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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...

Paytronix reveals new catering features to streamline order management

Restaurant guest engagement solutions vendor Paytronix has launched Paytronix Catering, a new addition to its Online Ordering platform that streamlines catering order management for both large and small restaurant brands.The Paytronix Catering service integrates nearly 20 distinct features to optimise...

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...

Social shopping community teams up with Vonage to redefine deal sharing with Rich Communication Services

mydealz, Germany’s largest social shopping community, is taking its user experience to the next level with a new partnership with Vonage. The collaboration introduces Rich Communication Services (RCS) to mydealz’s platform, offering shoppers a more dynamic, engaging way to explore...

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...

What do gym-goers want in 2025? Vibes, apparently

Forget fancy equipment and elite trainers. What gym-goers really want in 2025 is a vibe. According to Chatmeter’s latest Gym Reputation Ranking Report, the top-rated fitness chains aren’t just winning on price and cleanliness but on creating an atmosphere that...

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)...

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...