First, it is essential to understand what channel incentive programs are and why they are crucial to a successful company’s marketing strategy. An underdeveloped and poorly implemented program can underwhelm important partner channels that are vital to you meeting company business objectives. It is surprising how brands fail to consider or successfully execute an indirect go-to-market […]
Category: Loyalty Program
Incentive Program Strategies: Fact-finding and involvement
The first step to building an incentive program strategy is to conduct internal research on business operations, current customers, employees, and competitors. Incentive programs are always more effective if you can get input from members of your participant audience. Try and get feedback on the rules, rewards, and any other aspects of the program that […]
The Case for Incentive Technology
With acquisition and engagement costs on the rise, along with shifts in managing privacy, there has never been a better time to invest in incentive program technology. Incentive program technology is the key to future-proofing the internal and external engagement initiatives of your business. It’s not enough to rely on a decentralized one-off view of […]
Successful Loyalty Program Buying Process
Well-executed incentive programs encourage relationships between businesses and their customers, instead of relationships between customers and their reward points. Technology has moved loyalty programs beyond standard point accrual. The behavioral and emotional components of loyalty and how participants interact with your brand are now front and center for loyalty program strategy, planning, and engagement. Increased […]
Understanding the Pros and Cons of Different Types of Loyalty Program Vendors
The hunt for the right loyalty program vendor can be a tough one. You want to find a provider who will be able to work with your budget, meet your needs, and get real results. It is important to understand the most critical criteria considerations when evaluating a loyalty program vendor. Start your vendor evaluation […]
Incentive Program KPIs You Should Be Measuring
When starting an incentive program and considering your incentive program strategy, it is important to set the right key performance indicators (KPIs) so that you can effectively measure your incentive program’s success. Different types of incentive programs will have different KPIs. If you plan out your KPIs prior to the start of your incentive program, […]
The Stats Don’t Lie: Invest in a Loyalty Program
Why should you invest in a loyalty program? The Nielsen Global Retail Loyalty Sentiment Report gives dozens of reasons why businesses across the world value have well-functioning loyalty programs. If you don’t have one now, you’re missing out on a huge opportunity. An effective loyalty program will motivate customers to visit frequently and spend more […]
Why Incentives Are Key To Customer Loyalty
Customer acquisition programs are a priority for every business. Whether goods or services, without customers, you have no business, and without customer loyalty and retention, your business will lack longevity. It can be difficult to implement loyalty programs to inspire customer loyalty and retention, but it doesn’t have to be. Loyalty programs that reward participants […]
Ask The Experts: Points-Based Loyalty Program Pros and Cons
Loyalty programs are fantastic for increasing engagement, building brand loyalty, and turning your customers into brand advocates. Loyalty programs aid in both acquisition and retention. People want to be engaged and companies that put in the effort a rewarded with loyalty. The question becomes, how do you reward loyalty? One of the most effective ways […]
Drive ROI through Loyalty Program Incentives
Are you looking for a way to spice up your customer acquisition marketing campaign? Do you need to freshen up your current campaign to increase your loyal advocates? Are you looking to add excitement to your recruitment promotion? If any of these fit you, a short-term incentive marketing promotion will benefit you and drive up […]
Use Rebates To Build Brand Advocacy
Are you considering a Rebates program? Rebates programs are a fantastic loyalty building tool when done right. Rebate programs show your customers that you want to engage in a customer relationship and want to give back to them. If you offer rebates, it will encourage your customers to become brand advocates, encouraging others to choose […]
Acquiring and Keeping Customers Through Incentive Programs
Acquiring & Keeping Customers Through Incentive Programs Every day businesses are trying to find effective ways to acquire and keep customers. Both customer acquisition and loyalty are top priorities for companies everywhere. A customers incentive program can help you meet both goals. Customer incentive programs create loyal brand advocates among your current clients and entice […]