Taking customers to their psychological and emotional peak

Emotions play a crucial role in the behaviour and purchasing decisions of consumers. When customers form emotional connections with your brand, it bolsters feelings of loyalty and engagement with the brand. But building these positive emotional connections is a significant challenge. Understanding customers’ emotions, feelings and sentiments towards your brand and the ability to positively …

Raising the bar on BPO performance

As Australian organisations struggle to compete in an increasingly complex and dynamic business landscape, the BPO (Business Process Outsourcing) industry is uniquely positioned to help.  But the industry needs to go beyond its traditional value propositions around labour arbitrage and cost-cutting to help Australian businesses succeed. Mark Atterby, Editor of CXFocus talks to Ryan Rayner, …

Why linking VoC with VoE can be a game-changer!

Linking the voice of the employee (VoE) with the voice of the customer (VoC) can create a holistic view of an organisation’s performance. For a number of leading organisations this has proven to be a game-changer for their CX strategy and business.   VoE refers to the collective opinions, ideas, and feedback of employees within …

Do you need AI to grow your business?

In today’s hyper-competitive business landscape, AI has emerged as a critical component of a successful CX strategy. By leveraging AI, businesses can expect to enhance customer satisfaction, streamline operations, and unlock new avenues for business growth. But how much should brands invest in AI and in what areas of their business should they be focusing …

Online customers not persuaded by personalised suggestions and recommendations

The efforts many retailers have made to enhance and personalise the online shopping experience maybe missing the mark with Australian consumers.  New research from Power Retail has shown that 69% of shoppers feel that personalised suggestions and pop-up recommendations don’t influence their overall purchases. Each month Power Retail produce their monthly Trajectory report drawn from …

Put personalisation at the heart of customer experience

In today’s experience economy, consumers want more personalisation in their interactions with brands. Organisations that provide it will see a direct impact on their business performance. About 80% of consumers worldwide say they’d recommend and purchase more, more often, from companies that consistently personalise the customer experience. And more than half are willing to pay a …

Fulfilling a promise in someone’s time of need. Interview with Lauren Reid from Navy Health

Navy Health is a not-for-profit private health insurance provider for the Australian Defence Force community. Delivering an exceptional experience for members is core to its vision as an organisation and their long-term future. Lauren Reid is the Chief Customer Officer for Navy Health. CXFocus Editor, Mark Atterby, talks to Lauren about her career and her …

How a CDP can help a business improve data privacy

In an era of rampant data breaches and privacy scandals, it’s little wonder that consumers are growing increasingly wary of the way their personal information is being collected and used. However, thankfully, there is a way for companies to better protect their customers’ privacy while still providing them with personalised experiences. Enter Customer Data Platforms …

Bridging the Say-Do Gap. Interview with Allison Dorogoj from Simply Energy

Simply Energy is an energy retailer with over 700,000 commercial and residential customers across Australia. Allison Dorogoj is Head of Customer Experience and Sales at Simply Energy. Mark Atterby, CXFocus Editor, Interviews Allison about the difference between what people say they will do and what they actually do. Mark Atterby (MA): Allison, can you please …