I spoke with one of the reps at the executive office yesterday and asked them specifically what makes a customer 'exclusive' or not. He said it's basically a mathematical formula based on weighted scores for things like how long you've had your account, how much you pay each month, payment history, whether you've purchased any premium packages or PPV events, if you've taken advantage of any previous 'promotional' offers (i.e. the 6000u w/ 8VSB for $149/$199, the 811 for $149/$199, 510 for $0/$99, etc...), whether you have autopay and other factors. He also told me that the CSR's and executive office reps are specifically EXCLUDED from knowing the exact weighting of the categories and the formula itself! When you call in, the determination of whether you are 'exclusive' or not appears on the screen automatically - it's not something you can 'talk the CSR into'.
Just thought I'd put that info out there - I know there has been a lot of debate as to what makes a customer 'exclusive' or not.
Just thought I'd put that info out there - I know there has been a lot of debate as to what makes a customer 'exclusive' or not.