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5 Top Customer Service Articles For the Week of November 21, 2016

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The Future of Social Media (And How to Prepare For It): The State of Social Media 2016 Report by Ash Read. My Comment: Buffer has shared their insights on the current and future state of social media marketing. I’m surprised at how many companies have not yet embraced social media for marketing and customer care. It’s worth it.

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5 Top Customer Service Articles For the Week of October 24, 2016

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Increasing Sales With Personalized Marketing by Tyler Walton. Clutch) In today’s “show me you know me” marketing world, it’s imperative that brands understand and engage their shoppers on a personal level with personalized marketing. I have added my comment about each article and would like to hear what you think too.

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5 Top Customer Service Articles For the Week of November 28, 2016

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Recent research found that as of 2016, almost 90 per cent of companies believe they are competing mostly on customer experience, as opposed to only 36 per cent at the start of the decade. According to Adobe Digital Insights, Black Friday sales passed the $3 billion mark with over $1 billion of that attributed to mobile sales.

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5 Top Customer Service Articles For the Week of December 5, 2016

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Travel Market Report) The lodging industry’s efforts to “own the customer” with direct deals are worrying some travel agents, who are concerned that special offers will shift their clients’ loyalties. This is especially important in retail as mobile sales on Black Friday exceeded one billion dollars. Follow on Twitter: @Hyken.

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5 Top Customer Service Articles For the Week of September 26, 2016

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Telecompetitor) Contact center satisfaction has worsened over the last two years despite investments in new customer engagement channels, according to new market research released by BoldChat. Anything less than a consistent experience erodes confidence and eventually sales. Follow on Twitter: @Hyken .

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5 Top Customer Service Articles For the Week of June 27, 2016

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ON DEMAND: Microsoft’s 2016 Global State of Customer Service Report Reveal by Bill Peterson. Marketing Land) In the age of the aggregator, the brand is irrelevant. The post 5 Top Customer Service Articles For the Week of June 27, 2016 appeared first on Shep Hyken. Customer experience in the age of disloyalty by Blaise Lucey.

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Sales Development Track: TOPO Sales Summit 2016

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The past few years have seen significant advances in sales strategies and practices. TOPO Sales Summit 2016 examined many of the facets of a successful sales strategy. The Sales Development Track expanded on how high-growth companies can drive pipeline and revenue. Determine Go-to-Market (GTM) Strategy.

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