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When ‘Push’ Marketing Goes Too Far

Beyond Philosophy

A couple of years ago, our local newspaper, The Philadelphia Inquirer, ran a disturbing story about how a mortgage loan company in Phoenix had sent spam advertising messages which appeared on the screens of thousands of wireless phone customers. One industry analyst noted that this is just the tip of the iceberg.

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What Target Is Doing to Regain Consumer Trust – – And One of The Most Effective Things They (and GM) Could/Should Do

Beyond Philosophy

Time in the store equates to spending on coffee and other products, so Starbucks began testing wireless recharging mats at various locations. This is the proverbial tip of the iceberg for how insights from private online customer communities can be leveraged, and how communication with customers can be enhanced.

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How to Build a Culture of Customer Experience Management

Answer Dash

From ideas and definitions to practical tips on roles and processes, here’s how to supercharge your brand, secure long-term revenue, and evolve your company culture. Customer experience management, sometimes abbreviated to CEM, is the practice of owning your customer experience and actively working to improve it.