#403: Loyalty360 Loyalty Live | Monique De La Rosa, Ansira
Send us a text Artificial intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) continue to be top of mind as marketers are leveraging AI and ML in a variety of ways to improve their customer loyalty programs and strategies. Integration of these technologies into day-to-day workflows is a challenge for many brands, especially when considering potential roadblocks from limited budgets, internal resources, and the ability for these innovative technologies to complement brands’ existing marketing technolo...
12 Nov 202415min
#402: Piada Italian Street Food Upgrades Customer Experience with Revamped Loyalty Program and Digital Ordering
Send us a text The philosophy “the customer is always right” drives many marketers to value client, patron, and guest feedback. Piada Italian Street Food, known for its fresh Italian-inspired menu, has steadily expanded since its founding in 2010, now operating in seven states with plans for continued growth. The brand has made it a priority to listen closely to customer feedback, leveraging data-driven insights to enhance both its on-site and digital experiences. As loyalty programs ...
23 Okt 202422min
#401: Royal Bank of Canada: Forming Strategic Partnerships and Receiving Recognition for Customer Loyalty Efforts
Send us a text When a large financial institution decides to enhance the construction of its customer loyalty program, it can be challenging. Yet repositioning a program in a highly competitive Canadian market where large coalition programs are inter-matched with traditional brand-based customer loyalty efforts can be even more daunting. One of the ways to measure how brands enhance customer loyalty efforts is to look at the program’s metrics and KPIs. Another is to take home multiple awards ...
16 Okt 202411min
#400: Loyalty360 Loyalty Live | Todd Hedberg, The Lacek Group
Send us a text Founded in 1993, The Lacek Group designs, builds, and maintains loyalty programs for top brands across the globe. As part of the Ogilvy network, the Lacek team converts disconnected tech stacks and processes into successful CRM programs powered by data-driven strategies. The company helps brands deliver relevant messaging at scale across channels to ensure connected, seamless experiences. The company works across a broad range of industries, including travel, financial services...
15 Okt 202424min
#399: Church’s Texas Chicken: Launching the REAL REWARDS Program and Developing a True Omnichannel Experience
Send us a text Inspired by its San Antonio roots, Church’s Texas Chicken® has served flavorful fried chicken for over 72 years. Founded by George W. Church in a location across the street from the iconic Alamo, the restaurant was first known as Church’s Fried Chicken To-Go®. Today, there are 800 Church’s locations in the U.S., spanning 25 states plus Washington D.C. Outside of the U.S., the brand is known as Texas Chicken® and can be found in more than 23 countries and regions, including Cana...
9 Okt 202416min
#398: Loyalty360 Loyalty Live | Caitlin Watson and David Shaw, WillowTree
Send us a text Founded in 2008, WillowTree was built on a heritage of mobile applications. While the company still engages in much of that work, it’s grown into other areas in support of brands, including strategy and consulting, data and artificial intelligence (AI), digital marketing, loyalty program design, and more. WillowTree works alongside brands to develop successful loyalty programs and, in many cases, administers them. The company works in a variety of industries, including Financia...
8 Okt 202422min
#397: Carter’s: Engaging the Next Generation of Customers with Creative Campaigns and Conversations
Send us a text Founded by William Carter, children’s apparel retailer Carter’s is nearly a 165-year-old company that helps parents navigate parenthood. Today, the company operates more than 1,000 stores worldwide. Carter’s family of brands—including Carter’s, OshKosh B’gosh, Little Planet, and Skip Hop—are recognized across the globe and available online and in Carter’s owned stores, while exclusive lines can be found at the brand’s retail partners, such as Walmart, Target, and Amazon. ...
7 Okt 202423min
#396: Hilton: A Growing Portfolio, Strategic Partnerships, and Digital Innovation Create a Better Customer Experience for Guests
Send us a text Hilton is a leading global hospitality company with 24 world-class brands for all guests’ stay needs at over 7,800 properties across 126 countries and territories. Through acquisitions that allow for more destination choices, technology innovations that make processes easier for guests, and brand partnerships that offer guests and Hilton Honors members even more benefits and perks, Hilton has set the bar high for what it means to truly deliver an elevated customer experience. &...
2 Okt 202427min
