Beyond Philosophy

JUNE 1, 2015

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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Experience Investigators by 360Connext

APRIL 7, 2015

Never mind that they are sending emails about merging loyalty programs and becoming one airline. That’s where we’re told that the “best they can do” is offer us a hotel “distressed passenger” discount for a hotel 40 minutes from the airport. We again, did as we were told.

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ShepHyken

JULY 5, 2021

Experience Hotel Blog) The Experience Hotel team decided to conduct a survey on the impact of the different types of emails you can send to your customers. Experience Hotel analyzed more than 9 million emails they sent to their guests. Even if you’re not in the hotel industry, you’ll find the results interesting.

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InMoment XI

AUGUST 1, 2024

It includes both positive and negative feelings, like satisfaction, frustration, loyalty, and disappointment. For customer experience leaders, customer sentiment is crucial because it directly impacts customer loyalty, satisfaction, and retention. Why is Customer Sentiment Important? What is Customer Sentiment Analysis?

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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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ShepHyken

JANUARY 25, 2021

It’s prime time for retailers to grow an Amazon-level loyalty program by Tom Caporaso. My Comment: Here’s a great article about customer loyalty. Some loyalty programs are actually marketing programs. Some loyalty programs create emotional connections.

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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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SurveyGizmo

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

Loyalty and retention are not the same, but they are definitely related. Loyalty is personal and emotional, while retention is a financial measure, is what Ryan Tamminga, VP of Customer Success at Alchemer, and Vanessa Bagnato, Director of Enterprise Solutions at Alchemer, explained recently in a webinar.

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Customer Bliss

OCTOBER 11, 2016

Mark Weinstein is the Senior Vice President of Customer Engagement, Loyalty and Partnerships for Hilton Worldwide. Mark leads Hilton’s customer strategy as SVP and global head of loyalty & partnerships. He creates innovative programs, products and partnerships that drive engagement, grow share of wallet and accelerate performance.

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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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Oracle

MARCH 18, 2021

Hotels worldwide were operating at 29% compared to 2019’s occupancy rates of 72%. And for the most avid travelers engaged in airline, credit card, and hotel loyalty programs, 2020 provided extremely limited opportunities to maintain status, earn points, or redeem travel rewards. Travel loyalty reimagined.

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InMoment XI

JANUARY 17, 2024

Guest experience refers to the overall impression and satisfaction that a guest has during their interactions with a hospitality brand or establishment, such as hotels, restaurants, resorts, and attractions. A memorable and positive guest experience drives customer satisfaction and fosters customer loyalty. What is Guest Experience?

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AskNicely

AUGUST 22, 2018

How many customer loyalty programs do you belong to? customer loyalty programs and yet is only active in 3.9. And research from Capgemini points out that almost 90% of social media comments on loyalty programs are negative. You need a better way to create a loyalty program that your customers care about.

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Currency Alliance

APRIL 15, 2024

Many people assume that operating a loyalty program necessarily implies issuing your own loyalty points or miles. Points and miles are a dominant and popular form of loyalty value. Points and miles are a dominant and popular form of loyalty value. This actually is not true.

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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. Why hasn’t loyalty? Why should investing in loyalty be different?

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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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Beyond Philosophy

FEBRUARY 27, 2017

Hotel giant Hilton recently dropped the H from its rewards program , replacing the linguistically puzzling Hilton HHonors with an easier to pronounce version, Hilton Honors. The new rewards program will be the first in the industry to allow members to combine points and money for a hotel visit. I like these changes.

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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

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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Alida

JULY 17, 2017

Loyalty programs, for example, are a great way to ensure a constant flow of insight from your customers. Silicon Valley keynoter, Connie Dieken, brought up the example of Marriott Hotels, who bought Starwood Hotels specifically because of the loyalty of their customers.

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Currency Alliance

FEBRUARY 10, 2020

One of the earliest loyalty programs came out of the grocery sector. Broadly speaking, most of the chains’ loyalty efforts have been in proprietary, albeit digitalized versions of the original S&H program: collecting in order to redeem for rewards, some digital couponing, and pushing out offers via a mobile app.

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Beyond Philosophy

JUNE 18, 2015

From using the surrounding landscape of your hotel to create a one-of-a-kind experience for your guests like the Ritz Carlton in Tuscon, Arizona, to creating a movie experience unique to your venue, in Vienna, Austria, these types of activities are likely to create an experience that pleases Customers.

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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. Create Loyalty Programs with Enticing Rewards. Another excellent way to sustain customer lifetime value is to create a loyalty program. How do you get them to stay loyal to your business? Conclusion.

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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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Alida

MARCH 27, 2018

At Customers for Life, a recent Vision Critical event in Hong Kong, we immediately felt the grandeur, magnificent presence and ambience of the flagship Mandarin Oriental (MO) hotel in Central Hong Kong as soon as we stepped in. Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group: Not all customers are created equal.

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LiveChat

JULY 10, 2015

Some people think that customer loyalty is a relic of the past. But does it mean that loyalty sank into the oblivion? But does it mean that loyalty sank into the oblivion? There is only one thing that has changed: the way customer loyalty can be gained. Customer loyalty hack #1: reward your customers. Not at all.

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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. My Comment: Here is a fascinating article about loyalty and the customer experience. by By Brenda Fields.

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LiveChat

JULY 10, 2015

Some people think that customer loyalty is a relic of the past. But does it mean that loyalty sank into the oblivion? But does it mean that loyalty sank into the oblivion? There is only one thing that has changed: the way customer loyalty can be gained. Customer loyalty hack #1: reward your customers. Not at all.

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ShepHyken

MARCH 25, 2024

Brands Want Your Loyalty—and Will Offer More Than Points to Get It by Lauren Giella (Newsweek) Loyalty programs offer customers rewards, discounts or other perks when buying from or using the products or services of a certain brand. My Comment: Here is an excellent and robust article on loyalty programs.

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Customer Bliss

JUNE 6, 2017

Our conversation charts Brad’s path from consultant to Bain, to Starwood hotels and his groundbreaking work at Peloton. As head of Member Experience, Brad is responsible for retention marketing, member lifecycle and loyalty, community, social media, email marketing, and member. About Brad.

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Currency Alliance

MAY 21, 2017

You get to the front of the queue in your local store and the assistant asks for your loyalty card. Hotel group cards. Most consumers belong to many customer loyalty programs, but are not active in a lot of them. Fragmentation of customer loyalty programs doesn’t benefit merchants much, either.

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Currency Alliance

NOVEMBER 21, 2016

You get to the front of the queue in your local store and the assistant asks for your loyalty card. Hotel group cards. Most consumers belong to many customer loyalty programs, but are not active in a lot of them. Fragmentation of customer loyalty programs doesn’t benefit merchants much, either.

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ShepHyken

MAY 29, 2023

Top Takeaways: Loyalty programs are used in different industries to attract new customers and retain existing ones. Loyalty programs have now evolved to include enhancing the customer experience. In the recent Achieving Customer Amazement study , 69% of customers say loyalty programs are important to them.

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Experience Investigators by 360Connext

MAY 24, 2017

Going from one hotel front desk to the next or calling different customer service reps can have very different outcomes. So when a tired guest has certain expectations for checking into a favorite hotel, his brain continues scanning the environment. “ Am I expected to mention our loyalty program anymore?

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ShepHyken

JUNE 6, 2018

Loyalty programs promote perks, rewards, elite status and more, which might suggest that not all customers are equal. Now, I agree that loyal customers can receive some type of reward or discount for their loyalty. I notice the same type of behavior happens with airlines and hotels. Are all customers equal?

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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

OCTOBER 11, 2018

Countless articles have been written about enhancing the hotel customer experience (CX) with technology. The hotel market is becoming more competitive, with a larger share of wallet being spent on a greater variety of services. Happily, this increased competition does not pose an existential threat to the hotel as a business model.

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