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The social media dilemma: how to get the most dangerous customer service channel right

Vonage

Social media: a platform that allows consumers to say anything they like about a brand – and broadcast that message to the world. When you think about it, it’s not surprising that many businesses consider social media to be one of the dangerous communication channels. Why are customers complaining in the first place?

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Everything you need to know about the consumer of 2017

Vonage

Half of consumers move on after poor customer service. In NewVoiceMedia’s whitepaper, Serial Switchers Strike Again , we learned that 49 percent of consumers switch companies after receiving service that does not meet their expectations. Poor customer service costs business billions annually.

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2015 Global Customer Service Report: Customer Expectations and Location, Location, Location

Tricia Morris

But are customer service preferences and expectations? The 2015 Global State of Multichannel Customer Service Report published by Parature, from Microsoft and Microsoft Dynamics CRM shows that geography does play a role in customers’ views on service. Download the Full Report.

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The Top Trends in Customer Service for 2016

Comm100

A recent Vision Critical study shows that 84% of CIOs of customer-centric companies are focusing on improving mobile customer experiences. According to Forrester Research , 42% of the global population will own a smartphone by the end of 2015. Social Media Is a Powerful Support Platform. billion PC users.)

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How Independent Retailers Can Enhance Digital Customer Experiences

Win the Customer

The cost of poor customer service is going up, rising from $41 billion lost in 2013 to $62 billion in 2015 , according to research reported by NewVoiceMedia. Present a survey on your site or social media channels in exchange for a discount offer or freebie.

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Hanging on for telecoms customer service

Eptica

Date: Monday, April 18, 2016 Hanging on for telecoms customer service. Author: Pauline Ashenden In the past telecoms has gained a reputation for poor customer service. Its latest data found that the total volume of telecoms and pay TV complaints decreased between Q3 and Q4 2015. Published on: April 18, 2016.

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3 Signs Your Business Needs a Dedicated Customer Support Team

Joe Rawlinson

Now that the world has been digitized customers expect a response within a day and many of them within hours. When you fail to respond to customer requests by email within 24 hours, you are letting down over 80% of your customer base. Having a social media presence for these matters can be helpful as well.