ShepHyken

OCTOBER 13, 2017

This week we feature an article by Jess Mizerak discussing the future of brand loyalty and how to continue to be successful in the world of E-commerce. That’s what your loyalty program should do. – Shep Hyken. Now that Ecomm is well developed, it’s more surprising when brick-and-mortar retailers don’t have an online presence.

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Beyond Philosophy

NOVEMBER 21, 2017

It’s mid-November, and that means retailers’ annual holiday promotions are reaching a fever pitch. Retailers drop their prices to bring more shoppers into their stores. I’m happy to see that some retailers seem to be pursuing customer experience initiatives this year that go beyond traditional price slashing.

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ShepHyken

JUNE 21, 2021

The Wise Marketer) Too many reward programs solely focus on the points, rather than on the rewards their points or miles make possible. And without rockin’ rewards, the points are without meaning. Do your rewards hit the “must-have” mark that turns casual customers into brand fans? There are plenty of great ideas.

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Customer Guru

JUNE 26, 2018

Rather, it is a necessity for retail marketing today. Due to with its innovative, competitive, and cutting-edge business and marketing strategies Sephora, a Paris-based multinational chain of personal care stores, has earned the reputation of being the number one beauty retailer in the world. What is an omnichannel experience?

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Beyond Philosophy

OCTOBER 10, 2016

When things get ambiguous or difficult to evaluate, customers may use their high-level impressions of the brand, the retailer, or the service provider to guide their evaluations or what we call a “halo effect.” For example, say you have a retail location where you want to improve the Customer Experience.

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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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Service Untitled

DECEMBER 17, 2013

Studies have shown that retail and restaurant customers will spend 40% more if the service provided is outstanding, so everyday we as business owners, should try to do better. Understanding their reality and adapting our programs, efforts, and products to enrich our customers lives show how we value each person.

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delighted

NOVEMBER 20, 2020

Historically, the backbone of retail has been predicated around selling goods from a physical location. Retail customer experience was predicated around these physical elements and touchpoints: Are the employees helpful? However, the world of retail is evolving. In light of this, retail customer experience has also evolved.

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CSM Magazine

OCTOBER 21, 2024

The most successful retailers know it’s not just about ‘selling stuff’; it’s about creating a shopping trip that feels personal, transactions that feel smooth, and an overall experience that is ideally delightful! User-Friendly Loyalty Programs Nobody needs another loyalty card that sits gathering dust at the bottom of a wallet.

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ShepHyken

APRIL 14, 2024

Lessons from the Field: 3 Easy Ways to Customize Customer Experiences & Increase Brand Loyalty by Anand Subbaraj (Fast Company) Personalization encourages customers to both return for more service and recommend that service to others. My Comment: This week’s TOP FIVE roundup has a theme: Customer Loyalty.

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Service Untitled

JUNE 16, 2011

Entrepreneur magazine writer Micah Solomon stated there are several important elements retailers need to concentrate on in order to gain customer loyalty. Many retailers have recognition and reward programs. Those become the retailers who win my customer loyalty. Can we increase customer loyalty?

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ShepHyken

OCTOBER 6, 2024

7 Ways to Boost Customers’ Emotional Connection and Loyalty with Your Brand by Annette Franz (MarTech) Loyalty. That emotional connection to a brand is extremely important to customer loyalty. It’s often been thought to be a key driver of loyalty. Brand Loyalty Is Lagging. What’s emotion got to do with it?

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Service Untitled

SEPTEMBER 17, 2012

So how do we build and maintain customer loyalty? Even negative feedback can help to bring about customer loyalty. Those are the customers you will have dazzled with your customer commitment, and in essence these are the very same people who will be your walking billboards for loyalty and attracting new customers.

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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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CSM Magazine

AUGUST 21, 2023

Customer engagement has become one of the most critical success factors for retailers looking to drive sales, loyalty, and overall business growth. However, with the increasing complexity and diversity of today’s retail environment, engaging with customers has become a more challenging task.

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SurveySensum

JULY 26, 2023

Do you know what’s the biggest problem in retail? According to the research study conducted by Harvard Business School, The Economics of E-Loyalty , increasing customer retention rates by 5% increases profits by 25% to 95%. These programs will help you foster a long-lasting and meaningful relationship with your customers.

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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?

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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 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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Service Untitled

MARCH 24, 2014

In fact, according to Brand Key, a loyalty consulting agency, Amazon’s ratings dropped from 93% to 83% two days following the hike. For anyone not familiar with the Amazon loyalty program, there are estimated to be about 20 million Prime members in the United States. And why does this happen?

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Oracle

APRIL 23, 2019

In this 10th video on the Smarter Demos series, we take a look at some of the latest in omnichannel retail technology. Rand, I hear that you have a customer insight retail analytics solution to show me. So let’s say I was a loyalty manager, there might be things I’m particularly interested in. How are they clicking?

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C3Centricity

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Leadership Example : Lego’s CEO exemplifies customer-centric leadership by implementing programs like Lego Ideas, where customers can directly contribute to product ideas. Lego sustains relevance and loyalty by embedding customer voices into its product strategy, proving how customer-centric thinking can drive long-term success.

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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.

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Micah Solomon

DECEMBER 4, 2015

I’ve never heard: “I’m loyal to Apple because of their [nonexistent] rewards program.” ” That’s because true customer loyalty has a limited relationship to customer loyalty programs, customer loyalty cards, customer loyalty rewards. Dubious at best.

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ShepHyken

MAY 30, 2022

This is Where Rewards Programs Lose Most of Their Members by Jenn McMillen. My Comment: If you have a rewards program, is it working? Here you will find some interesting stats and findings about why rewards programs fizzle out, the mistakes companies/brands make, and more.

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OpinionLab

MAY 4, 2017

The next morning as she was trying to forget about the game, she was greeted with an email from an online retailer asking her to “Join the Patriots Celebration and Shop the Largest Selection of Super Bowl Champs Gear.”. Why did she get this email?

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PK

JULY 15, 2019

in The Forrester Wave : Loyalty Service Providers, Q3 2019 report. Whereas past Wave reports have focused on loyalty platform technology providers, this is the first time a Wave report focused exclusively on leading loyalty firms offering services, from visioning and strategy through design, development, and launch of new member experiences.

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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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Service Untitled

NOVEMBER 28, 2011

A survey done by American Express revealed one-half of the nation’s retail sales come from small locally owned businesses. Retail reward programs no guarantee of customer loyalty Most retail organizations use discounts to entice customers to buy.

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Happy or Not

AUGUST 21, 2024

A striking 79% of consumers report a strong relationship with their favorite brands, whether through memberships, loyalty programs, or branded subscriptions. These loyalty avenues pay off, enabling customers to deepen their loyalty and investment. CX programs build brand loyalty for you Everyone wants to be heard.

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Service Untitled

AUGUST 1, 2011

Finding out what customers in specific locations buy and how and why they buy, offers the company the opportunity to meet individual needs and ultimately build loyalty. Of course that is exactly what any retail establishment wants since it makes consumers feel they are dealing with real people in real situations.

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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. Loyalty programs are more popular than ever. As brands in every industry face more competition, customer loyalty is becoming harder to earn.

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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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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. Banks have been in and out of rewards programs for decades – but their focus ebbs and flows depending on the economic cycle as well as the regulatory framework.

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SurveySensum

JULY 19, 2023

This statistic emphasizes the critical role that retail customer experience plays in customer loyalty, brand advocacy, and business growth. Why not ask the brands that are winning at retail customer experience? WOW Them With Interactive Displays One notable example of interactive displays in retail is found at Adidas stores.

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Currency Alliance

JUNE 19, 2019

This was my second year on the judging panel at the Loyalty Magazine Awards. Gamification and personalization have come on leaps and bounds in loyalty to supplement points and rewards. 1. Looking beyond transactional rewards. One brand even overcame the persistent limitations of blockchain to run a successful trial.

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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. 6] If your customers feel that their needs are being neglected in lieu of fashionable trends, their loyalty to your brand will deter. Loyalty and Rewards. 3] [link]. [5] 5] [link]. [6]

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