
Let's Talk Loyalty
“Let’s Talk Loyalty” is an industry podcast for loyalty marketing professionals.
If you work in loyalty marketing, join us every week to learn the latest ideas and marketing insights from loyalty specialists around the world.
Check out our website on: http://www.letstalkloyalty.com/
Latest episodes

May 15, 2024 • 46min
#536:Gen-Z Loyalty Unveiled: Exploring VOXI Drop
This episode focuses on VOXI Drop – Vodafone UK’s multi-award winning Gen-Z targeted surprise and delight loyalty programme. With Matt Eldridge and Jonny Greenslade-Cross, the VOXI Proposition and VOXI Drop Proposition Leads. They are both telco loyalty specialists – Matt has delivered a number of successful loyalty initiatives over the years. In 2012 he launched “Additions” - Carphone Warehouses’ innovative loyalty program, he then led EE’s loyalty strategy for a number of years before moving to VOXI in 2022. Jonny has worked across Vodafone and VOXI since 2021, in numerous digital and loyalty roles.Today we will be learning about their favourite loyalty programmes, how VOXI Drop is building real customer engagement with its Gen Z audience and all about their plans for the future.Hosted by Charlie HillsShow Notes:1)Jonny Greenslade-Cross 2) Matthew Eldridge3) VOXI Drop 4) European Loyalty Whitepaper5) Mando-Connect6) YouGov

May 14, 2024 • 16min
#535: Attainable Rewards Leads to Retainable Customers
This week’s "Wiser Loyalty" podcast episode has senior faculty members of the Loyalty Academy™, Bill Hanifin and Aaron Dauphinee back together again. This is week two of May that explores constructs taken from the Loyalty Academy™ curriculum for the Loyalty Rewards Strategies & Redemption Experience course (course #108). In this episode, Bill and Aaron focus in on the importance of attainable rewards, both from the strategy and redemption experience perspective. The two offer a set of real world examples to help reinforce some of the successes and poorer decisions select brands have made when it comes to rewarding the program members.In the Wiser Loyalty series, Bill and Aaron draw a theme each month based on the courses required to earn the Certified Loyalty Marketing Professional™ (CLMP™) designation which is nearing on 1,000 individuals across 53 countries worldwide. Show Notes:1) Aaron Dauphinee2) Bill Hanifin3) The Wise Marketer

May 9, 2024 • 38min
#534: Meet adjoe - Exciting Adtech that Rewards Gaming for Programs and Members Alike
Learn about adjoe, an adtech company revolutionizing loyalty programs through rewarded gaming. Hear from Thomas Yannopoulos on how gaming connects with members and boosts revenue. Explore the integration of gaming in loyalty programs, challenges in partnering with brands, and the potential for increased user engagement. Discover insights on revenue sharing models and the evolving landscape of loyalty programs. Dive into the gaming opportunities and loyalty insights shared by the VP of revenue for the Americas at adjoe.

May 8, 2024 • 48min
#533: Culture Drives Innovation - Dan Murphys
Today, a conversation unfolds with Diana Sinclair, who holds the role of Senior Loyalty Manager at Dan Murphys. With over 15 years of experience in client and agency domains, Diana has cultivated expertise in CX, CRM, Loyalty, and Direct Marketing.As a strategic leader, Diana prioritizes a 'customer first' ethos, enabling her to spearhead innovation and transformative initiatives. Presently, she assumes the helm of the My Dan’s loyalty program at Dan Murphy’s.The upcoming discussion with Diana delves into the evolving landscape of points within loyalty programs and the pivotal role of culture in fostering innovation.Hosted by Carly NeubauerShow Notes:1) Diana Sinclair2) Dan Murphys3) My Dan's Membership

May 7, 2024 • 11min
#532: A List That is Rather ‘Rewarding’ for Your Members
Aaron Dauphinee from the Loyalty Academy’s faculty is flying solo in this week's episode of the "Wiser Loyalty" podcast series while Bill Hanifin is flying homeward after being on assignment this week. This week’s podcast kicks-off a new month of constructs taken from the Loyalty Academy™ curriculum for the Loyalty Rewards Strategies & Redemption Experience course (course #108). In this episode, Aaron sets the stage for the month at a 50K foot level by listing off a series of key considerations when designing your loyalty rewards strategy. Not all key considerations are revealed here but he provides a sound starting point with seven (7) constructs that shape the impact that your loyalty program has on members.In the Wiser Loyalty series, Bill and Aaron draw a theme each month based on the courses required to earn the Certified Loyalty Marketing Professional™ (CLMP™) designation which is nearing on 1,000 individuals across 53 countries worldwide. Show Notes:1) Aaron Dauphinee2) Bill Hanifin3) The Wise Marketer

May 2, 2024 • 33min
#531: Finnair Launches Finnair Plus
Today we’re delighted to be meeting Finnair, one of the world’s oldest airlines, founded 1923, which operates a network connecting Europe, North America and Asia from its Helsinki hub.Today, we’re meeting Valter Sandell, who is leading the loyalty and membership strategy for Finnair Plus, a loyalty programme which has undergone comprehensive changes to its design and strategy just recently in early 2024.Show Notes:1) Finnair2) Valter Sandell3) Finnair Plus4) Watch the full video interview at www.Loyalty.TV

May 1, 2024 • 43min
#530: Let's Talk Loyalty - in SPANISH!
Join Alex Saul, a loyalty industry leader with over 25 years of experience in Latin America, as he announces an exciting new podcast venture for Spanish-speaking professionals. He shares insights about the innovative Shared Rewards program and explores the evolution of loyalty strategies across the region. Discover how loyalty currencies are gaining stability in Brazil and the importance of building meaningful customer relationships. Get ready for a fresh take on loyalty that caters to the growing podcast audience in Latin America!

Apr 30, 2024 • 20min
#529: Some Say it’s [Loyalty] at the Top and That It Helps
This week's episode of the "Wiser Loyalty" podcast series explores an advisory-led course from the Loyalty Academy™ curriculum, Key Success Factors in Loyalty Marketing (course #112). Our hosts today are Aaron Dauphinee and Bill Hanifin from the Loyalty Academy faculty. In this episode, Aaron and Bill provide a topline re-cap of conversations they had while both on assignment the week prior in Dubai, UAE and the USA, respectively. A common set of themes arose while they were across continents related to the challenges CEOs and executive teams face. They draw linkages between how Loyalty (big L) and/or loyalty (little l) can help. In the Wiser Loyalty series, Bill and Aaron draw a theme each month based on the courses required to earn the Certified Loyalty Marketing Professional™ (CLMP™) designation which is nearing on 1,000 individuals across 53 countries worldwide. Show Notes:1) Aaron Dauphinee2) Bill Hanifin3) The Wise Marketer

Apr 25, 2024 • 45min
#528: Royal Automobile Club Victoria Shares Strategies to Drive Member Engagement and Retention
Today’s episode is available both in audio as “Let’s Talk Loyalty” and on video on www.Loyalty TV. We’re back today in Australia with a brand and business that was founded way back in 1903.The Royal Automobile Club Victoria offers a variety of products and services for its 2 million members, led by roadside assistance as well as other services such emergency home assistance, travel discounts and benefits, insurance and finance. To learn how they drive member engagement and retention for this iconic brand, we are joined today by Hayden Hearse, their Marketing Manager responsible for Member Benefits and Loyalty for the Royal Automobile Club Victoria. Hayden, who is also a 2024 ALA Loyalty Awards judge, contributed his expertise to this year's panel.Please enjoy our conversation.Show notes:1) Hayden Hearse2) Royal Automobile Club Victoria3) RAIZ invest4) Watch the full video interview at www.loyalty.tv

Apr 24, 2024 • 46min
#527: Understanding Loyalty in Europe 2.0
Today’s Let’s Talk Loyalty podcast talks to three deeply experienced professionals about the whitepaper – Understanding Loyalty in Europe 2.0.Amana Cromhout talks to Charlie Hills,, Chief Strategy Officer and Abigayle Blanshard, Senior Strategist, both from MandoConnect. They are accompanied by Nick Fishbourne, Group Account Director of YouGov. The whitepaper covers 24 European countries and proves that Europe is not a homogenous loyalty marketThree key highlights are that loyalty is playing an important role in today’s cost of living crisis, customers are begging brands to build emotional connections and finally that there is a distinct rise in gamification within loyalty technology across European loyalty programmes.Show Notes:1) Abigayle Blanshard2) Charlie Hills3) Nick Fishbourne4) MandoConnect5) Understanding Loyalty in Europe 2.06) YouGov