Tag: US

Emotions, not bargains, keep customers loyal

In a retail world obsessed with flash sales and coupon codes, a new study suggests something far more powerful is winning hearts and wallets. According to research by Bloomreach and EMARKETER, emotional resonance is now the biggest driver of customer...

Aircall’s new AI voice agent promises 24/7 call coverage without breaking the bank

To help growing businesses manage missed calls, Aircall has launched its new AI Voice Agent, a virtual call handler that never sleeps, never calls in sick, and doesn’t cost a fortune.Announced today, this always-on assistant is designed to answer inbound...

Americans prefer chit-chat with AI over tapping and typing

Americans like to talk. A lot. So much so that chatting with their AI tech now beats tapping or typing.According to the AI Gap Study by Iris Flex, U.S. consumers are now twice as likely to speak to their smart...

It’s AI or goodbye: Nearly half of execs eye the exit over tech access

Executives across the globe are going all-in on artificial intelligence, with 91% scaling up AI efforts and nearly half saying they’d walk away from their job if the company isn’t keeping up.That’s the headline finding from Globalization Partners’ latest AI...

Americans embrace ChatGPT, but still rely on humans for high-stakes advice

According to a recent study from Express Legal Funding in collaboration with SurveyMonkey, over half of U.S. adults (60%) have turned to ChatGPT for advice or information. Among those users, 70% found the responses helpful, pointing to a growing comfort...

Alorica strengthens its AI innovation with latest Sanas investment

Customer service BPO company Alorica has announced participation in Sanas’ latest $65 million Series B funding round. This move highlights Alorica’s dedication to artificial intelligence innovation and solidifies its position as a key player in customer engagement.Alorica’s relationship with Sanas...

Papa John’s taps Google AI to read your mind (and your stomach)

Papa John’s is teaming up with Google Cloud to take its customer experience to the next level. The pizza chain will use artificial intelligence to anticipate cravings, smooth out support, and get pizzas to doorsteps faster.The expanded multi-year partnership, announced...

Survey reveals Americans’ biggest tax season fears

A new survey reveals how Americans really feel about tax season and the unusual tactics some use in pursuit of a larger refund.The research, commissioned by tax software provider TaxAct, polled 1,000 adults across the U.S. and uncovered a mix...

Cisco survey warns AI boom could undermine hard-won privacy gains in 2025

In a world increasingly defined by artificial intelligence, the real question for businesses isn’t if they’re ready for AI, it’s whether their privacy practices can survive it.That’s the key takeaway from Cisco’s 2025 Data Privacy Benchmark Study which paints a...

Trustpilot rolls out new features to help brands turn reviews into revenue

Trustpilot is dialing up the power of trust with a fresh batch of features designed to help businesses to collect feedback and use it to fuel growth.Unveiled today, the updates let brands squeeze more value out of every review, placing...