Second to None

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

When it comes to reducing the amount of effort it takes for customers to complete a purchase, direct-to-consumer selling strategies can serve as a vital tool. One reason that major retail brands are being forced into the direct-to-consumer world is the slew of DTC-only companies becoming available on the web. 1,2 [link].

Consumers 67

Consumers Hospitality Rewards Programs Retail 67

Alida

APRIL 5, 2017

What does it look like, and how should providers implement it in their practices and hospitals? Apple, for instance, has discovered how to amass an almost cult-like following of loyal customers by delivering groundbreaking product innovations and an immersive and engaging in-store experience.

Retail 154

Retail Customer Base Rewards Programs Insurance 154

Currency Alliance

JUNE 16, 2020

While travel and retail brands have made a lot of progress in the last 24 months, the bulk of innovation has come from other consumer sectors – including media businesses, entertainment, and telecoms providers, which in recent years appeared to regard loyalty as a lost cause. A disloyal generation? improvement in sales.

Magazine 52

Magazine Loyalty Innovation 2020 52

Inbenta

JUNE 30, 2021

Tourism, hospitality, and leisure companies have been extremely touched by the Covid pandemic, with thousands of canceled flights, hotel bookings, and more. TravelClub is the leader reward program in Spain with over 6 million subscribers. Chatbot examples in the travel & leisure industry. TravelClub.

Insurance 105

Insurance Airlines Travel Healthcare 105

Qualtrics

APRIL 22, 2020

Life as we knew it before COVID-19 will take time to return, and even when it does we’re likely to be in a ‘new normal’, as the crisis impacts consumer behaviors going forward. Hospitality. Even as restrictions are gradually lifted, there’s likely to be longer term impacts on how consumers interact with the hospitality industry.

Hospitality 29

Hospitality Retail Rewards Programs ROI 29

Currency Alliance

DECEMBER 13, 2018

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. Reward programs still have an important part to play in this effort; but they are only part of the picture. Greater investment to meet consumers’ insatiable appetite for experiences.

Loyalty 45

Loyalty 2019 Loyalty Programs 2018 45

Currency Alliance

NOVEMBER 14, 2019

Loyalty marketing, however, has been restrained (or, arguably, sheltered) by monolithic tech, and probably a lack of interest, as other, sexier marketing innovations stole center-stage. Nonetheless, the legacy loyalty points bank kept them from innovating more quickly. Brands reward more touchpoints to grow emotional loyalty.

Loyalty 40

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