Tripled the speed of coordination with multiple parties! Increased number of business negotiations due to effective use of time for sales activities
Asahi Interactive, Inc. provides quality information through web media and delivers reliable content to the world. We provide the latest technology and news through top-ranking media outlets in Japan such as CNET Japan and ZDNet Japan. We also contribute to Asahi Shimbun and other clients in building their websites and developing their businesses by utilizing the technology and know-how we have accumulated through the operation of our own media. We operate each website according to the needs of readers and aim to optimally match our clients' information with readers' requests. By implementing Jicoo, we have been able to improve our sales efficiency by automating the book scheduling process.
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ProblemAppointments with multiple external parties are time-consuming
Asahi Interactive, Inc. found that book coordination through e-mail had become complicated, especially coordination involving multiple external parties. A situation arose in which the company was overwhelmed with tasks such as proposing candidate dates after checking the calendar and issuing URLs. In addition, coordination among three or more parties required multiple tasks, such as communicating with multiple parties involved and re-submitting the book due to oversight of e-mails from the coordinating parties. In order to proceed with the work, it was time-consuming to set up appointments. This resulted in a drop in activity, and we were looking for an efficient coordination tool to create more time.
SolutionComplete multi-stakeholder coordination with the book voting function.
Jicoo's schedule voting functionality has made it possible to complete bookings among multiple parties with a single URL. Mr. Yuki Ichikawa of Jicoo said, "We had a problem with coordinating with many parties involved, such as writers and photographers, for interviews. We had a problem of coordinating with many people involved, such as writers and cameramen, when we had to coordinate for interviews and other events. The schedule voting feature was a deciding factor in our decision to implement Jicoo." In addition, the company also utilizes features such as Google Calendar integration and Zoom publishing for one-on-one coordination between each sales member and client. We have succeeded in automating all bookings in the sales process.
BenefitBuilding trust through smooth communication
With the introduction of Jicoo, Asahi Interactive was able to significantly reduce the time required to send e-mails back and forth, present and confirm candidate dates, and improve the efficiency of the coordination process. Specifically, it has become three times faster than the conventional coordination by e-mail. In addition, there is no batting of candidates when coordinating with multiple parties. The reduced time required for book coordination has allowed more time for sales activities, leading to an increase in the number of business meetings. Smooth communication with internal and external parties has been realized, increasing opportunities to build relationships of trust and provide information.