The phrase “know your customer gets bandied around quite a bit in loyalty circles, and with AI increasingly used for data analysis, many are claiming an advanced level of … [Read more...] about We are not even beginning to understand our customers
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A loyalty morality tale
How to lose the support of the world
It’s been an unprecedented year for the unexpected. We knew there would be chaos once Trump … [Read more...] about A loyalty morality tale
Venice tourist tax – an example of ‘loyalty in reverse’
Just imagine the data potential
As the travel loyalty community meet up – in various places around the world – in the next few weeks, … [Read more...] about Venice tourist tax – an example of ‘loyalty in reverse’
Giving Twitter the X
Inspired or foolish?
The move by Elon Musk to rebrand Twitter as X and turn it into a WeChat or Alibaba lookalike has divided … [Read more...] about Giving Twitter the X
Remembering the opening of the first Mastercard ATM in Russia
Understanding the role of loyalty in a world of sanctions
Twenty five years ago, I was one of a handful of journalists invited to … [Read more...] about Remembering the opening of the first Mastercard ATM in Russia
First the coffee, now the newspaper
Waitrose, how could you!
It’ only a small thing, but the decision by Waitrose to stop offering free … [Read more...] about First the coffee, now the newspaper
Social media is for friends, not selling
Great data on the best platforms to reach your customers
Social media is an interesting phenomenon. It has enabled ordinary people, … [Read more...] about Social media is for friends, not selling
Meeting the new challenge facing the world’s governments – lessons from loyalty
Loyalty Magazine Awards get set to launch for 2022 event
A new challenge is facing the world’s governments – how to persuade people … [Read more...] about Meeting the new challenge facing the world’s governments – lessons from loyalty
Is yours a Cuthbert or a Colin?
Caterpillar battle to pitch M&S against Aldi
Marks & Spencer has begun legal action against Aldi, arguing … [Read more...] about Is yours a Cuthbert or a Colin?
Krispy Kreme rewards vaccinated customers
Donuts and price reductions as start of a retail trend: Calling for vaccination creativity!
In some markets, people who have bravely … [Read more...] about Krispy Kreme rewards vaccinated customers








