CSM Magazine

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Loyalty schemes have been around a lot longer than you think, going back even further than the frequent flyer programmes that took off in the late 1970s. Hamish Sherlock of Applause , explains how to build a next-generation loyalty scheme. Do your customers value the rewards the scheme provides?

Loyalty 59

Loyalty Banking Airlines Travel 59

ProProfs Chat

FEBRUARY 22, 2019

For effective customer retention, a focused and dedicated approach needs to be kept in mind. And, a well-designed loyalty program can act as a profitable investment and reduce the likelihood of customers going to your competitors. Take the example of Victoria’s Secret loyalty program PINK Nation.

Customer Retention 82

Customer Retention Engagement Rewards Programs Loyalty Programs 82

Currency Alliance

OCTOBER 12, 2021

Loyalty partnerships with complementary brands are the best way to create additional value, for customers and for your business. Depending on the maturity of your loyalty program, you may already have some program partners, or be a partner in somebody else’s program. How loyalty partners co-create value.

Loyalty 59

Loyalty Loyalty Programs Airlines Travel 59

Currency Alliance

DECEMBER 13, 2018

Escalating competition across sectors – not a purported “death of loyalty” – is making loyalty harder earned. As a result, major loyalty trends for 2019 will see a wave of innovation as established brands trial new ways to retain share of mind. Loyalty marketing breaking ground in new sectors. Smarter budgeting.

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Michelli Experience

MARCH 2, 2016

Recently Starbucks announced a change in their highly regarded loyalty program and I heard both praise and deep criticism. Sadly, I felt very old because in 2004 the mere mention of a loyalty program at Starbucks was not well-received. 2) Drive Profitability – Every customer should be treated caringly and with respect.

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Loyalty Programs Loyalty 2004 Rewards Programs 45

CX University

NOVEMBER 21, 2020

Customer-facing teams in sales and service-orientated environments embrace the concept. Marketing teams use it to get to know their customers, to personalise their brand reach and encourage brand loyalty. Comprehensive customer experience ecosystems create customer memories that narrate specific brand stories.

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Net Promoter Score Brands Loyalty Programs Loyalty 98

Currency Alliance

MARCH 21, 2019

Loyalty systems were some of the first marketing technology, dating back 35 years. Making the same progress in loyalty has been much more difficult. The typical incumbent loyalty technology platform comprises five core modules: CRM/Analytics Platform. Loyalty Rules Engine. Now, these legacy systems are showing the strain.

Loyalty 58

Loyalty Banking Loyalty Programs Hotels 58

CSM Magazine

MAY 24, 2021

With the pandemic remaining widespread, business owners are now asking the question—how to maintain strong customer engagement during COVID-19? Reinventing Customer Engagement. Customer engagement is the process of strengthening your emotional connection with your customers. Keep Your Lines Open.

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Customer Engagement Engagement Social Media E Commerce 52

Second to None

FEBRUARY 19, 2019

3] Offering a sense of familiarity and consistency, private brands have proven to increase trust and loyalty in customers. PYMNTS.com’s data shows that 51% of customers choose to shop at a store specifically for its private brand. [4] Data shows that 55% of people would not return to stores with poor customer engagement.

Brands 73

Brands Rewards Programs Loyalty Fashion 73

Currency Alliance

JUNE 19, 2019

This was my second year on the judging panel at the Loyalty Magazine Awards. Really, for those relatively few brands achieving impressive levels of customer engagement, it’s breath-taking how fast the industry has progressed in such a short time. 1. Looking beyond transactional rewards.

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Magazine Loyalty 2019 Loyalty Programs 49

Currency Alliance

JUNE 16, 2020

For most of the last decade, loyalty marketing seemed to be on autopilot for many brands – but the tide is turning. Many of the entrants to this years’ Loyalty Magazine Awards were as adept with data and technology as marketers in many other disciplines. Brilliantly, Voxi has spun this very feature into a loyalty driver.

Magazine 52

Magazine Loyalty Innovation 2020 52

Currency Alliance

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

In December 2018, we published what we consider will be the Top 10 Trends in loyalty marketing during 2019. Businesses, their markets, and customer behavior have evolved dramatically in the past 10 years, yet most loyalty programs have only made incremental changes (in some cases to the detriment of customers).

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Loyalty 2019 Loyalty Programs Hotels 45

BirdEye

JULY 5, 2023

Relationship marketing is the strategy of cultivating meaningful relationships with customers to ensure long-term satisfaction and brand loyalty. This strategy uses online and offline communication channels for your business to build stronger relationships with your customer base.

Marketing 98

Marketing Social Media Loyalty Programs Customer Retention 98

Currency Alliance

JUNE 11, 2019

“Extra” was a 4% interest rate which earned the average working family £100-200 a year – the kind of value you can earn from a supermarket loyalty card. Bribing customers is easy and, as with most easy initiatives, not very profitable. This led many banks in Europe to close their rewards program over the past three years.

Banking 40

Banking Loyalty Consumers Loyalty Programs 40

OpinionLab

MAY 4, 2017

Relying solely on behavioral data also fails to capture the perception of “trapped” customers—those who are unhappy but purchase reluctantly for many reasons. Maybe they don’t have other good options, maybe the switching costs are too high, or maybe they are trapped by a rewards program.

Sports 79

Sports Apparel Omnichannel Rewards Programs 79

Currency Alliance

JUNE 11, 2017

Loyalty program announcements so far this year indicate a major sea change. To get customers re-engaged, brands are making it easier to participate in their loyalty programs and are offering enhanced ways to redeem – so customers can make use of even small amounts of points/miles.

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Loyalty Loyalty Programs Multi-Channel Travel 52

Retently

MARCH 18, 2024

Through carefully crafted service survey questions, businesses can glean insights into customer sentiment, measure the impact of their customer service team, and understand the shades of customer satisfaction and loyalty. Whether through a simple “How satisfied were you with our service?”

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Customer Service Net Promoter Score Customer Service Representative NPS 123

Currency Alliance

JANUARY 22, 2020

The top loyalty jobs are tough. Every CEO waxes lyrical about the importance of loyalty. Every CFO knows a loyal customer is many times more profitable than others. Rewards programs have not, historically, earned consistent loyalty across all customer segments. Points alone don’t earn much loyalty.

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Loyalty Brands Loyalty Programs Rewards Programs 40

Happy or Not

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Creating a winning voice of the customer (VoC) program is crucial for businesses that wish to thrive in today’s competitive landscape. This guide will cover seven essential steps to build a VoC program that improves customer experience, drives brand loyalty, and increases retention.

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Loyalty Programs Social Media Net Promoter Score Loyalty 36

Currency Alliance

OCTOBER 29, 2019

The following quote baffles my mind: According to IRI Worldwide, 74% of consumers globally choose a store based on its effective loyalty programme.[i]. If 74% of consumers choose a store based on their loyalty program, then why do few loyalty programs have more than 25% of their customers participating?

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Loyalty Loyalty Programs Hotels Airlines 40

Retently

OCTOBER 23, 2024

They reveal pain points, areas for improvement, and opportunities to delight customers – whether it’s right after a purchase or a few weeks into product usage. This insight enables brands to develop a customer-centric strategy that enhances engagement and builds loyalty.

Retail 112

Retail NPS Touchpoint Feedback 112

Bold360

APRIL 27, 2017

Travel and tourism can be difficult areas for retaining customer loyalty, with websites set up exclusively to pit brands against one another on the best deals for hotels and rock-bottom prices on flights. Inspiring Real Loyalty, No Cards in Sight. Time and time again they top the list of airlines to which customers feel loyal.

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Tourism Travel Customer Service E-support 56

CSM Magazine

JANUARY 2, 2023

Here are ten ways to help you get new customers to become loyal, repeat customers. Understand What Your Customers Want. If you want to convince your customers to give you their loyalty, you’re going to need to understand what they want, so you can give it to them. Reward Customer Loyalty.

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Rewards Programs Loyalty Customer Service Customers 52

Second to None

FEBRUARY 19, 2019

3] Offering a sense of familiarity and consistency, private brands have proven to increase trust and loyalty in customers. PYMNTS.com’s data shows that 51% of customers choose to shop at a store specifically for its private brand. [4] Data shows that 55% of people would not return to stores with poor customer engagement.

Brands 48

Brands Rewards Programs 2018 Loyalty 48

CSM Magazine

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Ambience isn’t just ‘nice to have’; it’s part of what keeps customers engaged – without them even realizing it. Customers are more likely to linger when they sense an environment is well-managed, but subtle. A great rewards program is intuitive, easy to join, and worth the effort. in a wellness shop).

Retail 52

Retail Engagement 2029 Customer Experience 52

Strativity

MAY 25, 2023

Understand the experience your customers are hungry for. Customers have more restaurant choices than ever. This puts pressure on restaurants with diluted or outdated value propositions, impersonal customer relationships, and stale rewards programs. Sample new channels to reach new customers.

Brands 52

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Totango

FEBRUARY 21, 2019

In today’s digitally transformed business world, customers are empowered to shift their subscription loyalties at short notice and without repercussion. As such, there’s seemingly no greater crisis than a lapsed customer. In fact, over 50% of paying customers weren’t using the service they paid for. But, as John F.

Customer Success 63

Customer Success Social Media Rewards Programs Webinar 63

Kitewheel

MARCH 25, 2019

How you can identify customer pain points more quickly this spring is by bringing journey analytics in house. Filling these gaps will have quick value and drive customer loyalty. For example, many retailers send a welcome email after you sign up for their rewards program.

Hotels 76

Hotels ROI Customer Journey Retail 76

SurveySparrow

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

This not only helps in retaining customers but also turns them into advocates for your brand. Moreover, responsive customer support ensures that customers have a positive experience whenever they need assistance, further cementing their loyalty. This consistent engagement keeps your brand on customers’ minds.

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CustomerSuccessBox

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

Customer Success (CS) has become synonymous with customer loyalty, customer satisfaction, and a positive customer experience. CS ensures the customer is at the center of the business strategy of modern B2B SaaS firms. It’s much easier to delight your customer when you know exactly what they need.

Customer Success 52

Customer Success Management Webinar Rewards Programs 52

ProProfs Chat

DECEMBER 18, 2019

Let the Customer Know If You Need Time to Research. Achieve High Satisfaction Through Customer Engagement. Imagine that your customer has a question for you or perhaps needs assistance with an issue. Prospects or existing clients are more inclined to trust the agent over live chat customer experiences.

Customer Experience 87

Customer Experience Multi-Channel Social Media Customers 87

Kitewheel

MARCH 4, 2019

To solve this problem, airlines should use real-time interaction management(RTIM) to track each customer across time and determine the next best experience for them. Contextual relevance drives customer engagement. While a blanket message can make sense in some contexts, we know that customers prefer personalized messages.

Travel 40

Travel Hospitality Customer Journey Airlines 40

SuiteCX

JUNE 15, 2017

Investments in customer loyalty are booming. Marketing teams are spending big on rewards, partnerships, agencies, data capabilities and marketing technology. Loyalty has become table stakes in most consumer facing sectors. Having a loyalty program is becoming a cost of doing business, a hygiene factor.

ROI 40

ROI Measurement Marketing Loyalty Programs 40

SuiteCX

JUNE 15, 2017

Investments in customer loyalty are booming. Marketing teams are spending big on rewards, partnerships, agencies, data capabilities and marketing technology. Loyalty has become table stakes in most consumer facing sectors. Having a loyalty program is becoming a cost of doing business, a hygiene factor.

ROI 40

ROI Measurement Marketing Loyalty Programs 40

Optimove

JULY 20, 2023

In this increasingly digital world, customers interact with brands through multiple channels such as on their phones, on the web, and in physical stores. By implementing an omnichannel marketing approach, businesses can further personalize their content for each customer to increase revenue and improve loyalty.

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Omnichannel Marketing Social Media Rewards Programs 40

SurveySensum

JULY 19, 2023

According to a new Forbes Insights and Arm Treasure Data survey of more than 1000 customers worldwide, 74% of customers said they are likely to buy from brands based on experience alone. This statistic emphasizes the critical role that retail customer experience plays in customer loyalty, brand advocacy, and business growth.

Retail 40

Retail Customer Experience Social Media Rewards Programs 40

Strativity

APRIL 27, 2023

Margin matters now more than ever A handful of restaurant category brands invested early in proprietary customer engagement platforms and were rewarded with enduring positions of strength, while other brands struggled to pivot. Key Actions for Design + Build: In-store Experiences Customer Data Enablement Digital Experience 5.

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