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Customer Loyalty stories - Page 9

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New Zealanders spent 24 million hours on hold in 2024

Thu, 6th Mar 2025
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A report reveals New Zealanders spent 24 million hours on hold for customer service in 2024, with two-thirds considering switching providers due to delays.
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Ericsson showcasing wireless innovations at MWC 2025

Thu, 6th Mar 2025
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Ericsson Enterprise Wireless is set to unveil cutting-edge advancements in 5G and AI at Mobile World Congress 2025 in Barcelona, showcasing their impact on business efficiency.
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Instant raises $18 million to expand eCommerce solutions

Thu, 6th Mar 2025
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Instant, an eCommerce retention marketing platform, has secured $18 million in Series A funding, boosting its valuation to over $100 million.
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Crisis communications in the AI era – Are you ready for the new robots, machines and engines?

Thu, 6th Mar 2025
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As AI revolutionises our lives, companies must prepare for its impact on crisis management, addressing risks and harnessing opportunities to protect their reputation.
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New Zealand's Skinny selects customer as AI brand face

Mon, 3rd Mar 2025
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New Zealand's Skinny has chosen Liz Wright, a loyal customer, as the first-ever AI ambassador, marking a bold move in brand representation.
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TCS & Salesforce team up to boost AI for manufacturers

Fri, 28th Feb 2025
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Tata Consultancy Services has teamed up with Salesforce to boost AI capabilities for manufacturers, launching initiatives to enhance sales and customer experience.
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Bluechip Infotech New Zealand celebrates 30th anniversary

Fri, 21st Feb 2025
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Bluechip Infotech New Zealand celebrates 30 years in IT distribution, evolving from a small operation into a major industry player under Chris Fitzgerald's leadership.
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How to prevent brand erosion by your accounts team

Fri, 31st Jan 2025
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Effective accounts management not only collects debts but solidifies your brand's reputation, turning payment struggles into loyalty-building experiences.
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Eight hospitality tech trends transforming pubs in 2025

Mon, 13th Jan 2025
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As pubs brace for 2025, eight key technology trends are set to revolutionise operations, optimising efficiency and enhancing customer experiences.
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Consumers feel exploited by brands' dynamic pricing

Sun, 5th Jan 2025
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A Gartner survey reveals that 68% of US consumers feel exploited by dynamic pricing, with many preferring brands that offer consistent prices.
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AI innovations to transform customer experience by 2025

Mon, 30th Dec 2024
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Matthias Goehler of Zendesk forecasts that by 2025, enterprises will require stringent AI governance amid a 250% surge in shadow AI usage.
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Tradebyte predicts challenges & strategies for 2025

Tue, 17th Dec 2024
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Tradebyte forecasts a dynamic future for eCommerce in 2025, highlighting challenges from potential U.S. protectionism and the need for European brands to adapt.
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Zendesk appoints Mitch Young to lead Asia Pacific growth

Thu, 5th Dec 2024
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Zendesk has appointed Mitch Young as Senior Vice President for Asia Pacific, tasked with driving the company's growth in key markets like Australia and India.
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Amperity unveils AI-driven Customer Data Cloud platform

Wed, 4th Dec 2024
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Amperity has launched its AI-driven Customer Data Cloud to enhance customer data management, aiming to transform vast data volumes into valuable business insights.
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How retail businesses can build loyalty this festive season despite financial constraints

Mon, 2nd Dec 2024
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As the festive season approaches, retailers must adapt to financial pressures by leveraging digital loyalty solutions to attract and retain value-seeking customers.
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Zendesk report reveals CX benefits of adopting AI in APAC

Fri, 22nd Nov 2024
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A new Zendesk report reveals that companies adopting AI are crucial for enhancing customer experience, with APAC seeing up to 63% rise in cross-selling revenue.
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LogicMonitor secures USD $800m for AI data centre boost

Thu, 21st Nov 2024
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LogicMonitor secures a USD $800 million investment, boosting its valuation to USD $2.4 billion and enhancing its AI-driven data centre solutions.
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Alex Nemeth appointed country manager for Qualtrics ANZ

Thu, 21st Nov 2024
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Alex Nemeth has been appointed Country Manager for Qualtrics in Australia and New Zealand, aiming to boost customer and employee experiences.
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Mitel & Talkative enhance AI capabilities in call centres

Fri, 15th Nov 2024
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Mitel has partnered with Talkative to enhance its contact centre solutions through AI, aiming to improve customer interactions and operational efficiency.
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Restive forecasts 2025 retail trends: convenience reigns

Tue, 12th Nov 2024
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Technology consultancy Restive predicts that convenience, personalisation, and sustainability will dominate retail trends in 2025 for both online and physical stores.