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As a passionate advocate for innovation in customer experience, I was thrilled to join Charles Studt, CMO at Sendbird, for an enlightening discussion on the transformative power of AI agents in retail. Our webinar, "Retail Reinvented: The Rise of AI Agents in Customer Experience," delved into the pressing challenges retailers face today and the unprecedented opportunities AI presents to enhance customer interactions. During the session, we explored how AI agents can bridge the expectation gap by delivering personalized, empathetic, and proactive service. We shared insights on starting small with AI implementation, the importance of structured data, and the need for continuous refinement of AI systems. Our conversation also highlighted the significant ROI that AI can bring to retail, driving customer loyalty and increasing sales. If you missed the live event, I invite you to watch the recording and discover how AI can revolutionize your customer experience strategy. Visit https://sendbird.com/resources/the-rise-of-ai-agents-in-customer-experience  to access the webinar and learn more about leveraging AI to stay ahead in the competitive retail landscape.

In this podcast, BCStrategies Experts Kevin Kieller, David Danto, Tom Brannen, and David Maldow review and recap the WebexOne 2025 conference held in San Diego. They comment on the venue and then analyze some of the key announcements, including ... Five new AI agents: Notetaker, Task Agent, Polling Agent, Meeting Scheduler, Receptionist The AI Quality Management dashboard that consolidates ratings for both human and digital agents RoomOS 26 Copilot integration Native Zoom meetings on Cisco devices Director - providing AI-powered cinematics during a meeting and more ...

Experts Blair Pleasant and Jon Arnold provide their analysis and insights related to the Sprinklr CXUnifiers 25. Sprinklr is a social media listening platform and has expanded into providing a unified CX platform with numerous AI features.

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Latest Events BC Strategies Expert analysis, insights, and opinions Recent Events Inside Enterprise Connect 2025: Conversations, Insights, and Industry Trends A Farewell to the Gaylord Palms In this article, BCStrategy Expert Blair Pleasant covers key announcements and news, and offering valuable insights through informative vendor interviews she conducted at Enterprise Connect 2025. Read More A Congregation of Thoughts Read BCStrategy Expert Kevin Kieller's high-level impressions and takeways from Enterprise Connect 2025. Read More Key Takeaways - Part 1 Join BCStrategies Experts Kevin Kieller, David Danto, Thomas Brannen, Jon Arnold, Melissa Swartz, Robert Harris, and Steve Leaden as they share their key takeaways from Enterprise Connect 2025, highlighting the most surprising revelations, compelling insights, and overarching themes shaping the event. View Here Key Takeaways - Part 2 In this podcast, BCStrategies Experts Blair Pleasant , David Maldow , and Martha Buyer discuss their key takeaways and insights from Enterprise Connect 2025, offering thoughtful observations on the event's most impactful moments. View Here