Tag: Customer Experience

Rail bosses under fire, Accenture’s DEI exit, and rising workplace financial stress

New train departure rules spark outrage Rail passengers have criticised a new Network Rail trial at King’s Cross, where train departure details vanish three minutes before departure to prevent last-minute platform dashes. Commuters argue the policy is patronising and could increase...

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...

Here they are: the top 50 CXMStars for 2025🏆

The questionnaires are in, the judges have cast their votes and the wider CX community has had its say. It is time to unveil the final rankings of the CXMStars 2025!As with previous versions of the list we’ve split it...

Revolutionising customer support: How AI, automation, and predictive insights are shaping the future

Customer support isn’t just a cost centre anymore. It’s now a key driver of growth, thanks to AI and automation. Here’s how it’s happening.Customer support is evolving fast. What was once considered a cost centre is now a powerful growth...

Brands losing consumers, maternity claim dismissed, and robots beating grads to jobs

Trend-chasing brands are losing consumer trust A shocking one-third of consumers find it embarrassing when brands chase viral trends, yet 93% expect them to stay culturally relevant. Sprout Social’s 2025 Index reveals that authenticity and originality set standout brands apart—trend-chasing alone...

Dovetail streamlines CX reporting with AI

Dovetail is aiming to slash the time it takes organisations to identify customer experience (CX) problems, solve them and close the loop. By integrating artificial intelligence features throughout its product suite, the vendor claims to enable companies to rapidly compile...

The end of brand loyalty? Why 57% of shoppers are no longer committed

More than half of U.S. shoppers (57%) no longer consider themselves loyal to any particular consumer product (CP) brands, including food, beverages, and personal care items. According to SAP Emarsys, this shift highlights a challenge for brands in an era...

InMoment unveils new tool for smarter reputation management  

InMoment has introduced Competitor Intelligence, a tool designed to revolutionise how businesses analyse competitor reviews and gain a strategic edge. This AI-driven solution transforms raw review data into clear, actionable insights, helping brands identify their rivals’ strengths, weaknesses, and opportunities...

Love and spending are in the air: Valentine’s Day sales to hit record $27.5 billion

This Valentine’s Day, consumers are set to spend a record $27.5 billion, surpassing last year’s $25.8 billion and exceeding the previous all-time high of $27.4 billion set in 2020. According to the latest survey from the National Retail Federation (NRF)...