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Do Loyalty Programs Really Create Loyalty?

ShepHyken

Lately, I’ve been asked about loyalty programs. Any company can create a loyalty program. But, there is some confusion around what exactly a loyalty program is. Anything you do to get a customer to start to do business with you – and gets them to return – could fall under the concept of a marketing strategy.

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Top 5 Customer Service & CX Articles for Week of February 17, 2025

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What Customers Really Want From a Loyalty Program by Eileen Stephens (CMSWire) Customer loyalty programs have become a multi-million-dollar industry and a critical driver of revenue for brands. Forecasts point to significant growth in spend expected through loyalty programs in 2025.

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Don’t Make a Mythstake: Ten Business Myths You Can’t Believe

ShepHyken

Only the Front Line Needs Customer Service Training: Everybody in an organization is responsible for their role in customer service. If they arent dealing directly with customers, they are supporting someone who is, or they are part of the process that impacts the overall service and experience.

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15 Customer Retention Strategies for Long-Term Customer Loyalty

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Your customer retention is super important to your bottom line—after all, customer loyalty is well-known for being more valuable than customer acquisition. With stakes this high, it’s essential that you build a solid customer retention plan that can lead to long-term customer loyalty.

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Top 5 Customer Service & CX Articles for Week of November 4, 2024

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Seven loyalty program types: Pick the perfect fit by Marcus Marius (Dynamic Business) Did you know that companies that invest in loyalty programs report up to a 40% increase in revenue? My Comment: I’ve written many articles about loyalty programs. Connect with Shep on LinkedIn.

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Top 5 Customer Service & CX Articles for Week of December 16, 2024

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Qualtrics fourth annual Consumer Experience Trends report reveals the stakes: despite fewer negative interactions, consumers are quicker to cut spending after bad experiences, while trust, loyalty, and satisfaction have all fallen over the last year. Not doing so is a risk to the long-term survival of your company! My Comment: A new metric?

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This Halloween, 10 Ways to Scare Your Competition and Steal Their Customers

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Empowered Employees – Customers want to work with employees who can make good customer-focused decisions and don’t have to ask a manager whenever there is a unique or special request. Loyalty Programs That Offer Real Value – More than points and discounts, create a program that makes customers want to do more business with you.