Category: Customer Experience

USCXA winner ParkHub rebrands as JustPark

ParkHub, the go-to event parking platform across North America, has officially rebranded as JustPark, marking the next chapter in its global takeover following its April 2024 merger with the UK parking app giant.The new JustPark brand is a full integration...

Emotions, not bargains, keep customers loyal

In a retail world obsessed with flash sales and coupon codes, a new study suggests something far more powerful is winning hearts and wallets. According to research by Bloomreach and EMARKETER, emotional resonance is now the biggest driver of customer...

Less than half of UK marketers get personalisation right, says SAP Emarsys

Despite all the hype around hyper-targeted marketing, a new report shows most UK consumer brands are still failing to deliver the personalised experiences shoppers expect.According to SAP Emarsys’ latest Consumer Products Engagement report, launched today at the brand’s Personalisation Masterclass...

Aircall’s new AI voice agent promises 24/7 call coverage without breaking the bank

To help growing businesses manage missed calls, Aircall has launched its new AI Voice Agent, a virtual call handler that never sleeps, never calls in sick, and doesn’t cost a fortune.Announced today, this always-on assistant is designed to answer inbound...

Reframing the ROI conversation — Why CX value is a shared responsibility

In the world of customer experience management, one truth is rarely questioned: the CX manager must prove the return on investment (ROI) of their efforts to senior leadership. While accountability is essential in any professional role, this expectation has become...

5 strategies to transform support from cost centre to revenue engine

Companies worldwide face increasing pressure to grow revenue and profits. Forward-thinking executives have realised that customer support, traditionally viewed as a cost centre, can become a powerful revenue generation engine.Each support interaction represents an opportunity to deepen relationships, expand value,...

Report: The latest CX innovations from Retail Technology Show

Among the rides and bustle of the fairground theme, London’s Retail Technology Show, held at Excel Arena, was a blur of activity. From powerful discussions like “Beyond the Hype: Actionable AI in Retail” by Alexandra Correa (formerly of Amazon) to...

Americans prefer chit-chat with AI over tapping and typing

Americans like to talk. A lot. So much so that chatting with their AI tech now beats tapping or typing.According to the AI Gap Study by Iris Flex, U.S. consumers are now twice as likely to speak to their smart...

It’s AI or goodbye: Nearly half of execs eye the exit over tech access

Executives across the globe are going all-in on artificial intelligence, with 91% scaling up AI efforts and nearly half saying they’d walk away from their job if the company isn’t keeping up.That’s the headline finding from Globalization Partners’ latest AI...

Crisp snaps up Shelf Engine to power AI-driven grocery forecasting

CPG inventory data platform Crisp has acquired Shelf Engine, the AI wunderkind known for its razor-sharp demand forecasting and spoilage-busting algorithms.The acquisition brings together two heavy hitters in retail tech, arming Crisp’s collaborative commerce platform with Shelf Engine’s deep-learning smarts...