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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PK

JULY 1, 2020

Recently, a major retailer asked PK to assess its loyalty program, which had first launched in the late 1990s. By one metric—retention rate—the retailer’s program was still successful. The post Mine your data before you change your loyalty program appeared first on PK. But while […].

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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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Currency Alliance

DECEMBER 1, 2020

Apart from adapting to mobile apps and ditching plastic cards, the typical loyalty programs in 2020 still operate pretty much the same as they did at the turn of the century. And there are many, many more of these lookalike programs. The customer experience has evolved. Why hasn’t loyalty? according to the study.

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PK

JANUARY 25, 2019

There are many theories as to why some loyalty programs succeed while others either fail or exist on autopilot without generating ongoing customer engagement. The science behind habitual consumer behavior offers insights that loyalty marketers should leverage when designing and implementing loyalty programs.

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Currency Alliance

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

If a new CEO replaced you tomorrow, and had no previous connection to the current loyalty program, what changes do you think she would make? We hear loyalty leaders state all the time that they have embraced ‘best practices’. That’s right, loyalty programs should be a profit center.

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Teletech

NOVEMBER 5, 2014

For many businesses, one of the most significant benefits provided by a loyalty program is tracking the purchases made by individual customers over time. This generates what you might call "longitudinal customer insight." There’s more… To read the rest of this blog posting click here. roi loyaltyprogram'

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Forrester's Customer Insights

OCTOBER 25, 2022

Today, brands leverage loyalty programs to acquire and retain customers, particularly those they lost during the height of the pandemic. But loyalty programs are a symbiotic relationship: Consumers look to programs for better experiences and cost savings, especially in light of the current economic crisis.

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Currency Alliance

MARCH 20, 2020

There are really only four ways to create value for all stakeholders in a loyalty program: maintain low operating costs, and funnel the savings into rewards. add complementary partners in every spending category so the program and the currency are more useful and interesting. Not every loyalty program seems to appreciate this.

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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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Oracle

APRIL 8, 2021

Episode 9 explored the role of loyalty marketing programs with my special guest, Clay Walton-House, Managing Director, Integrated Loyalty Solutions at PK. Nominations are due April 16 – don’t miss your chance to be recognized for your great customer experience efforts during 2020. ” LEGO is loyalty-obsessed.

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Forrester's Customer Insights

AUGUST 4, 2021

A loyalty program is a great way to collect zero-party data. Read how your loyalty program can be a powerful tool in the post-cookie world.

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Currency Alliance

JUNE 1, 2020

This isn’t just a casual observation, but a sign of a widespread consumer trend which every loyalty marketer should be thinking about. Loyalty marketing is a mix of science and art, but in its most basic form, loyalty programs are a value exchange. One year ago, there might have been 2 people in 50.

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Currency Alliance

MARCH 5, 2019

Should my brand be in a loyalty coalition? Do reward points really earn loyalty? These, and other important questions, were subject of a debate held recently at the Visa Innovation Center in London, and Convened by Annich McIntosh of Loyalty Magazine. Loyalty Coalitions are Morphing into Marketplaces.

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Currency Alliance

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

In this new content series, we show what a world-beating loyalty program would look like in four different sectors, and discuss the brands currently showing the potential to build that ‘world-beating’ program. are now ripe for inclusion in loyalty coalitions. are now ripe for inclusion in loyalty coalitions.

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Optimove

DECEMBER 30, 2024

Take the next step with our CRM marketer evolution curve Download Now Why it Matters: These 2025 resolutions will directly influence a marketer’s ability to be position-less, driving marketing effectiveness and business outcomes, including higher Return on Marketing Investment (ROI) and deeper customer loyalty.

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Forrester's Customer Insights

FEBRUARY 20, 2015

It's harder than ever to earn your customers' loyalty. Many companies think they've solved this with a loyalty program, but the competition is stiff there, too. On average, consumers belong to eight loyalty programs -- the majority of which are ruled by points, discounts and financial rewards.

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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.

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PK

MAY 12, 2020

Those brands who invest in their mobile technology and focus on the digital consumer experience differentiate themselves in the marketplace and endear themselves to their consumers – especially their loyalty members. Its loyalty-building aspects don’t end there, though. Think beyond discounts and cashback. Focus on convenience.

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Alida

JULY 17, 2017

On July 13 2017, over two hundred Vision Critical customers, insights, marketing and CX professionals gathered in Sydney for the Asia Pacific Customer Intelligence Summit, Vision Critical’s 7th annual customer summit. To get insight from your customers, make sure that they feel part of a mutually beneficial relationship.

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Optimove

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

How AI is Transforming CDPs Download Now >> Why it Matters: Building a successful post-purchase journey requires a careful balance of strategy, data insights, and phased implementation. It’s not just about keeping customers engaged—it’s about creating personalized, multi-channel experiences that drive loyalty and revenue.

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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.

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Currency Alliance

DECEMBER 17, 2019

This is the blog version of our Loyalty Strategy Guide 2020. For a more engaging read, click here to Currency Alliance Loyalty Strategy Guide 2020. There was a mix of good and bad, for loyalty in 2019. The widespread devaluation of loyalty currencies during the past few years brings this into sharp focus.

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ShepHyken

OCTOBER 6, 2023

He writes about the strategies and tools to build customer loyalty. Building and maintaining customer loyalty is more critical than ever in today’s highly competitive business landscape. By going above and beyond to exceed expectations, businesses can foster a more profound sense of loyalty. #2.

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Currency Alliance

MAY 9, 2019

Independent of market positioning, unique customer insight will become the primary competitive advantage. Enter: loyalty marketing. In 3-5 years’ time, the market leaders will have emerged, so now is the moment to include loyalty mechanics to get the upper-hand. The massive potential of loyalty marketing in mobility.

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Currency Alliance

JULY 16, 2020

Most marketing efforts produce conversion rates of less than 5%, signaling a crisis of communication with a make-or-break number of potential loyal customers. Achieving this is not a mystery – the key is understanding a customer’s propensity to respond to various offers based on lifestyle preferences and segmentation.

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Forrester's Customer Insights

MARCH 10, 2015

Most of the Chinese marketers I spoke with for my latest customer loyalty research have built frequent-buyer programs that dish out lots of points and coupons but don''t do nearly enough to positively affect customer retention. Customer Insights'

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Currency Alliance

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

2021 will be another year in the long-term journey to become customer-centric, balance the economics of loyalty programs to deliver more value to customers, and ensure the right systems are in place to reduce dependencies on the IT department or vendors. putting the customer at the center of your business model.

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Currency Alliance

OCTOBER 27, 2017

We recognize that these are difficult times for merchants managing loyalty programs. Customer expectations are higher than ever. The answer to both of these problems lies in collaboration with common loyalty currencies. All of these methods make customers want to collect more of the loyalty currency in the first place.

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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.

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Currency Alliance

DECEMBER 19, 2022

It has the potential to address a lot of business challenges, and enable many forms of elusive innovation in loyalty marketing. The biggest opportunities for loyalty programs relate to operating more efficiently to reduce cost, and improving personalization. Using AI to improve profitability of pricing and promotions.

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Ann Michaels and Associates

JULY 26, 2024

Gather and Act on Customer Feedback: Regularly collect feedback through surveys, reviews, and social media. Analyze the feedback and make necessary changes to products, services, and processes based on customer insights. Encourage customer participation and interaction through user-generated content, reviews, and testimonials.

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Currency Alliance

APRIL 10, 2021

If a new CEO replaced you tomorrow, and had no previous connection to the current loyalty program, what changes do you think she would make? As CEO, the time you can dedicate to your loyalty program is probably close to zero. It’s not unusual for the very best programs to comprise 15%-30% of a business’s enterprise value.

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Currency Alliance

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Commercetools partners with Currency Alliance to enable loyalty marketing in the age of composable commerce. Every company strives to build loyalty among its customers, but the methods to achieve the never-ending pursuit of loyal customers can vary widely. Furthermore, 91% of consumers want to be recognized.

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Currency Alliance

JANUARY 18, 2021

It’s time for hotel operators to re-evaluate how well their ace in the hole – their loyalty program – is enabling every function of their business to deliver more value. Here are three predictions of how loyalty programs must evolve in hospitality. Yet like many hotels, most hotel loyalty programs are homogenous.

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SurveySensum

AUGUST 1, 2023

Building Lasting Connections: The Power of Customer Loyalty in Retail In today’s fast-paced and crazy competitive retail world, customer loyalty is like the secret sauce for staying ahead of the game. But, let’s be real, building and nurturing customer loyalty in retail isn’t a walk in the park.

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Forrester's Customer Insights

MARCH 25, 2019

Barneys introduced a new loyalty program this month, and Starbucks announced upgrades to its existing program. Loyalty programs are a hot commodity – and I mean commodity: it’s incredibly hard for brands to maintain a differentiated program. We’re not surprised. Our data shows that […].

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