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How to Build a Next-Generation Loyalty Scheme

CSM Magazine

Loyalty schemes have been around a lot longer than you think, going back even further than the frequent flyer programmes that took off in the late 1970s. Hamish Sherlock of Applause , explains how to build a next-generation loyalty scheme. Do your customers value the rewards the scheme provides?

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The Secret to Rewarding Customer Loyalty

Beyond Philosophy

When Starbucks recently announced changes to its rewards program, Twitter users lashed out at the coffee giant. In changing its program, Starbucks has tapped into one of the key elements of customer loyalty. Rewards programs are tricky, though. How many rewards cards do you have in your wallet?

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Are Loyalty Cards Dead?

Beyond Philosophy

If you’re like me, you have loyalty cards for three different supermarkets, a half dozen airlines, several hotels, a dozen or so assorted retailers and the local frozen yogurt shop. No of course not, and that’s the problem with calling these pieces of plastic “loyalty cards.” What is Loyalty Anyway? That’s loyalty.

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5 Ways to Improve Customer Loyalty and Skyrocket Sales

Joe Rawlinson

In this day and age, where cut-throat competition is rife, brand loyalty is as elusive as a dream. Customer Reward Programs. Customer incentive programs or loyalty bonuses in the form of gift vouchers, free products, bonus items, etc. With great User Experience (UX) comes great loyalty. About the Author.

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Customer Loyalty Isn’t What You Think It Is!

Beyond Philosophy

A lot of business professionals talk about customer loyalty. Or they do know what they are talking about, but what they are talking about is not customer loyalty! Many of the organizations I have worked with say that customer loyalty means, “the customer buys everything from us.” So, What Really is Customer Loyalty?

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The 3 Trends Customer Experience Professionals Can’t Afford to Ignore

Beyond Philosophy

Realizing the only way to build Customer loyalty is through Customer memories. Realizing the only way to build customer loyalty is through customer memories. Every Customer Experience professional wants to build customer loyalty. Experiences do not form customer loyalty, but memories of experiences do.

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To Get Loyal Customers, Start with Loyal Employees

Beyond Philosophy

Hotel giant Hilton recently dropped the H from its rewards program , replacing the linguistically puzzling Hilton HHonors with an easier to pronounce version, Hilton Honors. The new rewards program will be the first in the industry to allow members to combine points and money for a hotel visit. I like these changes.