Agility PR Solutions

JANUARY 25, 2022

Although a majority of businesses agree there is a direct link between customer service and business performance, new research from CX and service firm Zendesk shows that many consumers (54 percent) feel customer service is an afterthought for businesses—indicating a gap between consumer expectation and company actions.

Consumer 148

Consumer Crisis Customer Service Trends 148

Agility PR Solutions

JANUARY 3, 2023

No matter how great of a product a business might develop, if the company’s customer service isn’t reliable and helpful, or simply difficult for consumers to reach out to, other people will eventually hear about that, and the company will lose out on customers.

Customer Service 88

Customer Service Consumer Company Branding 88

Remote PR Jobs

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

But the power of AI goes beyond content generation, and can assist PR teams with tasks like data analysis and customer service. More and more companies are relying on automated software to handle tedious tasks. Zapier, a competitor, offers similar services for small businesses.

Technology 243

Technology Customer Service Software How To 243

Agility PR Solutions

JUNE 19, 2019

Remember when “service with a smile” was hallmark credo for public-facing companies? Customer service has been hailed as the key driver of consumer loyalty, but lately it’s been the most enigmatic challenge facing brand marketers. appeared first on Agility PR Solutions.

Customer Service 95

Customer Service Branding Brand Consumer 95

Sword and the Script

JULY 30, 2024

News coverage fuels social media; but increasingly, social media fuels the news; shaping opinion on social media boils down to authenticity, experience and customer service More consumers trust social media for information than other conventional sources, including traditional news, business and government.

Survey 132

Survey Social Media Consumer Media 132

Awario

DECEMBER 7, 2020

The customer service landscape has evolved exponentially in the last several years. A Lyfe Marketing study states 71% of consumers who have had a good experience with a company on social media are more likely to recommend it.

Customer Service 78

Customer Service Twitter Study Course 78

Cision

AUGUST 21, 2015

With forecasts estimating that video will make up 80 to 90 percent of global consumer traffic by 2019 , live video streaming apps like Periscope are expected to stay in the spotlight. Here are six ways Periscope can influence the way your brand interacts with consumers: 1. Looking to expand your consumer reach? Global Reach.

Consumer 120

Consumer Video Customer Service Twitter 120

Onclusive

AUGUST 22, 2017

Depending on the stage of the business, communications professionals are often tasked with creating messaging cards and positioning statements for the companies they represent. Internal communicators must be savvy enough to turn dry content like company policies into info employees actually want to read. Internal Communications.

Media Training 397

Media Training Crisis Communications Conference Training 397

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 11, 2017

These early arrangements can include a junior in-house employee or possibly a “shared” situation where the PR function is wedged into marketing or even customer service. But they usually fall short as a company grows and sees a need for a more coordinated PR effort. Unfounded rumors are surfacing about the company.

Company 136

Company Interviews Reputation Privacy 136

Onclusive

JUNE 1, 2023

Social media monitoring captures data on the performance of social media activity from both your company and your competitors. You can benchmark brand sentiment by topic to understand how consumers perceive your organisation in relation to key social issues such as sustainability, diversity, and data security.

Strategy 370

Strategy Communications Reputation Measurement 370

5W PR

MAY 28, 2020

Consumers have clearly shifted to e-commerce, whether that means buying household items or stocking up on groceries. The impact on consumer mobility and supply chains, as well as the dramatic shift in media consumption habits, have made marketers everywhere concerned about how to proceed with the newfound situation. Do You Deliver?

Consumer 88

Consumer Exercises Crisis Customer Service 88

Cision

NOVEMBER 11, 2016

Marijane Funess, a director at Crenshaw Communications for the past six years, pioneers a communications company uniquely positioned at the intersection of design and technology. Is your company prepared to deal with the growing technological marketplace needing some communications help?

Communications 253

Communications Data Local Survey 253

Shift Communications

SEPTEMBER 26, 2014

Brand reputations can make or break a company; a few bad reviews or questionable comments on social media could turn away customers instantly. Especially in the era of social media and the instant gratification of the Internet, if there’s a single mistake your company has made, people will find it. Make your customers happy.

Reputation 137

Reputation Branding Brand Customer Service 137

Remote PR Jobs

JULY 11, 2024

However, one universal strategy to ensure your company stands out is to humanize the brand , imbuing it with a unique personality that resonates with target audiences. This voice must portray the company’s core values, mission, and overall vibe.

Branding 245

Branding Brand Storytelling Airlines 245

Agility PR Solutions

JANUARY 12, 2023

New research from customer service firm Intercom affirms that the way companies talk to their customers can significantly impact retention and business growth, revealing that three in four consumers say “communication that makes them feel valued” is a top or the most important factor when doing business with a brand.

Consumer 88

Consumer Customer Service Survey Company 88

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 19, 2016

Social media has become a favorite medium for customer service complaints, but is there a way to transform such complaints into good PR for your company? Customer service and public relations are growing closer, and engaging complainers on social media — the right way — is an opportunity to turn critics into fans.

Social Media 159

Social Media Media Airlines Customer Service 159

Cision

JULY 27, 2017

Usually, brand perception falls under the realm of your marketing team, but it’s important for you and other leaders to be tapped into how consumers view your business. It’s easier than we like to admit to become out of touch with what’s really happening in the marketplace, as well as what the image of our company is.

Branding 231

Branding Brand Employee Data 231

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 6, 2016

The smartest PR professionals help product or service companies identify their most powerful differentiators, shape a narrative, and tell their story where it counts. As PR measurement guru Katie Paine puts it, “The people brands are trying to reach simply will ignore everything most companies spew.”.

SEO 204

SEO Analytics Measurement B2B 204

5W PR

OCTOBER 6, 2023

In the dynamic landscape of modern business, success hinges on the ability to connect with customers and deliver products that meet their needs. Customer feedback has emerged as a valuable resource for guiding product development and shaping public relations strategies. This ensures a coherent brand message.

Consumer 88

Consumer Strategy Case Study Survey 88

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 5, 2017

Thought leadership is relevant not just to B2B organizations, but to consumer product companies. The explosion of digital and social media has made every aspect of corporate reputation―from customer service to CEO behavior―relevant to brand image, and therefore to PR.

Trends 124

Trends SEO Leadership Print 124

Remote PR Jobs

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

But the power of AI goes beyond content generation, and can assist PR teams with tasks like data analysis and customer service. More and more companies are relying on automated software to handle tedious tasks. Zapier, a competitor, offers similar services for small businesses.

Technology 130

Technology Customer Service Software How To 130

Agility PR Solutions

AUGUST 8, 2022

Even though mobile apps have become the center of people’s everyday lives, many companies are missing an opportunity to deliver customer support in a way that is most helpful to their mobile app customers, according to new research from in-app customer service firm Helpshift.

Consumer 78

Consumer Branding Brand Mobile 78

Stuart Bruce

JULY 15, 2014

Yesterday, the Financial Times published the fifth FTSE350 Boardroom Bellwether survey which revealed that almost half the boards of the UK’s largest public companies have not discussed their social media strategies in the past 12 months.

Social Media 132

Social Media Public Affairs Media Crisis Communications 132

Onclusive

AUGUST 30, 2023

As the guardians of a company’s image and narrative, PR, comms, and marketing professionals have the unique power to shape perceptions , amplify awareness, and cultivate customer loyalty. In fact, a reported 80% of male and 76% of female customers purchase products from brands they recognize.

Branding 195

Branding Brand How To Reputation 195

The Proactive Report

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

Discover your brand visibility score Brand Affinity and Trust Building brand affinity and trust is increasingly important in 2023, as consumers become more conscious of the companies they want to support. Brand affinity refers to the emotional connection that consumers have with a brand.

Branding 130

Branding Brand Ethics Engineering 130

Shift Communications

MAY 22, 2017

In short, as mobile and digital make nearly every transaction seamless, legacy companies must adapt quickly or be completely disrupted. Every new channel reduces the friction needed for consumers to get what they want. For companies without an effective data science practice, crisis communications will be an ongoing trial.

Publicity 166

Publicity Analytics Data Advertising 166

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

NOVEMBER 13, 2018

Video enhances SEO, has the best ROI, keeps consumers engaged longer, and is more shareable than many other content forms. Video also works well as an internal tool for company announcements or simply to show accessibility, as Intuit CEO Brad Smith does in his “ new employee welcome message.” 7 best PR uses for video.

Video 149

Video Case Study Agriculture B2B 149

5W PR

DECEMBER 13, 2021

These days, business communication tends to focus on the customers, and with the sheer number of similar products and services available to them in the market, it’s easy for those customers to switch from one company to another. The second one is the reasons why consumers ask questions and share their pain points.

Communications 88

Communications Consumer Customer Service Case Study 88

Cision

MAY 18, 2015

According to Forrester analyst Allison Smith (who is one of the foremost writers about enterprise-level social listening), customers expect social media listening tools to be the Swiss Army knives of social software – performing all of these functions competently. Social media listening is open to interpretation.

Customer Service 120

Customer Service Social Media Analysis Data 120

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 1, 2018

Bylined content helps establish a B2B executive as an industry expert or brand voice, and it’s also a strong way to boost SEO for an individual or company. This typically comes in the form of expertise unique to your executive, company, or industry. Some will be service pieces that offer tips or tools.

B2B 147

B2B Leadership Customer Service eBook 147

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 18, 2018

Some customers are initially attracted to certain brands because they like their ad message. Others are loyal because of a good experience with product quality or customer service. It is well documented that today’s rising generations value a company’s ethical stance and an authentic commitment to social responsibility.

Branding 149

Branding Brand Storytelling B2B 149

Onclusive

JUNE 29, 2018

AirPR Co-founder Sharam Fouladgar-Mercer and Brain + Trust Partners CEO Scott Monty shared thoughts on what questions to ask during a PR crisis, who in your company do you need to get involved during a PR crisis, how to have the appropriate systems in place in advance, how to leverage data during a crisis, and what tools will help.

Crisis 186

Crisis How To Branding Brand 186

Beyond PR

JANUARY 3, 2017

Content marketing may change its tactics as audiences tire of the existing ones, but telling a good company narrative will never go out of style. What the BLEEP is a Company Narrative? A company narrative is not a mission statement nor is it an inventory of your products, services or accolades. Stories of your customers.

Company 72

Company Storytelling Small Business eBook 72

Stephen Waddington

MAY 16, 2017

The internet has disintermediated every business that it has touched since the launch of consumer and mobile broadband in the noughties. Consumers find their own media via Google and social media newsfeeds. The majority of online communities are used as a means of content marketing, or rudimentary customer service.

Publicity 119

Publicity Customer Service Community Internal 119

5W PR

JULY 15, 2020

A media kit is a first impression, which means the materials should make people want to learn more about your brand, to provide journalistic coverage of their company, and answer the question: “What do I need to know about this business?”. Statistics on the brand, including date launched, headquarters, employee count, customers served, etc.

How To 176

How To Media Guidelines Pitching 176

Critical Mention

APRIL 17, 2019

Today, nearly 90 percent of companies are using social media marketing and Dreamgrow reports over 60 percent of customers expect companies to offer customer service through their social channels. Transparency. Brand humanization. Thumbnail unification.

Social Media 156

Social Media Trends Media Instagram 156

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

DECEMBER 21, 2016

As almost 200,000 folks get ready for their annual excursion to Las Vegas for CES (Consumer Electronics Show) , those of us who toil in B2B tech public relations will be looking for 2017 trends to better take advantage of industry moves and stake out positions for clients. B2B content will become more customized.

B2B 120

B2B Customer Service Software Technology 120