
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

Sep 26, 2024 • 44min
#594: Trust and Taylor Swift - Loyalty Insights from London Business School's Alex Brown
This episode is available in audio format on our Let's Talk Loyalty podcast and in video format on www.Loyalty.TV.This episode explores some of the key concepts that underpin how we as human beings behave with brands, through the academic insights and wisdom of Alex Brown, whose work I have followed on LinkedIn for the last few years.With an incredible career teaching digital marketing and digital strategy in top tier schools including London Business School and Wharton University, I was thrilled when Alex started binge-listening to "Let's Talk Loyalty" a couple of years ago as part of his preparations to teach his students about the power of emotional loyalty and I know he still recommends us to his students!Alex is fascinating to follow given his career focus and pioneering the use of social media throughout his teaching and industry work, and he joins me today to talk about loyalty through the lens of Taylor Swift and Trust.Listen and learn and please do enjoy our conversation.Show notes:1) Alex Brown2) London Business School3) Hierarchy of Trust: A Framework4) #40: Loyalty Lessons From Wharton School's Professor of Marketing, Peter Fader

Sep 25, 2024 • 37min
#593: Loyalty Insights for the French Market with the Collinson Group
This episode is available in audio format on our Let's Talk Loyalty podcast and in video format on www.Loyalty.TV.Today's guest is Fred Dumoulin, Strategic Advisor to the Collinson Group, focused on driving the loyalty market in France in partnership with Salesforce.Fred and his colleagues recently completed some comprehensive research with loyalty programme managers in France and he joins us today to share some of those insights and how they compare to members of programmes in international markets.We also discuss the Loyalty Maturity Assessment tool which is a free online tool available for anyone listening who wants to get some confidential insights on how your programme compares to others.Listen to enjoy our conversation with Fred Dumoulin, courtesy of the Collinson Group.The episode is sponsored by Collinson Group.Show notes:1) Fred Dumoulin2) Collinson Group3) Mckinsey Article: Coping with the big switch: How paid loyalty programs can help bring consumers back to your brand4) Collinson Loyalty Maturity Assessment

Sep 24, 2024 • 25min
#592: Perhaps It’s In the Mail for Some?
Executive faculty members from the Loyalty Academy™, the CEO of the Wise Marketer Group,Bill Hanifin,, and his CMO, Aaron Dauphinee are back again this week for the Wiser Loyalty podcast series for Let’s Talk Loyalty. Our loyalty industry SMEs provide their weekly perspectives on constructs from the Loyalty Academy™ curriculum for their Certified Loyalty Marketing Professional™ (CLMP™) designation and each month they cover content from one of the core courses.In this week’s episode Bill and Aaron share some thoughts on channel preferences and frequency of contact to help loyalty marketers think about how they might cut through to some members, not necessarily all, in an increasingly loud landscape. This is the last of four episodes this month where the duo explored topics from the Loyalty Member Communications (course 110).Show notes:1) Bill Hanifin2) Aaron Dauphinee3) The Loyalty Academy™4) The Wise Marketer

Sep 19, 2024 • 45min
#591: Latest APAC Consumer Insights Revealed with Collinson International’s 2024 Travel Benefits and Customer Engagement Report
This episode is available in audio format on our Let's Talk Loyalty podcast and in video format on www.Loyalty.TV.This episode features unique insights – hot off the press - from last week’s release of the 2024 Travel Benefits and Customer Engagement Research Report for APAC commissioned by our friends at Collinson International.Surveying 7,250 cross-generational consumers across fourteen Asia Pacific markets, this report is designed to help brands, particularly in the financial services sector, to gain a deeper understanding on the power and influence of travel and how it presents new opportunities for brands to build strong relationships with their most valued customers, differentiate from competition and deliver measurable business impact. Joining me in this episode is Rohan Bhalla, APAC Vice President for Business Solutions at Collinson International. He shares further insights from the report on the spending patterns of travellers in Asia Pacific; their expectations towards travel benefits; and how effectively these benefits influence credit card choice and usage today. Listen to enjoy my conversation with Rohan Bhalla from Collinson International.This episode is sponsored by Collinson International.Show Notes:-1) Rohan Bhalla2) Collinson International’s 2024 APAC Travel Benefits and Customer Engagement Report3)Collinson International’s The Value of Sports and Music Tourism Report4)About Collinson

Sep 18, 2024 • 50min
#590: Club Cinepolis, un programa de lealtad en transformación
This episode of Let's Talk Loyalty is in Spanish. Club Cinepolis es el programa de lealtad de Cinepolis, la cadena líder de cines en México y la 4ª cadena más grande del mundo. Con 21 años de existencia, el programa de lealtad se está transformando para entregar una mejor propuesta de valor a los usuarios.Hosted by Alex SaulShow Notes1)Club Cinepolis2)Carlos A. Carreño

Sep 17, 2024 • 19min
589: Match Point – Advantage to Loyalty Communications
Our loyalty SMEs and executive faculty members of the Loyalty Academy™, Wise Marketer Group CEO, Bill Hanifin, and CMO, Aaron Dauphineebring to you the Wiser Loyalty podcast series for Let’s Talk Loyalty. As always, Bill and Aaron provide their weekly perspectives on constructs from the Loyalty Academy™ curriculum for their Certified Loyalty Marketing Professional™ (CLMP™) designation and this month they are covering content from one of the core courses: Loyalty Member Communications (course 110). Like with a selection of other core courses, it has been refreshed with new insights and points of view on communicating with your members of your customer program and related initiatives. In this week’s episode our experts discuss four key advantages in communicating with customers that have become members of the brand’s loyalty program.Show notes:1) Bill Hanifin2) Aaron Dauphinee3) The Loyalty Academy™4) The Wise Marketer

Sep 12, 2024 • 42min
#588: Lego Nurtures Lifelong Loyalty through Membership & Community
Explore how LEGO nurtures lifelong loyalty through innovative membership and community engagement strategies. Aaron Mitchell shares the brand's focus on personalization and building connections with customers. Discover the evolution of LEGO Insiders, transforming traditional loyalty into meaningful community experiences. The podcast also discusses the impact of Scandinavian brands on customer experience and the importance of ensuring a safe digital environment for families. Gain insights into the pivotal role of community in fostering brand advocacy and growth.

Sep 11, 2024 • 43min
#587: Transforming Healthcare Loyalty -HCF’s Thank You
In this episode, Carly Neubauer, Co-Founder and Director of Elevate Loyalty, introduces Eden Caceda, Retention & Loyalty Manager at HCF Australia. With a deep passion for loyalty, partnerships, and member engagement, Eden is responsible for driving HCF’s ‘Thank You’ program and bringing it to life for members across the country.As HCF prepares for an exciting evolution of the program, Eden shares valuable insights into revolutionizing healthcare loyalty. He discusses breaking down friction points, collaborating with internal stakeholders, and re-engaging members who have not utilized the program for years. Tune in to hear Eden's expertise and experience in transforming member engagement and loyalty within the healthcare sector.Show notes:1) Eden Caceda2) HCF Australia

Sep 10, 2024 • 24min
#586: How Artificial Should Your Communications Be?
Executive faculty members from the Loyalty Academy™, the CEO of the The Wise MarketerGroup, Bill Hanifin, and his CMO, Aaron Dauphinee are back again this week for the Wiser Loyalty podcast series for Let’s Talk Loyalty. Our loyalty industry SMEs provide their weekly perspectives on constructs from the Loyalty Academy™ curriculum for their Certified Loyalty Marketing Professional™ (CLMP™) designation and each month they cover content from one of the core courses.This month the duo is looking into topics from the Loyalty Member Communications (course 110). Like with a selection of other core courses, it has been refreshed with new insights and points of view on communicating with your members of your customer program and related initiatives. In this week’s episode Bill and Aaron discuss the topic of Artificial Intelligence’s (AI) rising integration into loyalty program member communications with three uses cases: search, segmentation, and service and support.Show notes:1) Bill Hanifin2) Aaron Dauphinee3) The Loyalty Academy™4) The Wise Marketer

Sep 8, 2024 • 41min
#594: Lego Nurtures Lifelong Loyalty through Membership & Community.
The LEGO Group is the company behind the world’s beloved LEGO® bricks, the world famous toy brand that has been sparking imaginations and inspiring the builders of tomorrow since 1932.The company remains proudly family-owned and is headquartered in Denmark with regional hubs as well as multiple manufacturing facilities around the world, creating play-based experiences that are sold in over 130 countries.Joining Loyalty TV today to share the story of Lego’s loyalty strategy is Aaron Mitchell, Lego’s Global Vice President of Membership & Personalisation, who explains how Lego is increasing its focus on membership and community in order to connect with customers (new and old) and inspire them.https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2017/jun/04/how-lego-clicked-the-super-brand-that-reinvented-itself