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Passikoff: Greetings, Marketers!
Greetings, marketers, both old and newHere’s a 2025 year-end review. The best-known holiday poem is generally considered to…
Thoma Bravo, Verint, and the New Shape of AI-Driven CX
When a private equity firm pays $2 billion to take a public company off the market, it’s rarely…
August 25, 2025
CX Compassion Fatigue Is a Systems Issue
Let’s start with the numbers because that’s often where decision-makers start. When you design psychological safety into your…
August 6, 2025
Why Emotional Intelligence Still Wins in the Age of AI
A Conversation with Mike Lytle, CEO of TP USA In a world racing toward full-on AI everything, the most…
In the Race Toward Retail Modernization, Team Communication Still Lags Behind
A look at VoCoVo and the emerging category of retail frontline communication infrastructure As retail investment continues to…
The Guts of Great Customer Experiences
A Conversation with FD Giambattista Behind every polished customer experience is a mess. Not in the sense of…
The Store Is Still the Core—But Retail Tech Is Cracking Under Pressure
Retailers have made their bet. Despite e-commerce growth and economic turbulence, they are doubling down on physical stores…
Peak Immersion: The Science Behind Engaged Store Associates
Editor’s Note: I had been anticipating this conversation with Aptos‘ Nikki Baird for some time – mostly based…
Human Experience Excellence: A Transformation Story
The Power of Integrated Experience Management Organizations create magnificent individual experiences while simultaneously sabotaging their overall impact. The…
Personalization 2.0: What Happens When AI Meets Retail
The retail industry is undergoing a profound transformation driven by technology, changing consumer expectations, and shifting workforce dynamics.…
How Webex AI is Transforming Customer and Employee Experiences
AI is no longer a futuristic concept – it’s a game changer for businesses today. As businesses increasingly…
The Human Experience: Elevating Customer Connections
Enhancing customer experience is no longer a choice; it’s a necessity for companies aiming to thrive amidst tough…
Empowering Employees to Drive CX Innovation: A Comprehensive Path to Success
Question: Do you believe that a strong connection between employee experience, empowerment, and innovation is crucial for generating…
February 24, 2025
AI-Driven Solutions for Modern Customer Challenges
What if you could revolutionize customer interaction with cutting-edge technology and enhance loyalty like never before? Join us…
The Thanksgiving Effect Might Just Make Us Better Merchants
I love Thanksgiving. It’s the one holiday that calls us to pause, reflect, and genuinely connect with others—free…
3 Big Reasons Why You Need to Be Focusing on Experience Design Right Now
When we think about what makes certain brands unforgettable, it’s not just the products or services themselves—it’s how…
Empowering Retail Performance with Human-Centric Technology
Recently I had the pleasure of sitting down with Scott Devlin, Chief Information Officer at The Vitamin Shoppe…
Deus Ex Marketer: What it Takes to Orchestrate Customer-Centricity in a Data-Driven World
Editor’s Note: This piece has been marinating in the backwashes of my brain for a long time –…
Are your emotions holding you back from generative AI?
We may have gotten a bit ahead of ourselves. As generative AI rolls out in the workplace, we’re…
October 25, 2024
AI is Changing Everything: Key Takeaways from Verint Engage 24
Artificial Intelligence (AI) continues to reshape the customer experience (CX) landscape, with real-world applications now delivering measurable business…
Can AI Really Transform Leadership and Employee Wellness?
How can AI transform your work-life balance and boost productivity? Join us as we explore this captivating topic…
September 4, 2024
How Generational Dynamics Are Shifting Expectations and Experiences
When it comes to people’s expectations for remarkable experiences, all the hype is around what Gen Z and…
Redefining Enterprise Efficiency with Kore AI’s Advances
What if you could revolutionize customer service and employee productivity with cutting-edge AI technology? In this episode of…
Omnichannel Hybrid Retail: Five Steps to a Competitive Edge
Retailers that can connect their personnel and retail stores to digital commerce in real time can significantly increase conversion rates. And although technology is crucial, employees still matter the most.
A Smarter Approach to Digital Customer Conversations
A conversation with KNOWBL’s CEO and Co-founder, Jay Wolcott In this episode, we sit down with Jay Walcott…
Fostering a Culture of Gratitude: The Strategic Advantage
Why the focus right now on employee experience? Why should a company, right now of all times, be…
4 CX Trends for 2024: Your Guide to Navigating the Year Ahead
For many CX professionals, leaving 2023 behind comes with a sigh of relief. The increase in customer expectations…
Harnessing the Power of AI to Transform Team Productivity
In this episode, we’ll be talking with Lauren Kennedy from Glean about the company’s AI-powered search engine and…
Advanced Employee Experience: Rethinking Recognition
Progressive employee experience hinges on creating a culture where acknowledgment is as natural as complaining about Mondays. In…
January 15, 2024
The Secret Sauce of Employee Experience
Ever wondered how a great employee experience could be used to build deeper connections with your brand? Or…
Retail CX has an EX Problem
Unravel the essential connection between employee and customer experience in retail and you’re more than halfway there. Customer…
The Employee is Always Right
“The customer is king”, we’ve all heard it and know what it means. But a king is nothing…
Understanding the Return on Total Experience
Ron Shamah, CEO of Rightpoint, walks us through the intricate connections between employee experience, customer experience, and product…
Exploring the 2023 State of Customer Experience Report
What if you could understand the key to customer loyalty, employee retention, and an impressive customer experience? We…
Humanizing Customer Interactions – A Discussion with John Sills
Have you ever pondered how a seemingly insignificant experience can completely transform your perspective? That’s the journey we…
Customerland Ep 14 – Unlocking Exceptional Customer Experience
What happens when you prioritize company culture and employee experience above all else? Join us as we dive…
Customerland EP 5 – At the Intersection of CX & EX
Know what one of the main factors behind an effective CX effort is? (Hint: it’s EX) Know what…
Bring Customers Into Clear Focus
Employees who think their company is customer-centric are very optimistic about their companies and their future. Bad customer…
The Secret to Seamless Employee Engagement
The best onboarding and engagement strategies start early and offer a cohesive, consistent experience tailored to the individual.
May 12, 2021
Podcast: Insider Interviews with VaynerMedia’s Claude Silver
My version of scaling Gary,” acknowledges Claude Silver, “is to remind people that every single person is responsible for the culture at VaynerMedia.
