Companies Are Drowning in Visual Data. Here’s How to Make Sense of It
11 Dec 2024
Businesses must prioritize structuring their data effectively, or risk producing subpar results.
5G, the IoT, and AI Are Driving Telecom CRM, and Revolutionizing the Industry
06 Dec 2024
Telecom companies, once focused solely on connectivity, now find that customer relationships are the critical frontier of competition.
How to Balance AI and Authenticity in ABM Marketing
18 Nov 2024
Build a partnership with AI, one that deepens (not derails) the carefully orchestrated relationship with customers.
The Strengths and Limitations of ChatGPT for Translation
07 Nov 2024
Being able to communicate in the language of your customer is critical. Is ChatGPT up to the task?
One of the Big Retail CX Trends of 2024? Staff Friendliness
05 Nov 2024
Technology advancements and digital channels often dominate the conversation, but business leaders shouldn't overlook the power of human connection.
Personal Shopping Agents are the Future of E-Commerce
04 Nov 2024
How the rise of personal agents will change how consumers buy and retailers sell online.
Reframing CRM from Tactical Tool to Engagement Methodology
30 Oct 2024
CRM is often viewed primarily as data and technology rather than a methodology to help brands understand audience needs, deliver rational and emotional value, and measure impact.
Driving Customer Loyalty: Three Guiding Principles That Work
28 Oct 2024
We all love a working and profitable relationship with our customers. But what's your plan for when things get bumpy?
Crisis-Proof Your Brand: The CMO-Led Playbook for Protecting the Customer Experience
25 Oct 2024
As more companies face the challenge of managing modern crises, it's clear chief marketing officers have a critical role to play.
Not so Fast, Marketers: Don’t Get Too Comfortable Relying on Third-Party Data
22 Oct 2024
Google has scrapped its plan to eliminate third-party cookies, but marketers have to keep pace with customers' expectations for privacy and more relevant interactions.
Why Retailers Can’t Afford to Ignore AI
18 Oct 2024
The one-size-fits-all approach to retail is over. Consumers want personalization, and AI can deliver.
The New Customer Journey: How Trust and Advocacy Have Redefined the Funnel
14 Oct 2024
Consumers are placing their trust in what other consumers have to say: their networks, influencers, publishers, and more.
AI Agents: What Businesses Should Know and How to Leverage Them
07 Oct 2024
Start planning now to bear the fruits of productivity gains, cost savings, and enhanced capabilities.
New Industry Standards for CX Could Make It Easier to Show ROI
27 Sep 2024
The criteria in these standards can help CX leaders and teams prepare to benchmark their CX programs and create a plan for optimization.
Boosting Efficiency: Experts Detail How CRM Is Redefining the Service Provider Industry
20 Sep 2024
Discover how integrating business operations technology can streamline your business, reduce costs, and give service providers a competitive edge in a demanding industry.
Avoid Tone-Deaf Marketing That Acts Like Political Solicitations
13 Sep 2024
Politicians send out blast emails asking for donations without ever truly knowing anything about you. Marketers can't make the same mistake.
How Marketers Can Turn Google's Pause on Cookie Deprecation Into a Win
10 Sep 2024
The work that marketing departments have done up to now won't be wasted. Here are three big areas to focus on until cookieless marketing is a reality.
AI Paired with the IoT Means Retail Goes Real Time
03 Sep 2024
Pairing AI with data from IoT devices, underpinned with an event-enabled approach, is changing the way retailers do retail—from the shop floor, to understanding customer experiences, to optimizing stock levels in the warehouse.
The Keys to Navigating CX in an AI World
01 Sep 2024
We need to reimagine how contact centers, CX leaders, and technology can work together to build a positive consumer experience. (Featured on SmartCustomerService.com.)
The One-Question Test for Whether Your CX Strategy Is Outdated
01 Sep 2024
Your strategies are out of date if they still involve PDFs. (Featured on SmartCustomerService.com.)