Why Aussie businesses should ignore US backlash against DEI

Australian business leaders must prioritise diversity and resist the potentially damaging trend of mirroring the United States’ recent retreat from inclusivity – a move that could significantly undermine workplace innovation and progress, according to Mary-Beth Hosking, founder of Quantum Transformation. She says, “Fostering a diverse workforce is not just a social responsibility but a strategic …

Consent or pay: navigating the new wave of third-party cookies

Third-party cookies have long been a contentious subject. Since legal requirements were introduced requiring websites that collect cookies to display pop-ups, marketers have been searching for ways to account for the shortfall in conversions and ad revenue from users opting out. With Australia’s new Privacy Reform underway, best practices for collecting, unifying, and using personal …

AI is the new battlefield for customer loyalty

The fight for customer loyalty has shifted to a new arena – the realm of artificial intelligence. Customers are becoming accustomed to the speed, efficiency, and personalisation that AI-powered solutions can deliver. They expect seamless interactions, instant answers, and proactive support. Commenting on findings from Zendesk’s seventh annual CX Trends report, Kellie Hackney, Regional Vice …

Hyper-personalisation at scale: The AI-powered future of CX

Hyper-personalisation, the delivery of uniquely tailored experiences that address the individual needs and preferences of each customer, is no longer a futuristic concept. It’s rapidly becoming a reality, driven by the power of artificial intelligence (AI).  As organisations move beyond cautious exploration and fully embrace AI, hyper-personalisation will become a key objective. AI and hyper-personalisation …

Human & machine collaboration: AI success in 2025

2023 was what we could call generative AI’s “wow!” moment. It opened the doors of plenty of new use cases for AI, and made the technology readily available to literally everyone. 2024 has been the year for understanding the power genAI could add to business and specific tasks, but also showed the limits of the technology. …

How personalisation drives a brand’s competitive advantage

As technology revolutionises the ability to personalise omnichannel experiences, the days of one-size-fits-all approaches are long gone. Brands now recognise the importance of influencing customer journeys in real time, dynamically shaping each interaction to meet, if not exceed, individual wants and needs at every touchpoint. This however, is easier said than done. To gain deeper insights …

Only the best CX will do – Interview with Claire Raeburn from Contact Energy

Contact Energy in New Zealand has passed significant milestones on its path to becoming a customer-centric organisation. Their achievement has been acknowledged with their recent wins in 2022 and 2023 CX Awards organised by Ashton Media. Mark Atterby from CXFocus talks to Claire Raeburn, Digital Transformation Practice Lead at Contact Energy in New Zealand, about …

Understanding the broader experience that customers desire – Interview with Australian CX Leader of the year 2024, Damian Madden

Pernod Ricard Winemakers, a global leader in wines and spirits, underwent a significant shift in its marketing and customer experience (CX) strategy. Instead of focusing their messaging on the product itself, they reorientated their focus on understanding their customer’s journey and what their products meant in the broader context of their customers’ lives. In this …