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12 MARCH 2010

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article thumbnail Thursday, 11 March 2010

Amex to pay US$5 an hour to charity volunteers

American Express says it will donate US$4m annually to causes selected by the public, and will also reward volunteer service.

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Recession-weary businesses look to customer service for help

With the global recession still continuing to threaten the viability of many companies, customer service has come to the fore as a strategic business tool that can be used to help retain, win and win back customers, says Guy Tweedale, Senior VP of European Operations at Jacada.  But how can we help our Customer Service Representatives (CSRs) to achieve these goals?
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article thumbnail News - HospitalityWednesday, 10 March 2010

Hotel chain considers super-elite tier
Plan to reward top level customers Read more ...

article thumbnail News - Prepaid CardsTuesday, 09 March 2010

Personal care card tops list of most wanted US gift cards
Top ten gift cards released by Global Prepaid Exchange Read more ...

article thumbnail News - Coalition SchemesTuesday, 09 March 2010

Latest partner for Barclaycard Freedom named
Pizza chain joins programme Read more ...

article thumbnail News - TravelMonday, 08 March 2010

Frequent flyer awards end after two decades
Much-respected competition ‘too time consuming’ Read more ...

article thumbnail News - Financial ServicesMonday, 08 March 2010

Kazakh bank starts major reward scheme
Kazkommertsbank (KKB) has started a new rewards programme to retain existing customers and attract new ones.
Read more ...

article thumbnail News - Green LoyaltyFriday, 05 March 2010

Eco-brand launches in Croatia
What is claimed as the first Croatian eco-brand has been launched in the country.
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article thumbnail News - Retail LoyaltyThursday, 04 March 2010

Carrefour lets customers choose their own discounts
French supermarket chain Carrefour is launching a "free promotion" system called PromoLibre to give consumers more choice during the economic downturn. Read more ...

article thumbnail News - B2BWednesday, 03 March 2010

Employees get £1m in savings from prepaid card
Employee motivation company P&MM says it generated more than £1 million in savings in 2009 for holders of its Spree Flex prepaid card. Read more ...

article thumbnail News - Customer InsightWednesday, 03 March 2010

Customer satisfaction with retail rebounds
Customer satisfaction has improved for the first time after three straight quarters of small declines, according to the National Customer Satisfaction Index (NCSI-UK). Read more ...

article thumbnail News - Green LoyaltyTuesday, 02 March 2010

M&S extends 'eco-plan' after saving £50m
Marks and Spencer plans to extend its ethical and environmental commitments by a further eight years, after its scheme launched in 2007 saved the company £50m last year. Read more ...

News - Hospitality
Hotel chain considers super-elite tier
Administrator - Wednesday, 10 March 2010

News - Prepaid Cards
Personal care card tops list of most wanted US gift cards
Administrator - Tuesday, 09 March 2010

News - Coalition Schemes
Latest partner for Barclaycard Freedom named
Administrator - Tuesday, 09 March 2010

News - Travel
Frequent flyer awards end after two decades
Administrator - Monday, 08 March 2010

News - Financial Services
Kazakh bank starts major reward scheme
Administrator - Monday, 08 March 2010

News - Green Loyalty
Eco-brand launches in Croatia
Administrator - Friday, 05 March 2010

News - Retail Loyalty
Carrefour lets customers choose their own discounts
Administrator - Thursday, 04 March 2010

News - B2B
Employees get £1m in savings from prepaid card
Administrator - Wednesday, 03 March 2010

News - Customer Insight
Customer satisfaction with retail rebounds
Administrator - Wednesday, 03 March 2010

News - Green Loyalty
M&S extends 'eco-plan' after saving £50m
Administrator - Tuesday, 02 March 2010

News - Travel
Air Berlin wins innovation ward
Administrator - Tuesday, 02 March 2010

News - Coalition Schemes
New names from Nectar in rewards revamp
Administrator - Tuesday, 02 March 2010

News - Financial Services
US retail giant considers money-off rewards card
Administrator - Friday, 26 February 2010

News - Mobile Rewards
Korean card issuer pioneers new mobile services
Administrator - Wednesday, 24 February 2010

News - Coalition Schemes
Energy provider makes £160 Freedom offer
Administrator - Wednesday, 24 February 2010

News - Hospitality
Indian hotel chain tops satisfaction rankings
Administrator - Tuesday, 23 February 2010

News - Coalition Schemes
Internet giant to use Nectar data
Administrator - Monday, 22 February 2010

News - E-Loyalty
Banks must develop social media strategies
Administrator - Monday, 22 February 2010

News - Financial Services
Olympics opening day sees 46% increase in card spending
Administrator - Friday, 19 February 2010

News - Prepaid Cards
Transaction Wireless partners for virtual gift cards
Administrator - Friday, 19 February 2010

News - Mobile Rewards
Tesco launches mobile app for Clubcard
Administrator - Thursday, 18 February 2010

News - Financial Services
HSBC agrees Sri Lanka reward sharing deal
Administrator - Thursday, 18 February 2010

News - CRM
Toyota reamps up incentives to appease customers
Administrator - Wednesday, 17 February 2010

News - Retail Loyalty
Tesco struggles to build loyalty in coupon crazy US
Administrator - Tuesday, 16 February 2010

News - Retail Loyalty
Ten management lessons from Tesco’s CEO
Administrator - Tuesday, 16 February 2010

News - Green Loyalty
Hotels offer rewards if they forego cleaning altogether
Administrator - Tuesday, 16 February 2010

News - Coalition Schemes
Barclaycard starts to name Freedom partners
Administrator - Monday, 15 February 2010

News - Coalition Schemes
Nectar rolls into Italy
Administrator - Monday, 15 February 2010

News - Prepaid Cards
Continuing growth for vouchers and gift cards
Administrator - Friday, 12 February 2010

News - Prepaid Cards
US Credit Card Act disadvantages under 21s
Administrator - Thursday, 11 February 2010

News - Reward Schemes
BA millionaire to be biggest ever BA Miles giveaway
Administrator - Wednesday, 10 February 2010

News - Customer Insight
Northern Irish are the most likely to switch current accounts
Administrator - Wednesday, 10 February 2010

News - E-Loyalty
Upmarket rewards at fashion website
Administrator - Monday, 27 October 2008

News - Coalition Schemes
New Nectar MD
Administrator - Friday, 13 March 2009

News - Financial Services
Barclaycard offers cardholders Freedom
Administrator - Monday, 25 January 2010

News - E-Loyalty
Co-op launches 'ask a question' service
Administrator - Friday, 29 May 2009

News - Prepaid Cards
UK supermarket giants start prepaid programmes
Administrator - Friday, 12 September 2008

News - Financial Services
Britain's most powerful credit card brand
Administrator - Thursday, 19 June 2008

News - Reward Schemes
Groupe Aeroplan buys Carlson? So why do that?
Administrator - Monday, 09 November 2009

News - Reward Schemes
Rewards service to start on Palestine’s West Bank

Administrator - Thursday, 12 June 2008

News - Green Loyalty
Sustainable packaging growing in importance
Administrator - Thursday, 30 July 2009

News - E-Loyalty
Portal to issue virtual loyalty cards
Administrator - Thursday, 11 September 2008

News - Green Loyalty
Eco-rewards scheme goes online
Administrator - Thursday, 19 June 2008

News - Coalition Schemes
Aeroplan on the acquisition trail
Administrator - Wednesday, 13 May 2009

News - E-Loyalty
Shell looks to attract consumers to the pump via web offerings
Administrator - Tuesday, 12 August 2008

News - Financial Services
Amex to give away US$2.5m
Administrator - Friday, 08 August 2008

News - Company news
Acquisition of Carlson Marketing to create major loyalty player
Administrator - Tuesday, 03 November 2009

News - Coalition Schemes
Customers turn to loyalty to beat the recession
Administrator - Tuesday, 04 August 2009

News - Reward Schemes
Reward schemes position firms for the upturn
Administrator - Wednesday, 03 February 2010

News - Reports/Data
Businesses get more protective of their brands in recession
Administrator - Tuesday, 12 May 2009

News - Coalition Schemes
Nectar owner makes loss
Administrator - Thursday, 12 November 2009

News - Coalition Schemes
Internet giant to use Nectar data
Administrator - Monday, 22 February 2010

article thumbnail News - HospitalityWednesday, 10 March 2010

Hotel chain considers super-elite tier
Plan to reward top level customers Read more ...

article thumbnail News - Prepaid CardsTuesday, 09 March 2010

Personal care card tops list of most wanted US gift cards
Top ten gift cards released by Global Prepaid Exchange Read more ...

article thumbnail News - Coalition SchemesTuesday, 09 March 2010

Latest partner for Barclaycard Freedom named
Pizza chain joins programme Read more ...

article thumbnail News - TravelMonday, 08 March 2010

Frequent flyer awards end after two decades
Much-respected competition ‘too time consuming’ Read more ...

article thumbnail News - Financial ServicesMonday, 08 March 2010

Kazakh bank starts major reward scheme
Kazkommertsbank (KKB) has started a new rewards programme to retain existing customers and attract new ones.
Read more ...

article thumbnail News - Green LoyaltyFriday, 05 March 2010

Eco-brand launches in Croatia
What is claimed as the first Croatian eco-brand has been launched in the country.
Read more ...

article thumbnail News - Retail LoyaltyThursday, 04 March 2010

Carrefour lets customers choose their own discounts
French supermarket chain Carrefour is launching a "free promotion" system called PromoLibre to give consumers more choice during the economic downturn. Read more ...

article thumbnail News - B2BWednesday, 03 March 2010

Employees get £1m in savings from prepaid card
Employee motivation company P&MM says it generated more than £1 million in savings in 2009 for holders of its Spree Flex prepaid card. Read more ...

article thumbnail News - Customer InsightWednesday, 03 March 2010

Customer satisfaction with retail rebounds
Customer satisfaction has improved for the first time after three straight quarters of small declines, according to the National Customer Satisfaction Index (NCSI-UK). Read more ...

article thumbnail News - Green LoyaltyTuesday, 02 March 2010

M&S extends 'eco-plan' after saving £50m
Marks and Spencer plans to extend its ethical and environmental commitments by a further eight years, after its scheme launched in 2007 saved the company £50m last year. Read more ...

article thumbnail News - TravelTuesday, 02 March 2010

Air Berlin wins innovation ward
Loyalty professionals praise ICLP’s work for Air Berlin Read more ...

News - Coalition SchemesTuesday, 02 March 2010

New names from Nectar in rewards revamp
It was to be expected that the Barclaycard Freedom launch would shake up the UK multi-retailer loyalty sector, and sure enough, Nectar has announced a revamp and some new names to breathe life into its tired scheme.
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article thumbnail News - Financial ServicesFriday, 26 February 2010

US retail giant considers money-off rewards card
Stores trial a rewards card in Kansas that offers 5% off all purchases at its stores. Read more ...

article thumbnail News - Mobile RewardsWednesday, 24 February 2010

Korean card issuer pioneers new mobile services
Credit card issuer plans to roll out new mobile-based services to its customers including coupons for money off at major retailers. Read more ...

article thumbnail News - Coalition SchemesWednesday, 24 February 2010

Energy provider makes £160 Freedom offer
Reward offer paid regardless of how much cardholder spends
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article thumbnail News - HospitalityTuesday, 23 February 2010

Indian hotel chain tops satisfaction rankings
With occupancy and average revenue falling in 2009, customer satisfaction held its own during a tumultuous year (+0.4 to 82.8), according to the latest annual Hospitality Index published by customer feedback company Market Metrix. Read more ...

article thumbnail News - Coalition SchemesMonday, 22 February 2010

Internet giant to use Nectar data
Agreement will enable targeted marketing Read more ...

article thumbnail News - E-LoyaltyMonday, 22 February 2010

Banks must develop social media strategies
Need to improve customer experience and build trust Read more ...

article thumbnail News - Financial ServicesFriday, 19 February 2010

Olympics opening day sees 46% increase in card spending
The opening day of the Winter Olympics in Vancouver saw a 46% increase in card spending in the area to C$5.2m, up from C$3.6m on the same day last year, according to figures from official Olympics sponsor Visa. Read more ...

News - Prepaid CardsFriday, 19 February 2010

Transaction Wireless partners for virtual gift cards
Transaction Wireless (TW), a mobile infrastructure, commerce and marketing company, has formed a partnership to issue virtual gift cards.
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