Are you struggling to prove the value of your CX Initiatives?

In today’s competitive landscape, demonstrating the ROI and business impact of CX initiatives is crucial. But it can be challenging to quantify the impact of customer experience on the bottom line. A lot CX initiatives may have long-term benefits that are difficult to quantify in the short term. This can make it challenging to demonstrate …

Blending physical and digital experiences

For organisations catering to the general public with on-site experiences in cultural institutions, shopping precincts, and other tourist attractions, integrating the physical and digital is becoming essential as customer needs and expectations evolve. An acceleration of digital adoption The pandemic accelerated the shift from physical offline experiences towards digital-first interactions. Retail saw an increase in …

From traditional CX to connected experiences

For any organisation, the reality is that customers expect seamless, personalised, and frictionless interactions across all channels and touchpoints. Shareholders, on the other hand, demand businesses achieve their objectives to maximise value. To succeed in meeting both business objectives and customer expectations, organisations need to unite CX across all aspects of their operations, including teams, …

The Six Pillars of CX Transformation – Interview with Ledi Lapaj

Mark Atterby, Editor of CXFocus, recently interviewed Ledi Lapaj, Director Customer Experience Bank-al-Etihad, who is the international keynote speaker for the CX Retreat in October. Ledi explains the customer centric journey the bank has been on, highlighting the six pillars of CX transformation that an organisation needs to become customer-centric. Mark Atterby (MA): Can you …

Customers demand convenience

A new study by CX Network has identified convenience as the paramount customer behaviour shaping the strategies of customer experience (CX) professionals in 2024. This dramatic shift, up from fourth place in the previous year, underscores the growing urgency for businesses to prioritise speed, ease, and efficiency in their customer interactions. In contrast, the report …

LLMs use online reviews to guide consumers to potential businesses

I still remember the look of confusion on my grandfather’s face as I located a tire shop and booked a tire change for him using the computer, despite him asking for the Yellow Pages to find the number of the nearest tire shop. With 65-81% of consumers starting their shopping journey with online research[1] , asking …

Why focusing on customer effort is the key to maximising AI and automation in CX

In 2013, customer experience innovator Matthew Dixon authored a book that forever changed the way contact center leaders look at customer service. In his book, The Effortless Experience, Dixon argued that customer loyalty is earned when companies deliver on their basic promises. In other words, effortless customer experiences produce repeat buyers and greater ROI much …

Qualtrics invests in AI and its ability to transform the future of CX

At its X4 event In Sydney last week, Qualtrics revealed its vision and roadmap for the future development of its products. That vision firmly embraces AI and the capabilities it can provide to improve customer and employee experiences. Attended by 2,000 delegates, the Qualtrics X4 event was held at the International Convention Centre (ICC) Darling …

A career dedicated to customer experience – Interview with Rebecca Burns

For 15 years, Rebecca Burns, General Manager, Support at MYOB, has demonstrated her passion for customer experience (CX) and success. Throughout her career in customer success and project management, she has focused on strategising and implementing solutions to make customer interactions exceptional. Mark Atterby from CXFocus talks to Rebecca about her role at MYOB and …