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McKinsey Thinks Bland, Generic Loyalty Programs Are Killing Business – And They May Be Right!

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And, what is the impact of loyalty programs on enterprise profitability? Overall, companies with loyalty programs have grown at about the same rate as companies without them; but there is variance in performance value among industries. Key among these are: Integrate Loyalty Into the Full Experience. Use the Data.

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Connecting Your Brand with the New Generation

Second to None

Gen Zers, those born roughly from 1995-2010, are beginning to trickle into the workforce and become routine contributors in the economy. Utilizing a social media influencer’s pull is just as much about increasing brand recognition as it is about increasing sales.

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Top 7 Ways to Build Long-Lasting Customer Relationships

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5: Create a Loyalty Program . According to a study by CrowdTwist, 82% of Gen Xers participate in one or more loyalty programs and redeem at least one reward a quarter. The most successful loyalty programs, such as Starbucks – do a great job of communicating the convenience factor as well as the value of their programs. #6:

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Connecting Your Brand with the New Generation

Second to None

Gen Zers, those born roughly from 1995-2010, are beginning to trickle into the workforce and become routine contributors in the economy. Utilizing a social media influencer’s pull is just as much about increasing brand recognition as it is about increasing sales.

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Avoid This Customer Service Mistake with Matt Dixon

Kustomer

So, the article you’re referring to, we wrote this article back in 2010. And I think we kind of, at one point we just felt like we had enough for a book, and we pulled up and published the book, but the HBR article in 2010 was called Stop Trying to Delight Your Customers. And as a company you have got to handle the baggage.

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Customer Retention Tactics to Keep Customers Coming Back

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If a customer reaches out to your company through social media, email, or a blog comment, you can be certain they expect a personalized and timely response. Of course, we can’t forget the importance of loyalty programs. Along with the aforementioned loyalty programs, referral programs can also drive customer loyalty.

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Podcast: Stop Trying to Delight Your Customers with Matt Dixon

Kustomer

Back in 2010 Matt Dixon wrote an article titled “Stop Trying to Delight Your Customers”, that went against all of the strategies companies currently use to create a positive customer experience and motivate meaningful interactions. So, the article you’re referring to, we wrote this article back in 2010. Gabe Larsen: (10:05).

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