By michaelpace on March 18, 2013 Overview: A majority of organizations are using some sort of community based support model or have considered doing such. The question is, are you seeing the results and cultivating real relationships with your customers? It is known customer communities can be an incredible source of support, for both your […]
My 3 All Time Favorite Communities (& Why)
By michaelpace on November 26, 2012 I’ve used a lot of analogies to help explain communities and community management to executives and business owners: – A community is not a sandbox for your customers to play in. Nothing grows in a sandbox. Think of it as a garden. A garden requires structure and planning, needs […]
The Power of the Social Business – presentation
By michaelpace on September 5, 2012 Next Wednesday, October 10th, I will be in Miami, FL presenting The Power of the Social Business at the Contact Center Conference – Fall 2012 (Hashtag: #CCCon12). If you are attending as well, here is a sneak peek. If you are not attending, you should, but if it is […]
I discovered my Social Media ROI? Or How much is your personal development worth?
By michaelpace on March 30, 2012 I am not that big of a fan of the term “Social Business”. I love the broader concept of using social tools and networks to more effectively and efficiently achieve business goals. For a more […]
The Best Twitter Advice I Ever Received
By michaelpace on September 12, 2011 For the past couple years, much of the chatter and content on/in social networks has been about authenticity, trust, and not being “all about you”. I am a big promoter of this philosophy, and truly believe this type of open content is the cream that will rise to the […]
Liar, Liar, Liar!!! … Get Back Witch! I’m Not a Witch, I’m Your Audience
By michaelpace on August 8, 2011 Attend a social media or call/contact center conference lately? Have you attended a session or class on social media? Did the distinguished speaker tell you the first step to get into social media was to LISTEN? Guess what? That person was lying to you. Oh no, they were not […]