Customer experience is entering a new era—one shaped by artificial intelligence, automation, and data-driven decision-making. Yet as organizations accelerate AI adoption, one truth remains constant: customer experience is, and always will be, a human business. This perspective explores how forward-thinking organizations are promoting a human-first culture in the age of AI—ensuring that technology enhances, rather than replaces, authentic human connection. While AI drives efficiency, scalability, and real-time intelligence, it is...

Retail customer experience (Retail CX) is evolving rapidly as digital-first shoppers raise expectations across every channel. Today’s consumers expect fast, personalized, and seamless customer experiences across online, in-store, and assisted support environments. For modern retailers, delivering consistent omnichannel customer experience is no longer optional—it is a competitive necessity. This insight explores how retail brands are transforming customer experience strategies to meet rising demands while managing cost efficiency and operational complexity....

Customer experience isn’t broken because companies don’t care. It’s broken because too many are still using yesterday’s playbook. Across every industry, the same patterns keep showing up: Frustrated customers. Burned-out agents. Leadership teams chasing the wrong metrics. The problem isn’t effort. The problem is alignment. That’s why Bryan Gray, Chief Commercial Officer at TLCx, has released a new strategic insight: Six Critical CX Lessons — And Why the Old Playbook...

As we approach 2026, the CX landscape is on the brink of transformation. As our CCO Bryan Gray shares: ‘After two decades in CX, 2026 marks a genuine turning point: AI has matured from hype to measurable impact, with 45% of organizations reporting improved satisfaction through AI deployment.’ Swipe through this carousel to discover how agentic AI, human-AI blends, and ethical frameworks are creating positive disruption—elevating both customer and employee experiences without...