How to Link NPS to Business Outcomes—and Prove Your CX Program’s ROI.

Bongani Ncube

February 18, 2025

How to Link NPS to Business Outcomes—and Prove Your CX Program’s ROI.

In this article titled “How to Link NPS to Business Outcomes—and Prove Your CX Program’s ROI”, Jonathan Hawkins explores some of the best solutions of how NPS can be used to measure the effectiveness of an organization’s CX Programmes. Herewith is the link to the article: https://www.anthrolytics.io/post/how-to-link-nps-to-business-outcomes-and-prove-your-cx-program-s-roi

Linking Net Promoter Score (NPS) to business outcomes is essential for demonstrating its impact on growth, customer retention, and financial performance. Here’s how you can effectively connect NPS to business outcomes:

1. Customer Retention & Churn Reduction

Higher NPS → More promoters (loyal customers) → Increased retention

Lower NPS → More detractors (unhappy customers) → Higher churn rates

Action: Track customer churn rates alongside NPS changes to see if improving CX leads to better retention.

2. Revenue Growth & Customer Lifetime Value (CLV)

Promoters are more likely to make repeat purchases and have a higher CLV.

Measure the purchase frequency and average order value of Promoters vs. Detractors.

Action: Compare revenue growth with NPS scores over time.

3. Customer Support & Operational Costs

Detractors increase customer service costs due to complaints and escalations.

Promoters tend to require less support and are more forgiving of minor service issues.

Action: Analyze support ticket trends alongside NPS scores to identify cost-saving opportunities.

Here's how you can use NPS to demonstrate the effectiveness of your CX strategies:

1. Track NPS Over Time

2. Segment NPS by Customer Touchpoints

3. Monitor NPS in Relation to Business Metrics

To read the full article use the following link: https://www.anthrolytics.io/post/how-to-link-nps-to-business-outcomes-and-prove-your-cx-program-s-roi


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