Let’s take a look at 4 things cart abandoners are thinking and discuss how a loyalty program can actually change the way they perceive some of the issues that are causing them to flee: 1. Offering free shipping as a loyalty benefit is great news. MORE
Most of the Chinese marketers I spoke with for my latest customer loyalty research have built frequent-buyer programs that dish out lots of points and coupons but don''t do nearly enough to positively affect customer retention. Such fixed, one-dimensional frequent-buyer programs do not create deep connections between the brand and its target customers. To raise the maturity level of loyalty programs in the digital era, Chinese enterprises should: Read more. MORE
Join Jamie Ziegler, Allegiance sales/customer loyalty expert, on Tuesday, February 26th for a complimentary webinar to learn the five key components of a successful customer loyalty program Did you know that improving client relationships at the account level is one of the most powerful ways your sales team can grow pipeline and revenue? But that's not what most B2B organizations do. How about yours? MORE
When consumers don’t feel the need to look around as much, your business depends on customer retention and loyalty to survive. Why bother with a customer loyalty program? What do we mean when we say “loyalty?” So why do we bother with customer loyalty programs at all? MORE
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. How we see loyalty in 2018. MORE
This week on our Friends on Friday guest blog post my colleague, Timi Garai, discusses the power of millennial moms and how to gain their loyalty. So let’s take a look at some smart tactics that can help you earn their long-lasting loyalty! MORE
Recently Starbucks announced a change in their highly regarded loyalty program and I heard both praise and deep criticism. Sadly, I felt very old because in 2004 the mere mention of a loyalty program at Starbucks was not well-received. MORE
I recently sat down with my colleague Jamie Ziegler to chat about the role of sales organizations in customer loyalty programs – an important consideration for B2B companies. Jamie has a wealth of practical knowledge on the topic having run global loyalty programs at JD Edwards and VMware and spent several years as an enterprise salesperson herself. Here are five of the less obvious items you can use to give your program a boost MORE
Ushering in the Next Evolution of Brand Loyalty and Customer Experience. What does the future of brand loyalty look like? Top Takeaways: In the past, it was enough for loyalty programs to offer a “punch card” with a buy-nine-get-one-free approach. MORE
In 2015, Forrester Consulting released a study about satisfaction with loyalty programs in the US. They suggested that many loyalty program decision makers don’t feel they are making the most of customer loyalty programs. Much has been made of customer apathy around loyalty programs in recent years. Perhaps customer loyalty programs simply haven’t evolved in the same way other business strategies have. MORE
Inability to deliver a good customer experience consistently is the reason many companies implement loyalty programs, and also the reason why they don’t work. Articles Customer input Journal Featured Customer Experience Engagement Loyalty Loyalty Programs MORE
The retail landscape is crowded with loyalty programs giving consumers a plethora of points, discounts, and rewards-based memberships to choose from. In fact, the average American household holds memberships in 29 loyalty programs across the retail, financial services, and travel industries, but actively uses only about 12 of them, according to loyalty marketing research company Colloquy. Customer Loyalty homepage MORE
Join Jamie Ziegler, Allegiance sales/customer loyalty expert, on Tuesday, February 26th for a complimentary webinar to learn the five key components of a successful customer loyalty program Did you know that improving client relationships at the account level is one of the most powerful ways your sales team can grow pipeline and revenue? But that's not what most B2B organizations do. How about yours? MORE
Lately, I’ve been asked about loyalty programs. Any company can create a loyalty program. But, there is some confusion around what exactly a loyalty program is. One is a discount or perks program. Another is a relationship program. MORE
A recent Forbes article by McKinsey (“Making Loyalty Pay: Six Lessons From The Innovators”), showed that, based on the consulting organization’s recent study, loyalty program participation has steadily increased over the past five years (a 10% annual rate of growth), with the average household now having almost 25 memberships ( [link] ) For all of that growing popularity, there are huge questions for marketers: Are the programs contributing to increased sales? MORE
Recent studies show loyalty programs are not effective at creating customer loyalty, but customer experience improvements are. Articles Customer input Journal Featured Customer Experience Loyalty Loyalty Programs MORE
Josh Linkner, innovation guru, shares four core ideas that build loyalty. 6 Key Statements to Propel Your Customer Experience Program by Bill Price. CustomerThink) Sometimes we get wrapped around too many axles defining and dimensioning customer experience programs. MORE
It’s been a while since I approached the topic of customer loyalty. All of the tips, ideas, tactics, and techniques I write about are about driving a better customer service experience, which can (and hopefully will) lead to customer loyalty. Loyalty is an emotion. MORE
After almost every loyalty-related speech I give, I get some variation of the following question: "How does this apply to B2B?" " Sure, customer loyalty programs are most frequently associated with consumer-facing rewards schemes, but earning customer loyalty is very important for B2B companies too. Loyalty programs. customer loyalty. B2B marketing Customer Insights Loyalty programs customer loyalty MORE
For many businesses, one of the most significant benefits provided by a loyalty program is tracking the purchases made by individual customers over time. All marketers need longitudinal insight to see how their business is actually affected by the experiences their customers have with their products, but some business models won''t naturally provide that insight without a tool like a loyalty program. MORE
But getting real value from loyalty programs has become harder and harder. In part this is because the biggest travel loyalty programs are getting watered down and due to the tremendous proliferation of other incompatible loyalty programs. The old business model might have worked when only a few very large brands had loyalty programs. The typical consumer is now a member of lots of programs. MORE
But getting real value from loyalty programs has become harder and harder. In part this is because the biggest travel loyalty programs are getting watered down and due to the tremendous proliferation of other incompatible loyalty programs. The old business model might have worked when only a few very large brands had loyalty programs. The typical consumer is now a member of lots of programs. MORE
Here’s a look at how to target Millennials effectively through loyalty programs. However, they’re not attracted for the same reasons as the general population, which tends to value loyalty program discounts first and foremost. Stay on top of your competitor’s programs. MORE
You get to the front of the queue in your local store and the assistant asks for your loyalty card. Most consumers belong to many customer loyalty programs, but are not active in a lot of them. So they lose interest in participating, and most of those loyalty cards end up in a drawer rather than the wallet. Fragmentation of customer loyalty programs doesn’t benefit merchants much, either. We’ve all been there. MORE
You get to the front of the queue in your local store and the assistant asks for your loyalty card. Most consumers belong to many customer loyalty programs, but are not active in a lot of them. So they lose interest in participating, and most of those loyalty cards end up in a drawer rather than the wallet. Fragmentation of customer loyalty programs doesn’t benefit merchants much, either. We’ve all been there. MORE
Customer loyalty programs, such as loyalty cards and point systems, can be useful tools for marketing and for rewarding customers. However, real customer loyalty is created during one-on-one customer interactions between a customer and the people acting on the company’s behalf, either a sales representative or customer service agent , retail associate or other customer-facing employee. The post Do Customer Loyalty Programs Create Genuine Customer Loyalty? MORE
Astute watchers of changes in the loyalty marketing world (we include you gentle reader) will have noticed some important developments that are still to reach their ‘tipping point’. The general trend to replace physical loyalty cards is part of it, as we see e-wallets that store our cards. Less fuss, less taps, less to remember when collecting loyalty points while shopping, less friction. MORE
Every industry now has to be conscious of the heightened, personalized demands of the modern consumer, including the loyalty industry. We have the opportunity to shape the future of loyalty programs so they fit seamlessly with other liquid, flexible markets in which people interact every day. MORE
Customer loyalty programs, such as loyalty cards and point systems, can be useful tools for marketing and for rewarding customers. The post Do Customer Loyalty Programs Create Genuine Customer Loyalty? MORE
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. That’s important because customer-centricity continues to be the driving force behind sales, and true customer loyalty. So, what’s the future of brand loyalty? The report indicated that loyalty program members aren’t always interested in discounts. MORE
Without fear of (much) argument, it’s a fair statement that all companies want, and try to generate and achieve, optimum loyalty from their customer base. For the past several decades, many companies have relied on customer loyalty cards or programs, by which they can track purchase behavior and give rewards for repeat and volume buying activity. Customer loyalty programs are especially popular among retailers. also has no loyalty program. MORE
What’s the Difference Between Customer Satisfaction and Customer Loyalty? Customer loyalty is a set of behaviors and attitudes that a customer exhibits that demonstrate loyalty to a product, service, or brand, such as repeat purchases or choosing the brand over a competitor. MORE
I recently sat down with my colleague Jamie Ziegler to chat about the role of sales organizations in customer loyalty programs – an important consideration for B2B companies. Here are five of the less obvious items you can use to give your program a boost MORE
Loyalty deserves to be rewarded. Especially when that loyalty is what keeps a business afloat. 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. MORE
However, what isn’t being discussed so much is what GDPR means for customer loyalty. And a customer signing up to a loyalty program is one of the most common ways for them to hand over their data to the merchant. What GDPR means for customer loyalty. MORE
We all know customer loyalty is the driving engine for a flourishing business. But what is customer loyalty, actually? Customer loyalty is having customers who are committed your company and your products , not just a price point that a competitor can easily emulate. MORE
For that reason, consumer-facing companies find it essential to have some type of customer loyalty program. But with so many different loyalty programs out there, how do you know which one is best for you (and your customers!)? Customer Experience Customer Loyalty MORE
Customer loyalty programs, such as loyalty cards and point systems, can be useful tools for marketing and for rewarding customers. The post Do Customer Loyalty Programs Create Genuine Customer Loyalty? MORE
The draw of loyalty programs and their potential for better savings and experiences is universal: Forrester’s data shows that nearly three-quarters of online adults in China, France, Germany, the U.K, belong to at least one loyalty program. and U.S. In response to this intercontinental consumer interest, marketers are certainly not shying away from the challenge [… MORE
Along with "next guest, please" the phrase consumers most likely hear at a store is, "are you part of our loyalty program?" But while most companies have a loyalty program, many still struggle to pull actionable insights from the mountain of loyalty data they've collected. Customer Experience Customer Loyalty homepage MORE
Their ever-rising expectations mean that focusing on a loyalty strategy based on price and transactions alone is no longer enough: it will only produce a race to the bottom on price and once someone beats you on price, most customers will switch. The two types of loyalty. MORE
As consumers grow more empowered, with more control and choice than they’ve ever had before, their loyalty to a brand and preference for concentrating their purchasing power becomes even more crucial to merchants. Liquidity loyalty trends Customer welfare collaboration loyalty programs MORE
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Astute watchers of changes in the loyalty marketing world (we include you gentle reader) will have noticed some important developments that are still to reach their ‘tipping point’. The general trend to replace physical loyalty cards is part of it, as we see e-wallets that store our cards. Less fuss, less taps, less to remember when collecting loyalty points while shopping, less friction.
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Without fear of (much) argument, it’s a fair statement that all companies want, and try to generate and achieve, optimum loyalty from their customer base. For the past several decades, many companies have relied on customer loyalty cards or programs, by which they can track purchase behavior and give rewards for repeat and volume buying activity. Customer loyalty programs are especially popular among retailers. also has no loyalty program.
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Join Jamie Ziegler, Allegiance sales/customer loyalty expert, on Tuesday, February 26th for a complimentary webinar to learn the five key components of a successful customer loyalty program Did you know that improving client relationships at the account level is one of the most powerful ways your sales team can grow pipeline and revenue? But that's not what most B2B organizations do. How about yours?
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FEBRUARY 22, 2013
Join Jamie Ziegler, Allegiance sales/customer loyalty expert, on Tuesday, February 26th for a complimentary webinar to learn the five key components of a successful customer loyalty program Did you know that improving client relationships at the account level is one of the most powerful ways your sales team can grow pipeline and revenue? But that's not what most B2B organizations do. How about yours?
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Customer loyalty programs, such as loyalty cards and point systems, can be useful tools for marketing and for rewarding customers. However, real customer loyalty is created during one-on-one customer interactions between a customer and the people acting on the company’s behalf, either a sales representative or customer service agent , retail associate or other customer-facing employee. The post Do Customer Loyalty Programs Create Genuine Customer Loyalty?
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APRIL 17, 2018
Ushering in the Next Evolution of Brand Loyalty and Customer Experience. What does the future of brand loyalty look like? Top Takeaways: In the past, it was enough for loyalty programs to offer a “punch card” with a buy-nine-get-one-free approach.
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JUNE 1, 2015
A recent Forbes article by McKinsey (“Making Loyalty Pay: Six Lessons From The Innovators”), showed that, based on the consulting organization’s recent study, loyalty program participation has steadily increased over the past five years (a 10% annual rate of growth), with the average household now having almost 25 memberships ( [link] ) For all of that growing popularity, there are huge questions for marketers: Are the programs contributing to increased sales?
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The retail landscape is crowded with loyalty programs giving consumers a plethora of points, discounts, and rewards-based memberships to choose from. In fact, the average American household holds memberships in 29 loyalty programs across the retail, financial services, and travel industries, but actively uses only about 12 of them, according to loyalty marketing research company Colloquy. Customer Loyalty homepage
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This week on our Friends on Friday guest blog post my colleague, Timi Garai, discusses the power of millennial moms and how to gain their loyalty. So let’s take a look at some smart tactics that can help you earn their long-lasting loyalty!
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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. How we see loyalty in 2018.
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However, what isn’t being discussed so much is what GDPR means for customer loyalty. And a customer signing up to a loyalty program is one of the most common ways for them to hand over their data to the merchant. What GDPR means for customer loyalty.
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Their ever-rising expectations mean that focusing on a loyalty strategy based on price and transactions alone is no longer enough: it will only produce a race to the bottom on price and once someone beats you on price, most customers will switch. The two types of loyalty.
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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. That’s important because customer-centricity continues to be the driving force behind sales, and true customer loyalty. So, what’s the future of brand loyalty? The report indicated that loyalty program members aren’t always interested in discounts.
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MARCH 20, 2015
After almost every loyalty-related speech I give, I get some variation of the following question: "How does this apply to B2B?" " Sure, customer loyalty programs are most frequently associated with consumer-facing rewards schemes, but earning customer loyalty is very important for B2B companies too. Loyalty programs. customer loyalty. B2B marketing Customer Insights Loyalty programs customer loyalty
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