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Nicole
Saunders
Senior Director of Customer Experience Strategy
Higher Logic
Nicole Saunders is the Senior Director of Customer Experience Strategy at Higher Logic, where she defines how community supports the full customer experience for B2B/B2C companies, from initial onboarding to long-term engagement. Nicole brings 15 years of experience in community and customer experience, with leadership roles at Coupa and Zendesk. She was a finalist for the 2022 CMX Community Professional of the Year Award, and she led the team that won the 2024 CMX Best New Community Award. Outside of her work at Higher Logic, Nicole co-hosts the CX Nexus podcast and runs CXN Consulting. She holds a B.A. in Cultural Studies and Comparative Literature from the University of Minnesota and resides in Madison, WI.
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10 September 2025 11:45 - 12:15
How and why to integrate your customer advocacy program and online community
Loyalty doesn’t come from features alone. Customers stick around when they feel connected, recognized, and invited to play a role in the story. Two of the most effective ways companies create those moments are through peer-to-peer spaces and advocacy programs. When these channels work in tandem, they create new possibilities for how customers experience and champion your brand. In this session, Nicole will dig into why these approaches complement each other, how they spark stronger participation, and what you can learn from bringing them closer together.
11 September 2025 09:45 - 10:30
Panel - The community playbook: Building meaningful relationships with your most passionate customers
In an age where customer relationships are more critical than ever, the intersection of community and customer advocacy has proven to be powerful catalyst for lasting brand loyalty. This panel brings together expert customer and community marketers to explore how fostering a sense of belonging within your customer base can create a foundation for advocacy. Through meaningful relationships and shared experiences, brands can empower customers to become vocal advocates and build thriving communities that drive success. Talking points include: - How to align customer marketing and community-building efforts - Strategies to effectively engage your most passionate customers - Best practices for turning loyal users into vocal advocates - Ways to measure the impact of community-driven advocacy - Why community-led advocacy is essential to modern marketing success