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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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The 22 Responsibilities of PR and What They Entail

Onclusive

Reputation management and crisis communications are not an airbag that goes off when something bad happens; they are a seatbelt your brand should always wear. That’s because social media is one thing most people check to understand your brand, and has also become a front-line of customer service.

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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. Negative reviews can hurt your brand’s reputation and turn away potential customers.

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How Speaking Opportunities Support B2B Companies

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

Young companies need to find ways to earn endorsements from a reputable third-party. Customer relationship management (CRM), local search optimization, and digital product catalogues were all once new product or service categories, which are now widely known. Support employer branding.

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Does Facebook Work For B2B PR?

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

Targeting local and small businesses. Most small business owners find Facebook to be the best social media platform to connect with their customers. If a portion of your customer bases uses Messenger and you have the budget, a Messenger test could be well worth it. Customer service and customer sentiment .

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Communicating the Benefits of Beauty Salon Franchises

5W PR

Established Reputation and Brand One of the primary benefits of investing in a beauty salon franchise is the opportunity to align with an established brand and reputation. Communicating this benefit involves highlighting the reputation, quality of services, and customer loyalty associated with the franchise brand.

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Pandemic and Your Brand: Time to Communicate

David PR Group

Upon reaching VRBO on the phone, the customer service representative reminded me that I would normally have forfeited the entire cost of my trip, but the platform was encouraging its property owners to give full refunds for rentals impacted by COVID-19. It took a little work, but I’m getting my money back. –John. –John.