Author: Angelina Maksimovic

Pay to Stay Behind? Inside Wizz Air’s Unusual Customer Strategy

As the summer travel season heats up and pressure mounts on airlines, Wizz Air, one of Europe’s largest low-cost carriers, is testing a new strategy to manage overbooked flights—by asking passengers to volunteer before they even reach the airport. Passengers booking...

Your Cheap Designer Dupe Might Be Paying for Organised Crime 

In a startling revelation, a new study from the Transnational Alliance to Combat Illicit Trade (TRACIT) reveals that counterfeit goods are fuelling a massive underground economy in the UK, with everyday consumers unknowingly contributing to a criminal enterprise worth billions. According...

Would You Fully Trust an AI with Your Customer Service? Cognizant Thinks You Should

Cognizant has joined forces with Google Cloud to introduce Cognizant Autonomous Customer Engagement—a fully AI-led contact centre platform designed to reshape how companies interact with customers. The solution aims to create hyper-personalised, responsive experiences across every step of the customer...

Why Are Brits Late to the Instant Payment Party?

Despite the rise of instant digital payments around the world, new research from FICO reveals that UK consumers are trailing their European neighbours in the use of real-time payments (RTP). While a solid 79% of UK respondents reported having sent...

Zillennials Have Arrived—And They’re Booking Cruises

Generational shifts are reshaping how Americans travel—and what they expect from travel loyalty programs. According to a new report by arrivia, based on a survey of U.S. adults who travelled in the past year, younger travellers are rewriting the rules...

AI Fatigue? Workers Say Tools Aren’t Living Up to the Hype

The latest report by GoTo sheds light on how artificial intelligence is being used in the workplace—and where the disconnects lie. Based on a survey of 2,500 employees and IT leaders worldwide, The Pulse of Work in 2025: Trends, Truths,...

Tech Improves Dining Experience for 57% of Consumers

According to new consumer data released by HungerRush, America’s appetite for quick-service and fast-casual dining remains strong, despite inflationary pressures. A striking 93% of consumers still visit these restaurants at least once per month. However, diners are becoming more selective:...

Layoff Survivors Face a Learning Crisis with Real Business Consequences

While layoffs often grab the headlines, it’s the employees left behind who are carrying the burden, and many are doing it without a roadmap. A new survey from Kahoot! reveals that U.S. companies are neglecting a critical part of their...

Brits Lose Patience with Poor Customer Support, and They’re Not Afraid to Walk Away

According to new research by Quantum Metric, more than half of Brits (57%) have abandoned a purchase simply because of poor customer support, proving that bad service doesn’t just hurt brand perception — it hits the bottom line. Whether it’s...

Message Received: The RCS Revolution Is Here

Business messaging is evolving fast, and Infobip is at the centre of it. According to Infobip’s new report, Rich Communication Services (RCS) messaging is seeing explosive growth, redefining how brands connect with their customers. Based on over 530 billion...