Yes, AI-supported customer service has not been without its headaches, and the metaverse plunge has been slow to unfold, but brands and marketers must make no mistake—these are among the rapidly evolving technologies linking the physical and digital worlds that will...
Brands have to make emotional consumer connections—how empathetic language can rebuild loyalty
Brands and businesses were blindsided with new customer loyalty challenges after the pandemic drove consumers into unprecedented purchasing habits, and communicators are still scratching their heads when it comes to solving the redefined puzzle of loyalty in an...
Consumers turning to brand and retailer apps to streamline in-store shopping—is your app optimized?
As retailers and brands respond to new demands for seamless customer experiences, the mobile app is taking center stage. And not only for online browsing and purchasing, but for in-store shoppers as well—the app function that is growing the fastest year over year. New...
Most consumers fear and distrust AI—and brands must prove their trustworthiness
As artificial intelligence becomes a central facet in everyday life, it may not be surprising that consumers are becoming more skeptical about the use of the tool—and the real motives and purposes of the brands and businesses that use it. New research from innovative...
Engagement edict: Consumers now expect frequent, personalized interactions with brands
Brand communicators are aware that today’s consumers don’t give their loyalty easily, and that brands must nurture those relationships thoughtfully with engaging correspondence. But what kinds of messages do customers expect to receive from their favorite brands, how...
The promise–and pitfalls–of conversational AI: Do consumers think it helps brands deliver better CX?
CX leaders are increasingly turning to conversation AI to boost their customer service issues, which have become top priority in the post-pandemic age as the top-to-bottom customer experience has emerged as a leading factor in purchase decisions across B2B and B2C...
Without ESG reporting, small businesses will be left out of big contracts
New research from Canadian financial services firm BDC finds that since almost every large company requires ESG reporting from their suppliers, small businesses that are unable to meet ESG requirements will soon miss out on opportunities to win big contracts. The...
Inside the C suite: Despite economic, political and talent issues, CEO future outlook rises
Feeling confident even amid rising inflation, geopolitical instability, and talent recruiting and retention challenges, nearly 150 leading CEOs across industries express positive sentiments for the year ahead, new research from Deloitte and Fortune reveals. While...
Is your brand a data polluter? Consumers threaten to abandon businesses that hoard unnecessary data
Consumers clearly have concerns about sharing their personal data with brands and businesses because of privacy concerns—but that’s not the only reason. New research from data management firm Veritas Technologies reveals that consumers are wary of data...
Is transformation success all about adopting new tech? New research says no—here’s why
As they strive to achieve successful transformation, companies may be misleading themselves by assuming that adopting new technologies is the ultimate end goal. New research from MIT Technology Review Insights stresses that adopting new tech for its own sake does not...
Despite progress, AI capabilities are falling short of IT execs’ expectations
Even though significant progress has come into business utility over the last year for artificial intelligence and machine learning, new survey research from IT consulting firm SoftServe indicates a dramatically different understanding of the value of these tools...
Data execs’ AI obstacles: Most say they lack the resources to deliver on AI/ML innovation goals
While data science is now a key revenue and innovation engine, most enterprise data and analytics leaders are inadequately resourced to deliver on what business leadership wants from AI and ML innovation, reveals new research from enterprise MLOps platform Domino Data...












