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The Extra Mile PR Strategy: Wow Your Customers

Doctor Spin

A family staying at the Ritz-Carlton on Amelia Island, Florida, experienced the hotel’s customer service when their son’s beloved stuffed giraffe, Joshie, was accidentally left behind. Stuffed giraffe shows what customer service is all about. Southwest Airlines. Ritz-Carlton. 2012, May 17).

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Dynamic Pricing or Discrimination?

Mindful Marketing

They are a beast to deal with and it can really wreck a small business. And there is nothing the business owner can really do to combat their practices. ” “I’ve worked with some sellers on Amazon. They are the 8 million pound gorilla in the room.”

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The Top PR Threats To Your Company’s Reputation

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

Some argue that presidential tweets might actually be good for business, even when they’re negative, and recent evidence bears that out. For a startup or small business, a sudden wave of negative coverage can be fatal. The Viral Customer Complaint. The good news is that “viral” customer service works both ways.