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The Importance Of Reviews<\/h2>\n

Today on the BCP Show, we talk with Christian Rodriguez. Christian is our lead account manager, and he’s been keeping a close eye on reviews and their rise in importance over the last few years. But what are the facts? Are reviews really that\u00a0<\/em>important to consumers? Are negative reviews really bad for business?\u00a0If you want to know the latest on reviews, Christian has some great insight (including statistics) to share with you.
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\nChristian Rodriguez
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