Tag: Omnichannel

How is the rising cost of living impacting customer contact demand?

Almost one in every two people (48%) report declining confidence in their ability to pay their bills and make ends meet, and more than 53% say they have had to delay a bill payment in the past 12 months. The rise in vulnerability,...

Can thrifting be incorporated into mainstream retail?

If ever there was a term suited to the times we live in, then surely “thrifting” is it. A recent report published by SAS highlighted the challenges retailers are currently facing. Consumers across the board are looking to cut back on non-essential spending. In...

How to track your social media to improve your CX efforts

A successful social media strategy can bring huge gains: customers who engage with your brand online spend up to 40% more than those who don’t. Needless to say, a social media presence is essential, regardless of the size of your customer base. Recently, B2B...

Superior digital customer experience: the ultimate guide

A superior digital customer experience is becoming increasingly valuable in our technologically-advanced world. And it just keeps progressing from there. Long gone are the days where customer interactions only consisted of in-person conversations. Now, digitally advanced interactions are a minimum requirement,...

The road to omnichannel approaches, immersive engagement and overcoming agent attrition

As 2022 draws to a close, business leaders and CX professionals will already be working diligently to prepare for the year ahead. In 2023 we expect to see the continued proliferation of new focus areas within the CX industry. Alongside emerging...

Solving the CX challenges keeping decision makers up at night

Amid rising living costs, economic uncertainty and global recession, customer service has become the key differentiator for success. To gain vital margins, more brands are placing a greater focus on improving the customer experience (CX). This can increase profitability by up to 2% and...

The fight or flight of airline CX

From strikes and lost luggage to flight cancellations and delays, this year’s travel season saw its fair share of turbulence. This led many passengers to take to social media to express their frustrations. Amid these challenges, social media teams were under...

Harnessing AI for next generation customer experience 

There’s no secret to what consumers want when they interact with brands. That is – convenience and speed. The brands that delight customers are those that have easy, fast, and smart self-service.  Now AI that is purpose-built for customer experience (CX)...

The future of dating: merging digital and human experiences

The market for online dating is incredibly crowded, with more than 1,400 digital options in the UK alone. Demand for digital dating initially spiked at the onset of COVID-19, when people sought relationships while isolating and social distancing. The increase...

What is needed for the best-in-class virtual assistant?

Technology, by virtue, perpetuates a constantly evolving cycle of improvement. A look around any desk or office will showcase many examples – from your phone, to the laptop you’re working on, or the smartwatch on your wrist. But there have...