Category: CXM News

Brits Lose Patience with Poor Customer Support

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

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...

Flying in 2025 Means More Stress, Fewer Bags, and Lower Tolerance

Flying in 2025 Means More Stress, Fewer Bags, and Lower Tolerance

As peak summer travel ramps up, a new survey from luggage shipping company LugLess reveals what many frequent flyers already suspect: air travel in 2025 is less about the joy of the journey and more about managing stress, cutting corners,...

UK Doctors Say Time Off Matters More Than Money

An increasing number of UK doctors are willing to sacrifice a portion of their salary for a shot at a better life outside the hospital, according to Medscape UK’s latest report on doctors’ well-being.Almost 50% of the respondents in The...

Worried shopper at the supermarket

From Champagne to Sweatpants: What Consumers Are Cutting to Afford Groceries

According to Blue Yonder’s latest survey, as many as 85% of consumers worldwide are worried about the continued rise in grocery prices. Conducted across key markets including the U.S., U.K., France, Germany, Australia/New Zealand (ANZ), and the Middle East, the...

Gift Cards Are the New Currency, And Everyone’s Cashing In 

Gift Cards Are the New Currency, And Everyone’s Cashing In

Despite persistent economic uncertainty, American consumers are planning to buy more gift cards in 2025—10% more than they did in 2024, according to new research from Blackhawk Network (BHN). With inflation and cost-of-living pressures still top-of-mind, gift cards are becoming...

HR Turns to AI for Hiring Help But Lacks the Skills to Use It Effectively

HR Turns to AI for Hiring Help But Lacks the Skills to Use It Effectively

HR leaders see clear benefits in AI-powered tools, but many admit they don’t have the skilled workforce to use them effectively.Capterra’s 2025 HR Software Trends Survey, which gathered insights from over 3,200 HR professionals across 11 countries, reveals how rising...

Starbucks Equips Baristas with AI Assistant to Speed Up Orders and Cut Downtime

Starbucks Equips Baristas with AI Assistant to Speed Up Orders and Cut Downtime

Starbucks is introducing a generative AI assistant, Green Dot Assist, built on Microsoft’s Azure OpenAI platform, to help baristas answer questions, solve equipment issues, and streamline service in real time. The assistant is already in pilot at 35 locations, with...

Vacant contact center showing the AI takeover.

AI or Goodbye: The New Rules of Customer Experience in 2025

According to Verint’s new State of Customer Experience 2025 report, 86% of U.S. consumers now recognise the value of artificial intelligence in customer service interactions. Among 18-to-34-year-olds, that number soars to 98%, signalling a major generational shift in expectations.AI isn’t...

Dear Customer, This Message Was (Probably) Written by AI

Dear Customer, This Message Was (Probably) Written by AI

In 2025, nearly every business customers interact with will be using AI to communicate with them, whether they notice it or not. New research by customer engagement platform Sinch, which surveyed 1,600 business leaders and 2,800 consumers across sectors, including...

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