In a consumer world where purchasing decisions are increasingly influenced by social media reviews, hash-tagged gossip and AI slop, it is becoming more difficult for businesses to acquire the trust of their customers in the swirling tide of synthetic content. Yet with ‘the brand’ playing a key value-creating and capital-anchoring role for commercial organisations, there …
What was once an industry defined by survey distribution and Net Promoter Score (NPS) dashboards is rapidly transforming into a unified, AI-driven market focused on decision intelligence. At the centre of this transformation is Qualtrics, whose aggressive consolidation strategy is reshaping expectations for CX and market research teams globally. What does the ongoing Qualtrics consolidation …
Australian shoppers are planning to spend more this Black Friday Cyber Monday (BFCM) weekend, but economic pressure is making them more discerning about what they spend their money on, according to Shopify’s 2026 Holiday Retail Report. Australians plan to spend an average of A324 in 2025, bucking the global trend where planned spending has edged …
Over the years the fan experience has become increasingly sophisticated, where sporting and entertainment organisations, venues, hospitality providers, as well as retailers are using technology to provide data driven and personalised fan experiences. From high-density Wi-Fi networks across iconic venues like the MCG and Optus Stadium to hyper-personalised mobile applications, digital innovation has shifted spectatorship …
A new Voice of Customer platform is helping Melbourne Park understand every guest more clearly and turn feedback into practical improvements for the next event. Across six venues, more than 500 events and close to four million guests each year, no two days at Melbourne Park look the same. The precinct can host a major …
Specsavers is a rare creature in the business world. It sits squarely at the intersection where medical eye care meets retail fashion, health funding and digital customer experiences. With a purpose to change lives through better sight and hearing, Specsavers places human clinical care at the heart of its business, using technology and data to …
For retailers, peak sales periods like EOFY, Black Friday and Cyber Monday are often viewed through a simple lens: more traffic, more transactions and more revenue. But these moments represent something far more valuable. They bring a concentrated wave of high-intent customers, creating a rare opportunity for retailers to strengthen customer relationships and build long-term …
Software updates are one of the most valuable customer experience moments that brands keep overlooking. Every update is an opportunity to build or lose trust, but many organisations never test the experience that keeps customers coming back. For digital businesses, updates are one of the few interactions that happen repeatedly throughout the customer relationship. Unlike …
The traditional blueprint for retail’s golden quarter has officially shattered. For years, eCommerce and retail leaders relied on a predictable cadence, launch promotions early in Q4, cast a wide net with global campaigns, and watch average order values lift bottom-line revenue. Data from Contentsquare’s Peak Season Benchmark Report reveals that consumer behaviour has fundamentally evolved. …
If there’s one thing I’ve learned over the years, it’s that customer expectations rarely stand still. The last couple of years have been telling. People have grown used to real-time visibility across almost every area of their digital lives. From tracking parcels in real-time, monitoring ride arrivals to the minute, to receiving instant confirmations for everything from food deliveries to bank transfers. Australian Consumers now …