Australian businesses must pivot and embrace AI or face the consequences

Australian businesses that fail to engage with AI, according to Mary-Beth Hosking, global keynote speaker and founder of Quantum Transformation, risk becoming uncompetitive and losing customer engagement. She says, “The AI revolution is here, and businesses that are misaligned and fail to adopt AI meaningfully risk missing out on the full potential of these technologies.” …

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 …

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, …

Customers don’t think in terms of channels: They want seamless journeys

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 …

Prioritising empathy and human experience in a world built on technology – Interview with David Stone

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 …

Struggling to optimise advertising efforts post-cookies?

In the time it takes to read this paragraph, most Demand Side Platforms (DSPs) will have analysed billions of bid decisions, selecting the perfect ad to display to the right person at the right time and on the right device. Intriguing, isn’t it? In the early 2000s, 1:1 marketing was an exciting vision. Today, it’s …

Every click and pixel – How AI can supercharge your digital marketing

From automating mundane tasks to creating hyper-personalised experiences, AI is leaving a mark on every pixel and click. But what does this mean for the future of digital marketing, and how can digital marketers, content creators and creative designers, leverage this evolving technology responsibly? The canvas of possibilities with AI is constantly expanding. Imagine waving …

Five successful CX strategies for e-commerce growth

In the digital realm, where physical interactions are limited, CX becomes the primary differentiator between brands.  It encompasses everything a customer feels and experiences, from their first encounter with a brand to their post-purchase interactions. The quality of the customer’s experience can make or break an e-commerce brand. A customer’s journey with your brand starts …

Setting up successful digital experience strategies for an AI-driven 2024

2023 has been a busy year for AI. From the continual release of ChatGPT features, to more companies and marketers now actively pursuing and investing in Generative AI projects and process augmentation, what we have seen so far is only the beginning of a much broader transformation that will impact brands, marketers, and consumers in …

How banks embrace a 360° customer experience

The importance of customer experience stands out as a key element influencing the future of New Zealand’s dynamic financial landscape. Leading banks are adopting innovative approaches to cultivating lifelong relationships as they continue to compete for customer attention. The introduction of 365-day payments in the nation’s banking system is one recent development that highlights this …