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The Top PR Trends For 2017

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Here are the top new trends that are accelerating change in the practice of public relations and challenging old-timers as we move into 2017. Thought leadership is relevant not just to B2B organizations, but to consumer product companies. The post The Top PR Trends For 2017 appeared first on Crenshaw Communications.

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Why consumers expect better customer service during COVID

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As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, more than 80 percent of consumers in the U.S. expect customer support to get more empathetic or more responsive—and in some cases, both, according to new research from customer service solution Hiver. The firm surveyed 1000 respondents in the U.S.

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The future of loyalty: Role of customer service in driving brand loyalty is not just for support

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As consumers rethink their relationships with companies today, new research from Talkdesk, a CX leader for customer-focused companies, finds that loyalty is being disrupted. The post The future of loyalty: Role of customer service in driving brand loyalty is not just for support appeared first on Agility PR Solutions.

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Patience is running out on AI customer service: One bad AI experience will drive customers away, say 7 in 10 surveyed consumers

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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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As AI permeates digital culture, consumers now cite a lack of trust—and fear of malicious intent

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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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The Power of Emerging AI Technology in PR- and How to Use It

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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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How severe is today’s CX crisis? More than half of consumers feel service is an afterthought

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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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