Enhancing Loyalty in a Competitive Streaming Market
Customer
→ Strim
Contributions
→ Project lead
→ UX Research
→ UX Design
→ Behavioral Psychology
Strim is a streaming platform that combines a linear TV experience with access to a wide range of streaming content providers. Operating in a highly competitive market, the service continuously attracts new customers, but retention has proven to be a significant challenge. A concerning trend in customer churn prompted us to investigate the root causes and develop strategies to foster loyalty.
We took a user-centric approach, blending research and behavioral psychology to gain a deep understanding of customer behavior and sentiment. The project unfolded in two phases: a discovery process to uncover insights and a follow-up initiative to translate findings into actionable solutions.
Process
The discovery phase began with a customer survey sent to the entire user base. This initial step provided a broad understanding of customer behaviors and attitudes toward the service. To complement the survey, we organized focus groups, inviting participants through a newsletter campaign. Small, intimate groups of five customers engaged in semi-structured interviews in a relaxed lunch setting, creating a safe space for open and honest discussions. These conversations were recorded and carefully synthesized to extract key insights.
As patterns began to emerge, we brought the findings back to internal teams. Workshops with product and marketing teams explored the implications of the research, generating actionable ideas to address the challenges identified. The discussions led to the development of multiple concepts, ranging from easily implementable quick fixes to more ambitious, long-term strategies.
Results
The project resulted in a comprehensive summary of customer needs and pain points, along with an in-depth exploration of the drivers behind loyalty and churn in the streaming market. This work not only provided valuable educational material for Strim’s internal teams but also laid the groundwork for actionable solutions.
The final deliverables included a set of concepts aimed at improving customer loyalty. These were divided into smaller, immediate actions with quick results and larger, resource-intensive initiatives for sustained impact. Together, these outcomes provided a clear roadmap for addressing churn and fostering a more loyal customer base.