A fascinating interview with Christian McGilloway – Chief Technical and Innovation Officer – Retail Zoo (Retail Zoo brands – Boost Juice, CIBO, Betty’s Burgers and Salsa’s with more than 700 stores nationally and internationally) When you live and love loyalty (be it a program or an outcome), it’s an absolute delight to find a person…
Read more26 years of living (and loving) the loyalty program landscape
An interview with Phil Hawkins – Head of Loyalty Operations at flybuys I had the pleasure of meeting up with Phil to chat about his experience over the past 26 years in the world of loyalty programs. It was a privilege for me to listen to his wisdom and views on the past, present and future…
Read moreThe other side of the rope
One of the most powerful motivators of a tiered loyalty program is what happens “on the other side of the rope”. Being rewarded with the benefits earned in a higher tier of a loyalty or rewards program creates a sense of: “I feel special” (exclusivity); “Look at me” (status) and “I’ve earned this” (achievement). The…
Read moreHow to balance the value and viability of adding partner benefits to your loyalty program
Many loyalty and rewards programs offer their members a range of benefits and rewards that can be earned and/or redeemed with external partners and their products and services. Adding an external partner and relevant benefits can sometimes be seen to be an easy way to add value to members and often the revenue opportunity can…
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