Tag: Customer Experience

Consumers want a human touch in customer service

Twilio released a study showing that consumers want to talk to real people. The study found that 48% of UK and German consumers feel most understood when speaking to a person. This suggests that good listening is crucial for building...

How technology is transforming customer experience automation

Automation plays an important role across many functions and industries, from automating quality assurance (QA) in contact centresto the electronic organisation of health records that improve patient experience and healthcare outcomes. Customer experience (CX) is also a common area for automation. Businesses often rely on customer...

This week in CX: mobile errors are causing consumer distrust and discomfort

Happy Friday! ‘This week in CX’ brings you the latest roundup of industry news. This week, we’ve been looking at the latest research in AI attitudes and advancements, progress in the retail industry, and flexible workspaces. We’re also discussing new research into customers...

Is AI going to save the CX industry?

68% of CX leaders are expecting an end to traditional customer experience as we know it, according to new research released from Zendesk. Nearly 7 in 10 UK CX leaders believe the volume of customer service interactions will increase five times...

First price-drop in shops for three years

For the first time in nearly three years, there has been a drop in shop sales. Prices in August were down 0.3% from last year – the lowest rate since October 2021. The research also marks the first period of...

Hundreds of discounted first-class tickets sold due to Qantas pricing error

Qantas offers refunds or upgrades to business class for hundreds of passengers who mistakenly bought first-class flights at a significantly discounted price. The error, which was caused by a coding glitch, resulted in flights between Australia and the US being advertised...

UK to see the largest rise in AI-generated social media marketing content

UK businesses plan to use GenAI for an average of 48% of their social media content by 2026, up from 36% in 2024.  In fact, reliance on GenAI for content creation is supposed to increase at a faster rate in the...

This week in CX: August Bank Holiday forecast to contribute £600 million to UK economy

Happy Friday! ‘This week in CX’ brings you the latest roundup of industry news. This week, we’ve been looking at the latest research in employee demands for the workplace, the best working models, digital advancements, and more. We’re also discussing new studies into...

GoTo adds over 40 features to Connect platform to foster CX

GoTo has added over 40 features to its Connect platform. The updates, which are designed to enhance the customer experience, offer businesses improved data analytics, streamlined workflows, and enhanced AI-driven interactions.  “Providing a seamless customer experience is no longer a luxury for...

Luxury retailers head to Central London streets for top in-store shopping results

New data from CBRE found that central London retail investment volumes increased 71% quarterly, totalling £424m in the second quarter 2024. Luxury retailers now flood to Bond Street and Oxford Street particularly for higher foot traffic and sales success. In Oxford Street,...