For years, omnichannel customer experience (CX) has been the holy grail. But the way customers interact with businesses is changing. They don’t think in terms of channels – website, app, phone call, etc – they simply want a smooth, consistent experience. This shift in customer behaviour is driving a move towards a new approach: channel-less …
It’s easy to get caught up in the efficiency and automation that technology offers. But what about the human element? How do we ensure that empathy and a positive human experience remain central to our interactions, even when technology plays a prominent role? Mark Atterby, Editor of CXFocus, interviews David Stone, VP of Growth for …
THE ICONIC is Australia’s most loved retail brand, according to the inaugural Most Loved Retailers Report produced by Power Retail. Power Retail’s Head of Data, David Fear, comments, “THE ICONIC excels with younger customers by offering fast delivery, responsive customer service, and excellent returns policies, all of which are highly valued by this age group. …
Customer insights provide the in-depth understanding of your target audience’s needs, wants, behaviours, and pain points. They are the golden nuggets of information businesses can use to propel growth. Generating customer insights business leaders can act on can, however, be a significant challenge. Techtarget defines, “Customer insight, or consumer insight, is the understanding and interpretation of …
Monique Bate, Head of Member Experience at ANZ Staff Super, emphasises the importance of customer experience and that the function needs to sit at a senior ‘strategic level’ within the organisation. In this interview with CXFocus Editor, Mark Atterby, she shares her thoughts about CX and its role in the superannuation industry. Mark Atterby (MA): …
Automation brings undeniable benefits. Repetitive tasks are completed with lightning speed and flawless accuracy, freeing up human resources for more complex endeavours. Customer service chatbots can handle routine enquiries, while AI-powered algorithms personalise product recommendations. These advancements streamline processes and enhance productivity. Francoise Gelbard, Co-Founder and Head of Enterprise Sales for HumanableCX, comments, “Automation can result …
It sounds counterintuitive, but in today’s always-on world consumers are placing a premium on human connection. Among headlines about households spending more online than ever before, traditional bricks and mortar institutions moving to online- and digital-only models, and the general buzz for AI, two-thirds of Australian consumers still prefer to engage with brands via human …
Consumers are increasingly privacy-conscious, and prioritising data security and transparency throughout the entire brand experience is no longer optional – it’s essential for success. AI and its use in marketing and providing personalised experiences for customers are raising the stakes in terms of data privacy and security. Data is the lifeblood of modern marketing and …
Just as the modern customer expects personalised experiences tailored to their individual needs and preferences, so too do employees. All the talk around AI has mainly centred on its impact on CX. Its impact on personalising employee experience, however, is likely to be as significant. According to Nick Martin, Senior Vice President, Medallia, International, “Personalisation …
B2B e-commerce has evolved across most industries at a phenomenal pace, with 65% of B2B companies now offering e-commerce solutions. These platforms have risen to keep up with the competition and deliver slick business transactions that provide lower cost to serve buyers. For many, the temptation is to focus on how to move to these …