Talking Shop

Talking Shop

A fortnightly podcast unpacking the latest trends in voice technology and consumer attitudes towards voice assistants across the board—smart speakers, mobile, web search. Our magazine show brings you discussions and thoughts about the use of voice technology, as well as the latest voice tech news. We also mix in a bit of behind-the-scenes chat about life at Vixen Labs. Make sure you subscribe, so you don’t miss a moment.

Episodes

November 12, 2021 26 mins
Voice shopping is a gratifying act. As humans, we love to talk about what we want and like, and voice enables us to do so effortlessly. It also simplifies tedious payment and return procedures. To tell us more, we have invited former Procter & Gamble Executive Milan Turk on our podcast.
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The pandemic has definitely challenged how we enjoy our food. While safe takeaways became the new norm, voice simplified ordering and collecting them. And big brands like McDonald's adapted to their customer's needs. Find out how from their Digital Portfolio Manager.
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While banks are slowly adopting voice-first technology to identify and relieve customer pain points, we take an exclusive peek inside the industry with Dr. Robin Kiera, finance specialist, founder of Digitalscouting and renowned global speaker.
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October 21, 2021 35 mins
In disruptive times, travel companies like Contiki had to readapt. Their Content Marketing Director, Lottie Norman, tells us more about the role of voice in travel, and how they used top-of-funnel content and ambient experiences to keep that wanderlust feeling alive.
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October 14, 2021 27 mins
Voice changed the way we search for music nowadays. The genre-based approach has been overtaken by mood-centric playlist explorations, while skills like Hand Wash Tunes are connecting fans with artists in innovative contexts.
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October 7, 2021 38 mins
The healthcare system has embraced voice like no other. We’re looking at how voice assistants can improve patient care, staff management, and even surgery procedures with Intelligent Health Association founder and book author, Harry P. Pappas.
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September 30, 2021 34 mins
In the past decade, retail has migrated from a physical business to an omni-channel presence, creating a connection gap between brand and consumer. Can voice bridge that gap and add an extra human touch to the way we do e-commerce?
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September 23, 2021 46 mins
As revealed by our Voice Consumer Index 2021, 91% of voice consumers are already using voice search via a website, mobile app, or smart speaker. So, how can we as marketers use voice tech as a tool to better serve our audience and improve customer experience?
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