Is Customer Service the Forgotten Marketing Channel? [INFOGRAPHIC]

Posted by seltzer04 under Customer Service
From http://www.sbmarketingtools.com 3542 days ago
Made Hot by: NolanGreen on March 8, 2015 12:26 pm

As a business you work hard to attract customers. You may even spend a lot of marketing dollars to generate valuable leads that convert into sales. So once you got them, you certainly want to keep them.

Check out this infographic for stats and ideas on the valuable opportunities good customer service practices can provide you in your marketing efforts.

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Written by jasoncalvert93
3531 days ago

Infographics are NOT dead!

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Written by lyceum
3539 days ago

Diane:

I will see if I can find out an answer why it is not a reply button on every comment. It could have to do something with the thread structure.

Thanks for informing me about SureShade and 4imprint. I will check them out! :)

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Written by seltzer04
3539 days ago

Thanks for your comment Martin. Although SalesForce did not list themselves specifically as a customer service marketing channel they likely produced this infographic because they want to be seen as more of a tool businesses can use to enhance their customer service and marketing efforts. That is typically why brands sponsor content like this infographic. And as a tool that helps you manage your customer database (both existing & prospects) I can see how it benefits the effort.

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Written by seltzer04
3539 days ago

To answer your question below (no "reply" button on your comment for some reason)...

As marketing director for a small business myself I HAVE to say SureShade - they are a startup in the boating industry and realize word of mouth is so important for growth so we make customer service a top priority. Outside of my company, I have been super impressed with 4imprint - we tend to order last minute items from them for events and my rep is super responsive... makes all the difference and I always go back to them based on their great service (and products). In an industry where their business could be considered a commodity, its their service that makes them stand out.

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Written by lyceum
3539 days ago

Diane: Thanks for your input!

What's your favorite company with a top notch customer service?

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Written by lyceum
3539 days ago

How is SalesForce using customer service as a marketing channel? The info-graphic is "brought to you by Salesforce."

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