If you’ve not heard of Bella Poarch, you’re probably a Boomer. Bella is the latest TikTok megastar. Her quirky lip-synch short videos have earned her over 8m...
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JB Hi-Fi Loyalty Program: The Brand That Built Loyalty Before It Had One
Editor's note: Since this article was published, JB Hi-Fi has launched a loyalty program. The analysis below reflects the brand's position at the time of writing....
Tips on building an emotional connection with your customers.
Developing an emotional connection between a customer and a brand generates many positive outcomes; a willingness to pay more, stronger commitment, word of mouth...
Aesop Loyalty: A Missed Opportunity in the Data Value Exchange
At Loyalty & Reward Co, when we talk with clients about loyalty, we often discuss the importance of the ‘value exchange’. One example of a value exchange is...
Goodbye Woolworths Rewards, Hello Everyday Rewards… again?
There is a new (but old) name, and new shiny orange card. Last week, Woolworths rebranded the Woolworths Reward loyalty program to the name Everyday Rewards. The...
UBER HATES ME. My life-long quest to join Uber Rewards.
Why does Uber hate me so? Let me count the ways. Actually, there’s only one way; Uber Rewards. At the end of 2018, Uber announced the launch of their points and...
Forget gamification – The next loyalty mega-trend is digital games
Games are defined as ‘an activity that one engages in for amusement or fun’, and ‘a complete episode or period of play, ending in a final result’.[1] Gamification...
The beauty behind Mecca Beauty Loop
As a loyalty consultant, I often get asked the question ‘what’s your favourite loyalty program?’ I’m always joining, engaging with and contributing to hundreds of...
Loyalty Program Fraud: The $1 Billion Issue
Loyalty programs offer a lot of benefits to members, whether in the form of points, discounts, or special benefits. While they have become a way for businesses to...
People are compelled to give back; the Norm of Reciprocity explains why.
What is the Norm of Reciprocity? The reciprocity norm refers to an expectation that people will help those who helped them (Gouldner, 1960)[1]. For example, one...
Woolworths Rewards App: Customer Experience Review
Lockdown has seriously impacted the way brands service their customers, requiring many to rapidly adapt the customer experience to meet new habits and needs. One...
Adidas Creators Club – a loyalty program fail.
Creators Club is the loyalty program of global mega-brand Adidas. It is always surprising to engage with the loyalty programs of major brands and discover poor...