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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SmartMessage Blog

JULY 13, 2023

Every brand dreams of loyal customers. Building customer loyalty is essential for growth. Companies build strategies and heavily invest to maintain a solid customer base in today’s fiercely competitive business world. According to expressanalytics, customer retention costs up to 6 times less than acquisition.

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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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InMoment XI

MAY 14, 2022

This concept is derivative of social identity theory and describes “an active, selective, and volitional psychological process in which customers compare their own identity to that of the company and identify with the company if it can fulfill one or more self-differential needs.” And that’s where true brand loyalty is born.

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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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Currency Alliance

DECEMBER 7, 2021

I heard it once, two weeks ago at a loyalty conference in London. Loyalty trends were being discussed, as well as what had been hot topics in prior years – some of which just faded away as fads. Most companies need to stay focused on what we call Loyalty Imperatives for this decade. The Loyalty Imperatives answer that question.

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Currency Alliance

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

Flexibility around loyalty redemptions is crucial to creating meaningful value for every customer. Rewards that are interesting for less-frequent customers, as well as to frequent customers, motivate every customer to engage more, and increase the share of wallet that they allocate to your brand.

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Currency Alliance

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

Flexibility around loyalty redemptions is crucial to creating meaningful value for every customer. Rewards that are interesting for less-frequent customers, as well as to frequent customers, motivate every customer to engage more, and increase the share of wallet that they allocate to your brand.

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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

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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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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SurveySparrow

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

In case you’re not familiar, NPS is a metric that measures customer satisfaction and loyalty. It’s calculated by asking customers how likely they are to recommend a company’s products or services to a friend or family member on a scale of 0-10. Apple has the most loyal customers: Here’s why!

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SurveySensum

JULY 26, 2023

It’s like a game of “now you see them, now you don’t” with customers jumping ship to competitors in the blink of an eye if they don’t feel valued and satisfied. It is far more expensive to acquire new customers than to retain existing ones and brands understand that. But why is that a big issue?

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Currency Alliance

JUNE 19, 2019

This was my second year on the judging panel at the Loyalty Magazine Awards. Really, for those relatively few brands achieving impressive levels of customer engagement, it’s breath-taking how fast the industry has progressed in such a short time. 1. Looking beyond transactional rewards.

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CSM Magazine

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, payment methods are crucial in shaping customer experiences and facilitating seamless transactions. One innovative solution that has gained significant traction is Paysafe cards. This inclusivity can help businesses tap into a broader and more diverse customer base.

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SurveySparrow

NOVEMBER 26, 2023

Successful products in this phase use innovative marketing strategies, captivating packaging, and unique selling propositions to capture the attention of early adopters. The iPhone’s introduction stage was marked by high innovation, hefty marketing campaigns, and a rush to capture market attention. Yup, it’s that tricky!

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TechSee

JANUARY 7, 2020

Accenture reports that 77% of consumers are no longer loyal to any particular brand, telcos must work harder than ever to retain their customer bases. Acquisition costs far outweigh those of keeping current customers, further motivating companies to implement innovative strategies to boost customer retention in the telecom industry.

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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

APRIL 23, 2019

Chuck Ehredt sat down with Steve Hoban, who recently returned to the UK after spending 11 years working for Pick n Pay in South Africa, to discuss brand collaboration in loyalty schemes. In such a context, the extra value that a loyalty program can deliver to customers was probably meaningful to many people.

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Currency Alliance

OCTOBER 27, 2017

We have seen tremendous change across many industries during the past 40-50 years, and these changes can help predict the next evolution in the loyalty sector. Unfortunately, the customer loyalty sector has not kept pace. Most loyalty programs still retain largely the same design as 20 years ago.

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Currency Alliance

JANUARY 22, 2020

The top loyalty jobs are tough. Every CEO waxes lyrical about the importance of loyalty. Every CFO knows a loyal customer is many times more profitable than others. Rewards programs have not, historically, earned consistent loyalty across all customer segments. Points alone don’t earn much loyalty.

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Win the Customer

DECEMBER 19, 2022

This visual appeal not only enhances the overall dining experience but also encourages customers to explore new and exciting menu items. Customization and Accessibility Digital menus allow for dynamic customization based on factors like dietary preferences, allergies, and portion sizes.

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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. This led many banks in Europe to close their rewards program over the past three years. Customers appreciate the free money, but it simply doesn’t make them loyal.

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SurveySensum

JUNE 29, 2023

A company, despite investing heavily in marketing and advertising, struggles to retain its customer base and faces a decline in sales. Well, here’s a startling statistic to ponder: 82% of customers stop doing business with a company due to poor customer service. Sound familiar?

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Currency Alliance

MAY 31, 2018

How many innovative ideas do you have to improve your area of the business? I’d say if it’s less than about eight, you are a manager and not an innovator. But innovation – and in particular, digital disruption – is now spelling the difference between the businesses that succeed, and those that fail. Innovation as a policy.

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Currency Alliance

MAY 31, 2018

How many innovative ideas do you have to improve your area of the business? I’d say if it’s less than about eight, you are a manager and not an innovator. But innovation – and in particular, digital disruption – is now spelling the difference between the businesses that succeed, and those that fail. Innovation as a policy.

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ProProfs Chat

APRIL 30, 2020

Tips for Customer Engagement in COVID-19 Outbreak. Opt for Innovative Ways to Reach out to Your Customers. Your customers want to talk to you. Making use of innovative communication methods such as Social Media updates, proactive alerts and messages and surveys to do a pulse check, etc.

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SurveySparrow

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

By understanding varied preferences, businesses can customize products or services to cater to specific customer needs. This enhances customer satisfaction and loyalty. Plus, understanding diverse customer preferences helps in anticipating risks. Also, inclusive campaigns appeal to a broader customer base.

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ShepHyken

JANUARY 22, 2023

13 ways to retain existing loyal clients—no matter what the market climate by Fast Company Executive Board (Fast Company) Reassuring your customer base that you value their business and want them to succeed—whether they’re up or down—is what really matters and builds better partnerships. It’s a win-win.

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NobelBiz

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Understanding this dynamic is crucial, especially when customers are facing their most challenging times. When the pressure rises, here’s how to elevate your customer support to the next level, solidifying trust and cementing loyalty. Solicit Feedback: Encourage customers to share their experience.

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Retently

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Strategically embedding the survey on web pages or blogs with high customer engagement can also optimize the survey’s visibility. Innovative Alternatives to Traditional “How Did You Hear About Us?” survey question, it can be beneficial to consider more innovative options at times.

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Optimove

APRIL 22, 2021

With the declared goal to “Do Something Creative Every Day,” Paper Source is committed to offering inspiration and innovation to their customers as they celebrate life’s special moments, both big and small. They are also committed to the same values of creativity and innovation in their customer marketing.

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BirdEye

DECEMBER 8, 2023

With it, you get: Centralized platform to manage reviews across various online channels Reply and get real-time feedback from customers. Personalize your review replies with AI Monitor reviews on 200+ sites Translate reviews into English and translate your response in your customer’s language.

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Kustomer

MAY 3, 2022

Instead, today’s consumer responds much more to authenticity, innovation and personalization. How can companies combine each of these strategies into one unique solution that garners the trust and loyalty of their audience? Great customer support is the fast track to gaining customer loyalty.

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Second to None

APRIL 12, 2018

There are several types of data that restaurants may have to understand their customer base. Once you’ve established who your customer is, you can create targeted messaging, rather than a broad message to all guests, which may not speak to each individual. Customer loyalty program data. 2 [link].

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ClearAction

APRIL 18, 2020

As a gift that keeps on giving, customer experience annuities free-up resources that were previously dedicated forever to the equivalent of “Band-Aids®”, and re-allocate those resources to higher-value opportunities. Accordingly, mature customer experience management can reduce business risk. Customer Experience Innovation Actions.

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BirdEye

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Positive customer experiences allow businesses to charge premium rates for their products and services. Apple) High-quality customer experience helps businesses grow loyalty programs and referral campaigns, lowering customer acquisition and retention spending.

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