| |June 20199and create impressive user experiences in several areas. Subsequently, the practical use of gamified applications has increased significantly as it is transforming the way businesses interact with consumers and optimize several processes. Today, companies understand that gami-fication is about enhancing user experiences and guiding them to an outcome that can supplement business value such as at-taining more purchase, upgrades, cus-tomer loyalty, and data acquisition. With these benefits, organizations can continually prosper in the mar-ket and move away from the tradi-tional business practices. This was one of the significant developments in gamification. How does gamification impact user behavior? Gamification helps to create an addictive user experience and subsequently gain positive outcomes in businesses. It brings several interactive elements to motivate the em-ployees at work and encourages them to complete the last task present in their `to do list.' While doing tedious tasks, users receive some interactive animation, sparkles flying out or badges on the screen. It elates them as they undergo unique experiences at work just like playing a game such as candy crush. The reason candy crush is so addictive is the presence of several interactive elements such as the sound when any of the gems appears, entic-ing the users to play more. In a nutshell, gamification is a concept which is getting more attention as it paves the way for employees to be more interactive and continu-ally add value to the company. What are some of the trends prevailing in the gamification space? One of the prominent reasons why gamification is be-ing used in several enterprises is its ability to drive busi-nesses and bolster production volume. The emergence of several front-end technologies and companies opting for digital solutions has further accelerated the usage of gamification. Firstly, mobile-first and mobile-only ap-proaches are the key emerging trends in gamification. With a mobile-first approach, users can earn points and later redeem them for personal benefits. For example, in Starbucks, everything can be done through the mo-bile app, and there is no need to go to the web portal. Another thing worth mentioning is customers getting instant gratification with gamification. In many cases, delayed gratification makes customers purchase more because it brings forth unanticipated and tangible ben-efits to consumers. For instance, sometimes a user's booking surprisingly gets upgraded to SUV due to the delay in service. The last and most vital thing companies always seek is delivering unique customer experience. Today, there are a lot of apps which offer superior cus-tomer service and allow enterprises to render optimal gamification expe-rience to its consumers along with a personalized experience. Briefly discuss the challenges that a business faces while implementing gamification tools. If possible, explain the same with a use case. Many brands offer disjointed user experience standards. Several times an app delivers a great, gami-fied experience whereas the web interface doesn't. This clearly indicates that there is a disparity in the decision making when it comes to managing the app and website of a brand. In such cases, there lies an opportunity to unify these different touch points and grow an organiza-tion as a brand. I think CMOs need to pay heed to this and change the way they create gamified experiences as a brand. For instance, some users don't like video advertis-ing as they find it time-consuming and uninteresting. But, if video advertising is made funny and rewarding, everyone would love to see it. Even in Kiip, we strive to make advertising more rewarding and enjoyable. We are providing mobile advertising that people will love. What is the future of Gamification? What would be your word of advice for the CIOs across organizations? I think it's important to keep an eye on technologies like blockchain and the significant impact they can have on gamification. In a nutshell, organizations adopting blockchain as part of their future roadmap can help them to limit frauds, improve security, and decrease costs. For CIOs, it is straightforward. They need to under-stand that it is all about data. Gamification generates a humungous amount of data, which can help them keep an eye on customer habits and their feedbacks. Going forward, CIOs and CMOs need to work together to bring superior gamification practices for the users along with creating personalized experiences for them. Brian Wong
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