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The Evolution of Business Relationships: Not B2B nor B2C, but H2H

ECXO

The Evolution of Business Relationships: Not B2B nor B2C, but H2H In the ever-evolving world of business, a new paradigm is emerging that transcends traditional models and approaches to commerce, which I am a big defender of. Social skills: Effective communication and relationship management are crucial.

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Tech philosopher Alex Wolf on designing harmonious technology

Intercom, Inc.

Unpacking this central conundrum is at the heart of Alex Wolf’ s work – the self-described “consumer-facing anthropologist” has made a career by thinking deeply and talking widely about issues related to the pervasive role of technology in modern life. She asks what are the risks involved in “outsourcing” so many of our skills to technology.

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Later’s Farhan Virji on adapting B2C support strategies for B2B teams

Intercom, Inc.

On the surface, B2B customer support issues might look quite different from those of B2C. But despite these differences, Farhan Virji , VP of Customer Happiness at Later , believes that there is actually quite a lot that B2B support teams can learn from their B2C colleagues. 3 B2C support trends and lessons learned.

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Why it’s smart to start experimenting in the metaverse now

Steven Van Belleghem

For the moment, this metaverse-oriented eSports arena may not immediately mean something for Teleperformance’s core business – which is customer acquisition management, customer care, technical support, debt collection, social media services, and other services – but that’s not why they introduced the concept.

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QUI QUOTES Reminders about Customers and Customer Service

Bill Quiseng

And when you CARE, each customer is WOWED and happy, intent on returning again and again, raving to others on social media. Loyal customers will return again and again, raving about you to others on social media. HUMAN TO HUMAN Customers don’t go to B2B or B2C companies. Focus on the customer, not technology.

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What’s a lead source? Here’s what it is and why it’s important

Zendesk

Online lead sources, which we’ll cover in more detail below, include: Social media. Whether you’re B2C, B2B, startup or enterprise, you need leads. Social media. Social media marketing is the current darling of lead generation, with TikTok and Instagram influencers erupting as the new frontier for B2C marketing.

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B2B Customer Service vs. Customer Success

Totango

First, we’ll define what B2B customer service is and distinguish it from customer support in B2C industries. Social media. B2B vs. B2C Customer Service. B2B customer service generally parallels the type of support delivered by businesses to consumers, known as B2C customer service. Server interruptions.

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