Chapter 8

CX into the future

Technology will continue to play an active role in modern life and set new benchmarks concerning customer expectations. However, customers will continue to differentiate based on how a brand experience makes them feel.

Big Tech and unicorn companies are, in turn, scaling at a rate never seen before, as younger generations seek innovative life experiences. It’s not surprising that 80% of customers consider the experience with your brand far more valuable than your products and services.

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of customers consider the experience more valuable than the product

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of businesses believe that traditional experiences are not enough, anymore

Whether the future brings blockchain to the masses or a VR headset to every room, organizations need to be ready to adapt to these changes. As 87% of businesses believe that traditional experiences are no longer enough to satisfy customers,25 AI continues to lay the groundwork for alternative dimensions to be added to your multi-experience portfolio.

Pointing your vision to the future but keeping your feet on the ground will allow you to deliver realistic and optimistic experiences your customers will value.

25 - Accenture, "CMO collaborators fill the gap in the C-suite to drive business growth."

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