Our client, one of the worlds largest home appliance manufacturers, was expanding its presence in the United States. With products on shelves at leading retailers and even contract-manufacturing for household names, the stakes for brand reputation were high.
But in U.S. homes, appliances arent just products theyre part of daily life. A washer that arrives dented, a fridge that wont cool, or a microwave that breaks down isnt just inconvenient. It means laundry piling up, food spoiling, or family routines thrown off track.
When frustrated customers turned to online reviews to voice these experiences, the responses were often limited to a simple apology and a phone number no real resolution. Negative reviews, with no visible resolution, stayed visible, fueling hesitation for potential buyers and eroding trust.
For our client, this created a two-fold challenge:
- Protect the customer experience in the moments that matter most at home.
- Protect brand reputation in a crowded U.S. marketplace.
They needed a partner who could meet customers where they were on retailer platforms, social media, and beyond and transform online criticism into opportunities to build confidence and loyalty.