Agility PR Solutions

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Brands and businesses are increasingly turning to AI-powered customer service to reduce costs and increase efficiency, but the majority of participants in a new survey from customer experience and business process outsourcing firm Acquire BPO have had plenty of time to make their AI-driven customer service functional and satisfactory, As companies, (..)

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Agility PR Solutions

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Customer service has always been a pinnacle of business success—however, it has never been as important as it is now in today’s market. In addition to past word-of-mouth recommendations, which were the dominant form of brand referrals, it’s now easier than ever for consumers to share their experience with your brand online.

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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.

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Agility PR Solutions

AUGUST 12, 2024

Consumers just can’t seem to cross that bridge when it comes to customer service, even with the businesses they’ve known and trusted for years. Trust has been generative AI’s most formidable foe since the wunderkind tech first became a business tool.

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Agility PR Solutions

MARCH 9, 2023

The firm’s new report, […] The post Customer service PR: Negative interactions motivate consumers to consider switching brands appeared first on Agility PR Solutions.

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Agility PR Solutions

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

As purchase preferences continue to morph during the resurging COVID era, brands and businesses need to get on board with the fact that their customer service communications are emerging as the key factor for customer satisfaction and brand loyalty.

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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.

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Agility PR Solutions

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

New research from unified CX platform Emplifi takes a deep dive into what consumers are looking for in their brand experiences in 2022, looking at everything from expected customer service response times and preferred communication channels to just how integral CX is to brand loyalty.

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Agility PR Solutions

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

From movie recommendations to routine customer service inquiries, Americans now rely on artificial intelligence to inform consumer choices, but new research from consumer and societal solutions firm MITRE on AI trends finds that less than half (48 percent) believe AI is safe and secure, while a significant majority (78 percent) are very or somewhat (..)

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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. The post After years of turmoil, brand customer service may be rebounding—what’s changed?

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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.

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Cision

MAY 30, 2017

In fact, just five percent of unhappy customers complain in a form or fashion that the business can know about it, including phone, email, social, review sites, letters, and in-person gripes. This means that the overwhelming majority of dissatisfied consumers stay silent and just stop giving you their money. FIVE PERCENT!

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Agility PR Solutions

MARCH 16, 2023

An uncertain economic environment and changing consumer behavior is causing a major shift in the retail industry, now underpinned more by customer experience and engagement than more traditional measures such as quality and price (although those features remain key)—one in three shoppers will switch to a new brand after one bad experience, affirms (..)

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Agility PR Solutions

JUNE 22, 2021

Although the COVID crisis was a catastrophic and even fatal event for many small business owners, others were able to take advantage of these trying times by drawing consumers to their shops with the magic wand of 2020—excellent customer service.

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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.

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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.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MARCH 16, 2021

If a portion of your customer bases uses Messenger and you have the budget, a Messenger test could be well worth it. Customer service and customer sentiment . Marketing should work with the customer service to address negative posts in real time. Never let requests for help or complaints go unanswered.

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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. Zapier, a competitor, offers similar services for small businesses. Customer Service AI-powered chatbots are becoming increasingly popular in providing customer service support online.

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5W PR

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

When product recalls occur or safety standards change, manufacturers must respond swiftly while maintaining consumer trust. The stakes remain high – according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, toy-related injuries led to 152,000 emergency room visits for children under 15 in 2021.

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Barokas

FEBRUARY 12, 2019

According to a recent infographic by GO-Glove, 90% of businesses will use social media for customer service by 2020. While it’s become the norm for consumers to reach out to brands for help via Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, etc., After all, good customer service is table stakes (or at least it should be).

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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?

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The Proactive Report

FEBRUARY 24, 2017

Used correctly, Twitter can have a huge impact on customer service, perception and reputation. Q: If it does go away how will that affect brands that use it for customer service? Most brands are not exclusively using Twitter as their customer service platform. Source: Forbes.com). Gini Dietrcih.

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Onclusive

JUNE 1, 2023

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. This will reveal unmet customer needs. You can go further by analysing competitor activity and consumer discussions to see how you compare.

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Agility PR Solutions

MARCH 26, 2024

What will it take to give consumers the experience they want in a transactional exchange? Or are most brands and businesses simply unable to put together a seamless process on their purchase pages and customer service interactions? Are they just too picky?

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Agility PR Solutions

MAY 10, 2022

Today’s consumers, particularly Gen Z, are increasingly turning to social media influencers and online communities to make purchasing decisions and receive customer service, according to a new study from Oracle and Brent Leary, partner at CRM Essentials.

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Shift Communications

SEPTEMBER 26, 2014

Of the many things that play into a brand’s reputation, there are a few that you have control over: customer service, your online presence, and corporate social responsibility. Happy customers and word of mouth referrals lead to an increase in sales, which are worth more in the long run than advertising. What does this tell us?

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Agility PR Solutions

JANUARY 7, 2024

When AI appeared like a knight in shining armor to streamline customer service experiences, CX leaders embraced the tech eagerly, rushing to deploy it across contact center channels and solve all their customer interaction woes.

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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.

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Onclusive

AUGUST 22, 2017

Particularly time consuming for PR people at startups who must train a quickly growing number of C-Suite executives and first-time founders, media training is a must for anyone who will be in contact with the press. communications for Bayer Corporation, explains more in this Forbes article outlining internal communications best practices.

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Prowly

JANUARY 29, 2025

You're struggling to gain insights into customer feedback while competitors thrive. Navigating without a clear grasp of consumer perceptions can lead to missed opportunities. Brand health refers to how well a brand is perceived by consumers. It's covered by key metrics like brand awareness, customer loyalty, and brand sentiment.

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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.

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5W PR

MARCH 16, 2025

Google’s plan to phase out third-party cookies in Chrome, combined with increasing privacy regulations and growing consumer demand for data protection, signals the end of an era in digital advertising. According to Accenture, 83% of consumers are willing to share their data to create more personalized experiences.

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Ronn Torossian

MAY 10, 2023

Facial recognition systems, personal assistants, and automated customer service are only a few examples of how AI is enhancing our lives. AI privacy issues are on the rise as AI technology becomes more common in our daily lives. However, these advancements bring up concerns about data privacy and security.

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Agility PR Solutions

JANUARY 12, 2022

Consumers’ expectations of brands and retailers have changed, and the buying journey has been forever altered—and from those shifts have come new expectations around customer service.

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5W PR

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

Giving customers special mentions on social media platforms also helps to show them how much a business appreciates them. Customer service can be a very important factor when it comes to choosing a brand. Each interaction with the customers matters as customers evaluate each interaction that they have with a business.

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5W PR

MARCH 8, 2024

Economic uncertainties from the past still affect consumers’ spending habits and their loyalty to brands. Before and during turbulent times, building strong customer relationships is essential and should be based on trust, value, and resilience, not just transactions. Consumers seek brands that offer solutions, not just products.

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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.

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