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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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What’s the Best Way to Convince a Local Business Client to Implement Social Media Marketing?

BuzzBoard

Revealing the power of social media marketing for local businesses In an era dominated by digital connectivity, the power of social media marketing is undeniable. Harnessing its vast potential can prove advantageous for any local business willing to move beyond traditional marketing strategies and delve into unexplored areas.

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The Economic Collision of Customer Service and Social Media

Increase Sales

The customer has evolved from being King or Queen to being an Internet socially connected King or Queen. No longer must he or she hang on for minutes to speak to your customer service department. Today, social media has expanded communication and has created a very loud and significant economic collision with customer service.

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8 Social Media Mistakes B2B Marketers Should Avoid

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93% of B2B marketers use social media, and with good reason—it works ( source ). We haven’t been shy about touting the benefits of social media in B2B sales and marketing. We haven’t been shy about touting the benefits of social media in B2B sales and marketing. Check out our Twitter and Facebook banners below.

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78 Customer Engagement Statistics

Zoominfo

On the most basic level, customer engagement can be defined as the ongoing relationship between a brand and its customers. And, even though customer engagement is only a piece of the marketing puzzle, it shouldn’t be ignored. The Current State of Customer Engagement.

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How a Multi-Channel Approach to Prospecting Influenced 73% of our Sales Pipeline

Hubspot Sales

It also explores how social media fits into a true multi-channel approach. But that work has paid off in terms of developing valuable content we can share with prospects and customers. Our strategy is to understand what today's sales professionals find valuable and consistently share that high-value content through multiple channels.

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What is the State of Marketing in 2013

Score More Sales

It is time to review how a customer experiences your brand says IBM. The annual “State of Marketing” Global Survey of Marketers has again been completed, and results were announced at the Smarter Commerce Global Summit last week. A shocking statistic of $83B lost each year in poor customer experiences.

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