Customers, Friends, Fans, Lovers of Amazing Customer Service, You’ve heard us say it from the very beginning. Customers are people, and people use social media. Really. Everybody does. And they’re not just using it to share photos and talk with friends. Research shows that customers now spend more time on social media than ever, and they’re increasingly using it — rather than email or call centers — to communicate with their favorite brands. It follows that the most relevant customer service is now taking place through social channels. Social customer care isn’t just logical, it’s also faster, simpler, and more efficient than legacy helpdesks. We’re not the only ones witnessing this shift. Some of the world’s largest brands, like Vodafone, T-Mobile and GE Money are changing their approach to customer service and investing in new technology that integrates digital customer service channels like Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, email, live chat and discussion forums into one streamlined interface. The writing’s on the wall, (or the screen, as it were): customers want to be able to communicate with brands instantly through social media, and the smartest companies are already obliging. But the complexity of social media conversations and the proliferation of social channels make it difficult for brands to keep up with all the chatter. That’s why we’re thrilled to announce the launch of the new Brand Embassy. It has a host of features that make it sweeter than ever before. It’s sophisticated, it’s beautiful and it’s incredibly easy to use. We hope you’re as excited as we are about the new Brand Embassy. The future of social customer has arrived.