What Drives Customer Service
I'm passionate about customer service and what drives it, what makes it great and why it sometimes fails. ReadThis.com is a collection of my own experiences with the brands, products and services that I encounter as a customer, stakeholder or interested by-stander.
Hettich America Gets It
Published December 18, 2010 permalinkA few months ago I was helping my mother-in-law with some repairs at her home in Georgetown, TX. Built by Del Webb, the cabinets had been fitted with hinges from US hardware manufacturer Hettich America. The problem was, the hinges were systematically failing. With only normal use, a small plastic component was breaking, leaving the hinge operational but minus its 'self-closing" feature. As a result, doors would hang open a quarter inch or so.
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Tahoe Snowcial: Be A Part Of It
Published October 16, 2010 permalinkAs one of the founding attendees of Tahoe Snowcial--a combination of snow and board sports, technology, and travel & entertainment--this is an annual event that always gets me excited. Opening January 6th, 2011 and continuing through January 9th, Snowcial is a conference for marketers, operators, and business participants that is built around the impact of technology and social media on the wintertime snow sports and related entertainment markets.
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Boingo. Think of it as a Marketing Partner.
Published September 11, 2010 permalinki checked in at a Sheraton Hotel in New York last night. The typical "guest" experience unfolded: Walk in off the street, and use the WiFi in the lobby for free. Pay money for a room, and you can (also) expect to pay for WiFi on top of that. Enter Boingo.
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Thank you, Chase Manhattan
Published September 01, 2010 permalinkWith all of the bank-bashing going on, a quick and sincere thank you.
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SuddenLink? Or SuddenDeath?
Published September 01, 2010 permalinkFor those unfamiliar, SuddenLink is a regional ISP that offers decent service at a fair price. That said, posts in various forums playing on the firms name -- e.g., "SuddenDeath" -- are part of what the brand has to contend with. This past Sunday I found out why.
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