CustomerThink: The Boring Truth: Why Financial Stress Is Making Reliability the Ultimate Marketing Feature

CustomerThink: The Boring Truth: Why Financial Stress Is Making Reliability the Ultimate Marketing Feature

Jan 20, 2026

This article was written by Greg Kihlström for CustomerThink. If your customer stays with you in a downturn, is it because they love your brand? Or…

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Expert Mode: The Architecture of Enduring Brand Loyalty

Jan 17, 2026

In the relentless pursuit of customer loyalty, we marketing leaders are often caught in a familiar cycle. We build intricate points-based programs, optimize our funnels for…

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Expert Mode: From Cost Center to Experience Engine: The AI-Powered Contact Center

Jan 13, 2026

For decades, the contact center has occupied a specific, and often siloed, space in the enterprise org chart. It was the necessary, if not always beloved,…

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Expert Mode: The Infinite Channel Problem and Why Your Supply Chain is Your New Best Marketer

Jan 3, 2026

We are entering an era where the brand is less defined by its advertising and more by its operational excellence. The consumer, now accustomed to near-instant…

MarTech: How marketers can spark traveler wanderlust with emotion, authenticity and video

MarTech: How marketers can spark traveler wanderlust with emotion, authenticity and video

Nov 23, 2025

Expedia’s research reveals how emotion, authenticity and the right mix of video and human-guided content inspire traveler wanderlust and drive bookings. This article was written by…

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Expert Mode: AI-Powered Customer Experience Transformation

Nov 23, 2025

The transformative potential of AI in customer experience (CX) is undeniable.  While the hype around AI can be overwhelming, its practical applications are already reshaping how…

CMSWire: Some Consumers Find Zero Benefit With AI in Customer Service

CMSWire: Some Consumers Find Zero Benefit With AI in Customer Service

Nov 6, 2025

New Qualtrics research shows AI in customer service is falling short, with one in five consumers unimpressed. This article was written for CMSWire by Greg Kihlström.

CMSWire: CX Leaders: Integration, Not Budgets, Define Your Next Advantage

CMSWire: CX Leaders: Integration, Not Budgets, Define Your Next Advantage

Oct 22, 2025

This article was written by Greg Kihlström for CMSWire. Connected insights turn consumer understanding into faster cycle times, stronger ROI and lasting customer loyalty.


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