CX in enterprise software: Get it right, or they may not use it

When thinking about customer experience (CX), the mind turns first to how interfaces and interactions relate to paying customers. But businesses can’t serve those customers unless their internal customers – employees, partners, and contractors – have the tools they need to deliver what the business promises. The pressure to deliver on CX is acute among …

Recognising CX Champions: 2025 CX Awards Finalists announced

The CX Awards, organised by Ashton Media, have been celebrating and recognising outstanding achievements in customer experience (CX) for the past seven years. Ashton has announced the finalists for the 2025, where the winners will be announced at the awards ceremony, March 6, 2025. The primary goal of these awards is to honour and acknowledge …

Five reasons why your bank’s customer journeys are falling short – and how to fix them

Australia and New Zealand are no strangers to digital disruption. With pioneers like Afterpay, Xero and Humanitix setting the standard, organisations across all sectors – including banking – face a new reality: customers now expect the same frictionless, intuitive experiences across all their interactions. Falling short isn’t just a misstep—it’s a fast track to losing …

What matters most for Chief Customer Officers (CCO)s – Interview with Michael Dart

The role of the Chief Customer Officer (CCO) has evolved significantly in recent years, transitioning from a tactical function to a strategic leadership position. CXFocus interviews Michael Dart, the Chief Customer Officer for Energy Queensland about what it takes to be a successful Chief Customer Officer and being at the forefront of driving customer-centricity across …

From first-time to forever – Turning seasonal buyers into loyal fans

Peak season offers retailers an opportunity to not only increase sales but also cultivate lasting customer relationships. Balancing the need for short-term sales while building long-term loyalty is a significant challenge for most, if not all, retailers. To maximise the short-term and long-term potential of seasonal customers, retailers must focus on optimising the customer experience …

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 …