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10 massive business trends that will shape 2017 and beyond

Alida

We’ve collected 10 of the most insightful predictions that we believe will define not just 2017, but also the years ahead. Consumers have less faith in brands than ever before. Forrester Research is predicting more espionage, ransomware and privacy breaches in 2017. Imperfect, authentic social media sharing.

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Social Media Customer Service And Its Impact On The Bottom Line

Second to None

Customer expectations within the social media space are changing as the technology platforms become more integrated in society. Specifically, the ability to provide a high level of customer service can help improve the way that online consumers perceive your brand. 1: A rapid response is now standard.

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10 truths about social customer service

Vonage

Social media has changed the rules of customer service. Social media has changed all of this – not only are customers in control of how and when they get in touch, but they can complain publicly, giving them power and influence as well as control. Five reasons to calm down: 1. However, it works both ways.

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10 truths about social customer service

Vonage

Social media has changed the rules of customer service. Social media has changed all of this – not only are customers in control of how and when they get in touch, but they can complain publicly, giving them power and influence as well as control. Social media becoming a distraction. Negative feedback.

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5 CX Technologies for Modern Ecommerce Stores to Employ

Oracle

While consumers are hungrier than ever for goods and digital services, the level of competition in this space has never been higher, making margins tight. One thing retailers can do to stand out from the competition is to improve their online customer experience (CX) using new technologies that improve the online shopping experience.

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Improving Your E-Commerce Customer Service to Meet Today’s Consumer Expectations

Joe Rawlinson

Mobile technology has been changing consumer expectations for both e-commerce and brick-and-mortar retailers, making it more challenging to deliver satisfactory customer service. The 2017 IBM Consumer Experience Index (CEI) Study says only 3.4 Add Value by Utilizing Technological Innovations.

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New Year, New Resolutions: Four Brand Strategies that Will Increase Customer Satisfaction in 2017

Calabrio

From creating improved customer experiences to a renewed focus on employees, we see 2017 as the year that brands look for ways to foster both employee and customer engagement. While customer engagement keeps its place as a top priority, in 2017, companies will broaden their focus to include employee engagement, particularly for Millennials.