BizReport : Loyalty Marketing

Loyalty Marketing

Tuesday, May 23, 2017

Expert: Why convenience is key for winning loyalty

Rewards are mandatory in loyalty program success, but according to one expert, convenience may be just as necessary. In fact, 8 in 10 shoppers say they'll switch brands after a single bad experience - and inconvenience is on the list of things said to lead to a bad experience. >>

Thursday, May 18, 2017

Survey: Shoppers not taking loyalty to the bank

When it comes to loyalty programs, most bank customers don't feel rewarded. That's the key takeaway from new Collinson Group data which shows that only half of bank loyalty program members feel they're rewarded for their loyalty. >>

Wednesday, May 17, 2017

Retailers performing poorly in personalization

Nearly a third of consumers would be happy to switch their banking to Amazon, Apple, Facebook or Google because they see those companies personalize experiences better than finance specialists, according to new research from MuleSoft. >>

Friday, May 12, 2017

Customers want humans, not chatbots, to resolve customer service issues

Juniper Research predicts that the use of chatbots will save organizations more than $8billion a year by 2020, but at what risk to the customer experience? >>

Thursday, May 11, 2017

Brands: How to use AI to increase customer loyalty

Consumers want more personalized experiences online, and according to one expert, AI is one way to increase the personalization level - and increase customer loyalty. >>

Wednesday, May 10, 2017

Research gives insight into consumers' emotional bonds with brands

With tools such as social and video at their disposal, today's marketers are better placed than ever to forge emotional bonds with consumers. New data released by Customer Thermometer provides consumer insights to enable marketers to strengthen that emotional bond. >>

Friday, May 05, 2017

Loyalty Marketing: No longer about points, says expert

As expectations for more personalized customer interactions skyrocket, companies will need to carefully consider how they communicate with customers, prioritizing personalized communication in preferred channels over hitting channels with massive audiences, hoping to reach them. >>

Tuesday, May 02, 2017

Study: Poor customer service pushes shoppers to switch brands

New data out from inContact underlines what many businesses already believe: poor customer influences shoppers to switch brands. Researchers found that 8 in 10 shoppers 'are willing to switch' brands because of poor customer service interactions. >>

Thursday, April 20, 2017

Study: Mobile becoming a loyalty draw

The key to loyalty could be mobile. That's a key takeaway from new data out from 3Cinteractive; their researchers found that most consumers (62%) are influenced to buy when loyalty programs have mobile functionality. >>

Friday, April 07, 2017

Study: Coupons pushing more restaurant choices

Shoppers are making their dinner choice with their wallet. That's a key takeaway from new Valassis research which indicates that coupons are dictating where people will eat. Researchers found nearly half of hungry consumers choose where to eat according to price offers or value menus. >>

Monday, April 03, 2017

Reports: Communication, Emotion key for engagement

Two new reports highlight the effort - or lack thereof - that brands are putting into properly communicating with shoppers. >>

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. >>