded enquiry form. From there, you capture key information up front:



<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li>Date and time </li>



<li>Party size </li>



<li>Contact info </li>



<li>Any notes </li>
</ul>



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The enquiry appears in your “New Enquiries” column on the dashboard, giving your team visibility over what’s just come in and what needs triaging.



Once someone from your team responds, the enquiry moves to “In Progress.” Here, the team can:



<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li>Reply directly from the system </li>



<li>Ask for more details (for example, occasion, layout preferences, budget) </li>



<li>Offer available times or packages </li>
</ul>



When the guest is ready to proceed, you can send a deposit request via a payment link. You can also provisionally hold tables using the integrated booking system without switching between platforms.



Once the deposit is paid, the enquiry status updates to “Confirmed.” Your team can move forward with confidence, knowing the booking is secured.



Pre-orders are available at every stage. Menus can be sent, and guests can submit their choices online. There’s no need for back-and-forth emails or chasing dietary requirements. Everything is tracked within the system.



If the guest cancels, the enquiry moves to “Cancelled.” You can log a cancellation reason and use this data to improve offers, packages, or future follow-ups.



Throughout the pipeline, your team can see the total potential value of upcoming group bookings. This gives managers and GMs a clearer picture of forecasted revenue and resource planning.



Every step is designed to reduce admin, increase visibility, and make group bookings easier to manage at scale.



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<h4 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-when-s-it-available">When&#8217;s it available?</h4>



We’re rolling this new feature out very soon, so make sure your team is ready when it goes live. If you’d like an early look, you can book a <a href="https://stampede.ai/demo">demo</a> or speak to your account manager to see it in action.



This is just the beginning. The Enquiry Pipeline is one of many new features coming to Stampede this Summer.

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A Customer Relationship Management system (CRM) is an invaluable and powerful technology tool for hospitality owners and operators to maximise the customer experience and reach their business goals.&nbsp;



But what exactly do we mean when we talk about CRM systems for hospitality?&nbsp;



In this post, you will learn all there is to know about this topic. Starting off with a definition, to features and benefits as well as tips on how to choose the right one.



In case you have unanswered questions left, we’ll also address common FAQs at the end of this guide.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-what-is-a-crm-system">What is a CRM system?</h2>



A <a href="https://stampede.ai/">CRM system</a> is a tool used to manage interactions with existing customers and potential customers. It allows businesses to better track and organise customer data, such as contact details, purchase history, and other interactions.



Hospitality businesses of all sizes can benefit from a CRM solution, from small restaurants to large hotel groups. In the hospitality industry, it can be particularly valuable as a streamlined way to collect and analyse customer data coming from different sources. This could be your Guest WiFi, your loyalty scheme or your table booking system.



By understanding what guests are looking for, hospitality businesses can create unique experiences that meet individual needs and preferences and keep customers coming back time and again.&nbsp;



With the right CRM platform, hospitality operators can also access valuable insights into customer preferences and behaviours over time. Those can be used to drive business decisions.



Ultimately, this clever tool helps hospitality businesses build long-term relationships with customers in order to increase repeat visits, boost word-of-mouth referrals, and maximise revenue.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">CRM key features</h2>



In today&#8217;s business landscape, understanding your customer is essential for long-term success. That&#8217;s why CRM software continues to grow in popularity, especially since it can provide a wide range of benefits to your business.&nbsp;



Here are some of the <a href="https://stampede.ai/blog/the-6-must-have-key-features-of-a-restaurant-crm">key features of a CRM</a>:



<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li>Customer profile management allows you to gather and store customer information to help create more targeted marketing campaigns.&nbsp;</li>



<li>Interaction tracking helps you monitor customer activities and preferences, enabling you to tailor your messaging for greater impact.</li>



<li>Automations simplify your sales and marketing processes and reduce manual workloads.</li>



<li>Reporting and analytics provide you with insights into your business&#8217;s performance, allowing you to optimise your operations.&nbsp;</li>



<li>Third-party integrations expand the capabilities of your CRM, allowing you to connect to other systems and tools.</li>
</ul>



Hospitality businesses have unique needs when it comes to CRM, and the features that matter most will depend on the size and type of business.&nbsp;



For instance, a hotel might find value in features such as loyalty programs, reviews management and revenue optimisation tools.&nbsp;



Restaurants may benefit from features like table booking management, event planning, and automated marketing.&nbsp;



Additionally, hospitality operators will likely find value in having access to comprehensive customer profiles and powerful analytics and reporting tools.&nbsp;



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">What are the benefits of a CRM for hospitality operators?</h2>



Without a CRM system in place, hospitality businesses may struggle to keep track of their customers and understand their preferences.&nbsp;



This can lead to errors such as sending promotional materials to the wrong customer. But also not having enough information about an individual&#8217;s interests to tailor the promotions and offers for them.



Furthermore, businesses are unable to accurately measure the effectiveness of their marketing campaigns and customer engagement strategies. As a result, businesses may not be able to capitalise on opportunities for growth or improve their customer service.



By investing in a CRM solution, <a href="https://stampede.ai/blog/how-restaurants-benefit-from-a-crm-system">hospitality operators can be more efficient in their operations</a> and optimise their customer experience. Automations enable businesses to streamline processes, saving time and money while allowing them to focus on providing quality service.&nbsp;



Additionally, CRMs allow venues to track customer interactions and activities in real-time. This gives them the ability to respond quickly and anticipate customer needs.&nbsp;



By leveraging analytics and reporting capabilities, operators can gain valuable insights into their customers’ purchasing habits, preferences and interests. This data is essential for optimising marketing campaigns to ensure that resources are used in the most efficient manner.&nbsp;



In short, a CRM system allows hospitality businesses to make informed decisions about how best to reach their customers and grow their business.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">How to choose the right CRM?</h2>



<a href="https://stampede.ai/blog/the-3-different-types-of-a-crm-system-explained">Choosing the right CRM</a> for your hospitality business can be a daunting task. With so many options and features to consider, it&#8217;s important to first identify your specific business needs.&nbsp;



Once you have a clear understanding of what you require, you can begin to look out for important features. Focus on features that are critical to the smooth running of your customer service operations. For example communication management, automated workflows, marketing automations and data analytics. These capabilities will help streamline your operations and improve customer relationships.&nbsp;



When choosing a CRM, it&#8217;s also important to look for a platform that is tailored to the hospitality industry. This will ensure that you have access to the specific functionalities and integrations that are relevant to your business.&nbsp;



Taking the time to research and select the ideal solution can make all the difference in the success and growth of your hospitality business.



Once you have selected the CRM that is right for your venue, it&#8217;s important to ensure that it is properly implemented. A successful implementation will help ensure that all of the features and functionalities are being used to their fullest potential.



This includes training staff on how to use the system to its maximum capacity, as well as integrating the CRM with other systems to ensure data accuracy and consistency.&nbsp;



Additionally, it&#8217;s important to create a plan for ongoing maintenance and upkeep. The focus should be on regularly updating customer data, monitoring system performance, and making any necessary changes to ensure that the platform is operating optimally.&nbsp;



With the right implementation and maintenance plan in place, your CRM platform can be a powerful asset in helping your hospitality business succeed.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">How can a CRM improve your marketing?</h2>



A CRM solution can <a href="https://stampede.ai/blog/why-is-a-crm-system-crucial-for-a-hospitality-marketer">revolutionise your marketing strategy</a> and improve your bottom line. With personalised customer data at your fingertips, you can create targeted email and SMS campaigns that speak directly to your audience.



Gone are the days of generic, one-size-fits-all approaches to marketing. With a CRM, you can tailor your messaging to specific customer segments based on their preferences and behaviours.&nbsp;



By leveraging customer data and creating targeted campaigns, you can build a strong relationship with your guests, increase bookings and enhance their overall experience.



For example, you could use the data to identify customers that haven’t visited in a while. You then send out discounts or loyalty rewards to encourage them back into your venue.&nbsp;



Plus, automating your marketing processes can save you time and money while still nurturing customer relationships.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">3 Common FAQs about a CRM Solution</h2>



Let&#8217;s address 3 of the most frequently asked questions about this powerful tool.&nbsp;



<ol class="wp-block-list">
<li>What is a CRM system? Simply put, it is a software application that helps businesses better manage customer data, interactions, and relationships.</li>



<li>How can it benefit my business? A CRM can provide key insights into your customers&#8217; behaviours, preferences, and needs. This information can be used to create more targeted marketing and sales strategies, increase customer satisfaction, and drive revenue growth.</li>



<li>Is a CRM right for my business? If your business interacts with customers in any capacity, then it can be incredibly useful. It can help you organise important customer data, streamline communications, and improve customer service.</li>
</ol>



Investing in a CRM can be a smart decision that pays off in the long run.



Got some more questions? You might find the answer in <a href="https://stampede.ai/blog/7-frequently-asked-restaurant-crm-system-questions-answered">this article</a>.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Summary</h2>



In conclusion, CRM platforms are essential tools for elevating hospitality businesses to the next level.&nbsp;



They help streamline operations and provide a better customer experience by allowing businesses to efficiently collect customer data and insights from every interaction.&nbsp;



A well-built hospitality CRM system can significantly improve marketing campaigns, customer service, and process automations.&nbsp;



It is important to pick the right CRM software for your business, making sure to consider the features and pricing options that are right for you. By doing your homework and properly researching available solutions on the market, you can ensure you select one that best meets your needs.

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As a restaurant operator, you’re dealing with many moving parts. From customer service to marketing strategy and staffing. How do you make sure that all of this complexity is managed effectively, especially during busy periods?&nbsp;



You may benefit from incorporating AI tools into your everyday operations as they can help streamline processes, manage supply and demand more efficiently, and perform analysis for data-driven decisions. All whilst freeing up precious time to focus on other parts of the business.



Learn more about 3 AI tools specifically designed for restaurants that could boost your bottom line.&nbsp;



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-1-ai-powered-table-booking-platform">1. AI-powered table booking platform</h2>



With the advent of <a href="https://stampede.ai/get-bookings">table booking systems powered by AI</a>, managing reservations has become a much simpler process for restaurants.&nbsp;



For example, with the help of AI, smart table allocation is now possible. The algorithm reviews and suggests ways to optimise seating. Also taking any customer preferences into account. This way, operators make optimum use of their venue and resources and customers are happy.



AI tools can also highlight instant upsell opportunities for restaurant operators based on historic customer interactions and preferences. The data is pulled from your order and pay system. Using this information staff can make personalised recommendations that boost customer satisfaction.



A common issue for restaurants is <a href="https://stampede.ai/blog/10-quick-ways-to-prevent-lost-revenue-from-no-shows">no-shows</a>. AI can help predict and tag customers that might be at risk of cancelling or not showing up. It can also use this input to trigger automated booking reminders to be sent out to avoid those.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-2-ai-food-ordering">2. AI food ordering</h2>



AI food ordering has quickly become a popular solution for restaurants to help avoid long waiting times and overcome staff shortages.&nbsp;



With the use of self-serve kiosks or mobile apps, customers can quickly and easily order their meals without having to interact with staff members. An ordering app also allows customers to place their order in advance and have it ready and prepared upon arrival.&nbsp;



In addition, there is a new trend: <a href="https://voicebot.ai/2021/10/13/wendys-signs-with-google-cloud-to-bring-ai-and-voice-recognition-to-restaurant-chain/">AI voice ordering</a>. Some known restaurant chains have implemented this already to speed up their processes. Customers can order their food conveniently through voice commands.



To make the whole process even more personalised those tools can remember previous orders and preferences and can suggest them to the customer straight away.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-3-inventory-and-resource-management">3. Inventory and resource management</h2>



Nailing inventory and resource management can be tricky but is a crucial aspect of any successful restaurant. This part has become much easier with AI tools to hand.



AI predicts in real-time what customers might order based on historic data and determine which products might be in high demand. This data can be further enriched with market and seasonal trends.



This way sales forecasting and supply purchasing become much more accurate. What’s more, it helps to prevent overstock and high amounts of food waste. So, restaurants can cut unnecessary costs from poor inventory management.



With the help of AI tools, restaurants can also use data insights to identify top-selling products, popular order combinations as well as slow burners. Restaurant operators can use this information when they design a new menu.&nbsp;



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-summary">Summary</h2>



Restaurants will find that by adding AI tools to their tech stack they gain better control of their daily operations, streamline processes and improve finances.



There are some AI-powered tools restaurant operators should definitely consider, such as smart <a href="https://stampede.ai/blog/buyers-guide-11-key-features-your-table-booking-system-needs">table booking platforms</a> and food ordering apps or self-serve kiosks. They not only support staff but also provide customers with a more personalised experience and thus drive their loyalty.



In addition, data insights, customer behaviours and market trends are used to make informed sales predictions. AI can therefore improve inventory and resource management and help businesses to save costs.&nbsp;



Make sure to <a href="https://stampede.ai/blog/ai-in-hospitality-marketing-a-complete-guide">check out our full guide</a> exploring AI for hospitality marketing.

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Here comes the second item on your Christmas shopping list, a&nbsp;Christmas email template.



With the right email builder tool to hand, creating email templates is much easier and quicker than you might think.



But first off, some quick tips that will make your emails stand out this season.



<h5 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-5-tips-for-creating-responsive-templates">5 Tips For Creating Responsive Templates</h5>



1. Stick to one&nbsp;colour scheme&nbsp;&#8211; find some festive season colour inspiration down below.



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<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://website-backend.stampede.ai/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/4.png"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="579" src="https://website-backend.stampede.ai/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/4-1024x579.png" alt="Christmas colour palettes" class="wp-image-22617" srcset="https://website-backend.stampede.ai/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/4-1024x579.png 1024w, https://website-backend.stampede.ai/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/4-300x170.png 300w, https://website-backend.stampede.ai/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/4-768x434.png 768w, https://website-backend.stampede.ai/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/4-1200x678.png 1200w, https://website-backend.stampede.ai/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/4-150x85.png 150w, https://website-backend.stampede.ai/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/4-592x335.png 592w, https://website-backend.stampede.ai/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/4.png 1536w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></a></figure>



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2.&nbsp;Use&nbsp;different elements and columns&nbsp;to make it easier to read and scan



3. Balance the&nbsp;text-to-image ratio&nbsp;&#8211; general recommendations are 60:40 for a better deliverability



4.&nbsp;Include&nbsp;multiple CTA buttons&nbsp;throughout the email to encourage bookings &#8211; opt for bright colours to make them stand out from the background



5.&nbsp;Use&nbsp;high-quality images&nbsp;to give customers a sneak peek



<h5 class="wp-block-heading">Making Of Our Christmas Templates</h5>



Here’s how our Christmas template is put together in more detail.



What makes this template so quick to assemble are the building blocks you can just drag and drop to the email.



<h6 class="wp-block-heading">The Header</h6>



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<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://website-backend.stampede.ai/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/1.png"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="579" src="https://website-backend.stampede.ai/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/1-1024x579.png" alt="Christmas template header" class="wp-image-22614" srcset="https://website-backend.stampede.ai/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/1-1024x579.png 1024w, https://website-backend.stampede.ai/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/1-300x170.png 300w, https://website-backend.stampede.ai/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/1-768x434.png 768w, https://website-backend.stampede.ai/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/1-1200x678.png 1200w, https://website-backend.stampede.ai/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/1-150x85.png 150w, https://website-backend.stampede.ai/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/1-592x335.png 592w, https://website-backend.stampede.ai/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/1.png 1536w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></a></figure>



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<h6 class="wp-block-heading">The Main Body</h6>



For better readability and conversion, we’ve used a&nbsp;‘z’ pattern layout&nbsp;at the beginning.



It moves the readers&#8217; eyes in an alternating way between image and text and finishes with a call to action.



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<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://website-backend.stampede.ai/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/2.png"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="579" src="https://website-backend.stampede.ai/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/2-1024x579.png" alt="Christmas template main body" class="wp-image-22615" srcset="https://website-backend.stampede.ai/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/2-1024x579.png 1024w, https://website-backend.stampede.ai/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/2-300x170.png 300w, https://website-backend.stampede.ai/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/2-768x434.png 768w, https://website-backend.stampede.ai/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/2-1200x678.png 1200w, https://website-backend.stampede.ai/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/2-150x85.png 150w, https://website-backend.stampede.ai/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/2-592x335.png 592w, https://website-backend.stampede.ai/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/2.png 1536w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></a></figure>



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To break up the email, we&#8217;ve added an&nbsp;image with a text&nbsp;overlay&nbsp;element, which also brings an additional dynamic to the whole layout.



To finish off, we used the classic&nbsp;image above text layout.&nbsp;This&nbsp;is ideal to showcase all your offers or specials at one glance.



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<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://website-backend.stampede.ai/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/3.png"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="579" src="https://website-backend.stampede.ai/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/3-1024x579.png" alt="Christmas template main body" class="wp-image-22616" srcset="https://website-backend.stampede.ai/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/3-1024x579.png 1024w, https://website-backend.stampede.ai/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/3-300x170.png 300w, https://website-backend.stampede.ai/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/3-768x434.png 768w, https://website-backend.stampede.ai/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/3-1200x678.png 1200w, https://website-backend.stampede.ai/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/3-150x85.png 150w, https://website-backend.stampede.ai/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/3-592x335.png 592w, https://website-backend.stampede.ai/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/3.png 1536w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></a></figure>



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For some additional Christmas marketing inspiration make sure to check out <a href="https://stampede.ai/blog/a-festive-checklist-to-spruce-up-your-seasonal-marketing/">this article</a>.

Save Time Building Christmas Templates [Quick Guide]