CX News and Trends
The CX Exec to CEO Pipeline
April 29 by London WhitingThese days, CX execs are increasingly stepping into the CEO role. Is experience in customer service more valuable than ever?
Spotify Shows Users It’s Listening, Releases Fitness Content
April 28 by London WhitingSpotify’s fitness push isn’t just about guided workouts. It’s about listening to its users.
How does the "Gamblification" of Our World Affect Customer Trust?
April 23 by London WhitingEverything is starting to feel like a bet. Everyday decisions, from political outcomes to current events to celebrity drama, are increasingly gamified.
LLMs are Hungry– For Failed Companies’ Slack Chats
April 21 by London WhitingCustomer privacy concerns are top priority. But what about employees?
The “Salesforce Ones” Didn’t Do So Well. Now Allbirds is Pivoting… to AI?
April 17 by London WhitingThe environmentally friendly wool sneakers, synonymous with the tech sector, has proven to be a passing fad. Is Allbirds’ shift into an AI cloud company going
Return Policies Set the Tone for Online Retail Experiences
April 15 by London WhitingThe companies that are holding onto their customers are the ones that are centering the consumer’s experience rather than only prioritizing cost-cutting.
The TSA Crisis: An Employee Experience Nightmare
March 30 by London WhitingIf those responsible for safety can’t rely on their employer, how can a customer feel safe relying on the system?
The FCC Is At It Again
March 30 by Stuart DiscountECAC's Chair chimes in on the FCC's proposed contact center outsourcing restrictions
New in Experience Management: Qualtrics X4 2026 in Review
March 25 by Audrey SteevesQualtrics unveiled new omnichannel CX offerings at X4, the annual Experience Management Summit
Apple Releases First "Background Security Update"
March 23 by London WhitingApple is starting to prioritize rapid real-time fixes over complete system overhauls to improve data safety for its users.
Takeaways From the FCC Proposal on Offshore Contact Centers
March 10 by London WhitingOverseas contact centers in the telecom industry may soon be subject to new rules, per an FCC proposal.
10-4 Misses the Target for Human-centric Customer Service
November 13 by Audrey SteevesTarget's 10-4 human-centered customer service initiative leaves much to be desired from customers.

