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fromCMSWire.com
6 days ago
Marketing

Agency Cuts vs. Martech Gains: The 2025 CMO Tradeoff

A hub providing actionable marketing and customer experience research, editorial, and opinion for CMOs, aspiring CMOs, and customer experience innovators.
fromCMSWire.com
1 week ago
Marketing

How Brands Grow by Operating Like Media Companies

Provides actionable research, editorial, and opinion to equip CMOs, aspiring CMOs, and customer experience innovators with data-driven insights for complex customer and organizational challenges.
fromBusiness Insider
17 hours ago

Lyft's CEO says these 3 companies are getting business right

David Risher highlights Oura Ring and Starbucks as examples of focused customer experience and operational consistency across geographies and products.
fromTechCrunch
17 hours ago

BMW, I am so breaking up with you | TechCrunch

Persistent software and digital-key failures made a BMW i4 unreliable and frustrating, prompting the lessee to eagerly await lease end.
UX design
fromMedium
1 day ago

Executive Buy-In for UX in Banking: Stop Pitching, Start Proving

Banks must centralize UX and digital branding as strategic priorities to prevent customer churn, revenue leakage, and competitive obsolescence.
fromTechCrunch
3 days ago

Taco Bell is having second thoughts about relying on AI at the drive-through | TechCrunch

Sometimes it lets me down, but sometimes it really surprises me.
Artificial intelligence
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
4 days ago

Maximising profit in service based businesses: A bold new framework - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

In 2025, businesses must think beyond the old ways and embrace new strategies for growth and efficiency. A key component of this shift is enhancing value through creativity, whether that means refining service delivery, optimising customer experience, or using tools like a collage editor to visually engage with clients. These small, but effective innovations can set service based businesses apart in a competitive market.
Business
fromEntrepreneur
5 days ago

The Overlooked Drivers of Value That Make or Break Acquisitions | Entrepreneur

Customer experience conversations reveal integration risks and must guide acquisitions, not just financial metrics.
fromThe Verge
5 days ago

Taco Bell's AI drive-thru plan gets caught up on trolls and glitches

"We're learning a lot, I'm going to be honest with you," Mathews told the WSJ.
Artificial intelligence
E-Commerce
fromForbes
5 days ago

Why Brands Are Losing Loyal Customers In The Last Mile

Post-purchase experience, especially last-mile delivery and communication, causes over $1 trillion in lost global retail sales and undermines customer loyalty.
fromAdweek
6 days ago

Empty Shelves, Unique Products, Boycotts: What Target's New CEO Must Fix to Turn the Company Around

Target faces deep operational and merchandising failures, causing falling sales, stock decline, boycotts, and degraded in-store experience before the new CEO begins.
fromDigiday
1 week ago

The state of subscriber engagement for media and publishing | Inside the tools and tactics driving audience growth and loyalty

Publishers are increasing subscriber engagement budgets and shifting growth leadership to data, analytics, and customer experience to convert audience data into sustainable revenue.
fromTasting Table
1 week ago

How The Smell Of Breakfast Sandwiches Forced Starbucks To Rethink Its Menu - Tasting Table

Scent shapes customer experience and sales; Starbucks removed and redesigned warm breakfast sandwiches to protect coffee aroma, while restaurants strategically use aromas to attract customers.
fromLogRocket Blog
1 week ago

Stop using templates - do this instead - LogRocket Blog

Over-reliance on UI templates stifles innovation, misaligns experiences with real user needs, and demands continuous customization to deliver tailored, effective UX.
fromThe Drum
1 week ago

Club Med's Richard De Villa on why customer experience should drive AI in marketing

I started my career working for the Philippines tourism board. At that time, the Philippines - and its 7,000 islands - as a destination was relatively unknown in UK and Europe. In my 10 and a half years there, I had all sorts of roles learning about the industry and learning about marketing in general. My first task was to build the website, at a time when online travel portals were pretty much in their infancy.
Marketing
Marketing
fromEntrepreneur
1 week ago

Your Ads Won't Matter if Customers Hate the Experience | Entrepreneur

Exceptional customer experience builds stronger brand loyalty and impact than heavy advertising for many private businesses.
Television
fromTelecompetitor
1 week ago

Charter's Spectrum Enhances Video Self-Service Functions

Charter Spectrum enables customers to upgrade ad-supported streaming to paid ad-free versions via My Spectrum App or Spectrum.net for $3–$10 monthly.
fromEntrepreneur
1 week ago

What a Stuffed Giraffe Can Teach You About Scaling Service | Entrepreneur

Culture-driven, consistent customer service differentiates brands, builds loyalty, and prevents massive revenue loss from poor experiences.
fromChannelPro
2 weeks ago

Is the traditional MSP service desk dead?

B2B experiences are reshaped by B2C standards, pushing for enhanced service and personalization.
The service desk is evolving with AI while retaining its crucial human element.
Digital life
fromTearsheet
2 weeks ago

How Citi is helping insurers compete in an always on digital payments landscape - Tearsheet

Digital transformation is essential for traditional insurers to remain competitive amid new technologies and market entrants.
fromZDNET
2 weeks ago

This new C-suite role is more important than ever in the AI era - here's why

The role of customer experience officer is becoming common and necessary for measuring and enhancing customer experience across organizations, especially through technical and people skills.
Digital life
#ai
fromFood & Beverage Magazine
2 weeks ago

How AI-Powered Solutions Are Transforming Restaurant Operations and ROI - Food & Beverage Magazine

Chipotle's use of AI for smarter scheduling has led to labor costs dropping significantly, adapting staff schedules to meet real demand and improving operational efficiency.
E-Commerce
fromNextgov.com
2 weeks ago

Veterans Experience Office codified under new law

The newly enacted law establishes the VEO within the office of the VA secretary and outlines the oversight structure and duties of its Chief Veterans Experience Officer.
US politics
fromWWD
2 weeks ago

Veronica Beard Taps Monica Freedman as Chief Direct-to-consumer Officer

Monica Freedman appointed chief direct-to-consumer officer at Veronica Beard to strengthen DTC channel and enhance global customer experiences.
E-Commerce
fromGREY Journal
2 weeks ago

How To Reduce Shopping Cart Abandonment Rates

Cart abandonment significantly impacts online sales, making it essential for companies to understand and address its causes.
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 weeks ago

ICE delays Encompass SDK transition until end of 2026

Legacy customers will soon utilize Encompass Partner Connect for multiple services as ICE transitions to new technologies.
fromItsnicethat
2 weeks ago

New report asks brands to think about experiential marketing a little differently

Brands are stuck between wanting to stand for something and constantly needing quick wins. Marketing has become a bit like fast fashion, cranking out disposable content for short-term clicks.
Marketing
fromForbes
2 weeks ago

5 ChatGPT Prompts To Write Sales Copy That Makes People Buy

It's 2am and you're still working.
E-Commerce
Marketing
fromThe Drum
2 weeks ago

Data, decoded: the real answers marketers are searching for

Actionable data drives campaign decisions and business results, making prioritization over vanity metrics essential.
Food & drink
fromTasting Table
2 weeks ago

These Are Hands Down Some Of The Most Annoying Things About Shopping At Whole Foods - Tasting Table

Whole Foods evolved from a local store into an international chain, recognized for its organic offerings and criticized for high prices.
fromTasting Table
2 weeks ago

What You Probably Never Noticed About The Andes Mints They Give You At Olive Garden - Tasting Table

Olive Garden's mints are distinct with custom branding, featuring a green top and brown bottom, differentiating them from standard Andes mints which have all-brown packaging.
Food & drink
fromBusiness Matters
2 weeks ago

How Expanding Payment Methods Drives Success for UK Businesses

The ability to offer diverse payment methods is a vital factor driving business growth and customer satisfaction, especially in today's fast-paced digital economy.
E-Commerce
fromEntrepreneur
2 weeks ago

How the CEO of Moet Hennessy NA Is Modernizing Luxury Brands | Entrepreneur

Gabaldon emphasized the need for legacy brands to evolve while maintaining authenticity, stating it's about adapting without sacrificing their heritage. Collaborations serve as bridges to connect with cultural icons and modern consumers.
E-Commerce
fromEntrepreneur
2 weeks ago

Airbnb Offering 'Reserve Now, Pay Later' Payment Plan | Entrepreneur

Airbnb introduces a new "Reserve Now, Pay Later" policy for guests in the U.S.
#marketing
Marketing tech
fromMarTech
3 weeks ago

Marketing and IT are rewriting the rules of digital transformation | MarTech

Marketing and IT have merged, redefining value creation and delivery through collaborative technology-driven operations.
Marketing
fromCMSWire.com
4 weeks ago

The 3 Forces Reshaping Marketing Strategy Today

CMSWire's Marketing & CX Leadership channel provides crucial resources for CMOs and customer experience innovators.
fromMarTech
3 weeks ago
Marketing tech

Marketing and IT are rewriting the rules of digital transformation | MarTech

fromIndependent
2 weeks ago

This Working Life: 'Progress should be invisible to the customer. Our job is to make it as easy for them as we can'

Ciaran Barrett's long tenure at Vodafone Ireland has been driven by a commitment to customer experience and personal growth.
Marketing tech
fromMarTech
2 weeks ago

Agentic AI is about to transform the martech stack - and the way marketers work | MarTech

Agentic AI revolutionizes marketing by autonomously optimizing campaigns and enhancing marketers' roles through automation of repetitive tasks.
#trader-joes
fromMedium
3 weeks ago

Colonoscopy and candy drops: on crafting a good peak-end experience

Memory of experiences is primarily shaped by their peak emotional moment and how they conclude.
fromMarTech
3 weeks ago

Zero-party data in action: How top brands turn product discovery into conversions | MarTech

Shoppers won't wait around; if they can't find the right product fast, they'll bounce, taking potential revenue with them.
E-Commerce
Business
fromEntrepreneur
3 weeks ago

The Hidden Costs of Siloed Teams | Entrepreneur

Internal fragmentation in go-to-market strategies is a significant threat to organizational efficiency and overall business success.
fromTasting Table
3 weeks ago

9 Red Flags That Indicate A Bad Pub - Tasting Table

A good pub should feel like a second home—welcoming, relaxed, but with a better stocked fridge. A pub usually serves food, while many bars focus purely on drinks.
Food & drink
fromHudson Valley Post
3 weeks ago

Starbucks Confirms Massive Closures In New York Stores

Starbucks is closing nearly 100 locations nationwide, including 14 in New York, as part of a strategy to focus on human interaction over mobile orders.
Coffee
fromTasting Table
3 weeks ago

The 10 Worst Types Of Costco Shoppers - Tasting Table

Understanding shopper behaviors can enhance the Costco experience for everyone.
E-Commerce
fromTelecompetitor
3 weeks ago

Tennessee Co-operative Modernizes Customer Care System

Highland Telephone Cooperative partners with GOCare to modernize customer engagement and improve communication.
fromApp Developer Magazine
8 months ago

New internet experience from GFiber Labs

In our GFiber Labs demo, we used gaming as the test scenario. We ran two gaming consoles next to each other and injected congestion into the network with the lab's traffic generator. Predictably, things fell apart: lag, stuttering, pixelation. Then we carved out a dedicated lane (a "slice") in the network that reserved bandwidth just for gaming traffic. The result: the driving game demo went from jittery and glitchy to smooth and responsive.
Digital life
#brand-loyalty
Marketing
fromSocial Media Today
3 weeks ago

Meta Shares Insights into the Value of Personalization, and Responsible Data Usage

Personalization in advertising enhances growth by enabling tailored experiences for customers and improving business productivity.
fromCX Dive
4 weeks ago

Yum Brands turns to AI to aggregate social media, third-party reviews

Yum Brands leverages AI for improved customer and employee experiences, notably with Taco Bell's Byte system to enhance digital ordering.
fromTelecompetitor
4 weeks ago

T-Mobile Wins Two of Four Categories in New J.D. Power Satisfaction Study

T-Mobile ranked highest in both the mobile network operators postpaid category with 626 points and the prepaid category with 617 points, leading both segments.
Mobile UX
fromwww.bbc.com
4 weeks ago

Modern trains unveiled for Chiltern Railways routes

Chiltern Railways is replacing near 50-year-old trains with newer models featuring modern amenities to enhance customer experience.
fromTechzine Global
4 weeks ago

Pega turns AI into reliable self-service agents

Pega introduces workflows within self-service channels using Blueprint and Predictable AI for improved customer service efficiency.
fromMarTech
1 month ago

Customer immersion reveals what dashboards never will | MarTech

In many organizations, decisions are made in boardrooms, far removed from the customer's reality. Metrics are dissected. Dashboards are studied. Yet somehow, the real customer experience gets overlooked or misrepresented.
UX design
Marketing
fromVogue Business
4 weeks ago

Slow and steady: Inside Merit's marketing strategy

Merit prioritizes trust and brand identity through fewer, well-considered product launches and a consistent marketing strategy.
fromMarTech
4 weeks ago

Salesforce's investment in Genesys is strategic, not just financial | MarTech

Salesforce and ServiceNow invested $1.5 billion in Genesys, a customer experience vendor, signaling a long-term strategy for collaboration focused on AI-powered experience orchestration.
E-Commerce
fromDevOps.com
1 month ago

Observability in Retail: How to Monitor and Manage Interactive Kiosk Fleets - DevOps.com

Shoppers have alternatives, so curating the perfect customer experience requires attention to branding and customer touchpoints, including the critical role of kiosks in retail.
E-Commerce
Paris food
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Take it from a former Parisian waitress: there are ways to avoid the unofficial tourist tax' in cafes and bars | Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett

Foreign tourists in Paris are frequently overcharged compared to local customers due to various deceptive practices.
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

EE says latest outage fixed after 'technical fault'

Hundreds of EE customers reported service issues over the last 24 hours, struggling to make or receive calls, adding to earlier disruptions this week.
Mobile UX
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Elon Musk opened a diner in Hollywood. What could go wrong? I went to find out

Tesla Diner opened to long lines and excitement but faced significant operational issues within two days.
fromComputerWeekly.com
1 month ago

Data, digital receipts and demanding customers | Computer Weekly

Digital receipts are set to dominate the market, expected to reach $293bn by 2030, enhancing customer engagement and reducing paper waste.
fromFortune
1 month ago

Walmart-yes, Walmart-says AI agents are its future

Walmart is positioning itself as a leader in the AI agent sector, enhancing customer and employee experiences through advanced technology.
fromCequens
1 month ago

From Campaigns to Conversations: The Power of Omnichannel Marketing

Omnichannel marketing fundamentally connects communication across the entire customer lifecycle, unifying marketing and support into a single system designed for continuity and responsiveness.
E-Commerce
fromClickUp
1 month ago

How to Build Scalable Marketing Strategies for Tech Companies

Over 70% of B2B buyers fully define their needs before ever reaching out to a vendor. Nearly half already have a shortlist in mind.
Marketing
fromComputerWeekly.com
1 month ago

Avaya accelerates Model Context Protocol for customer experience | Computer Weekly

Avaya integrates Model Context Protocol into its Infinity CX platform for enhanced customer experiences.
E-Commerce
fromCreative Bloq
1 month ago

Afraid of losing your design job to AI? This McDonald's story might help you sleep better

McDonald's kiosks created more jobs and increased food sales, countering fears of automation-induced unemployment.
Los Angeles
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Tesla's new supercharging station shows that the branded diner is having a moment

Tesla's new Supercharger station is a retro diner that enhances customer experience amidst business challenges.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 month ago

Sun, sand and staff: How to keep business booming during the summer holidays - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Holiday cover is a business-critical task, yet it's often overlooked until the last minute. We want to help businesses plan ahead so their customers still receive a five-star experience while their teams enjoy a well-deserved break.
Business
fromTasting Table
1 month ago

The Drive-Thru Etiquette You Should Be Considerate Of - Tasting Table

Rolling through a drive-thru almost certainly guarantees that passing through patrons are hungry and seeking convenience. Take a look through the menu before approaching the ordering area.
Food & drink
fromHarvard Business Review
1 month ago

Shake Shack's Digital Playbook: More Tech, Same Hospitality?

Shake Shack balances digital innovation with its hospitality roots, using technology to enhance guest experiences without losing its core values.
Marketing tech
fromForbes
1 month ago

18 Powerful Applications Of AI Agents In Marketing

AI agents are transforming brand engagement, requiring marketers to evolve into AI facilitators for campaign efficiency.
fromEntrepreneur
1 month ago

Why Predictive Service Is the Next Big Thing in Customer Service | Entrepreneur

Customer support has shifted from a defensive necessity into an offensive growth lever, emphasizing proactive personalization and predictive service models to enhance customer experience.
E-Commerce
fromMarTech
1 month ago

How omni-conscious brands win in a buyer-first, fragmented world | MarTech

Buyers now control their journey, necessitating brands to focus on relevance and buyer-first strategies.
Arsenal
fromComputerWeekly.com
1 month ago

Adding digital transformation firepower to Arsenal FC | Computer Weekly

Arsenal FC faced a challenging 2024/2025 season, requiring significant investment in players and technology for improvement.
E-Commerce
fromForbes
1 month ago

The Real Wallet War Isn't Apple Vs. Google. It's Platforms Vs. Merchants

The real wallet war is about who controls customer relationships and experiences.
Marketing tech
fromMarTech
1 month ago

Orchestrating empathy where your funnel falls short | MarTech

Martech stacks prioritize efficiency over meaningful customer connections, leading to robotic experiences that fail to engage.
fromComputerWeekly.com
1 month ago

The role of customer data platforms | Computer Weekly

A CRM lets you keep track of every interaction with your customers, manage follow-ups, and organise everything in a way that improves customer experience.
E-Commerce
E-Commerce
fromClickUp
1 month ago

10 Free Delivery Order Templates to Use in 2025 | ClickUp

Delivery details significantly influence customer experience, as timely and accurate delivery can retain customers and affect sales.
Delivery order templates standardize shipments, enhance accuracy, and improve logistics.
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