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• Report The Case For Asynchronous Messaging: Apple Business Chat, Messenger, WhatsApp

  Just Supporting Web And Mobile Chat Is A Missed Opportunity

  July 23, 2020 | Julie Ask, Ian Jacobs

  Consumers love messaging, at least when it comes to keeping in touch with friends and family. But brands have lagged in offering asynchronous messaging conversations with their customers. This...

• Report Consumers Want Convenience, Not Conversations

  Conversational Interfaces Struggle To Deliver Contextual Convenience

  August 21, 2019 | Julie Ask, Ian Jacobs

  Consumers want convenience and choice — not conversational interfaces. However, a fear of being left behind still impels digital business leaders to build them. And nearly three-fourths of those...

• Report Forrester Infographic: Customer Service Chatbots Fail Consumers Today

  January 30, 2019 | Ian Jacobs, Julie Ask, Andrew Hogan

  Brands increasingly rely on chatbots for customer service as a way to deflect inbound calls and reduce costs, but Forrester Analytics data shows that consumers aren't thrilled. Consumers are...