

Let's Talk Loyalty
Paula Thomas
“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/
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/
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Aug 23, 2021 • 9min
#136: Return on Loyalty (Short Summary Show)
How do you know your loyalty investment is worthwhile? If you're interested in measuring your “return on loyalty”, listen to learn from industry experts Ellipsis how they they isolate, measure and define the levers within any loyalty program to understand what’s working, what’s not and why!A MUST-listen episode to answer the most-asked question in the loyalty industry IMHO :)Show Notes:1) Ellipsis Australia 2) Adam Schaffer - Co-Founder & Managing Partner at Ellipsis & Company3) Tim Tyler - Managing Partner at Ellipsis & Company

Aug 18, 2021 • 53min
#135: Loyalty Industry Innovation - RENT Should Be Rewarding
Bilt is the world’s first rewards program that lets you earn loyalty points on rent. This incredibly innovative idea was launched in June 2021, rewarding the highest monthly expense for US consumers. With a particular relevance for younger consumers such as millennials and Gen Z, Bilt Rewards is already available for residents of two million apartments, and is also proving a hit with leading US landlords by incentivising the prompt payment of rents, while minimising the costs of acquiring and retaining residents. This interview features a masterclass in loyalty from industry veteran David Canty who transformed the airline loyalty industry during his career in JetBlue Airways, as well as leading hotel and retail brands and who now brings his loyalty expertise to real estate.This episode of Let's Talk Loyalty discuses how Bilt Rewards creates opportunities for US rental consumers to earn rewards such as airline travel, educating them about the potential financial benefits of loyalty programs, while also supporting them on their own path to eventually become home owners - truly a lifelong loyalty program proposition. Show Notes:1) Bilt Rewards 2) David Canty - Head of Loyalty & Partnerships at Bilt Rewards3) Ankur Jain - Founder Bilt Rewards 4) Loyalty & Awards Dubai UAE

Aug 16, 2021 • 7min
#134: Rakuten Rewards (Short Show Summary)
As one the world’s largest cashback programs, Rakuten Rewards has paid out over $2 billion to members in North America. In this summary episode I am excited to discuss the power of affiliate marketing and great partnerships to build a brand as well as commercial value for merchants and consumers alike. Listen to this summary of episode of Let's Talk Loyalty to learn all about the power of the Rakuten brand and Rakuten Rewards to drive consumer loyalty and profitable behaviour, both online and offline. Show Notes:1) Kristen Gall - President, Rakuten Rewards2) www.Rakuten.com – leading Cash Back service in the US 3) Let's Talk Loyalty Episode #36 - Rakuten Rewards

Aug 11, 2021 • 49min
#133: Livelo's Loyalty Leadership in Brazil
Today's episode showcases Livelo, the leading loyalty and coalition marketing services provider in Brazil.Built as an entirely digital loyalty programme, Livelo's innovative and customer-centric approach have ensured exponential growth, and it's now one of the fastest growing and more profitable companies in the country. As Chief Marketing Officer and Chief Operating Officer, Daniel Pagano joins in this episode of "Let's Talk Loyalty" to share some of their latest successes, and the power of a structured and strategic approach to delight customers and merchants alike. This episode is sponsored by Comarch.Show Notes:1) Daniel Pagano2) Livelo 3) Comarch

Aug 9, 2021 • 7min
#132: What the Brits Want from Loyalty (Short Summary Show)
This week’s short show reviews the 2020 UK loyalty white-paper, produced by YouGov together with Mando Connect written and researched with the goal of truly understanding what British consumers want from loyalty programmes.This short summary highlights some innovative ideas developed by leading retailers to appeal to socially-savvy younger consumers as well as an overview of the most popular loyalty models and rewards in this incredibly competitive market. Listen for some of the exciting new ideas and trends that emerged in recent years. Show Notes:1) YouGov.com2) Mando Connect 3) UK Loyalty Whitepaper - What the Brits Want from Loyalty

Aug 4, 2021 • 44min
#131: Luxury Shopping Centre Loyalty Launch - Galerija Belgrade (Serbia)
Shopping Centres need loyal customers now more than ever, but shopping mall loyalty programs are notoriously difficult to create successfully. Balancing the diverse needs of merchants, mall operators and shoppers requires a delicate balance of strategic insight and operational experience, so I was delighted with the opportunity to interviews today's guests who have successfully created and launched a program in a brand new luxury mall and fine dining destination in Serbia. Galerija Belgrade opened in late 2020, with loyalty at the core of its marketing strategy. Listen to learn all about how the team developed and funded this generous loyalty programme "Moj Beograd" in a way that's delighting all of the stakeholders involved.Show Notes: 1) Vanesa Jovanovic 2) Chayya Bassi3) Galerija Belgrade 4) Quick Brown Fox Consulting

Aug 2, 2021 • 8min
#130: 119 Loyalty Ideas to Beat Covid - 19 (Short Summary)
Today's short show is a summary of a great conversation with Adam Posner who reached out in early 2020 to ask loyalty professionals worldwide to collaborate and contribute to a report he was creating called ‘119 Customer Loyalty Ideas to Beat COVID-19'.Adam shared all of the fascinating loyalty ideas that came through in a useful eBook which he published early in the emergence of the COVID pandemic and the book is still available for anyone to download from his website. This show is a great way to learn from global loyalty industry professionals who shared some powerful ideas to build customer loyalty amidst the unprecedented changes in consumer behaviour that we are still experiencing with COVID 19. Show Notes:1) 119 Ideas to Beat Covid 19 2) Adam Posner 3) The Point of Loyalty

Jul 29, 2021 • 38min
#129: Leveraging Loyalty Levers to Support COVID Education and Action in India
Like the rest of the world, the Covid 19 pandemic is perhaps the toughest challenge that India has faced yet. So can the loyalty industry help? The "Young Warriors" movement has been created to leverage loyalty mechanics for a social cause rather than a commercial one - to educate, inspire and reassure particularly young people in India on how best to protect themselves and their families against Covid-19. These "young warriors" have created a social currency that recognises those who are sharing accurate information, support services and taking positive action to support their communities against the disease, in partnership with both the public and private sectors for maximum impact and scale in a country of almost 1.4 billion people - many of whom live in remote villages.This inspiring interview explains how Unicef's "Generation Unlimited" organisation is harnessing Whatsapp as the country's leading messaging platform, along with partnerships with community radio stations to ensure no-one is left behind. A truly inspiring insight in to how loyalty levers are making an impact against COVID 19.Show Notes:1) Madan Padaki 2) Yuwaah Young Warriors Initiative 3) Generation Unlimited 4) Chatbot: +91 96504 14141

Jul 26, 2021 • 7min
#128: American Airlines & AAdvantage Loyalty Insights (Short Summary Show)
Founded in 1981, the AAdvantage program is one of the world's first and biggest loyalty programs. In early 2020, I interviewed Bridget Blaise-Shamai, then President of the AAdvantage program, and discovered the original strategic idea behind the program, some of it's most fascinating insights and how American Airlines was adapting to perhaps the most challenging time in its history. This short summary show captures just some of what I learnt from this extra-ordinary success story, so listen to learn how a laser focus on customers can create extra-ordinary loyalty, even in this most competitive sector. Show Notes:1) AAdvantage Program2) Bridget Blaise- Shamai3) Let's Talk Loyalty with American Airlines Advantage Programme

Jul 21, 2021 • 54min
#127: "The Loyalty Report 2021" with Bond Brand Loyalty
As one of the world's longest standing, best known and most trusted research reports in the loyalty industry, I am delighted today to bring you the latest industry insights from "The Loyalty Report 2021". Featuring research with over 35,000 consumers in North America, this year marks the eleventh edition of the Loyalty Report from Bond Brand Loyalty, based on an in-depth assessment of over 450 loyalty programs in this unprecedented year of changing consumer behaviour.I was delighted to be joined by Phil Ruben, Bond Brand Loyalty's Executive Vice President of Global Insights, who explained some of the latest ideas the research uncovered, with topics such as "share of wallet" and the importance of being loyal TO your customers (rather than simply expecting it from them) emerging as critical concepts for loyalty professionals to understand.Show Notes:1) Bond Brand Loyalty 2) Phil Rubin Executive Vice President Bond Brand Loyalty 3) The Loyalty Report 2021


