Tag: Customer engagement

Cisco and Mistral AI introduce AI-powered Renewals Agent to streamline customer interactions

Cisco has partnered with Mistral AI to introduce the AI Renewals Agent, designed to revolutionise the renewal proposal process by intelligently integrating insights from over 50 data sources. This AI-powered system consolidates structured and unstructured data, performs real-time sentiment analysis,...

Don’t take a ‘head-in-the-sand approach’ to client feedback

Many startups are so focused on their product vision, they don’t want to hear what customers say about it. Similarly, larger firms often sanitise feedback into generic and useless forms. Therefore, it isn’t a major surprise that legal and other...

Yep AI unveils digital human technology for smarter customer engagement

Melbourne-based artificial intelligence company Yep AI has unveiled the Yep AI Digital Human, designed to improve customer interactions and streamline business operations. By leveraging advanced AI-driven avatars, the company aims to create more engaging digital experiences for businesses across various...

Digital wallets: The loyalty card of the future?

The days of rummaging through wallets for crumpled coupons and plastic loyalty cards are fading fast. For many consumers, digital wallets have become more than just a way to pay — they’re a gateway to rewards, convenience, and instant brand connections....

Brands must break up with influencers in 2025

The value of influencers is increasingly under question. A string of seemingly random promotions across social media by tenuously connected celebrities add little value. Suggesting now is the time for action, the new consumer Brand Love Index recommends brands must...

Applause and Webex expand partnership to enhance accessibility for all

Applause has announced an expanded partnership with Webex by Cisco to enhance accessibility across its suite of collaboration tools. This initiative strengthens Webex’s commitment to inclusive design, ensuring all users—including individuals with disabilities—can seamlessly engage with its products. As part of...

Consumers are tuning out: how can brands overcome marketing fatigue? 

A new report from Optimove highlights a growing challenge for marketers: consumer marketing fatigue. The report reveals that many customers are overwhelmed by excessive, irrelevant, or poorly timed messaging. As brands compete for attention, they must find ways to engage...

How business can meet the needs of the vulnerable customer

A recent report highlights that up to 35 million British people remain unknowingly vulnerable, and increasingly reliant on digital channels for support. With many brands building focused personas of their customers, it is easy for the vulnerable to slip through...

5 technology predictions to supercharge customer experience in 2025

According to CallMiner’s 2024 CX Landscape Report, 62% of organisations have at least partially implemented AI technologies, with only 24% remaining in the early stages of AI implementation. All the while, early fears around AI implementation are lessening. CX and...

Consumers prioritise local retail for trust and convenience

Consumers are increasingly turning to local retailers for the trust, connection, and personalized service they offer—often willing to pay higher prices for the experience. According to data from Locally, 71% of shoppers prefer to buy from local stores, even if...