Customer Engagement Mixer

Why WhatsApp Wins

Cape Town, South Africa - July 25, 2024

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It’s about meeting customers where they are. And in South Africa, if you want to get the message out – WhatsApp is the preferred channel. 

According to data, roughly 96% of internet users in South Africa started using WhatsApp by 2020. This made South Africa the country with the second-highest WhatsApp adoption rates, Kenya beat it by a whisker at 97%.

For brands, WhatsApp stands as the undisputed channel with an astounding 98-99% open rate. Move over sturdy email which delivers a 5-25% open rate. 

But it isn’t just about impressive statistics; it’s about a transformative shift in engagement, delivering up to 10x more effectiveness and an incredible 40-60% click-through rate. 

Businesses are using the channel to share digital catalogues, igniting referral campaigns, and maximising the innovative potential of Click to WhatsApp Ads. Integrating WhatsApp into your marketing strategies can elevate your revenue through personalised, timely, and effective interactions. 

Globally, 72% of consumers are more inclined to engage with personalised WhatsApp marketing messages, and a significant 85% are eager for timely, proactive communications from brands. It’s an established fact that engaged customers generate 51% more revenue than inactive ones.

By leveraging customer engagement platforms in conjunction with WhatsApp, businesses can gain a comprehensive, 360-degree view of their customers. This approach not only impacts retention but also significantly improves loyalty, and drives customer engagement. 

Past speakers

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Christopher Baird Global Retail & eCom Management
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Lee-Anne Singer Marketing Director
The Singer Group
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Maritza Curry Head of Data
RCS
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Michael Kgwadi Head Of Sales
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Odette Van Wyk Former Group Head of Advertising (Retail Media Network)
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Peter I'Bell Strategic Sales Director
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Rash Ferguson Head of Marketing
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Ryan Egnos Co-Founder
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Subash Sharma Chief Digital Officer, Everyday Banking
ABSA
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Terishia Reddy Head of Data Science
Pick n Pay
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Yolande D’Mello Senior Editor
Martechvibe
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Zachariah Hendricks Retention Marketing Manager
Ayoba

Agenda

04:10 PM
KEYNOTE:
Artificial Intelligence Answer Instantly


speaker
Ryan Egnos Co-Founder
04:30 PM
PANEL:
Channel Wars – Finding the Right Channels to Interact with Customers

CX leaders across industries get together to talk about how brands can give customers what they want, and where they want it. Trends that drive the modern customer include zero-effort convenience, products and services built for an audience of one, and timely, two-way interaction with brands. 

When it comes to choosing channels to deliver the right impact, how do the common players compare? 

speaker
Christopher Baird Global Retail & eCom Management
speaker
Lee-Anne Singer Marketing Director
The Singer Group
speaker
Michael Kgwadi Head Of Sales
speaker
Odette Van Wyk Former Group Head of Advertising (Retail Media Network)
speaker
Rash Ferguson Head of Marketing
05:00 PM
CASE STUDY:
Chat Commerce


speaker
Subash Sharma Chief Digital Officer, Everyday Banking
ABSA
05:15 PM
CASE STUDY:
WhatsApp Marketing Campaigns Insights


speaker
Zachariah Hendricks Retention Marketing Manager
Ayoba
05:30 PM
PRESENTATION:
Meeting Customers Where They Are


speaker
Peter I'Bell Strategic Sales Director
05:45 PM
FIRESIDE CHAT:
AI in CX – Driving Customer & Business Value

Traditional approaches to CX are being reshaped by the fusion of conversational technologies and AI, promising unparalleled opportunities for innovation and customer engagement. 

This session will talk about;

  • Conversational AI in the customer context 
  • The milestone of Gen AI 
  • Enhancing customer engagement 
  • Ethical considerations, trust and security
  • Future trends and opportunities 
speaker
Maritza Curry Head of Data
RCS
speaker
Terishia Reddy Head of Data Science
Pick n Pay
speaker
Yolande D’Mello Senior Editor
Martechvibe
06:15 PM
INTERACTIVE:
Live Chat for Product Discovery

(Demo and questions)

07:00 PM
NETWORKING & COCKTAIL

Venue

Auditorium and Marine Deck, Two Oceans Aquarium

Dock Rd, Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, Cape Town, 8002, South Africa
The Two Oceans Aquarium was opened on the 13 November 1995 and comprises several exhibition galleries with large viewing windows. The aquarium is named for its location, where the Indian and Atlantic Ocean meet.

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