Tag: Customer engagement

The rise of podcasts among Gen Z and Millennials

Podcasts have surged in popularity among younger audiences, becoming a vital part of daily life for many gen-z and millennials. The medium’s flexibility, and ability to deliver ‘on-demand’ entertainment and information cater to the preferences of these tech-savvy generations. Whereas prior...

QuestionPro acquires video streaming & collaboration platform SpatialChat

QuestionPro has announced its acquisition of SpatialChat, a European video streaming and immersive virtual environments platform. This move will bolster QuestionPro’s Qualitative Research and Customer Experience (CX) platforms while propelling SpatialChat’s technology into the U.S. and global markets. SpatialChat is known...

Ageas UK CEO Ant Middle on customer experience, AI and his plans for 2025 

In August Ageas UK’ CEO, Ant Middle picked up the Lifetime Achievement Award at the UK Customer Experience Awards. It was the fourth award that night for the insurance firm that has invested heavily in technology to streamline customer journeys,...

Americans spend 110 hours a year deciding what to stream 

A recent survey by UserTesting reveals a surprising and frustrating reality for American streaming service subscribers: the average user spends 110 hours annually—nearly five full days—just deciding what to watch. These findings show a modern dilemma in the streaming era,...

Consumers are turning away from dynamic pricing and seeking price consistency

A recent survey by Gartner shows that 68% of consumers feel that brands exploit them using dynamic pricing strategies. These pricing tactics have fuelled distrust, with 80% of respondents saying consistent pricing builds brand trust. Moreover, 42% expressed a willingness...

Ageas UK CEO delivers profits and customer experience

Ageas has been on a journey. Its decision in February 2022 to sell its commercial insurance business to Axa UK and Ireland for an initial £47.5 million, left the firm committed to its personal line insurance business. To grow, Ageas decided...

The next phase of privacy: consent management

While privacy has always been important, the introduction of the internet and the proliferation of connected devices has taken it to a whole new level. Whether engaging on social media or conducting online transactions, each interaction leaves a digital footprint. The...

Two-thirds of customer service operations plan AI-powered WEM adoption by 2029 

According to a new study by Frost & Sullivan and SuccessKPI, two-thirds of customer service operations aim to integrate AI into their cloud-based Workforce Engagement Management (WEM) applications within the next three to five years. This move addresses growing skills...

Boosting customer satisfaction with a balanced approach to CX and EX  

As AI-driven solutions to improve customer experience (CX) are being heavily invested in by businesses globally, employee experience (EX) can be overlooked. The imbalance can undermine the very outcomes that AI-driven systems are meant to deliver, which is excellent customer...

UK shoppers can’t be bothered to wrap presents

According to new Bango research, a growing trend among UK Christmas shoppers is choosing subscription gifts to streamline the festive season. The study reveals that 29% preferred gifting subscriptions to avoid the hassle of wrapping traditional presents. For those celebrating Christmas...