What is a loyalty program? It’s a program designed to get customers to come back. That’s different than true customer loyalty, but it’s a pretty darn good start. In our 2024 State of Customer Service ...

With its re-envisioning of the ownership economy, Web3 offers new avenues to explore with loyalty programs and points. The current design of loyalty programs does not seem to be one of the main ...

Budgets are tighter, discount fatigue is real and engagement alone no longer passes as proof that a program is working. CMOs are being asked a simpler, tougher question: What is loyalty actually ...

Acquiring new customers may sound like the pivotal logical marketing goal, but retaining existing ones can generate more profit, if you offer the right incentives. Paid or premium programs encourage ...

It seems that every retailer has a loyalty program these days. Because of this, their universality is raising the bar. To capture customers’ attention, it’s no longer enough just to offer discounts or ...

Loyalty isn’t love, it’s utility, habit and frictionless design, and it’s time marketers built programs that reflect that reality. Editor’s note: Loyalty isn’t love — it’s habit. In Part 2 of our ...

The future of loyalty is a frictionless flywheel that gains momentum with every joint success. Stop incentivizing purchases and start enabling program members’ success. Loyalty programs work best when ...

A closer look at a handful of airlines that still provide frequent flyers with free upgrades.

A strong relationship with your customers is the basis of any business that is successful. The loyalty programs, if carefully designed and implemented can be powerful tools to strengthen these ...

Hotel loyalty programs sell us the world. It's hard not to conjure dreams of waltzing through five-star lobbies to be welcomed (ahead of everyone else, of course) to an upgraded suite, a bottle of ...

Summer is the peak season for fun-in-the-sun adventures like traveling, camping, sports, cookouts, tailgates and other ...