Tag: Customer engagement

Infobip and Bayobab join forces to simplify messaging across Africa

Infobip has signed a five-year strategic agreement with Bayobab, a leading African digital connectivity provider, to enhance messaging solutions and optimize SMS delivery across the continent. Through this collaboration, Bayobab will leverage Infobip’s Communication Platform as a Service (CPaaS) for...

The holiday return flood: 65% of shoppers sending gifts back

According to a recent Akeneo report, nearly two-thirds (65%) of consumers returned or exchanged a holiday purchase this year, with the majority (65%) preferring to return in-store rather than ship products back. This shows a growing consumer awareness of sustainability,...

Digital office romance, DEI commitment, and the limits of workplace expression

Love in the digital officeOffice romance thrives in the hybrid era, with 86% of employees saying remote work makes forming connections easier. Gen Z is especially open to workplace relationships, with 45% dating a colleague and 11% dating a manager....

UK Customer Experience Awards 2025 – open for entries

The original and still the biggest customer experience awards programme in the industry kicks off again today! The UK Customer Experience Awards now its 16th year, brings together leading UK-based firms and the best CX experts in the country to...

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...

Talkdesk expands APAC presence with new regional cloud in Australia

Talkdesk is strengthening its presence in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region by launching a new regional cloud deployment in Australia. This latest expansion enables businesses in the banking, retail, and healthcare industries to host their Talkdesk platform within the country, ensuring...

Online reviews matter more than referrals in healthcare

The latest report by rater8 highlights that online reviews play a key role in patient decision-making, often surpassing personal recommendations when choosing doctors.“Patients have high standards for care, and they have no qualms about changing providers when they don’t meet...

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...

McDonald’s harassment, Google drops cultural events, Anthropic’s AI ban sparks debate

McDonald’s faces scrutiny over workplace harassment and zero-hours contracts  McDonald’s UK faces mounting allegations of sexual harassment, bullying, and discrimination, with over 700 employees pursuing legal action. Despite a legally binding EHRC agreement in 2023, the company has since received 300...

SurveyMonkey brings personalisation and automation to Salesforce users

SurveyMonkey has announced significant updates to its SurveyMonkey for Salesforce integration, which are now available on Salesforce AppExchange. These updates allow customers to seamlessly automate highly personalised email surveys within Salesforce, improving efficiency and engagement.“Customer experience leaders choose SurveyMonkey because...