Currency Alliance

JUNE 16, 2020

Many of the entrants to this years’ Loyalty Magazine Awards were as adept with data and technology as marketers in many other disciplines. Voxi is the ‘youth brand’ of Vodafone, whose highly successful VeryMe rewards program has previously been praised by Currency Alliance. improvement in sales. A disloyal generation?

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Loyalty Innovation Travel Loyalty Programs 52

CSM Magazine

JANUARY 9, 2024

Shell’s Fuel Rewards program allows individuals to earn rewards through the Shell Drive for Five® Credit Card, which enables users to earn five cents in discounts per gallon of fuel purchased at Shell gasoline stations. Users can also earn rebates monthly or have them deposited directly into their accounts.

Transportation 52

Transportation Rewards Programs Report Financial 52

Currency Alliance

JUNE 11, 2019

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. Compounded in Europe by the slashing of interchange fees, banks have been left with reduced margins from which to carve out rewards value[v].

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Currency Alliance

JUNE 19, 2019

This was my second year on the judging panel at the Loyalty Magazine Awards. What is great about The Loyalty Magazine Awards is the willingness to share why each brand won their award or received special recognition – which allows us, as practitioners, to learn, and not just enjoy the gin fizz. Mastering customer data (finally).

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Loyalty Loyalty Programs Gamification Airlines 49

Currency Alliance

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

Given how sceptical some executives and boards have become about the soft benefits derived from the loyalty program, you are going to need to show evidence of contributions to the bottom line. Profit is derived from engagement that links directly to incremental sales. Choice Hotels’ Smart Privilege scheme is another good example.

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Loyalty Strategy Loyalty Programs Hotels 45

Currency Alliance

NOVEMBER 14, 2019

Hotels need to get rid of tiny plastic shampoo bottles (or prove that they are better than alternatives). People are increasingly aware of ‘greenwashing’ brands, which claim environmental credibility without acting, so it’s critical that operating practices and program design are fully aligned with messaging. The tide is turning.

Loyalty 40

Loyalty Trends Loyalty Programs Hotels 40