Cision

MARCH 31, 2017

If you’re in an agency, leads are just new business and customer service is your account team.). I want to talk to you today about a topic that may turn you off of this post; customer service. Jay Baer: How to Use Customer Service to Turn People Into Brand Advocates. We all experience this.

Customer Service 280

Customer Service Social Media Marketing Media 280

Communications Conversations

AUGUST 3, 2021

What makes a brand “best in class” when it comes to social media marketing? It’s a question almost every company wants to answer. Clients are constantly asking me what other companies are doing in terms of social media marketing best practices. Yeah, that’s what Salesforce did in June.

Customer Service 158

Customer Service Social Media Marketing Media 158

Agility PR Solutions

JANUARY 3, 2023

No matter how great of a product a business might develop, if the company’s customer service isn’t reliable and helpful, or simply difficult for consumers to reach out to, other people will eventually hear about that, and the company will lose out on customers.

Customer Service 85

Customer Service Consumer Company Brand 85

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 22, 2018

Good PR and great customer service have never been more intertwined. The best way to understand a company’s reputation — and its values — is to look at its response to customer reviews and complaints. A business can spend millions on brand reputation and community service.

Customer Service 136

Customer Service Insurance Insurance Banking 136

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 14, 2021

Some companies in the B2B tech space who have just begun to use strategic public relations may not be know the full value that conference speaking engagements and industry awards offer. Young companies need to find ways to earn endorsements from a reputable third-party. Here’s how it works. Influence buyer decisions.

B2B 334

B2B Company Case Study Conference 334

Agility PR Solutions

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

There are several aspects to consider when you want to build a successful business, but one that’s surprisingly underrated is your brand image.

Brand 167

Brand Branding Customer Service System 167

Agility PR Solutions

NOVEMBER 26, 2019

All businesses should be aware of the important connection between customer service and brand image. Think about it; a customer who receives poor service is going to associate this level of service with your company and overall brand.

Customer Service 95

Customer Service Reputation Brand Branding 95

Agility PR Solutions

OCTOBER 27, 2021

When it comes to customer service, the biggest disconnect between consumers and businesses is the desire to solve an issue the first time the company is contacted. The post Consumers to businesses: Your customer service is trying too hard—and not where it matters appeared first on Agility PR Solutions.

Customer Service 161

Customer Service Consumer Company Brand 161

Agility PR Solutions

JUNE 19, 2019

Remember when “service with a smile” was hallmark credo for public-facing companies? Customer service has been hailed as the key driver of consumer loyalty, but lately it’s been the most enigmatic challenge facing brand marketers.

Customer Service 92

Customer Service Brand Branding Consumer 92

Deirdre Breakenridge

SEPTEMBER 14, 2015

During my career, I have noticed that one particular skill is often overlooked when it comes to training new PR pros and that is customer service. You might wonder what has customer service to do with PR? Let me explain: As a PR pro you are “the face” of your company, whether you’re working in house or for a PR agency.

Customer Service 150

Customer Service Training Internal International 150

The Proactive Report

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

Brand Awareness and Visibility In the digital age building brand awareness depends to a large degree on brand visibility. If your brand is not found online, your content and messaging is not seen by the people you want to engage with. What is the difference between brand affinity and trust?

Brand 130

Brand Branding Ethics Engineering 130

Barokas

AUGUST 22, 2019

How do you define company culture? It goes beyond perks like free snacks or quarterly company outings. Company culture rests on the values every employee brings with them to the office each day. It’s also the foundation for customer service, which in turn shapes the company’s brand and communications strategies.

Customer Service 84

Customer Service Company Strategy Communications 84

Communications Conversations

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

For at least a couple years now, many brands have been asking the same question: Should we give up on Twitter? ” Engagement numbers have plummeted on Twitter over the years for brands. But, some brands are seeing success on Twitter. No replies (that’s customer service). Especially retweets and replies.

Twitter 149

Twitter Company Brand Branding 149

5W PR

MAY 10, 2023

Customer loyalty is essential for baby brands in a competitive market. Creating a positive experience throughout the customer journey is crucial for building long-lasting customer relationships. Offering Exceptional Customer Service Exceptional customer service is crucial for building customer loyalty for baby brands.

Brand 88

Brand Branding Customer Service Guidelines 88

Cision

AUGUST 22, 2017

One of the roles of a good leader of a multinational company is to help build and maintain a global brand, as well as unify company culture. As an executive, it isn’t your responsibility alone to ensure that your brand is recognized as a leader in its industry, but it is a continuous effort and an exciting journey.

Company 267

Company How To Employee Customer Service 267

5W PR

MARCH 22, 2023

The competition in healthcare is intense, especially for small healthcare brands. These brands face a challenge competing with Amazon Pharmacy and other big companies. However, there are a few strategies companies can use to be of greater value to consumers.

Healthcare 88

Healthcare Brand Branding Customer Service 88

Remote PR Jobs

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

The potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the public relations industry has become a hot topic as brands look to leverage their existing technology investments with this emerging tool. But the power of AI goes beyond content generation, and can assist PR teams with tasks like data analysis and customer service.

Technology 243

Technology Customer Service Software How To 243

Agility PR Solutions

OCTOBER 26, 2020

No one likes hypocrites, including companies that proudly state what they stand for, yet don’t seem to demonstrate that in their behaviors or workplace culture. This can hurt morale, customer service and the overall company. […].

Company 161

Company Customer Service Brand Branding 161

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

DECEMBER 10, 2019

DTC luggage company Away replaced cofounder Steph Korey as CEO just days after a Verge article caused a PR trainwreck by exposing a punitive work culture there. But it’s a perfect time for fresh leadership, and a good way for Korey to be sent packing as a public face of the brand. It didn’t have to be that way.

Customer Service 227

Customer Service Employee Reputation Leadership 227

Waxing UnLyrical

MAY 17, 2013

Today’s roundup focuses on one of the most important aspects of any business, customer service. When it’s good, it’s great; but when it’s bad, it can spell T-R-O-U-B-L-E for your company. Here are five posts looking at the importance of customer service (including its importance in public relations).

Customer Service 76

Customer Service Resources LinkedIn Employee 76

Ronn Torossian

MAY 7, 2021

There is a difference between a brand or company making a simple customer-service blunder, a company having a vast communications crisis. Even the most minor customer service-related errors can turn into massive problems that get media and public attention. Each needs […].

Crisis 195

Crisis How To Customer Service Company 195

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

APRIL 18, 2023

Gartner calls reputation management “the practice of influencing stakeholder perceptions and public conversations about an organization and its brands.” Anyone considering how to influence stakeholder perception and drive conversation around a brand would be wise to consider both. There are ways to turn bad publicity into a net gain.

Reputation 333

Reputation Crisis Customer Service B2B 333

Agility PR Solutions

AUGUST 8, 2022

Even though mobile apps have become the center of people’s everyday lives, many companies are missing an opportunity to deliver customer support in a way that is most helpful to their mobile app customers, according to new research from in-app customer service firm Helpshift.

Consumer 78

Consumer Brand Branding Mobile 78

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

DECEMBER 10, 2019

DTC luggage company Away replaced Steph Korey as CEO just days after a PR trainwreck of an article by The Verge exposed its punitive work culture. But it’s a perfect time for fresh leadership, and a good way for Korey to be sent packing as a public face of the brand. It didn’t have to be that way. Most are even pretty good.

Customer Service 156

Customer Service Employee Reputation Leadership 156

5W PR

MAY 3, 2021

As communities and people return to a new normal, brand authenticity will be as important as it was during the pandemic, if not higher. If anything increased significantly during the pandemic, it was consumer interest in brand trust. Getting there requires brand authenticity. What does the brand’s audience look like?

Brand 88

Brand Branding Customer Service Consumer 88

Sword and the Script

MAY 25, 2021

Brands earn customer trust in business by protecting their data, offering a reasonable value, focusing on the quality of their product or service and delivering good customer experiences. Trust in business is a currency that brands can’t live without. 73% are willing to pay more for the product or service.

Brand 108

Brand Branding Survey Customer Service 108

Cision

JULY 27, 2017

But there’s one aspect of your business that I’d encourage you to pay more attention to — brand situational awareness. Why Leaders & Execs Need to Know How Their Brand is Perceived. It’s easier than we like to admit to become out of touch with what’s really happening in the marketplace, as well as what the image of our company is.

Brand 231

Brand Branding Employee Data 231

PR 20/20

DECEMBER 10, 2014

Below is a guest post by Elizabeth Victor, a brand advisor for iSentia. As social media has become more and more popular throughout the world, it is important for companies to adopt a new outlook toward customer service. She enjoys sharing tips on media monitoring and analysis. You can find her on Twitter and Google+.

Customer Service 76

Customer Service Social Media Analysis Media 76

5W PR

OCTOBER 20, 2020

While some brands like Ben & Jerry’s, Timberland, and Nike have been espousing various causes for years, recent events have greatly accelerated this movement, among many others. Of those polled, 88% believed that today’s companies must lead with purpose and 91% said they must benefit all stakeholders and not just its owners.

Brand 88

Brand Branding Survey Study 88

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 18, 2018

While top-tier marketing and advertising are valuable, associated PR campaigns can help propel a brand to the next level of emotional attachment. You feel connected to these brands. Some customers are initially attracted to certain brands because they like their ad message. 4 ways PR creates brand attachment.

Brand 149

Brand Branding Storytelling B2B 149

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

APRIL 24, 2018

For B2B companies, third-party influencers can require more time and effort to cultivate, but they yield far-reaching results over the long term. Influencer PR for B2B is about nurturing genuine relationships with personalities who can influence the customer journey, from lead generation to purchase and beyond. Marquee customers.

B2B 136

B2B Brand Branding Trade Shows 136

Landis PR

DECEMBER 20, 2021

From brand storytelling to new commerce opportunities, social channels offer companies an unmatched opportunity to reach and engage consumers: Engage with your target audience. Twitter, Facebook and Instagram are extremely popular with major brands and their followers. Content creation: branded and user-generated.

Social Media 52

Social Media Brand Branding Customer Service 52

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 3, 2018

Smart public relations can help put a new brand on the map or burnish the image of an older one. This year, businesses face perennial questions like how to maintain customer loyalty, and fresh challenges like changes in federal regulation laws and the tax code. Brands to watch in 2018. Tapping into the zeitgeist much?

Brand 136

Brand Branding Retail Comparison 136

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 11, 2017

These early arrangements can include a junior in-house employee or possibly a “shared” situation where the PR function is wedged into marketing or even customer service. But they usually fall short as a company grows and sees a need for a more coordinated PR effort. Unfounded rumors are surfacing about the company.

Company 136

Company Interviews Reputation Privacy 136

Agility PR Solutions

JANUARY 25, 2022

Although a majority of businesses agree there is a direct link between customer service and business performance, new research from CX and service firm Zendesk shows that many consumers (54 percent) feel customer service is an afterthought for businesses—indicating a gap between consumer expectation and company actions.

Consumer 148

Consumer Crisis Customer Service Trends 148

Cision

MAY 30, 2017

This post is an excerpt from the e-book, Listen: 5 Social Audiences Brands Can’t Afford to Ignore. . Are you listening—REALLY listening—to your customers, even (perhaps especially) those that are upset? At every turn, Le Pain Quotidien nearly begged customers to let the company know everything about their visit.

Software 328

Software Customer Service Google Small Business 328

Onclusive

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Owned Media & Content Strategy Owned media consists of publishing content on brand-owned channels such as a customer-facing blog, email campaign, or social media outreach. Corporate Communications As companies grow, corporate communications become more important. Onclusive offers a proprietary media monitoring solution.

Training 195

Training Media Training Reputation Crisis Communications 195