Let govt tax social media so we may have some heaven on earth
Congratulations, you have just wasted one and a half hours on social media, trading your valuable time in exchange for nothing. This scenario is unique. A picture is worth a thousand words, and a tweet is 140 characters. I have always told one of my friend, a social media corporate …
IBQ named ‘Best Customer Centric Banking Brand Qatar 2017’ by Global Brands Magazine
International Bank of Qatar (IBQ) was recognised for its exceptional services to its customers by winning 'Best Customer Centric Banking Brand Qatar … recognition of the exceptional service quality the bank offers its customers, a service that reflects clear vision and powerful customer-centric strategy. Read More
‘Inn’ transition: New owners acquire landmark Boyne City restaurant/bar
Going forward, Julie said the Boyne River Inn will continue to offer full food and bar service, with plans to operate seven days a week. Popular “bar food” … As at Smoke on the Water, she said customer service will be a high priority for them at the Boyne City …
Customer service, may you rest in peace
For example, let's talk about customer service. If you happen to be asking, “What is customer service?” that is exactly my point. While we accept some seemingly impossible things as normal, we also are being taught to not expect some things, which at one time were commonplace, like customer service. …
Fintechs aiming AI at advisers
Dream Forward deploys AI chatbots in its automated 401(k) platform, and is now beta testing a mobile-only version that can answer client questions via text message without requiring customers to log into their accounts. Laserfiche develops automated workflows for advisers and later this year plans to … Read More
Face-book-a-doodle-do
“Unlike Instagram's Snapchat clone, which has more users than Snapchat itself, Facebook's hasn't been as successful. That has prompted the social network to make Stories available to brands, to merge it with Messenger Day (yet another Snapchat-like feature) and to mull over the possibility of allowing … Read More
Facebook adds AR drawing and Instagram’s Boomerang to Stories
One unique thing about competition is that it brings out the creative ability in you. You always want to stay ahead of the chasing pack—and so this calls for innovation. That is exactly what a feature like Stories has done to companies like Snapchat, Instagram, WhatsApp and now Facebook. Read …
WPI student to compete in ‘Jeopardy!’ College Championship Wednesday
A Worcester Polytechnic Institute sophomore will compete in the "Jeopardy!" College Championship semifinals on Wednesday, April 18. Shrewsbury resident Alli Ross will appear on the quiz show scheduled to air on WBZ-TV (CBS), according to a news release from the show. Winner of the 2017 Emmy … Read More
Russia to Block Telegram After Court Ruling
The government of Russia, through its media supervision agency, Roskomnadzor, has banned the popular messaging app Telegram. The ban has caused an outcry from human rights activists the world over and highlighted the continued enforcement of stringent measures by the Russian government in … Read More
Updated: Something for everyone Downhome
Food and beverage vendors dotted the floor, with a concentration in The Telegram's Marketplace, where you could purchase everything from several varieties of curried foods, sweet treats, fudge and baked goods. If you were looking for cosmetics, art or crafts, or just something to make things smell good … Read More