Tag: CX news

Brits still trust letters over emails, study finds

In an age of emails, texts, and endless app notifications, you’d think the humble letter was dead. Think again. New research from Quadient reveals that Brits still love their post—79% sent a letter last year, and over half (53%) say...

Can AI make beauty more sustainable? L’Oréal taps IBM to try

L’Oréal and IBM are joining forces to develop what they claim is the first AI foundation model dedicated to cosmetic formulation, to try and make beauty products both smarter and greener. The collaboration will leverage IBM’s generative AI technology to analyse...

New updates from 8×8 to sweep customer frustration

Customer experience solutions vendor 8×8 has launched new enhancements to its CX platform, helping organisations boost operational efficiency and elevate customer interactions. Key updates include expanded 8×8 Secure Pay capabilities, enabling seamless payments via SMS and email, and an upgraded...

InMoment’s new scoring system cracks the code to more customers and cash

InMoment has introduced a new Location Performance Scoring system to help brands turn reputation management into measurable business impact. The system includes an Industry Score, which ties Google Profile views to revenue generation, and a Target Score, allowing businesses to...

Scroll, click, buy: How social media is reshaping consumer habits

The days of shopping carts and checkout lines are fading fast. U.S. consumers are now making purchases with a simple scroll and a tap. According to GRIN’s 2025 Modern Consumer Survey, 67% of Americans buy through social media at least...

This week in CX: smaller raises, AI bosses & office debates 

Happy Friday! ‘This week in CX’ brings you the latest roundup of industry news. This week, we’ve been exploring the widespread misconceptions about the downfall of DEI, the growing trust in AI for critical workplace decisions, and the debate over whether office...

RingCentral boosts its Events platform with new feature

RingCentral has introduced Studio, a new feature within its Events platform designed to simplify the production of high-quality, branded event streams. This capability enables organisers to manage their events from a single interface, eliminating the need for costly production services. With...

Kore.ai’s AI for Process helps companies automate complex tasks

Kore.ai has launched AI for Process, a no-code platform designed to help enterprises automate complex workflows with greater intelligence and flexibility. Instead of relying on rigid rules-based automation, the platform enables businesses to build AI agents that understand context, make...

What’s stopping retailers from capitalising on viral trends?

Ever scrolled through social media and felt that irresistible urge to buy the latest viral product? You’re not alone. A recent report from RELEX Solutions reveals that while 84% of consumers are lured by social media finds, the reality of...

Survey finds customer experience is no longer just a cost – it’s a revenue driver

A new Nextiva survey of more than 1,000 customer experience leaders across the US, UK, and Canada reveals senior leadership is increasingly recognising it as a revenue driver rather than a cost centre. The findings indicate that CX plays a...