I am often asked, both by individuals and journalists who cover consumer-oriented topics, what consumers can do short of a rant on twitter (see tip 12), to get better service when interacting with organizations. Here are a dozen recommendations: 1. Be prepared. Know...
Where are organizations in providing mobile customer service? According to a recent ICMI (International Customer Management Institute) study of contact center professionals, only 25% of companies currently have a mobile customer service strategy in place, while 33%...
Terms related to social media are quickly evolving, and must be used and interpreted in context. For example, I’m often asked for advice on shaping a “social strategy.” It’s an important question — but without further definition, can be overly...