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Loyalty Marketing

Friday, March 31, 2017

Reality of online retail service experience 'average'

Consumers' expectations of retailers are continually rising yet, according to the findings of the 2017 Eptica Retail Conversation Study, many retailers are providing a service this is, at best, average. >>

Wednesday, March 29, 2017

Study: Most want loyalty to be mobile

Rewards and loyalty programs continue to garner consumer interest, but shoppers aren't keen on those little plastic keycards any longer. That's one takeaway from Vibes' 2017 Mobile Consumer Report. >>

Wednesday, March 29, 2017

Study: Half of loyalty club members want retail redemption options

Free flights are great, but new data indicates that more travel loyalty club members are looking for retail redemption options than more freebies from their favorite airline. >>

Tuesday, March 28, 2017

Resolving customer issues quickly leads to greater brand loyalty

Sometimes, retailers get things wrong. But it's those retailers who handle a wronged customer the right way that create greater brand loyalty, according to new research from experience management firm, Qualtrics. >>

Friday, March 24, 2017

Top 3 tips to improve travel loyalty programs

Upgrading loyalty or rewards programs to include more than store-specific points can be a good building block for brands. According to one recent study, customers are looking for programs that allow for more ways to earn and spend loyalty rewards, which could means it's time for a program upgrade. For brands considering a change, here are three tips. >>

Thursday, March 23, 2017

Experts: Why points aren't enough for loyalty

Loyalty programs continue to be an important part of retailer programs, but some rewards are more sought after than others. Two experts explain. >>

Wednesday, March 15, 2017

46% of UK consumers rank shopping experience as 'average'

A new report from marketing technology firm Zeta Global reveals that nearly half of UK shoppers consider their retail experience on the High Street to be 'average'. This, says Zeta, could be remedied by personalization. >>

Wednesday, February 22, 2017

Less than 1 in 5 CRM managers feel they contribute to business revenues

Less than one in five customer relationship management (CRM) managers believe their work was clearly contributing to company revenues, according to new research released by marketing tech provider Wiraya. >>

Monday, February 20, 2017

Survey: Trust influences more consumers to share information

New data out from Janrain pinpoints what brands need to be doing in order to get consumers to share information - up to and including registering for a newsletter list or item preferences. >>

Tuesday, February 14, 2017

Study: Brands must reevaluate loyalty

Loyalty isn't what it used to be, and brands are losing money because of it. That's a key takeaway from the new Accenture Strategy report, "Seeing Beyond the Loyalty Illusion". According to researchers more than half of US consumers have changed brands/providers in the past year. >>

Friday, February 03, 2017

Expert: How to bolster loyalty programs now

According to a recent Walker Sands study, marketers are set on increasing their loyalty spending over the next year. While loyalty marketing is always a bright idea, one expert offers tips for brands to get the most from their loyalty budget. >>

Friday, January 27, 2017

Report: Boomers want personalization, individuality

Baby Boomers may be thought of as the generation with the most extra cash to spend, but one new report indicates they aren't loyal with that spending money. More than half of Boomers, according to the study, will shop competitor brands if the price and experience are better. >>

Thursday, January 26, 2017

Wantedness: A new concept in marketing

Do your customers feel wanted? According to a new study, most consumers want brands to actively demonstrate that they understand and care about them. >>

Wednesday, January 25, 2017

Baby Boomers feel left out in retailer rush to covet Millennials

Are retailers focusing too much on Millennials and neglecting Baby Boomers? New research in the UK from global loyalty marketing agency ICLP suggests they are. >>

Thursday, January 12, 2017

Personal touch for customer service drives retention, loyalty

Despite more service providers moving towards digital interaction, a more personal touch in customer service helps drive loyalty and retention, according to a global study from Verint Systems. >>