Category Archives: Customer Service

“What They Don’t Teach You in Business School”–Social Media Outrage

Posted on April 13, 2017 by

There is a famous formula in chemical industry crisis communications PR.  It’s Risk = Hazard + Outrage.  That was 20 years ago coined by crisis communications expert Peter Sandman.  Every chemical industry PR person knows it by heart.  Now add … Continue reading →

Posted in Activism, Customer Service, Langauge, News, psychology and perception, reputation management, Social Media, Social Media & Psychology, Uncategorized, User Generated Content, You Tube | Leave a comment

Will BOTs Change Customer Service?

Posted on April 16, 2016 by

Last week Facebook made a major announcement.  They informed the world that they are getting into the bot business by unveiling a bot platform into Messenger.  This is just a few weeks after Microsoft unveiled bots into Skype.  Up until … Continue reading →

Posted in algorithms, Apps, bots, communication, Customer Service, Education, Facebook, machine learning, Microsoft, Social Change, Social Media, Strategy, technology, Twitter | Leave a comment

Dieselgate – A site is born

Posted on April 11, 2016 by

Over the past month I have posted several blog posts around two issues I have been experiencing with Audi.  I am happy to say that one of my issues has been corrected.  It took 5 months and countless interactions for … Continue reading →

Posted in Activism, Customer Service, disruption, Facebook, Marketing, Social Media, Twitter | 1 Comment

Dieselgate – Day of Service & GoDaddy – Part 5

Posted on April 4, 2016 by

Here is an update to my Audi saga (part 1, 2, 3, 4).  I am really beginning to think I have a black cloud over me when it comes to anything about Audi.  Today’s issues are a bit nit-picky, but … Continue reading →

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Dieselgate – Twitter wins I suppose – part 4

Posted on March 28, 2016 by

Last week, I discussed the various methods Audi offers for customer support and how I was frustrated because all my attempts for help resulted with the same message, “we are sorry and aware of your two problems.  Our engineers are looking for … Continue reading →

Posted in Activism, Advertising campaigns, Customer Service, Facebook, Social Media, Twitter | 1 Comment

Dieselgate – Threats and a Resignation – Part 2

Posted on March 14, 2016 by

Last week I discussed how VW/Audi betrayed many customers by delivering diesel cars with emissions greater than government standards.  They found a way to cheat the emission tests.  After being caught, VW/Audi responded by stating, “don’t worry, the cars are safe … Continue reading →

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Telstra And The Twitter Customer Service #Fail

Posted on March 10, 2016 by

This week Telstra Customer Support did not make many new fans. Through the actions of 1 customer support rep, they became known all across the globe. Apparently ‘there is no such thing as bad publicity’ is NOT true when you … Continue reading →

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