Is Bad Customer Service PR's Worst Enemy? Consumers Are Defecting From Brands in Growing Numbers | Public Relations & Social Marketing Insight | Scoop.it
In 2012, one in five consumers switched companies they buy from, including wireless phone, Internet service and retailers, according to new research released today by Accenture. This marks a five percent increase in switching over 2011 levels. 

 

However, the eighth annual Accenture Global Consumer Survey also found that the majority (85 percent) of consumers say the companies could have done something differently to prevent them from switching....

 

[Accenture report: Valuable insight into consumer purchase, online behavior & retention ~ Jeff]