10. Virtual Communities 3- People who seek information, products and services communicate with each other regarding specific issues Social shoppers : seek not just information but also an enhanced emotional connection to others participants in the shopping experience Royalty-Free/CORBIS
First, there are major changes in customer buying behavior. I may want to buy a product at 10pm, through my Web browser, or you may want to buy through a call center, or you may want to buy by visiting with a field sales professional or local reseller. I also may want to work across multiple channels, to start my purchase over the Web, then later contact the call center, and finally close the deal with a field sales representatives in my office.