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Clear Wellbeing Support Is Key to Employee Retention
Many employees say that comprehensive health and wellbeing support from their employer could influence whether they stay in their role. According to new research from Aviva, 79% of workers said they would be more inclined to stay with an employer...

Meta Acquires AI Voice Startup PlayAI to Boost Its Generative Audio Capabilities
Meta has acquired PlayAI, a generative voice technology startup that enables the creation of realistic, human-sounding speech. The deal, confirmed by a Meta spokesperson and first reported by Bloomberg, signals Meta’s deepening investment in AI as it looks to expand...

How to Create A Compelling Brand Identity
The energy industry is a great example of a highly competitive and homogenous marketplace. There is often minimal differentiation between the products and services offered by suppliers in terms of quality and features. Because of this, it is important to...

Smart TV Ads Take Center Stage in Holiday Shopping, LG Study Finds
Nearly 6 in 10 U.S. Connected TV (CTV) viewers now say that TV ads help guide their holiday purchases, which is a 73% increase from last year. And when it comes to inspiration, 36% say they’ve gotten gift ideas from...

ASOS Launches Tiered Loyalty Programme for UK Customers
ASOS has announced the launch of ASOS.WORLD, a new rewards programme designed to deepen engagement and keep fashion-conscious UK shoppers coming back for more.Following a trial run earlier this year, the UK-exclusive programme is now live, offering a mix of...

Airship’s New AI Agents Take Over the Tedious Parts of CX
Airship has released a lineup of four AI agents designed to automate the core tasks behind customer experience, like building content, running tests, interpreting results, and staying compliant, all while keeping output on-brand.Mike Herrick, CTO, Airship said: “Our AI Agents...

AI Steps Into the Supervisor’s Chair: Intermedia Unveils Real-Time Coaching for Contact Centres
Intermedia Cloud Communications has introduced AI Supervisor Assist, a new AI-powered tool that gives contact centre supervisors the superpower of real-time insight and intervention while calls are still in progress. Designed to help leaders guide their teams more effectively in...

Amazon Web Services Debuts AI Agent Marketplace, Powered by Anthropic’s Claude
Amazon Web Services (AWS) has announced the launch of its AI Agent Marketplace, a platform designed to bring prebuilt AI agents to companies with just a few clicks. Slated to go live next week, the new marketplace aims to simplify...

Personalisation Without Penalties: Staying Compliant in a CX-Led World
The idea that the customer is king has long been a key principle in business for good reason. Consumer satisfaction is imperative for firms looking to build brand loyalty among a base of happy, regular clients. That satisfaction relies on service...

Reimagining Healthcare CX: The Role of Technology in Elevating Patient Journeys
Healthcare customer experience (CX) refers to the quality of a patient’s journey throughout their medical treatment with various care providers. A patient interacts with multiple institutions and organizations while receiving healthcare services, such as hospitals, pharmacies, and telehealth companies. The CX...