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Behind the Scenes of Government Social Media Customer Care

Russel Lolacher

In BC, I’m the public service director responsible for the government social media customer care for our ministry, but my dad still doesn’t understand what I do. I’m the Director of Web and Social Media Services for the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure in the BC Public Service.

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12 Traits of a Great Social Media Customer Service Star

Russel Lolacher

To successfully embrace social media customer service, the focus of your interactions need to be far more in the intent and use of the tool than the tool itself and its features. And it’s those digital front line staff that have to be the right fit, for your customers and your organization. .” – Zig Ziglar.

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What is Involved in Social Customer Care for a 1 in 500 Year BC Flood

Russel Lolacher

A lot goes into providing social customer care during an emergency event considered a “once-in-500 year flood” As the team leading public engagement and digital communication for BC’s provincial transportation, it’s done with a process that prioritizes intentional effort, accessibility and empathy.

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Guest blog: On-Demand Economy – How to Pivot Customer Service Practices to Give Consumers What They Want

Comm100

It’s all the product of the on-demand economy, which has come to dominate across industries and has forced organizations to rethink the way they do business and provide customer service. It heavily utilizes digital technology products and services to cater directly to customer needs. Let’s break down how you can do just that now.

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What is Involved in Social Customer Care for a 1 in 2000 Year BC Flood

Russel Lolacher

A lot goes into providing social customer care during an emergency event considered a “once-in-2000 year flood” As the team leading public engagement and digital communication for BC’s provincial transportation, it’s done with a process that prioritizes intentional effort, accessibility and empathy.

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Social Media Monitoring Skills: A Requirement for British Rail Workers

NetBase

Apparently, this mode of transportation is well known for its disappointing service and the anger it incites on a daily basis. And this adds an extra, important layer to the art of customer service for rail representatives – social media monitoring skills. The Do’s and Don’ts of Social Customer Service.

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The Art of Negotiation: Winning Strategies in the Real Estate Marketplace

CSM Magazine

Local Amenities : Explore the amenities, schools, transportation, and other factors affecting the property’s desirability. Use Social Media for Paid Promotion To amplify your reach and engage with a broader audience, harness the power of social media for paid promotion in your real estate endeavors.