Tag: Customer Experience

63% of UK shoppers hesitate to use AI for online purchases

According to a recent Zendesk survey of over 8,400 global consumers, British shoppers rank among the most digitally aware regarding AI. As many as 84% of UK consumers are familiar with AI tools like digital shopping assistants, and nearly half...

Intradiem and Five9 unite to boost agent productivity and customer satisfaction

Intradiem has partnered with Five9 to transform how contact centres manage efficiency, productivity, and workforce satisfaction. This partnership utilises Intradiem’s patented real-time automation capabilities alongside Five9’s advanced, cloud-based CX platform, allowing contact centres to optimize resources, reduce costs, and enhance...

Big Lots launches app to streamline shopping experience for members

Big Lots has launched the Big Lots app to provide a more seamless and rewarding shopping experience for its customers. Available to both current and new members of the Big Rewards loyalty program, the app provides many features tailored to...

Gen X and Boomers lead the charge in digital ad engagement

The latest LoopMe study shows that Gen X and Baby Boomers are the most responsive to digital advertising. Over a third (37%) of 45-54-year-olds and 40% of 55-64-year-olds report that they purchase online ads every few months. These numbers surpass...

SurveyMonkey’s WhatsApp integration boosts engagement and audience reach

SurveyMonkey has expanded its social sharing options by adding WhatsApp, enabling customers to share surveys and forms directly to WhatsApp groups and contacts with a single click. This addition joins SurveyMonkey’s existing social sharing integrations—LinkedIn, X (formerly Twitter), Facebook, and...

Zendesk unveils adaptive AI pricing to drive scalable customer service

Zendesk has unveiled its AI Dynamic Pricing Plan, an adaptive pricing model that allows businesses to integrate AI into their customer service in a way that best meets their evolving needs. By enabling companies to shift their investments dynamically between...

Meta launches beta program to transform education with VR and XR

Meta has announced its Meta for Education beta program, designed to explore the potential of VR and XR in university education through Meta Quest headsets. By collaborating with several universities in the US and UK, Meta aims to transform learning...

Top 5 trends from judging CX Team of the Year – SME

I had the opportunity to be a judge at this year’s UK Customer Experience Awards 2024 organised by Awards International. The awards, now in its 15th year, is a distinctive platform that recognises the innovative efforts of the UK’s CX...

The Access Group acquires US digital guest engagement provider Paytronix

Business management software provider Access Group has announced its acquisition of US-based Paytronix, a guest engagement platform for restaurants and convenience stores. This marks one of the company’s most significant acquisitions in over 30 years and its commitment to expanding...

New retail media solution from dentsu and Salesforce drives growth through personalisation

Dentsu has partnered with Salesforce to launch Smarter Media, a retail media solution powered by AI designed to speed up monetization by allowing personalised buying journeys. According to Salesforce research, consumer expectations around retail experiences are evolving, with 80% of customers...