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4 Great Examples of Social Media as an Effective Customer Service Tool

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Brands that are effectively using social media as a customer service tool gain a competitive advantage. In 2009 , a customer reached out because her favorite pair of shoes is no longer in stock. So, Zappos went to a nearby mall, bought them for her, and hand-delivered them to her hotel. 1. Zappos.com. 3. Xbox.

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How to Become an Expert For Industry Specific Review Management

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Hotels, restaurants and travel services rely more heavily on reviews than manufacturing and skilled trades. Have reviews disclosed a competitive advantage or value proposition your client’s aren’t using? Woolworths , a 131 year old company with 30,000 employees closed in 2009 after failing to adapt to competition.

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Top 150 Global Customer Experience Thought Leaders and Influencers of 2020

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A Customer Experience Thought Leader and Influencer, Mila Widyani is a dynamic professional who strongly believes that CX is the key to driving a sustainable competitive advantage in today’s economy. He has worked with companies like The Ritz-Carlton, Lexus, Starbucks, Nordstrom, Nestle, Marriott Hotel, PwC, and more.