Once upon a time, brands purchased advertisements which effectively influenced prospective buyers. In those days, consumers were at the mercy of advertising claims made across traditional outlets (e.g., network television, radio, newspapers, and magazines).
http://www.customerexperienceupdate.com/customer-experience/?open-article-id=8164561&article-title=social-media-influencers-and-your-customer-experience&blog-domain=josephmichelli.com&blog-title=michelli-experience/
The scandal surrounding Facebook's use of personal data has given us a glimpse into the future of marketing and customer experience management.
https://www.mycustomer.com/experience/loyalty/what-the-facebook-scandal-taught-us-about-the-future-of-customer-engagement/
Widespread digital disruption has compelled companies in the home improvement category to think critically about their future and the competitive advantages that will propel them to success. Increasingly, that advantage is delivered through the customer experience.
https://www.bizjournals.com/atlanta/news/2018/05/01/the-customer-experience-revolution-hits-home-with.html/
People access the internet on mobile devices more often than desktop computers, and that trend started years ago. It's also been well over a year since "mobilegeddon," when Google updated its algorithms to penalize websites without mobile counterparts.
With so many websites shifting to responsive design, consumers now turn to the mobile web and apps to address online shopping needs. Early adopters make purchases directly from their smartphones. Others use mobile devices to quickly look up items, consume product-specific content and discuss options with peers -- any time, anywhere.
https://www.entrepreneur.com/article/281269/
Dealing with complainers and haters in social media can, of course, be tricky. What you need is a framework for how to do it right.
https://www.entrepreneur.com/article/273748/