Holiday shopping is in full swing. This year, AI begins to make its mark, and tariffs send shoppers to new channels. Coresight Research's John Harmon shares new research on the impact of tarriffs and consumer AI readiness this season. Happy shopping!

SMS text messages have been the standard on smartphones for over 20 years. But 20 years in the tech world is a lifetime. Enter RCS (Rich Communication Services) -- a new way to up the messaging game and deliver better experiences for your customers and for your business via mobile. Vibes Chief Innovation Officer Alex Campbell provides a primer for ways RCS can enhance mobile marketing and customer service with richer, more personal interactions.

What does a Chief Customer Officer actually do? And how is it evolving in the age of AI and digital transformation within the CX world? We explore the intersection of healthcare, technology, and human connection with WebPT's Chief Customer Officer, Suzanne Cogan. Suzanne discusses the growing importance of the CCO role and how innovation and empathy are combining to enhance member and patient experiences in healthcare.

Apple's success in combating fraud on its App Store illustrates lessons for other enterprises. Listen to the AI-generated recap of the popular Customer Strategist Journal article and let us know what you think. Post them here, or visit www.customerstrategistjournal.com share your thoughts.

Empathy is important in the contact center, but do customers really care? Liz Glagowski sat down with TTEC's JB Bednar to discuss if empathy is overrated for CX.

We talk to Rebecca Jones of Mosaicx about how women (and men) can tap into circles of wisdom and trust for personal and professional growth in the CX industry.