Marketing
December 11, 2017
Chatbots can be a boon for brands, but they must be maintained. Image credit: Estée Lauder
By Danny Parisi
Chatbots are becoming invaluable to customer service departments, but brands must be aware that virtual assistants need to be maintained, updated and not left stagnant.
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