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This Is What an Epic Customer Experience Fail Looks Like

Experience Investigators by 360Connext

We booked our flight through US Airways , but all our flights were operated by American Airlines. It should be noted it was booked this way through the airline, meaning we weren’t cobbling together two flights. The AIRLINE changed both flight times in the months between booking and leaving. Thanks, AA! No complaints.

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Loyalty Programs!?! We Don’t Need No Stinkin’ Loyalty Programs!!!

Beyond Philosophy

For the past several decades, many companies have relied on customer loyalty cards or programs, by which they can track purchase behavior and give rewards for repeat and volume buying activity. Customer loyalty programs are especially popular among retailers. also has no loyalty program. In the U.S.,

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3 Inspired Ways to Increase Customer Value

Experience Investigators by 360Connext

This often means creating special loyalty programs , elite experiences, and special perks to maintain the top 1% of customers. Airlines have recently taken to creating secret, invitation-only loyalty programs for their most valued customers. How do you gauge customer value? Herein lies the rub. Welcome everybody.

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Do Loyalty Programs Really Create Loyalty?

ShepHyken

Lately, I’ve been asked about loyalty programs. Any company can create a loyalty program. But, there is some confusion around what exactly a loyalty program is. But, when it comes to a loyalty program , that is going to drive repeat business, there are three types. The danger here is….

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McKinsey Thinks Bland, Generic Loyalty Programs Are Killing Business – And They May Be Right!

Beyond Philosophy

And, what is the impact of loyalty programs on enterprise profitability? Overall, companies with loyalty programs have grown at about the same rate as companies without them; but there is variance in performance value among industries. Key among these are: Integrate Loyalty Into the Full Experience. Use the Data.

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The Psychology Behind Customer Retention and Loyalty

Experience Investigators by 360Connext

Implement a loyalty program : Reward loyal customers with discounts, free products, or upgrades to gamify the brand experience (and trigger dopamine!). Loyalty programs give customers a perceived return on their investment and reward them for their loyalty. But be careful with these programs.

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Are Loyalty Cards Dead?

Beyond Philosophy

If you’re like me, you have loyalty cards for three different supermarkets, a half dozen airlines, several hotels, a dozen or so assorted retailers and the local frozen yogurt shop. No of course not, and that’s the problem with calling these pieces of plastic “loyalty cards.” What is Loyalty Anyway?

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