By michaelpace on November 20, 2013 My friends and family think I am a bit “Grinchy” when it comes to the holidays. I say “Bah Humbug” to that. Today, I give you the best present I can possibly give someone working with social media tools and their senior management who want to understand if […]
Live Google+ Debate: Will Technology Kill the Call Center?
By michaelpace on October 15, 2012 Recently, I participated in an live Google+ debate hosted by Software Advice that asked, “Will Technology Kill the Call Center?” The research firm basically wanted to investigate trends in consumer contact channel utilization, technology and the impact of these trends on the future call center. The event featured a […]
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 […]
How to Set Up a Social Customer Service Team
By michaelpace on January 25, 2012 Again this week I am attending and speaking at a Customer Service / Contact Center conference, and I am seeing lots of talk of companies interested in social media, but very few acting on it. I can understand the trepidation to jump in, and I am concerned for my […]
Social Star Wars Saga Episode I: The Phantom Menace
By michaelpace on November 7, 2011 Pre-prequel: With the recent release of the Star Wars saga on Blu-ray, I feel compelled to finally put together my official Social Star Wars Blog Saga. Enjoy all you fantastic nerds. As I mentioned in my last video post, one of the most popular questions asked of me by […]
4 Fast Social Customer Service Answers to Big Questions
By michaelpace on October 31, 2011 I am finally settled in after a whirlwind conference tour talking with lots of Contact Center, Technology and Customer Service leaders. Over the course of the last month, a few common questions kept popping up: Is there positive ROI in Social Customer Service? Who should own Social Media? How […]