Win the Customer

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Customized Loyalty Programs Loyalty programs have been a staple of customer engagement for decades. However, modernizing them with personalized rewards and incentives can take customer loyalty to new heights. Cultivating a Customer-Centric Culture 1.

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ShepHyken

JUNE 6, 2022

They could grow 10x faster, however, their obsession with their operational excellence, customer experience, and internal culture will not allow them to compromise any of those for more units and higher sales. For example, a customer may not use a website to book a hotel room with you, but they might use it to buy your product.

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Currency Alliance

JUNE 16, 2020

For most of the last decade, loyalty marketing seemed to be on autopilot for many brands – but the tide is turning. Many of the entrants to this years’ Loyalty Magazine Awards were as adept with data and technology as marketers in many other disciplines. Vodafone built Voxi as a novel telco proposition around just that culture.

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PK

JULY 15, 2019

in The Forrester Wave : Loyalty Service Providers, Q3 2019 report. Whereas past Wave reports have focused on loyalty platform technology providers, this is the first time a Wave report focused exclusively on leading loyalty firms offering services, from visioning and strategy through design, development, and launch of new member experiences.

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ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 3, 2019

They discuss their new book, The Customer Centricity Playbook , and the “ Customer Centricity Manifesto ,” which teaches individuals and organizations how to build a customer-centric culture. Wait to create loyalty programs until you learn more about your customer base, their spending habits, and their wants and needs.

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ShepHyken

APRIL 16, 2019

Lead with Loyalty with Guest Sandy Rogers. They discuss his new book, Leading Loyalty: Cracking the Code to Customer Devotion , and the importance of empathy, responsibility, and generosity in the customer experience. The biggest factor in customer loyalty is empathy. Implement a regular “loyalty huddle” with your team.

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ShepHyken

APRIL 11, 2022

Your Loyalty Program Might Be Losing You Money by Raghuram Iyengar, Young-Hoon Park, and Qi Yu. My Comment: I’ve written that many loyalty programs are actually discount programs. Winning on Purpose: 4 Lessons from Customer Loyalty Guru Fred Reichheld by Liam Burns. Or, do they?

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Currency Alliance

AUGUST 15, 2024

This is precisely what loyalty programs were originally designed for, as marketing platforms purpose-built for measuring and incentivizing customer engagement, including when the customer is not shopping with your brand. Personalization comprises four key strategic initiatives.

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Currency Alliance

JANUARY 22, 2020

The top loyalty jobs are tough. Every CEO waxes lyrical about the importance of loyalty. And yet, many loyalty programs are run like barnacles on the side of a business: battling for budget, rather than being nurtured as the core way to engage customers via every channel and touchpoint. That ought to make your job easier.

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ShepHyken

DECEMBER 5, 2022

The Top 5 Guest Loyalty Trends and Predictions to Watch for 2023 by Ellis Connolly. So, our first article comes from the hospitality industry with five “guest loyalty” trends that should be considered by every business. An updated loyalty program can help keep you connected to customers. And third, practice reciprocity.

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Currency Alliance

JUNE 11, 2019

“Extra” was a 4% interest rate which earned the average working family £100-200 a year – the kind of value you can earn from a supermarket loyalty card. This led many banks in Europe to close their rewards program over the past three years. Or, in the form of the now-prevalent sign-up bonuses that come from switching banks.

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Michelli Experience

NOVEMBER 8, 2017

In her Forbes.com article titled How Gratitude Advances Marketing and Business, Cheryl Conner notes that business leaders should: Go for gratitude first, and loyalty will follow. But two-thirds of marketers view loyalty programs as a way for consumers to demonstrate their loyalty to brands. Gratitude and Business.

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CSM Magazine

JANUARY 24, 2022

Every client service manager knows well that saying your customer’s name is an important part of salon culture. Offer Referral Programs. Loyalty programs are another smart way to inspire your customers to refer your salon to their friends and bring in more customers. Say Your Guest’s Name. Collect Personal Information.

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Service Untitled

APRIL 21, 2014

I’ve often thought that customer loyalty was all about making the customer the king by maintaining transparent ethical practices, sound policies, and impressive customer service. Possibly Related Posts: More to customer loyalty than just having a great product Most of us take great pride in the excellent products.

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DCX

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

I was calling their ‘loyalty’ department. Metrics don’t show frustration bubbling just below the surface—or loyalty that’s hanging by a thread. And once their patience runs out, so does their loyalty. You’re Forgetting the Personal Touch Loyalty is a two-way street. The best part?

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ShepHyken

OCTOBER 28, 2019

Bring Customer Loyalty Under the Customer Experience Umbrella by Phil Britt. CMSWire) Forrester’s 2019 CX Index found that most loyalty programs are ineffective. Frankly, I’m surprised that loyalty, service and experience are separate. Super-charge the Journey to Customer-Centric Culture. by Wayne Simmons.

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ShepHyken

DECEMBER 6, 2021

My Comment: I’ve been preaching for years (since my first book over 30 years ago) that customer service is not a department. It’s baked in the culture. And, there’s the strategy of customer loyalty programs. It is a philosophy to be embraced by every employee from the CEO to the most recently hired.

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Customer Bliss

JULY 25, 2017

Is the culture fear-based or does it seek to empower? But if someone is too “by the book,” she shies away. At Humana, for example, loyalty programs was a good example. Some of the questions you need to ask yourself here are: Is there executive buy-in around the idea? Has the vocabulary begun to evolve?

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InMoment XI

JANUARY 17, 2024

It encompasses every aspect of their stay or visit, from the booking process and arrival to the accommodation, services, and departure. A memorable and positive guest experience drives customer satisfaction and fosters customer loyalty. A positive guest experience involves going beyond basic customer service. More on this later.)

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Beyond Philosophy

FEBRUARY 27, 2017

These new perks revolutionize how all Hilton Honors members can use their Points, senior vice president and global head of customer engagement, loyalty and partnerships Mark Weinstein said in a press release. But rewards programs alone – no matter how good – aren’t going to create customer loyalty. Are you a loyal employee?

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Beyond Philosophy

JUNE 21, 2015

Don’t miss Michael Lowenstein, thought leadership principal at Beyond Philosophy, as he provides valuable perspectives on B2B and B2C loyalty programs and offers practical and proven methods for developing consistent loyalty programs. Reserve your spot at this informative webinar presented Thursday, June 17th, 2015.

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Service Untitled

OCTOBER 8, 2010

Then comes the perks of loyalty; there is a greater resale value down the road, and stronger negotiating powers with the manufacturer. Another barometer of success is employee loyalty; the people working in the front lines of service need to be enthusiastic and well-trained for their positions. What creates customer loyalty?

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Beyond Philosophy

AUGUST 15, 2019

With 11 books on marketing and Customer Experience, our guest Don Peppers , bestselling author, blogger, business strategist, and acclaimed keynote speaker, joins us to share his wisdom on the subject. Years ago, I read in one of Peppers books (written with Martha Rogers, Ph.D.) VOC Data Can Be Deceiving Where Numbers Are Not.

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Currency Alliance

DECEMBER 19, 2022

It has the potential to address a lot of business challenges, and enable many forms of elusive innovation in loyalty marketing. The biggest opportunities for loyalty programs relate to operating more efficiently to reduce cost, and improving personalization. Using AI to improve profitability of pricing and promotions.

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Service Untitled

SEPTEMBER 7, 2010

Home About Service Untitled Subscribe for Free Consulting Contact Archives What creates customer loyalty? Cheryl September 07, 2010 Customer Satisfaction , Specific Companies No Comments Customer loyalty is the attitude of a customer when he purchases a particular product of a particular brand over another.

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Up Your Service

MAY 3, 2017

Our previous blog post demonstrated the power of customer voice in an unsolicited book review from a technology industry guru. Read on… Customer loyalty is a powerful marketing force that travel and hospitality businesses are always chasing. Turning loyalty members into evangelists. The contact center as a concierge.

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Maru Group

APRIL 22, 2021

These consumers often seek fresh experiences and travel provides them an opportunity to explore new areas, engage in unique activities, and immerse themselves in unfamiliar cultures. They are avid loyalty program subscribers, and seek to capitalize on those points as much as possible when traveling for pleasure.

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ClearAction

JANUARY 4, 2020

It’s the aim of Net Promoter Score®, CRM, loyalty programs, experiential marketing and so forth — rallying customers toward purchase volume, referrals and long-term relationships. While some growth can be gained solely through these programs, diminishing returns are inevitable. 1M savings monthly to the customer.

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Service Untitled

JULY 30, 2010

Home About Service Untitled Subscribe for Free Consulting Contact Archives Advantages of using customer loyalty programs Cheryl July 30, 2010 Customer Service , Proactive No Comments I was just at Petco to buy dog food, and the cashier asked me if I wanted to join their customer loyalty program.

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Strativity

SEPTEMBER 26, 2014

In his book Customer Experience Strategy, Lior Arussy breaks down the universal customer into a couple of categories: The Consumer. Create a convincing loyalty program. Bridget explains that they make their program worthwhile for the customers by transferring information from one touch point to the next. The Citizen.

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ClearAction

NOVEMBER 25, 2017

Exclusions, caveats, change fees, extensive fine print, loyalty program changes, warranty limitations, extra steps (hassles), long-term (e.g. Exclusions, caveats, change fees, extensive fine print, loyalty program changes, warranty limitations, extra steps (hassles), long-term (e.g. Raise the bar.

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Currency Alliance

DECEMBER 17, 2019

This is the blog version of our Loyalty Strategy Guide 2020. For a more engaging read, click here to Currency Alliance Loyalty Strategy Guide 2020. There was a mix of good and bad, for loyalty in 2019. The widespread devaluation of loyalty currencies during the past few years brings this into sharp focus.

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ClearAction

NOVEMBER 3, 2015

In the quest for "outside-in" most companies have voice of the customer programs, loyalty programs, and high-touch service. policies, rituals and culture. It refers to the importance of customers' inputs as a guiding light for the inner workings of an enterprise. CX investments. make up for mistakes.

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Kayako

MAY 30, 2017

You’ve read all the classic books on customer service— Delivering Happiness by Tony Hsieh, How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie, and more. But now you don’t need to spend hours reading another book, unless you’d like that. Customer loyalty programmes…why bother!

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Service Untitled

OCTOBER 15, 2010

Companies need to rethink their reward and incentive programs, and rebuild brand loyalty. photo credit: David Hilowitz Possibly Related Posts: Customer loyalty and the practical consumer Today’s economy shows that money defines customer loyalty. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0

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Currency Alliance

MAY 9, 2019

Now, the mobility sector is understood to comprise every transport type that enables customers to get from one place to another and – more importantly – how customers search for, book, and manage their mobility choices. Enter: loyalty marketing. This introduces a crucial concept: the booking portal.

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ShepHyken

JULY 5, 2021

How to design and run a customer loyalty program for small businesses by Raúl Galera. MultiBriefs) customer loyalty programs are all about retaining buyers through special discounts that offer rewards for repeat purchases. But how do you go about designing and running an effective customer loyalty program?

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