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.

Loyalty Programs 52

Loyalty Programs Loyalty How To Hotels 52

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. Consumers are becoming a lot more deliberate in their pursuit of pleasure – but also a lot more deliberate in other spending categories. They don’t use the data that customers provide.

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Loyalty Consumers Marketing Loyalty Programs 72

Retently

APRIL 5, 2024

A memorable retail customer experience leads to higher satisfaction, repeat business, and word-of-mouth recommendations. Today’s consumers might browse products online before purchasing in-store or use their smartphones to compare prices while shopping at a physical location.

Retail 78

Retail Engagement Strategy Customer Experience 78

Optimove

DECEMBER 28, 2023

Our research reveals that 63% of consumers say they can identify when marketing AI is at play. Rather than concealing this fact, leverage your customers’ enthusiasm for AI by highlighting how it enhances the customer experience. Embrace Data-Driven Decision-Making  Resolve to start every interaction with customers’ data.

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CRM Marketing Social Media Analysis 69

SurveySparrow

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Providing this level of flexibility ensures that customers can provide feedback through their preferred channels. As a result, it increases the likelihood of engagement and gets more complete customer insights. Engaging Survey Experience From Conversational and smart surveys to AI surveys, SurveySparrow has you covered.

Customer Retention 52

Customer Retention Software Gamification e-support 52

BirdEye

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

We’re living in an era of customer engagement, where every delighted client can become your best marketer. This strategy transforms satisfied customers into brand champions who actively refer new business. Yotpo Yotpo leverages customer reviews to boost referral efforts.

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Software Marketing Multi-Channel e-support 64

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. As a result, physical retailers must offer something truly special to entice and retain customers. Comprehensive training is essential for effective customer engagement.

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Exceptional Customer Service Retail Training Customer Service 52

Currency Alliance

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Because each customer segment will respond differently to available loyalty incentives, tailoring the customer experience by segment across channels is essential to maximize ROI. Millions of longstanding loyalty programs are testament to the fact that loyalty marketing can be optimized for the benefit of all stakeholders.

Loyalty 52

Loyalty Loyalty Programs Multi-Channel Banking 52

Currency Alliance

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

What is strange today, is that most brands have evolved their public-facing ecommerce platforms into dynamic, content-rich, and personalized shopping experiences, while their loyalty program redemption catalog may not have changed in ten years, leaving it looking static with minimal appeal. Motivation.

Loyalty 52

Loyalty Loyalty Programs Ecommerce Touchpoint 52

Currency Alliance

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

What is strange today, is that most brands have evolved their public-facing ecommerce platforms into dynamic, content-rich, and personalized shopping experiences, while their loyalty program redemption catalog may not have changed in ten years, leaving it looking static with minimal appeal. Motivation.

Loyalty 52

Loyalty Loyalty Programs Ecommerce Touchpoint 52

Currency Alliance

SEPTEMBER 5, 2018

Even though Plenti failed[i], Amex’s effort showed belief in the coalition model by one of the biggest names in reward programs. Powerful consumer brands, meanwhile, are building their own coalitions. The “Marriott More” program allows its members to earn and redeem points on everyday retail purchases[iii]. Unfulfilled promises.

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Loyalty Consumers Brands Airlines 36

Currency Alliance

JUNE 16, 2020

While travel and retail brands have made a lot of progress in the last 24 months, the bulk of innovation has come from other consumer sectors – including media businesses, entertainment, and telecoms providers, which in recent years appeared to regard loyalty as a lost cause. Hybrid points programs. A disloyal generation?

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Loyalty Innovation Travel Loyalty Programs 52

Currency Alliance

MAY 9, 2019

…when the automotive and mobility industries shifted from a driver- or owner-focused value proposition to a customer-centered one; and when micromobility started to scale up.” [i]. Consumers thought about cars and mass transit, while manufacturers of transportation assets thought about market share.

Loyalty 56

Loyalty Strategy Loyalty Programs Airlines 56

Retently

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Enhancing customer engagement These surveys do more than just help you understand your marketing channels; they also serve as a bridge between you and your customers. Including open-ended questions or a comment box in your survey allows your customers to voice their experience and provide valuable feedback.

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Survey Social Media Advertising Analysis 78

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 Rewards Programs 52

Currency Alliance

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

It allows us to keep customers engaged when business plans fly out the window, due to marketplace calamities, such as the Covid-19 pandemic. putting the customer at the center of your business model. Loyalty marketing has always existed as a primary method for building direct relationships with your customers.

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Loyalty Trends Loyalty Programs Travel 52

Currency Alliance

MAY 9, 2022

Loyalty programs are supposed to enable tailored and targeted forms of customer engagement, via the ability to learn more about the customer in each interaction. There is not even an effort in the loyalty sector to set standards. Adaptability: data sharing between partners. Standardization.

Loyalty 52

Loyalty Technology Loyalty Programs Multi-Channel 52

Currency Alliance

DECEMBER 17, 2019

But there remain some fundamental things that loyalty programs need to achieve to weather the looming storm that open banking, mobile payments, aggregation models, and other marketplace dynamics will bring. More customers will want to earn more loyalty currencies – which is potentially fantastic for all brands.

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Loyalty Strategy Loyalty Programs Travel 64

Retently

APRIL 18, 2024

They get customers more involved, figuring out consumer preferences, and pinpointing areas of friction which require attention. Such insights lead to increased retention, while improving the overall user experience over time. It’s a cost-effective way for companies looking to harness customer insights.

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NPS Survey Net Promoter Score Effort Score 78

Currency Alliance

AUGUST 16, 2019

Loyalty programs once enabled relatively personalized marketing. From a standing start of zero customer data some 20 years ago, brands became able to incentivize desired behaviors in highly-predictable customer segments. But how many of those ‘partnerships’ share customer insight?

Loyalty 40

Loyalty Brands Loyalty Programs Airlines 40

West Monroe

JUNE 26, 2018

This customer-centric paradigm shift is primarily driven by changes to regulators focus on customer satisfaction, heightened increase to conservation, and the digital effect to consumer control and the digital customer experience. A unified customer experience strategy requires more than employee engagement.

Customer Centricity 40

Customer Centricity CRM Employee Engagement Loyalty Programs 40

Currency Alliance

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

Having benchmarked and talked to hundreds of loyalty programs in the past few months, what we think program leaders ought to be doing during the next 3-6 months is preparing a plan to realign their loyalty program design with the broader business strategy and core value propositions. Customer data: maximize ROI.

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Loyalty Strategy Loyalty Programs Hotels 45

Currency Alliance

MARCH 21, 2019

The sea-change in marketing technology is evident in the Gartner CMO survey, which tracked spending across all marketing disciplines: …most of which are rooted in martech solutions, younger than loyalty program management technologies, but all united by the common need to share customer data and use it to drive results.

Loyalty 58

Loyalty Banking Loyalty Programs CRM 58

Lumoa

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

It involves measuring customer effort on customer service interactions, such as the number of customer emails received, the length of customer wait times, and the number of customer complaints. This helps to ensure customer satisfaction and builds long-term customer loyalty.

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Net Promoter Score Customer Journeys Customer Experience Omni-Channel 445

ShepHyken

OCTOBER 6, 2023

In this piece, we will help you navigate the intricacies of building customer loyalty and how to use unconventional tools and technology to achieve success. Providing Exceptional Customer Experiences Creating exceptional experiences at every touchpoint of the customer journey is vital.

Loyalty 60

Loyalty Tools Social Media Loyalty Programs 60

CSM Magazine

DECEMBER 8, 2022

In the wake of significant inflationary pressures leaving consumers with less disposable income, retailers can’t afford to ignore the critical importance of creating exceptional customer experiences. To the Retail Customer Experience Victors, Go the Spoils. Still, a negative customer experience can send shoppers packing.

Retail 52

Retail Customer Experience Self Service Loyalty Programs 52

NobelBiz

JULY 25, 2023

Interaction Analytics often termed the keystone of customer engagement strategies, provides businesses with a profound look into customer behaviors, preferences, and patterns when engaging with products or services. These platforms provide a goldmine of data regarding customer sentiment and brand perception.

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