{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6a0c9379b23d275dcea75cd0/6a0c93a5bf33122289f1b393?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"#697: Building the total experience for customers with AJ Joplin, Forrester","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/6a0c9379b23d275dcea75cd0/c314ea5bef08782e4b82138557088dbe.png?height=200","description":"<p>Does your AI-based interface talk to customers the way a real person would or is it tech for tech’s sake?</p>\n<p><br>We are here at Forrester CX in Nashville, TN and hearing all about the latest insights and ideas for brands to create better experiences for their customers.</p>\n<p><br>Agility is less about bolting on new features just because the tech is available and more about making tomorrow’s experiences feel intuitive and natural to the end customer using them.</p>\n<p><br>Today we’re diving into designing for the future of experiences with AJ Joplin, Senior Analyst at Forrester. <br> <br><u>About AJ Joplin</u><br> <br>AJ is the lead analyst for Forrester’s research on experience design (XD), design organizations, and design leadership. Helping XD and customer experience (CX) leaders develop and deliver on research-based strategy is AJ’s professional passion. She has observed that the most effective organizations combine clear purpose with the right people and leverage systems to clarify decision-making, prioritization, and workflows. AJ also has years of workshop facilitation experience in human-centered design and design thinking. Using her professional coaching skills, AJ bring clients through ambiguity and into alignment on what matters and what’s next.<br> <br>Resources <br> <br>Forrester: <a href=\"https://www.forrester.com/\">https://www.forrester.com</a> <a href=\"https://www.forrester.com/\">https://www.forrester.com</a><br> <br> <br>Catch the future of e-commerce at eTail Boston, August 11-14, 2025. Register now: <a href=\"https://bit.ly/etailboston\">https://bit.ly/etailboston</a> and use code PARTNER20 for 20% off for retailers and brands<br>Don't Miss MAICON 2025, October 14-16 in Cleveland - the event bringing together the brights minds and leading voices in AI. Use Code AGILE150 for $150 off registration. Go here to register: <a href=\"https://bit.ly/agile150\">https://bit.ly/agile150</a>\"<br> <br>Connect with Greg on LinkedIn: <a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregkihlstrom\">https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregkihlstrom</a><br>Don't miss a thing: get the latest episodes, sign up for our newsletter and more: <a href=\"https://www.theagilebrand.show/\">https://www.theagilebrand.show</a></p>\n<p><br>Check out The Agile Brand Guide website with articles, insights, and Martechipedia, the wiki for marketing technology: <a href=\"https://www.agilebrandguide.com/\">https://www.agilebrandguide.com</a>  </p>\n<p><br>The Agile Brand is produced by Missing Link—a Latina-owned strategy-driven, creatively fueled production co-op. From ideation to creation,  they craft human connections through intelligent, engaging and informative content. <a href=\"https://www.missinglink.company/\">https://www.missinglink.company</a></p>","author_name":"The Agile Brand"}