

#426: Virgin's Velocity - the loyalty program from Virgin Australia - Rewarding Customer Loyalty Super Fast!
Aug 30, 2023
Virgin Australia's loyalty program, Velocity, focuses on rewarding customer loyalty quickly. Nick Rohrlach, CEO, shares their latest campaigns that drive engagement and earn publicity. The podcast discusses the program's challenges during the pandemic and its recovery process, including the decision made by Bain Capital to buy the business. The value of loyalty marketing, non-airline redemption options, and the importance of alternative ways to maintain status are also discussed.
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1 2 3 4 5 6
Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Bringing back fun during difficult times
01:51 • 5min
Recovering from Challenges and Finding a Buyer
06:54 • 1min
The Attractiveness of the Loyalty Asset
08:13 • 22min
Non-airline Redemption Options
29:49 • 6min
Importance of Alternative Ways to Maintain Status and Future Developments
35:53 • 2min