Currency Alliance

JUNE 1, 2020

The long break in spending habits due to Covid-19 will cause customers to re-evaluate their relationship with brands. This isn’t just a casual observation, but a sign of a widespread consumer trend which every loyalty marketer should be thinking about. People in Barcelona are buying a lot more ice-cream lately.

Loyalty 72

Loyalty Consumers Marketing Loyalty Programs 72

ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

Our customer service research sponsored by RingCentral (brand new 2024 report is now out) includes a humorous stat/finding: 79% of US consumers have called customer support and been caught in the automated menu system and repeatedly screamed, “Agent” or “Representative,” and eventually hung up out of frustration.

Customer Service 61

Customer Service Average Handle Time Net Promoter Score Loyalty Programs 61

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.

Loyalty Programs 60

Loyalty Programs Loyalty Airlines Hotels 60

Currency Alliance

OCTOBER 12, 2020

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. Every business needs a loyalty strategy, but not every business needs a loyalty points program.

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Loyalty Marketing Loyalty Programs Banking 98

ShepHyken

MARCH 28, 2022

The article’s author emphasizes the need for brands and people to bring a personal/real element into the customer experience. What Today’s Guests Really Want When It Comes To Hotel Loyalty Programs Might Surprise You by Ellis Connolly. Hospitality Net) Why do so many hotel loyalty programs fail?

Loyalty Programs 64

Loyalty Programs Customer Service Hotels Entertainment 64

Grade.us

MAY 9, 2017

There are plenty of ways to offer value to customers beyond the sale of products or services, but one of the most popular methods that business owners use is the loyalty program. The average American household is enrolled in 29 loyalty programs as of 2015 , according to a census by Colloquy.

Loyalty Programs 38

Loyalty Programs Loyalty System Rewards Programs 38

Currency Alliance

DECEMBER 18, 2017

There are of course many trends taking shape, but we thought we would take a look at what we consider to be the three top loyalty trends for 2018, and the implications of these for both brands and customers. Everyone knows that trust is key in brand loyalty. Top loyalty trends for 2018: No.1

Loyalty 49

Loyalty Trends Brands Loyalty Programs 49

SurveySensum

AUGUST 1, 2023

Understanding what loyalty really means and how it impacts a brand’s growth is absolutely crucial in coming up with killer strategies. Loyal customers not only make frequent purchases, but they also tend to spend more, ultimately boosting a brand’s revenue and profitability. Let’s find out!

Retail 52

Retail Loyalty Connections Loyalty Programs 52

Currency Alliance

JUNE 11, 2019

Many consumers now ‘multibank’[iii], keeping their traditional provider on-hand for the same reasons they always did, but branching out in search of enhanced value. In 2000, UK consumer bank Halifax launched a fairly successful marketing slogan: the people that give you extra [iv]. Actually, they do. Extra what? in 2017[vii].

Banking 40

Banking Loyalty Consumers Loyalty Programs 40

Comm100

OCTOBER 8, 2016

Your customer retention is super important to your bottom line—after all, customer loyalty is well-known for being more valuable than customer acquisition. But 68% of consumers will not go back to a provider once they’ve left, and 80% of them believe the company could have done more to retain their business in the first place.

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Customer Retention Loyalty Strategy Loyalty Programs 151

Beyond Philosophy

MAY 10, 2017

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. And it makes you wonder, why do we call them “loyalty” programs if they don’t make customers loyal? What is Loyalty Anyway? What about those Loyalty Cards?

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Loyalty Loyalty Programs Airlines Rewards Programs 138

Lumoa

JANUARY 19, 2023

Furthermore, customers remember their good and bad experiences with brands. Having the right people in your customer experience team not only strengthens your relationship with your customers but also encourages them to become repeat customers of the brand. Here’s your ultimate guide on how to build a customer experience department.

Customer Experience 236

Customer Experience Net Promoter Score How To Customer Journeys 236

delighted

JULY 13, 2022

Can you name a brand that makes you feel special? A brand you’ve made repeat purchases from, you’re proud to wear their logo, and when you receive a compliment, you’re more than happy to share where you bought said item? If so, you’ve experienced customer loyalty. You can see why brands want to foster customer loyalty.

Loyalty 88

Loyalty Measurement Customer Experience Net Promoter Score 88

InMoment XI

MAY 14, 2022

In what ways do your favorite brands help create your personal brand? So, Why Do Customers Choose Their Favorite Brands? This connection between consumer and brand is much deeper and more meaningful than a singular experience; therefore, it has a greater potential impact on long-term loyalty, advocacy, and value.

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Brands Loyalty Retail Competitive Advantage 493

C3Centricity

AUGUST 26, 2019

Smart cookie-blocking technology led by Apple’s Intelligent Tracking Prevention (ITP) and Firefox’s Enhanced Tracking Protection (ETP) now block third-party cookies by default, and even Google’s Chrome will soon get controls that let consumers block cookies.” One great example comes from L’Oreal. Let's name and shame!

Customer Centricity 149

Customer Centricity Fashion Airlines Connections 149

C Space

JULY 21, 2020

The Brand Move Roundup – July 21, 2020. We’re tracking the notable brand moves & highlighting the companies who are tackling this challenge successfully. Four months ago, when the gravity of the situation became clear, we started daily reporting on how brands were dealing with the COVID-19 crisis. on July 21.

Brands 52

Brands Transportation Sales Innovation 52

CSM Magazine

MAY 3, 2021

The question is, though, how do you turn one-time visitors into loyal customers and brand advocates? Here are ten tips to help you get visitors to your ecommerce site to love your brand and become loyal customers. It only takes one bad experience to put a consumer off a brand for life. Be Authentic.

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Ecommerce Loyalty Tips Loyalty Programs 52

Currency Alliance

JANUARY 22, 2020

Every CEO waxes lyrical about the importance of loyalty. And yet, many loyalty programs are run like barnacles on the side of a business: battling for budget, rather than being nurtured as the core way to engage customers via every channel and touchpoint. It may not even be through conventional loyalty marketing.

Loyalty 40

Loyalty Brands Loyalty Programs Rewards Programs 40

Beyond Philosophy

APRIL 18, 2017

Most people would choose (A), and in fact that’s been the trend with brands over the past few years. Traditional sales advice says that it’s easier to keep a past customer than to get a new one, and so there’s been a proliferation of customer loyalty programs over the past few years.

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Sales Loyalty Programs Consulting Loyalty 124

ShepHyken

OCTOBER 9, 2020

Especially since the first half of this year has been crucial in determining the shift in consumer behavior, needs and expectations. Consumers are panicked and they need reassurance of safety measures being taken by retailers. What do consumers want now? Consumers wanted most of the things they want now even before COVID-19.

Retail 137

Retail Customer Experience Multi-Channel Omni-Channel 137

Joe Rawlinson

MAY 16, 2018

A recent study by Accenture found that over 90 percent of companies today have some kind of customer loyalty programs in place. Yet, over 71% of customers surveyed by the researchers said that these programs do not really engender loyalty. This, in turn, serves as a deterrent to them switching to another brand.

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Loyalty Handbook Loyalty Programs Consulting 88

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. What really stood out is which brands were pulling off these feats.

Loyalty 52

Loyalty Innovation Travel Loyalty Programs 52

ENGAGE.cx

MARCH 19, 2017

Click to download The New Loyalty 3 part series. We’ve learned in the earlier posts that if you’re continuing to invest in traditional loyalty programs, you’re spending money on outdated techniques and, worse yet, you may be losing more customers than you gain.

Loyalty 40

Loyalty Measurement Brands ROI 40

ReviewTrackers

JULY 11, 2018

For a franchise brand, claiming and managing the local listings and business pages of each franchise location can be painstaking work. You need it to gain online visibility, drive traffic, and build your franchise brand’s reputation. Of course, you’ve got to do what it takes to keep them happy and make them loyal.

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Strategy Marketing Social Media Case Study 95

Kustomer

JANUARY 11, 2022

Of course, one potential barrier to operating in a global marketplace is the fact your customers could be in any timezone. Providing high levels of customer support — and that includes 24/7 provision — goes a long way toward enhancing the customer journey and experience, as well as the credibility of your brand. Leading From the Front.

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Customer Service e-support Self Service Customer Retention 98

CSM Magazine

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Online stores give consumers an almost limitless choice of shops to purchase from, along with the convenience of home deliveries and often competitive pricing. Comparisons : Being able to compare and contrast with similar products or brands. Loyalty Programs : Engaging customers with rewards, exclusive offers, and personalized deals.

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Exceptional Customer Service Retail Training Customer Service 52

NobelBiz

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

It instantly collects “on-the-spot” comments after a purchase experience or engagement with the brand to offer real-time client feedback. The CSAT enables you to understand how consumers feel at a critical point in their relationship with your firm. The questions answered to acquire a CSAT score are, as you can see, exact.

Customer Satisfaction 52

Customer Satisfaction Measurement How To Call Center 52

CSM Magazine

MAY 24, 2021

Since the COVID-19 pandemic began, brands and businesses have been compelled to re-evaluate their marketing strategies and business landscapes. With most consumers staying at home almost all the time, they’re likely to spend hours on their phones. Improve Your Loyalty Program. Reinventing Customer Engagement.

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Customer Engagement Engagement Social Media How To 52

ShepHyken

AUGUST 28, 2020

From sanitizing stores daily to limiting the number of consumers at a moment and creating visual markers to ensure social distancing, retailers are taking all necessary measures to ensure the safety of their staff and customers against the virus. The best part is contactless payments are not limited to cards. Safety and Security.

Retail 121

Retail Customer Experience Technology Consumers 121

Amity

SEPTEMBER 19, 2018

Taking advantage of the fact that they are much more inclined to buy from you and create a bond with your brand is a must. Of course, broadening your customer base is a task that shouldn’t be neglected, but too often companies forget the benefits of building loyalty among those who already purchased from them.

Customer Retention 64

Customer Retention Loyalty Marketing B2B 64

Experience Investigators by 360Connext

JULY 2, 2019

” Customers often participate because they want to help create an experience they want, with a brand they already like. Research is time-consuming, but including customers via online focus groups, digital communities, and moderated forums helps research teams determine if more research is required or not.

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Customer Journeys Social Media Groups Fashion 110

CSM Magazine

SEPTEMBER 4, 2019

Nine times out of ten, they will choose to direct their marketing efforts into preserving their present consumer base. Repeat customers are more inclined to perform word-of-mouth advertising for your brand. A customer loyalty program is a business move designed to encourage recurring purchases.

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Loyalty Loyalty Programs Social Media Advertising 55

Retently

OCTOBER 1, 2018

What’s more, it seems that 51% of customers leave a brand because of poor experiences, and 81% of consumers say them switching brands could have been prevented by the business in question. It’s likely because many brands don’t understand consumers. Why are customer unhappiness levels so high?

Customer Journeys 99

Customer Journeys Touchpoint Social Media How To 99

SurveySensum

JULY 4, 2023

This is the time when brands can improve their offline stores to increase customer loyalty. Let’s say the entrance of the store that you want to visit is not properly lit, the brand logo is half broken, and there is garbage lying around, would you still go inside? Did the store entrance effectively reflect the brand identity?

Retail 52

Retail Customer Experience Touchpoint Survey 52

SurveySensum

JULY 4, 2023

This is the time when brands can improve their offline stores to increase customer loyalty. Let’s say the entrance of the store that you want to visit is not properly lit, the brand logo is half broken, and there is garbage lying around, would you still go inside? Did the store entrance effectively reflect the brand identity?

Retail 52

Retail Customer Experience Touchpoint Survey 52

Bold360

DECEMBER 8, 2016

A funny thing happened when researchers asked consumers and marketers associated with the travel industry how they viewed the industry’s well-known loyalty programs. For the marketers – 66 percent of them – the programs were seen as a good way for customers to show loyalty to the brand.

Customer Retention 40

Customer Retention Strategy Social Media Loyalty Programs 40

CSM Magazine

AUGUST 26, 2019

Create and maintain relationships with consumers that grow and thrive. The biggest challenge is to determine what strategies for improving customer relationships work when it comes to building a one-of-a-kind brand that people will trust. You cannot convince consumers to purchase products or services that they do not need.

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Customer relationships Sales Marketing Competitive Advantage 40