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Main Street Revival: 41% of consumers went local during COVID–and 94% plan to continue

Agility PR Solutions

Although the COVID crisis was a catastrophic and even fatal event for many small business owners, others were able to take advantage of these trying times by drawing consumers to their shops with the magic wand of 2020—excellent customer service.

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Customer Service Is The “New” PR

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

Apparently the staff of a nearby Costco opened their doors to helpless locals, handing out dry clothes and even dragging in furniture when the store itself started to take on water. The incident didn’t get a lot of attention, but you can bet it mattered to the people who count – the local community. Use automation wisely.

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5 Tips For Responding To Negative Online Reviews

The Hoyt Organization

A local consumer review survey by Brightlocal shows that 98% of consumers occasionally read reviews for local businesses. This means that one of the first things potential customers will do is look up your business online. Therefore, having online reviews is crucial for your business’s success.

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4 Ways PR Creates Brand Attachment

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

Some customers are initially attracted to certain brands because they like their ad message. Others are loyal because of a good experience with product quality or customer service. When brands like these take a stand on social issues, they are humanized, making it easier for like-minded consumers to engage.

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Behind the Headlines With Crenshaw Communications’ Marijane Funess

Cision

What are some of the differences in building a communications strategy on a national level compared to a local level? The size and diversity of your audience is going to dictate how you approach local vs. national PR strategy development. Have a strong story to tell – both a founder story and a product or service “origin” story.

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Behind the Headlines With Katja Schroeder

Cision

It is the next iteration of integrated marketing communications that links communications more closely to marketing, sales and customer service. Keep your eyes open for new ways to integrate marketing, sales and customer service processes, such as Facebook’s move to offer FB messenger for customer service.

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The automation rebellion is coming

Communications Conversations

Earlier this month, I attended a local mastermind meeting I help run and the topic of automation came up–this time, the discussion focused on chatbots. We already see this in so many everyday experiences–customer service, specifically. ” Consumers are tired of phone trees. Think about it.