Category: Customer Experience

Sinch and Authvia turn messaging into a checkout lane

What if paying a bill was as easy as replying “yes” to a text? That’s the future Sinch and Authvia are rolling out across North America with a new partnership that puts mobile payments directly into messaging threads. Announced today, the...

Gen Z wants less screen time and more real-life brand experiences

A new study from The Harris Poll and Quad throws a wrench into the digital-first mindset that’s dominated marketing for the last decade. While 81% of Gen Z say they wish it were easier to disconnect from their devices, they’re...

UK consumers demand empathy from AI in customer service

The latest Consumer Voice Report 2025 from ServiceNow paints a clear picture of changing consumer expectations in the UK when it comes to AI in customer service. The report reveals that British consumers no longer view AI as impressive simply...

Oh Polly improves NPS with revamped returns experience

Fashion brand, Oh Polly has boosted its net promoter score (NPS) and cut its cash refunds, by overhauling its returns process. The online retailer started working with Loop Returns in 2023 to transform its returns experience for customers and improve...

Medallia/Ipsos report highlights changing nature of customer loyalty

Nearly everybody agrees that customer loyalty is a vital ingredient of CX. In a recent co-authored report from Medallia and Ipsos, 97% of industry pros said that loyalty is critical. But aside from the headline figure, the report drew a...

Salesforce buys its way into the future of work with Convergence.ai acquisition

Salesforce wants to future-proof how work gets done, and is aiming to do so through its definitive agreement to acquire Convergence.ai, an AI agent startup that’s quietly been solving one of automation’s trickiest problems: getting machines to navigate the messy,...

DoorDash and Wing launch drone delivery in Charlotte 

DoorDash has teamed up with Wing, a residential drone delivery company, to bring autonomous aerial delivery to the Queen City for the very first time. The partnership aims to revolutionise how Charlotte residents receive meals, snacks, and essentials, delivering speed,...

Cost-of-living crunch makes insurers look good

UK customers are warming up to their insurers, even as geopolitical chaos, economic stress, and cost-of-living woes continue to take a toll on household budgets. Guidewire’s newly released 2025 European Insurance Consumer Survey found a 7% year-on-year increase in the number...

Clerk Chat and Telecom giants launch North America’s first unified RCS messaging experience 

Clerk Chat has partnered with Google, Verizon, T-Mobile, and AT&T to deliver interactive digital content via Rich Communication Services (RCS) messaging. This marks the first time in North America that RCS capabilities have been launched simultaneously across multiple carriers, ushering...

The future of fast food: 77% of drivers want to skip the line with in-car voice assistants

A recent study conducted by SoundHound AI reveals a shift in consumer behaviour that could reshape the future of food ordering. According to the findings, 94% of U.S. drivers who use or have access to voice assistants frequently order food...