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CX Research & Insights

Data-Driven Analysis to Inform Strategic Decision Making

Informed Decisions Start with Quality Research

CXPA's research program delivers evidence-based insights that help organizations make strategic decisions about their customer experience initiatives. Our comprehensive studies combine quantitative data with qualitative insights from leading practitioners to provide a complete picture of the CX landscape.

Whether you're looking to benchmark your organization against industry peers, understand emerging trends, or build a business case for CX investments, our research provides the authoritative data and analysis you need.

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Annual Research Studies

2024 State of CX Report

Published: Q1 2024

Global survey of 5,000+ organizations revealing CX maturity levels, investment priorities, and emerging trends shaping the industry.

  • • CX maturity assessment across industries
  • • Technology adoption and ROI analysis
  • • Future predictions and strategic priorities

2024 CX Technology & Innovation Report

Published: Q2 2024

Deep dive into CX technology landscape, AI adoption, automation strategies, and the future of customer engagement platforms.

  • • AI and machine learning in CX
  • • Platform evaluation and selection
  • • Integration strategies and best practices

2024 Global CX Benchmarks

Published: Q3 2024

Comprehensive benchmarking data across 15 industries and 30 countries, providing performance standards and competitive insights.

  • • Industry-specific NPS, CSAT, CES scores
  • • Regional performance variations
  • • Best-in-class performance metrics

Industry Benchmarks

IndustryNPS BenchmarkCSAT BenchmarkCES BenchmarkReport
Financial Services+4278%5.6View Report
Healthcare+3875%6.2View Report
Retail+4882%5.3View Report
Technology+4580%5.8View Report
Telecommunications+3270%6.5View Report

Special Research Reports

AI in Customer Experience: Emerging Practices

Comprehensive study on how organizations are implementing AI to enhance customer experience, including use cases, challenges, and best practices.

CX-EX Connection: Employee Impact on Customer Experience

Research on the relationship between employee experience and customer satisfaction, with strategies for aligning both to drive business results.

ROI of CX: Quantifying Business Impact

Research-based framework for measuring the financial impact of customer experience initiatives, with case studies and calculation methodologies.

Customer Journeys That Drive Growth

Research on how leading organizations are mapping, measuring, and optimizing customer journeys to create competitive advantage.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Our research methodology combines quantitative surveys with qualitative interviews to provide both statistical data and in-depth insights. For our annual studies, we survey 500+ CX professionals and executives across industries and regions, supplemented by in-depth interviews with selected participants. Our industry benchmarks are based on data from customer feedback programs across multiple organizations within each sector.
Access to our research varies by report. Executive summaries of most reports are available to all website visitors, while full reports are typically available to CXPA members. Premium research, including detailed benchmarking data and special reports, may be available exclusively to members with Premium or Executive-level access. Custom research services are available to all organizations for a fee.
Our flagship reports (State of CX, CX Technology & Innovation, and Global CX Benchmarks) are updated annually. Industry benchmarks are refreshed quarterly with the latest data. Special reports on emerging topics are published throughout the year as significant developments occur in the field.
Yes, we welcome research topic suggestions from the CX community. Please email research@cxpaglobal.org with your ideas and why you believe they would be valuable to explore. Our research advisory board reviews all suggestions quarterly when planning upcoming studies.