From Tools to Companions: How AI Will Transform CX in 2025
In our annual predictions special of Human Centered, VML's Global CXDO Karen Boswell joins host Nick Brunker to forecast the major customer experience trends for 2025. Building on her accurate predictions from last year, Karen explores how AI will evolve from a transactional tool to an intelligent companion, reshaping how brands connect with customers.
The conversation delves into the future of personalization, emerging privacy concerns, and the impact of AI on both CX professionals and the health/wellness industry. Whether you're a brand leader, CX practitioner, or technology enthusiast, this forward-looking discussion offers valuable insights on navigating the rapidly evolving landscape of customer experience in the year ahead.
The conversation delves into the future of personalization, emerging privacy concerns, and the impact of AI on both CX professionals and the health/wellness industry. Whether you're a brand leader, CX practitioner, or technology enthusiast, this forward-looking discussion offers valuable insights on navigating the rapidly evolving landscape of customer experience in the year ahead.
Creators and Guests
Host
Nick Brunker
Nick is a Forrester CX-Certified professional with a versatile portfolio including more than a decade of discipline in human-centered experience strategy, insight-based digital transformation, eCommerce & omnichannel planning. As part of VMLY&R’s CX practice, Nick is responsible for cultivating a deep understanding of customer motivations and business needs to deliver best-in-class experiences for our clients – and, as importantly, the people they serve. He collaborates with senior leaders to drive strategic alignment, push thinking into action, and helps architect CX measurement frameworks to achieve customer and business objectives. Additionally, he is actively expanding the agency’s industry footprint through thought leadership and IP development. During his career, Nick has partnered with various Fortune 500 clients across numerous categories, including Ford Motor Company, Google, General Mills, Fifth Third Bank, and Southwest Airlines, among others. He and his wife, Abbey, reside in Cincinnati, Ohio, with their children Nolan, Emma & Ainsley, and their ten-year-old pup, Bailey.
