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Plume Names Rebecca Stone Chief Customer and Marketing Officer, Creating a Dedicated C-Suite Voice for Global ISP Customer Success

Parks Associates research shows that gigabit speeds now surpass 25% penetration in the United States; competition is fierce for broadband providers,” said Elizabeth Parks, President and CMO, Parks Associates. “Customer experience is the incredible impactful differentiator for ISPs, along with enabling bundles and managed control and reliability of the network. This new role reflects a shift to full support for service providers across the customer lifecycle and with a focus on retention and value.”

Ms. Stone’s announcement follows the release of a joint white paper by Parks Associates and Plume - Owning the Broadband Subscriber Experience in the AI Era - which examines how ISPs can strengthen customer retention, reduce churn and create differentiated subscriber experiences through data-driven, lifecycle-focused engagement strategies. 

From the Plume press release, "Plume Names Rebecca Stone Chief Customer and Marketing Officer, Creating a Dedicated C-Suite Voice for Global ISP Customer Success"

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