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Customer service PR: Negative interactions motivate consumers to consider switching brands

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The firm’s new report, […] The post Customer service PR: Negative interactions motivate consumers to consider switching brands appeared first on Agility PR Solutions.

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Why consumers expect better customer service during COVID

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As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, more than 80 percent of consumers in the U.S. expect customer support to get more empathetic or more responsive—and in some cases, both, according to new research from customer service solution Hiver. The firm surveyed 1000 respondents in the U.S.

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2023 omnichannel customer service overview: Product knowledge up, personalization down

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An uncertain economic environment and changing consumer behavior is causing a major shift in the retail industry, now underpinned more by customer experience and engagement than more traditional measures such as quality and price (although those features remain key)—one in three shoppers will switch to a new brand after one bad experience, affirms (..)

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The future of loyalty: Role of customer service in driving brand loyalty is not just for support

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As consumers rethink their relationships with companies today, new research from Talkdesk, a CX leader for customer-focused companies, finds that loyalty is being disrupted. The post The future of loyalty: Role of customer service in driving brand loyalty is not just for support appeared first on Agility PR Solutions.

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As AI permeates digital culture, consumers now cite a lack of trust—and fear of malicious intent

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From movie recommendations to routine customer service inquiries, Americans now rely on artificial intelligence to inform consumer choices, but new research from consumer and societal solutions firm MITRE on AI trends finds that less than half (48 percent) believe AI is safe and secure, while a significant majority (78 percent) are very or somewhat (..)

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CX disconnects continue to plague brands: More than 80 percent of consumers had poor experiences with online retailers last year

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What will it take to give consumers the experience they want in a transactional exchange? Or are most brands and businesses simply unable to put together a seamless process on their purchase pages and customer service interactions? Are they just too picky?

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How severe is today’s CX crisis? More than half of consumers feel service is an afterthought

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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.

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