Up Your Service

MAY 3, 2017

This post makes the same point, but for the travel and hospitality – one of the most traditional “service” industries on the planet. Read on… Customer loyalty is a powerful marketing force that travel and hospitality businesses are always chasing. Turning loyalty members into evangelists.

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ShepHyken

JANUARY 25, 2021

It’s prime time for retailers to grow an Amazon-level loyalty program by Tom Caporaso. My Comment: Here’s a great article about customer loyalty. Some loyalty programs are actually marketing programs. Some loyalty programs create emotional connections.

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Customer Bliss

OCTOBER 11, 2016

Mark Weinstein is the Senior Vice President of Customer Engagement, Loyalty and Partnerships for Hilton Worldwide. Mark leads Hilton’s customer strategy as SVP and global head of loyalty & partnerships. He creates innovative programs, products and partnerships that drive engagement, grow share of wallet and accelerate performance.

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ShepHyken

JUNE 6, 2022

Why Chick-fil-a Is One of the Most Loved Brands by John Dijulius. The DiJulius Group) Even as the demand for Chick-fil-A is at an all-time high, the private company will only grow at a pace they ensure they won’t jeopardize the brand experience. Travelers Today) Customer service should be an integral part of any brand’s strategy.

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ShepHyken

MARCH 28, 2022

The article’s author emphasizes the need for brands and people to bring a personal/real element into the customer experience. What Today’s Guests Really Want When It Comes To Hotel Loyalty Programs Might Surprise You by Ellis Connolly. Hospitality Net) Why do so many hotel loyalty programs fail?

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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. What really stood out is which brands were pulling off these feats.

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Kitewheel

MARCH 4, 2019

Travel and hospitality companies have a difficult job. Enormous budget airline brands and luxury hotel chains alike are seeing increased competition. But even these leading travel brands can do better. Personalize Based On Past Behavior to Drive Loyalty. There is huge market pressure to make great deals.

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ShepHyken

DECEMBER 5, 2022

The Top 5 Guest Loyalty Trends and Predictions to Watch for 2023 by Ellis Connolly. Hospitality Net) We are officially on the eve of a new year, already moving through the holiday season at the signature blink-and-you-might-miss-it pace that is seemingly synonymous with this time of year. Here are my top five picks from last week.

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ShepHyken

OCTOBER 11, 2021

Fast Company) Providing exceptional customer service is a tried and tested way for brands to stand out and succeed. Are Hotel Loyalty and Rewards Programs Enough to Keep Customers Loyal to the Brand? My Comment: If you’ve been following me, you know I’m a big fan of all companies having a hospitality mentality.

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Customer Bliss

NOVEMBER 23, 2018

Today, I’m replaying one of our most popular episodes from 2018 about the employee experience and building customer loyalty at Hertz with Eric Smuda , VP of Customer Experience and Loyalty. The employees liked the new uniform and how it made them feel — more confident, and more prideful in the brand and their job.

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InMoment XI

JANUARY 17, 2024

In the dynamic world of hospitality, the ability to manage and enhance the guest experience often spells the difference between those who win and those who get left behind. With the prevalence of online reviews and social media, managing and enhancing guest experiences is crucial to maintaining a positive brand image.

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Experience Investigators by 360Connext

MAY 4, 2015

The conference attracted some of the biggest names in customer centricity from all over the retail, hospitality, and financial service industries. Why is this such bad news for your brand? The physical store and its online extension are the bread and butter of most customer experience programs. And it doesn’t stop here.

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Alida

JANUARY 5, 2018

” Brand management becomes holistic. Thinking about the bigger picture isn’t anything new for CMOs, but Forrester says looking at their brand holistically will be imperative in 2018. This means making sure there’s consistency between what the brand is promising consumers and the experience that’s actually delivered.

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Currency Alliance

MARCH 24, 2020

Currency Alliance is offering fee-free exchanges of loyalty currencies, between travel and non-travel brands, for the next six months. Travel brands are suffering from Covid-19 more than most, with the grounding of aircraft, and very low occupancy for those hotels which have not yet closed.

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InMoment XI

MAY 14, 2022

In what ways do your favorite brands help create your personal brand? So, Why Do Customers Choose Their Favorite Brands? This connection between consumer and brand is much deeper and more meaningful than a singular experience; therefore, it has a greater potential impact on long-term loyalty, advocacy, and value.

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John Paul

FEBRUARY 28, 2019

This month’s star is Louise, a Concierge VIP working on the customer service team for a large hospitality company. I work on a customer service team for a major actor in the hospitality sector, and the goal is to help the guests of this brand. Read on to learn more about Louise. What do you do at John Paul?

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John Paul

FEBRUARY 28, 2019

This month’s star is Louise, a Concierge VIP working on the customer service team for a large hospitality company. I work on a customer service team for a major actor in the hospitality sector, and the goal is to help the guests of this brand. Read on to learn more about Louise. What do you do at John Paul?

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delighted

JUNE 30, 2022

Every brand loves a happy customer, and knowing that you have recent buyers who love your product enough to give you positive feedback is a great feeling. But your happiest customers can do more than provide validation and direction – they can also become significant revenue drivers for your business through a referral program.

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John Paul

JULY 17, 2018

Premier worldwide leader in loyalty solutions and brand hospitality to serve Asia Pacific clients across banking, luxury, technology, automotive, FMCG and hospitality sectors. It is John Paul’s intention to reach clients from all industries to further strengthen their customers’ brand loyalty.

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Michelli Experience

NOVEMBER 8, 2017

In her Forbes.com article titled How Gratitude Advances Marketing and Business, Cheryl Conner notes that business leaders should: Go for gratitude first, and loyalty will follow. But two-thirds of marketers view loyalty programs as a way for consumers to demonstrate their loyalty to brands. Gratitude and Business.

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Currency Alliance

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Loyalty trends, as we’ve said in our previous years’ trends articles, are interesting to think about – but they are not necessarily reflective of what your own brand should be focusing on in the next year. This year, a continuing key theme in loyalty will be the ability to drive even greater customer value at lower direct cost.

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Currency Alliance

MARCH 20, 2020

There are really only four ways to create value for all stakeholders in a loyalty program: maintain low operating costs, and funnel the savings into rewards. add complementary partners in every spending category so the program and the currency are more useful and interesting. Not every loyalty program seems to appreciate this.

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Qualtrics

APRIL 22, 2020

Across every industry, how you respond to the crisis and these seismic shifts in behavior will have a lasting impact on how your brand comes out the other side. Hospitality. Even as restrictions are gradually lifted, there’s likely to be longer term impacts on how consumers interact with the hospitality industry.

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Comm100

SEPTEMBER 22, 2016

Starbucks is able to succeed as a global brand, operating in over 23,000 locations worldwide, because of their keen focus on the customer experience. Creating Customer Loyalty. But the true purpose of every support team venture is to create customer loyalty. Loyalty 3.0: Join author Joseph A. by Ryan Levesque.

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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. Big brands mimicking strategies pioneered by upstart challengers.

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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

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

In December 2018, we published what we consider will be the Top 10 Trends in loyalty marketing during 2019. We believe these trends will occupy most brands’ efforts during 2019. A great loyalty strategy runs in sync with the business and permeates virtually every customer-facing aspect. Customer data: maximize ROI.

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InMoment XI

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

Support Teams Consistency: Identify fundamental customer needs and create customized value and benefits Formal Relationship Surveys: Create goal-oriented relationship surveys; look for churn warning signs specific to your business Leverage Loyalty Programs: Leverage your best customers to be your most outspoken advocates.

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Currency Alliance

AUGUST 22, 2022

The Points Bank in a loyalty program is the module of software that keeps track of all transactions related to issuing, redeeming, or exchanging points among loyalty program members, partners and other stakeholders. Core functionality of the loyalty points bank.

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Currency Alliance

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

But those brands pursuing each of the trends predicted for 2020 probably suffered less as the course of this year evolved. Today, the best experience we receive from any brand becomes our expectation of every brand. Loyalty marketing has always existed as a primary method for building direct relationships with your customers.

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SurveySensum

AUGUST 24, 2023

And this will enable you to retain your customers and make them feel loyal to your brand. But this is a reality that many brands are unable to understand. 11 Brands That are Using Self-Service Options To Reduce Customer Effort In The Best Way Possible 1. So why not learn from them? Frustrating, right?

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Currency Alliance

NOVEMBER 14, 2018

This challenge – the give-and-take of marketplaces – now firmly belongs on the agenda of loyalty strategy meetings. First, it gives marketers a basic grounding in economics which can directly impact on your loyalty strategy, complete with real-world examples of brands putting the theory into practice. This is a good thing.

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Currency Alliance

NOVEMBER 14, 2019

The overarching loyalty trend of 2020 will continue to be brands getting to grips with digital transformation. If that sounds like loyalty is late to the party, that’s not necessarily a bad thing. 2020, however, seems likely to be the year in which stars align for a more profitable, productive and open future for loyalty.

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Currency Alliance

MARCH 21, 2019

Loyalty systems were some of the first marketing technology, dating back 35 years. Making the same progress in loyalty has been much more difficult. The typical incumbent loyalty technology platform comprises five core modules: CRM/Analytics Platform. Loyalty Rules Engine. Now, these legacy systems are showing the strain.

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C Space

MAY 20, 2020

The Brand Move Roundup – May 20, 2020. We’re tracking the notable brand moves & highlighting the companies who are tackling this challenge successfully. Keep checking back here for the latest updates on how brands are dealing with coronavirus. Facebook is also working to integrate loyalty programs.

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Retently

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

It encourages engagement by allowing them to share their unique journey, which can foster a deeper connection with your brand. Leverage positive feedback from surveys to build trust, credibility, and loyalty among customers. Benefit the brand in the long term by building a solid reputation and customer base.

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West Monroe

JANUARY 1, 2024

About the episode How do you connect with and serve patients when they’re not sick or in the hospital? Initially, during the mid-2000s, there was a strong focus on hospital-based medicine, with an emphasis on building hospital-based programs and adopting fee-for-service-oriented strategies.

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