Tag: Customer service

CX at large: travels of a globetrotting consultant

Welcome to the first post in CXM’s new regular series. A CX-inspired travelogue that keeps tabs on customer experience practitioners as they deliver their services to businesses around the world. First up is Ian Golding, a long-time friend of CXM...

Silos are the root cause of your customer experience challenges 

Chances are you work for an organisation that considers itself “customer centric.” In 2025, most organisations have figured out that building experiences that put the customer first is one of the best ways to create lasting customer loyalty and earn...

Speed vs. support: The customer service love triangle

Many businesses face the dilemma of delivering fast customer service or the right support. Customers think they shouldn’t have to choose. New research from contact centre solutions provider Cirrus shows that long wait times, vague responses, and endless transfers push...

This week in CX: digital wallets, Valentine’s Day spending, and more

Happy Friday! ‘This week in CX’ brings you the latest roundup of industry news.This week, we’re exploring the latest shifts in customer experience, from the rise of digital wallets and AI-driven banking to the impact of emerging technologies like deepfakes and...

How to leave X (Twitter) with your business/brand dignity intact

Many businesses are closing down their X accounts for company alignment or operational reasons. Typical responses focus on the platform’s falling engagement value or the rise of misinformation. Emarketer reported a drop from 8 million to 6 million among UK...

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...

4 ways generative AI expedited the future of customer service

In the world of customer service, GenAI stands as a revolutionary force, reshaping how organisations engage with their customers. Since the introduction of ChatGPT by OpenAI in November 2022, the pace of change has been astonishing. This article explores four...

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...

This week in CX: AI, work week changes, and new shopping habits

Happy Friday! ‘This week in CX’ brings you the latest roundup of industry news.This week, we’ve been diving into exciting topics like the future of AI in 2025, the potential of a 4-day work week, and US workers’ plans for the...