Advocacy, referrals, positive endorsements, reviews, loyalty, these are the metrics that can be directly linked to social customer service among many other tangible outcomes, including return on investment (ROI).

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How do we define return on investment beyond financial returns, in terms of social impact and corporate responsibility?

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