The C-suite understands the importance of CX and its place as a revenue driver. So, funding is easier, but getting it up and running is still hard going. Constantine von Hoffman on February 7, 2025 Customer engagement and experience (CX) are in the midst of yet another big shift thanks to new technology and … Continue reading AI adoption in CX is rising, but implementation challenges remain
Some customers drive loyalty and others drive volume — both matter. Here’s how to engage each group while optimizing your resources. Annette Franz on January 29, 2025 Not all customers contribute to your business in the same way. Some build long-term value through loyalty and advocacy; others drive sales volume through frequent transactions. Understanding … Continue reading Are you focusing on valued customers or volume customers?
Setting performance goals against CX metrics like NPS, CSAT or CES can backfire, demotivate employees and harm customer experiences. Raj Sivasubramanian on January 20, 2025 Metrics are a polarizing topic in customer experience. There are ongoing discussions about which CX metric is the best. Net Promoter Score (NPS) remains one of the most widely … Continue reading Are your CX metrics hurting your customer experience?
From smarter search results to personalized recommendations, AI simplifies ecommerce shopping and reduces decision fatigue. Alicia Arnold on January 9, 2025 With consumers feeling squeezed by rising prices and dealing with too many choices when shopping online, brands are turning to artificial intelligence to help consumers make better decisions. Rising prices and the paradox … Continue reading How AI can combat the ‘paradox of choice’ and improve customer outcomes
Here’s how organizations will shift focus in the coming year to deliver more purposeful engagements that grow awareness, trust and revenue. Chris Wood on December 27, 2024 In the new year, customer experience will remain a high priority for marketers. The aim will be consistent with previous years — seamless omnichannel journeys that are … Continue reading Customer experience and brand: 2025 predictions
Don’t expect a sea change. Keep delivering flexible, seamless experiences while considering these areas of improvement that will make an impact in 2025. Chris Wood on December 26, 2024 Customer experience faced serious challenges during the pandemic. Now, there’s no looking back. Customers want it all, and really there’s no excuse for them not … Continue reading Customer experience tools and strategies: 2025 Predictions
U.K. longevity vendor Healthspan is leveraging Mitel’s AI virtual agent to resolve 90% of product queries. Kim Davis on December 11, 2024 “When you talk about AI, contact centers and customer experience, I think that’s the best use case to illustrate return on investment,” said Luiz Domingos. Every few seconds an agent saves in … Continue reading Mitel makes customer experience Talkative
With the right strategies, retailers can turn ecommerce returns into an opportunity for building lasting customer loyalty. Alicia Arnold on December 4, 2024 The boom in ecommerce has transformed how we shop, but it’s also brought a pressing challenge: managing product returns. Retailers must find the right balance between keeping customers satisfied and protecting their … Continue reading How to balance customer experience and returns in ecommerce
80% Of U.S. Consumers Are Either Negatively, Positively Influenced By Reviews by Laurie Sullivan , Staff Writer @lauriesullivan, November 27, 2024 Products continually vie for attention, and 28% of U.S. consumers say they always look at online user reviews before making a purchase, while another 28% do so often. The reviews are not taken lightly, according to findings of … Continue reading 80% Of U.S. Consumers Are Either Negatively, Positively Influenced By Reviews
Use this checklist to evaluate your systems, uncover inefficiencies and ensure seamless, personalized experiences. Annette Franz on November 26, 2024 Customers have high and constantly evolving expectations for their experience with your brand. As brands work to build stronger connections and increase engagement, technology plays a key role in supporting these efforts. However, it’s … Continue reading 9 things to assess when auditing your CX tech
