There are many different things to consider when it comes to getting your business off the ground. Naturally, reaching out to new customers with advertising, marketing campaigns, and promotional ...

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Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Shep Hyken is a customer service/CX expert, author & keynote speaker. What is a loyalty program? It’s a program designed to get ...

Loyalty is a key driver for any enterprise that depends on repeat business. Restaurants, retail stores, salons and a wide range of businesses leverage loyalty programs to keep customers coming back ...

Heightened expectations backfire. Loyalty members expect better service and react more strongly when brands fall short. Unmet expectations can harm brand equity. Perks can backfire. Loyalty rewards ...

New data shows loyalty programs are valuable tools for developing strong customer relationships. Here’s how to create an effective one. A successful loyalty strategy offers customers tangible value ...

Personalization wins loyalty. Loyalty programs thrive on real-time data and AI-driven insights, which help create tailored rewards that drive deeper customer connections. AI powers smarter rewards. AI ...