COMMUNICATION STRATEGIES FOR BUILDING TRUST AND LOYALTY OF SERVICE CONSUMERS IN THE DIGITAL ENVIRONMENT
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communication, service industries
digital environment
consumer trust
customer loyalty
communication strategy
customer experience

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KONOVALOVA, E., & MAKUSHEVA, O. (2026). COMMUNICATION STRATEGIES FOR BUILDING TRUST AND LOYALTY OF SERVICE CONSUMERS IN THE DIGITAL ENVIRONMENT. Servis Plus, 20(1), 55-66. https://doi.org/10.22412/2413-693X-2026-20-1-55-66

Abstract

In the context of digital transformation, communication has become a key factor in the sustainable development of service organizations. The intangible nature of services, the high level of consumer involvement, and the growing role of digital interaction channels necessitate a rethinking of communication strategies as instruments for building trust and long-term customer loyalty. The article discusses the theoretical foundations of service communication, analyzes the changes in communication processes under the influence of digitalization, summarizes the structural characteristics of trust-­oriented communication in the service sector, the communication mechanisms for forming consumer loyalty, the strategic directions for developing communications in the service sector, outlines the structural components of communication coherence, highlights the communication determinants of sustainability in situations of service failures, systematizes the elements of value-­oriented communication in service organizations, which allowed identifying the key mechanisms for building trust and loyalty in the conditions of omnichannel interaction. Special attention is paid to the issues of communication coherence, reputation risk management, interaction personalization, and value-­oriented aspects of service organizations’ communication policy. The authors suggest that a potential customer may consider formal advertising as a signal of low credibility, while aggregated reviews, discussion threads, and user-generated content are perceived as more reliable evidence. It is concluded that systematic, transparent, and ethically sound communication transforms from a production factor into a strategic resource that ensures competitive advantages and sustainability for service enterprises.

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