Beyond Philosophy

MAY 10, 2017

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.” As I’ll discuss later, most consumers are a lot like me.

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BlueOcean

JULY 9, 2024

Brand loyalty is a reflection of a customer’s commitment to a relationship with a given retailer or service provider. The way we interact with people and brands has changed—and consumer spending priorities have evolved just as fast. Following the 2021-2023 supply chain crisis, today’s consumers are no strangers to empty shelves.

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GetFeedback

JUNE 11, 2019

According to Exploring the Value of Emotion-driven Engagement, a new report from Deloitte Digital, brands can build impressive levels of customer loyalty by connecting emotionally with their audiences. Brand loyalty is driven by emotional connections. But why isn’t this level of fandom a reality for every brand?

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InMoment XI

MAY 14, 2022

While the intelligence derived from this feedback is critical for an organization to create optimal, personalized customer experiences that drive business value, there is another salient factor that drives consumer behavior: customer-brand identity. And that’s where true brand loyalty is born. A Few Examples from Best-In-Class Brands.

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IntouchInsight

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

Consumer reactions to this vary greatly. As anyone who has recently filled up their gas tank or purchased groceries will tell you, the cost of living just keeps going up. Some people will shop sales while others will buy in bulk. The common goal, however, is to get the best value for every dollar spent.

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PK

DECEMBER 21, 2020

Traditional loyalty programs feature points, rewards, and member benefits to promote repeat purchases. But programs like these present a challenge for technology consumer goods with companies who sell devices like […]. The post The engineered experience: Loyalty for technology consumer goods appeared first on PK.

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Oracle

JANUARY 4, 2021

In a recent webinar hosted by Oracle, Vitamix, a leading global manufacturer of high-performance blending technology for consumers and commercial settings, shared three ways to elevate customer experience and deepen loyalty. Design your loyalty program to foster engagement. Read on to learn how.

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ProProfs Chat

FEBRUARY 13, 2020

Efforts to retain customers, help you formulate effective loyalty programs that your customers enjoy being a part of. Let’s take a look at customer loyalty statistics and observe the various ways that help a business improve and boost customer loyalty. Customer Loyalty Statistics 2020 You Shouldn’t Miss.

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BlueOcean

MAY 13, 2021

Brand loyalty is a reflection of a customer’s commitment to a relationship with a given retailer or service provider. Read on to discover the three principles of brand loyalty after COVID-19 shifted our buying behaviors (and one interesting exception to the rule.). Consumers do, after all, still have choices available to them.

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ShepHyken

MAY 26, 2023

This week, we feature an article by Zsuzsa Kecsmar, CMO and Head of Partnerships of Antavo , a software company that manages brand loyalty and retention programs. She writes about next-generation loyalty programs and how they can enhance customer experience.

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Oracle

FEBRUARY 13, 2019

And as retail trends continue to evolve in 2019, so do customer loyalty trends and programs. As retailers big and small reimagine their loyalty programs to meet evolving customer expectations, the experts weigh in on the loyalty trends they believe will be hot in 2019, as reported in Oracle’s 2019 Loyalty Predictions Report.

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Experience Investigators by 360Connext

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

You’ll notice I didn’t call this a consumer persona or a buyer persona. In business-to-consumer (B2C) organizations, customer personas are typically about the main shopper or buyer of the product. Their decision-making process , like what media or content they consume, as well as what influences them.

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InMoment XI

OCTOBER 3, 2024

This is a key indicator of your organization’s customer loyalty and success in building lasting customer relationships. Implement Loyalty Programs Implementing a loyalty program can be one of the most effective customer retention strategies that your organization invests in. Why is Customer Retention Important?

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Currency Alliance

AUGUST 15, 2024

This is precisely what loyalty programs were originally designed for, as marketing platforms purpose-built for measuring and incentivizing customer engagement, including when the customer is not shopping with your brand. Personalization comprises four key strategic initiatives.

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Currency Alliance

OCTOBER 12, 2020

That type of simple recognition goes a great way in building loyalty with customers. This presentation is about driving customer engagement, and how the loyalty industry is transforming in order to engage with the mid-tail and long-tail customer. Loyalty programs must evolve to keep customers engaged.

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Forrester's Customer Insights

MARCH 26, 2024

Learn about the potential of predictive AI — and, now, generative AI — in enhancing loyalty programs and strategies.

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ShepHyken

JULY 5, 2021

How to design and run a customer loyalty program for small businesses by Raúl Galera. MultiBriefs) customer loyalty programs are all about retaining buyers through special discounts that offer rewards for repeat purchases. But how do you go about designing and running an effective customer loyalty program?

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Experience Investigators by 360Connext

MAY 4, 2015

You have loyalty programs, a no-questions-asked refund policy, customer satisfaction surveys, and perhaps even greeters. Study after study shows that consumers want more out of their experience. What opportunities are companies missing by defining the customer experience within the periphery of your store? The kicker?

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Customer Guru

JUNE 12, 2018

Building customer loyalty is a worthy investment for every startup. They show loyalty towards its several products such as MacBook, iPod, iPhone, and iPad. Below are a few steps that every startup needs to take care of for building customer loyalty: Providing an enhanced customer experience. Collecting consistent feedback.

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SurveyGizmo

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

COVID killed brand loyalty. Brand loyalty took a nosedive during the pandemic with 75% of consumers trying a new shopping behavior since COVID started. During the pandemic, consumers vented their need for novelty by ordering new toothpaste, a different cereal, or engaging in a fully new routine. Why Loyalty Matters.

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ShepHyken

JUNE 7, 2021

The Untapped Potential of B2B Customer Loyalty Programs by John Rolston and Jon Glick. My Comment: A loyalty program for B2B? Loyalty programs are not just for consumers. Many of the same principles in a B2C loyalty program apply to B2B. Absolutely!

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InMoment XI

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

The coming year is no exception, as consumers across the globe plan to make travel a priority, despite ongoing economic uncertainty. According to a recent report, 81% of consumers plan to travel the same amount or more in 2024, compared to 2023. Instead, 71% of consumers expect personalization from the businesses they choose.

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InMoment XI

JANUARY 17, 2024

The Importance of Guest Experience Management Guest experience management is vital for hospitality brands looking to build a positive reputation, foster customer loyalty, achieve competitive differentiation, and ultimately drive long-term success and profitability. Guest experiences impact reputation.

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Merkle

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Marketers are facing a consumer landscape that is significantly different than the one just two years ago. Today’s inflationary pressures are influencing consumer preferences and expectations in every aspect of the customer experience. Loyalty programs are no exception.

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ShepHyken

APRIL 26, 2021

(ZDNeT) Customer service is experiencing a renaissance, and with the right imagination, intention, and technology, it can also become a business growth engine by driving satisfaction, sales, and loyalty. How 5 Brands Adapted Their Loyalty Programs for a Post-Covid World by Stephanie Miles.

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ProProfs Chat

MAY 28, 2020

People think of loyalty as a customer for a lifetime, but it is really much simpler than that. However, brand loyalty has become just another ‘buzz-phrase’. What Is Brand Loyalty. What is brand loyalty? How to build brand loyalty? There is an out and out need to rethink what brand loyalty really means.

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ShepHyken

AUGUST 30, 2019

As a matter of fact, 97 percent of consumers say customer service is a big factor when it comes to brand loyalty. In fact, the same source showed that 89% of consumers switched to another business after experiencing poor customer service. Create Loyalty Programs with Enticing Rewards. Conclusion.

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Retently

JANUARY 25, 2023

It’s still challenging to prove the value of that investment as opposed to customer acquisition; however, the game is clearly changing, prompting ecommerce brands to cherish their most valuable asset – customer loyalty. Ecommerce marketing needed to evolve, prioritizing retention and customer loyalty more than ever. With over 1.8

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InMoment XI

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Some of the benefits of improving customer experience include: Increased Customer Loyalty When you have a consistently positive customer experience, you will create loyal customers. But, by improving customer experience, you will have no problem achieving these customer milestones and increasing customer loyalty.

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Alida

FEBRUARY 22, 2017

To keep up with rising consumer and market expectations, an ever increasing number of companies are now prioritizing becoming customer-led. Loyalty program software does something similar, tracking how much people spend with a company. The value of relationships is based on something much deeper. Move beyond transactions .

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InMoment XI

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Furthermore, when researching a brand or product, most consumers prefer to do their own research rather than speak to a human. Knowing these consumer behaviors and how they relate to your business can significantly impact your overall business performance. Consumer Trends Report. ( [link] ). References HubSpot.

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Customer Bliss

JANUARY 18, 2018

Launch a loyalty program – Recognize their purchase behavior and automatically reward them for it. Start developing consumer insights: why did you leave and how can we earn their trust back? Our way of saying thank you for being a customer without them having to do work. CX Click To Tweet.

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ShepHyken

DECEMBER 28, 2020

In contrast to a loyalty program, gifting is a cost effective way to achieve tangible and significant results. This is an interesting article on how a gift can create a psychological impact, increase loyalty and more. Mastercard: Consumer Experience Is Loyalty’s New Currency by PYMNTS. My Comment: Happy Holidays!

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Alida

JANUARY 19, 2017

Sales in athletic apparel rose 12 percent in 2016 , according to the market research firm NPD, as more consumers wear their workout clothes outside the gym. Here’s a look at the different tactics retailers are experimenting with—and why consumer insight needs to be part of the mix as companies try new ways of reinvigorating sales.

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ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 15, 2024

Only 14% of Customer Service Issues Are Fully Resolved in Self-Service by CRM Magazine (CRM Magazine) Customers resolve only 14 percent of their service and support issues fully in self-service, and even for issues that customers describe as very simple, only 36 percent resolve fully in self-service, Gartner found in a new consumer study.

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C3Centricity

MAY 12, 2024

Here are twenty ways to get started, together with best-in-class examples, but I’d love to hear how you delight your own customers and turn satisfaction into loyalty. It’s about creating an unforgettable positive experience that fosters loyalty and word-of-mouth promotion. I know I have!

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ShepHyken

JANUARY 20, 2020

How to Run a Customer Loyalty Program by ThriveHive. ThriveHive) This article will give you a run-down on the basics of customer loyalty marketing and programs, how they work, and how you can use them to retain more customers with your business. Loyalty Trends in 2020: How Will This Year Be Different?

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