April 08, 2026 Samsung is shutting down its texting app for U.S. customers BY Associated Press Samsung is saying goodbye to its namesake texting app, at least for United States customers. According to an end-of-service announcement published on the tech giant’s U.S. support website, Samsung Messages will be discontinued in July. Impacted owners of Samsung smartphones and other … Continue reading Samsung is shutting down its texting app for U.S. customers
Hidden costs and punitive fees are trust killers. Algorithm-driven revenue might help Q4, but it erodes long-term loyalty. Here is how to price for partnership. By Annette Franz Published on April 3, 2026 Leaders often treat fees as a pricing decision, but customers experience them as a trust decision. Every fee sends a … Continue reading What the fees customers hate reveal about your pricing strategy
PSA: T-Mobile customers have a week to sign up for a free year of MLB.TV With a yearly subscription running $150, this is a sweet deal for any baseball fans on T-Mo. By Sam Rutherford March 25, 2026 Sam Rutherford for Engadget We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Today marks the … Continue reading PSA: T-Mobile customers have a week to sign up for a free year of MLB.TV
Salesforce survey finds 83% of marketers saying customers expect two-way conversations, but 69% admitting they can’t respond fast enough. By Constantine von Hoffman February 24, 2026 Eighty-three percent of marketers say customers expect two-way conversations. Yet 69% admit they struggle to respond quickly to inquiries. That gap may be the most critical signal … Continue reading Customers want dialogue, and marketers cannot keep up
An AI prompt framework to clarify positioning, segment opportunity and prioritize high-impact loyalty initiatives without a six-figure agency budget. By Ed Poppe February 20, 2026 The best loyalty programs aim to show up like a friend who actually knows you. Marketers have a thousand ideas and no time to test them. AI won’t … Continue reading How to design a loyalty program your CFO and customers will both support
Verizon says its service is back after a 10-hour outage Verizon customers’ issues appeared to be concentrated in the eastern United States. Ian Carlos Campbell UpdatedThu, January 15, 2026 Smith Collection/Gado via Getty Images Verizon’s network is experiencing technical issues that are impacting calls and wireless data. Verizon customers on X have reported seeing … Continue reading Verizon outage: Voice and data services down for many customers
December 21, 2025 Costco’s newest membership perk isn’t impressing its customers
Why Do Small Businesses Fail to Convert as Many Customers as Big Brands? Wisam Abdulaziz Dec 19, 2025 In today’s digital landscape, starting an online business is more accessible than ever. With AI-driven tools and modern platforms, you can launch a website, CRM, or ad campaign in days, not months. There … Continue reading Why Do Small Businesses Fail to Convert as Many Customers as Big Brands?
Win-backs beat acquisitions, but they require companies to admit what went wrong and prove they fixed it. Annette Franz on December 4, 2025 Most organizations talk a good game about loyalty, but miss the moment of truth: what happens when someone walks away. Whether it’s a customer canceling a contract or a valued employee … Continue reading Winning back customers requires fixing what drove them away
November 11, 2025 Target has a new ‘10-4’ policy: Here’s what customers can expect from the retailer’s turnaround plans
