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Holistic Customer Service: Why Customer Experience Is a Shared Responsibility in the Company

Pipeliner

The concept of customer service has evolved from a post-sale afterthought to a key driver of business success. Today, it’s not just about solving customer problems but creating an experience that resonates with them at every touchpoint. This brings us to the core concept of holistic customer service.

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Why Messaging Is Great for Customer Loyalty Programs

Sales and Marketing Management

Author: Tobias Goebel Customer loyalty programs are a critical marketing tool for many businesses, and it’s clear to see why: they reward return customers, provide touchpoints to drive sales, and help provide insight into customer experience and behavior. So what does this mean for customer loyalty programs?

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From the Switchboard to Social Media: A Brief History of Customer Service

Sales and Marketing Management

From a business standpoint, it’s imperative to provide customer service across a multiplicity of channels, too. It wasn’t all that long ago when “contacting customer service” simply meant visiting a store or office and talking to the owner or manager. Operators Are Standing By. You’ve Got Mail! Don’t @ Me.

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KEEP CUSTOMER SERVICE SIMPLE

Apptivo

Customer service is considered important for a business success. A superior customer service helps retain the customers and build customer lifetime value. The key to providing good quality customer service is by building stronger relationships. What is customer service?

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Benefits of Integrating a CRM With Other Tools

Nutshell

Jumping back and forth between your customer relationship management (CRM) software and other sales and marketing tools can be a pain. By integrating your CRM with other tools, your business can increase efficiency and make better, data-backed decisions that help drive growth. Haven’t gotten your hands on a CRM yet?

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Excellent Customer Service Is Your Company’s Secret Weapon

Sell Integrity

In a world where customers have more options available to them — and more ways to vent frustrations publicly — you can’t afford to drop the ball on excellent customer service. Last week was National Customer Service Week , an annual — and now global — event devoted to celebrating the people who make customer service happen.

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How Sales Reps Are Hitting Quotas Without Hitting the Streets

Sales and Marketing Management

Sales run through the phone, website or customer portal focused on the smallest opportunities and the long tail of lower-value accounts. Company size has no bearing on the willingness to use virtual channels. Virtual channels can raise productivity and lower selling costs, due to less time and expense for travel.

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