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Contents of The Loyalty Guide 4

The Loyalty Guide 4 contains 1,000+ pages packed with new information, set out in 30 logically structured chapters, and is now provided electronically.

Chapter list (see below for full contents)
1   · Executive summary
2   · Loyalty's business case
3   · Coalition loyalty
4   · Loyalty operations
5   · Loyalty best practices
6   · Loyalty through engagement
7   · Loyalty rewards
8   · Loyalty data
9   · Loyalty tools & innovations
10 · Loyalty communications
11 · Loyalty metrics
12 · Loyalty reporting
13 · Loyalty's human aspect
14 · Loyalty through social media
15 · Loyalty to brands
16 · B2B loyalty
17 · Market sizing & valuation
18 · Market trends & forecasts
19 · What the loyalty experts say
20 · Supermarket & grocery loyalty
21 · Retail loyalty
22 · Financial services loyalty
23 · Air travel loyalty
24 · Hotel & resort loyalty
25 · Travel & tourism loyalty
26 · Food, drink & recreation loyalty
27 · Telecoms loyalty
28 · Automotive & fuel loyalty
29 · Non-profit loyalty
30 · Loyalty in other sectors
Appendix A · Loyalty suppliers

1Executive summary
 
2Loyalty's business case
2.1Introduction
2.2BUSINESS BENEFITS
2.2.1Benefits of a good loyalty strategy
2.2.2Thriving in a rapidly changing market
2.2.3Loyalty programmes drive advocacy
2.2.4Benefits of B2B loyalty
2.2.5The best customers provide the bulk of sales
2.2.6Most consumers enjoy loyalty programmes
2.2.7New markets present a major opportunity
2.3FACTORS INFLUENCING LOYALTY
2.3.1Core offering
2.3.2Satisfaction
2.3.3Elasticity level
2.3.4The marketplace
2.3.5Demographics
2.3.6Share of wallet
2.3.7Other factors affecting loyalty
2.4FINANCIAL ASPECTS
2.5HOW LOYALTY PROGRAMMES PAY BACK
2.6BCM: AN ALTERNATIVE STRATEGY
2.6.1Introduction
2.6.2Long term or short term?
2.6.3The case for Best Customer Marketing
2.6.3.1A new concept?
2.6.3.2The introduction of loyalty programmes
2.6.3.3How many customers are really profitable?
2.6.3.4Customer-focused marketing: the long term view
2.6.4The properties of Best Customers
2.6.4.1What are Best Customers?
2.6.4.2What makes a Best Customer?
2.6.5Customer segmentation
2.6.5.1What segmentation involves
2.6.5.2Methods of segmentation
2.6.5.2.1RFM
2.6.5.2.2Deciles or quintiles
2.6.5.2.3Thresholds
2.6.5.2.4Demographics
2.6.6The direct approach to BCM
2.6.6.1Introduction
2.6.6.2The Continuity Company
 
3Coalition loyalty
3.1Introduction
3.2COALITION PROGRAMMES
3.2.1Why a coalition programme?
3.2.2Essentials
3.2.2.1Rapid market penetration
3.2.2.2Ability to deliver attractive rewards
3.2.2.3Need to be the first
3.2.2.4Build reliable communication channels
3.2.3Advantages of coalitions
3.2.4Challenges of a coalition programme
3.2.4.1What about the grocer?
3.2.4.2Who owns the data?
3.2.4.3Loyal to programme or partner?
3.2.4.4Reputation
3.2.4.5Difficult to pilot
3.2.5Typical application areas
3.2.6Expanding a single programme into a coalition
3.2.6.1Taking it to the next level
3.2.6.2Prerequisites of expanding the programme
3.3COALITION PROGRAMME CASE STUDIES
3.3.1Air Miles (worldwide)
3.3.1.1Air Miles (UK)
3.3.1.2Air Miles (Canada)
3.3.1.3Air Miles (Spain) - aka 'Travel Club'
3.3.1.4Air Miles (Netherlands)
3.3.1.5Air Miles (Middle East)
3.3.2Aeroplan (Canada)
3.3.3BonusLink (Malaysia)
3.3.4eBucks (South Africa)
3.3.5Fly Buys (New Zealand)
3.3.6FlyBuys (Australia)
3.3.7i-Mint (India)
3.3.8iPoints (UK)
3.3.9Malina (Russia)
3.3.10Nectar (UK)
3.3.10.1Nectar's database and IT systems
3.3.10.2The history of Nectar
3.3.10.3Nectar Business
3.3.10.4Changes to the company structure
3.3.10.5The Moorhead interview
3.3.10.6Nectar's online portal: Nectar eStores
3.3.10.7Nectar rewards and redemptions at-a-glance
3.3.10.7.1Nectar earning opportunities for consumers
3.3.10.7.2Nectar redemption options for consumers
3.3.10.7.3Nectar earning opportunities for businesses
3.3.10.7.4Nectar redemption options for businesses
3.3.10.7.5Nectar's special interest clubs
3.3.10.7.6Latest membership and redemption figures
3.3.11PayBack (Germany)
 
4Loyalty operations
4.1Introduction
4.2HOW A LOYALTY PROGRAMME WORKS
4.2.1Keep your customers
4.2.2Get new customers
4.2.3Move customers up-segment
4.2.4Deselect unprofitable customers
4.2.5Recover defected customers
4.2.6Increase Customer Lifetime Value
4.2.7Best customer marketing
4.2.8Build relationships
4.2.9Create advocates
4.2.10Adjust pricing levels
4.2.11Respond to competitive challenges
4.2.12Select stock lines effectively
4.2.13Plan merchandising optimally
4.2.14Reduce promotional and advertising costs
4.2.15Select new trading sites
4.3SECRETS OF A SUCCESSFUL LOYALTY INITIATIVE
4.3.1Loyalty programmes are not a 'quick fix'
4.3.2Accurate targeting
4.3.3Gain consumer buy-in
4.3.4Know your customers
4.3.5Don't reward the wrong behaviour
4.3.6Reward or recognise?
4.3.7Spotting defection patterns
4.3.8Customer lifecycles
4.3.9Rewards should be attainable & affordable
4.3.10Cost of programme must be recoverable
4.3.11Good communications
4.3.12Keep it simple
4.3.13Results must be measurable
4.3.14It should attract new customers
4.3.15It should provide unique, hard-to-copy benefits
4.3.16Empower the team
4.3.17It should make life easy
4.4CRITICAL CAPABILITIES FOR CUSTOMER LOYALTY
4.4.1Develop and deliver a branded experience
4.4.2Create and shape demand
4.4.3Harness talent and technology
4.4.4Foresight & insight mean marketing productivity
4.4.5Drive marketing to meet performance objectives
4.5THE STRUCTURE OF LOYALTY MARKETING
4.5.1Best Customer Marketing
4.5.2Access Pricing
4.5.3Multi-partner programmes
4.5.4Turnkey programmes
4.5.5Bespoke programmes
4.5.6CRM and One-to-One
4.5.7Credit and debit card-based programmes
4.5.8Stored value, prepaid and gift cards
4.5.9Stealth programmes
4.5.10Real-time targeting
4.5.11Personal Relevance marketing (PRM)
4.6THE LOYALTY TOKEN
4.6.1How to choose the right loyalty token
4.6.2Questions for choosing a loyalty token
4.6.3Examples of different loyalty tokens at work
4.6.4Current options for loyalty tokens
4.6.4.1'No token' programmes
4.6.4.2Stamps
4.6.4.3Vouchers
4.6.4.4Coupons
4.6.4.5Card-based programmes
4.6.4.6Smart cards (chip cards)
4.6.4.7Mobile phone-based loyalty
4.7LOYALTY WITH PREPAID CARDS
4.7.1Building loyalty with prepaid cards
4.7.2How to set up a prepaid card programme
4.7.3Successful users of prepaid programmes
4.7.4Arguments for combined prepaid/loyalty cards
4.7.4.1Gift cards offer a way ahead for retailers
4.7.4.2UK gift card offerings to grow rapidly
4.7.4.3Outsourcing as a retail opportunity
4.7.4.4Gift cards are popular with consumers
4.7.4.5Consumer gift card usage increasing
4.7.4.6Gift cards favoured during hard times
4.7.5Prepaid card suppliers and platforms
4.7.6Prepaid card developments
4.7.6.1Kroger gift card provides free groceries
4.7.6.2Young adults given gift card incentives
4.7.6.3Gift cards boost social network engagement
4.7.6.4Sodexo's new gift card loyalty platform
4.7.6.5Rite Aid rewards loyalty with gift cards
4.7.6.6Sears Club offers gift card redemptions
4.7.6.7Western Union boosts loyalty with gift cards
4.7.6.8Pita Pit uses gift cards for loyalty scheme
4.7.6.9Aeroplan's eStore opens gift card boutique
4.7.6.10EA's loyalty-based prepaid debit card
4.7.6.11Mobile phones link gift cards & loyalty points
4.8PRICING STRATEGIES
4.8.1Hi-Lo pricing
4.8.2Everyday low prices (EDLP)
4.8.3Profit-up-front pricing (PUF)
4.8.4Access Pricing
4.8.4.1How Access Pricing works
4.8.4.2Forced, intense interaction
4.8.4.3Minimise price gap perception
4.8.4.4Golden handcuffs
4.8.4.5Favour regular customers
4.8.4.6Meaningful rewards
4.8.4.7Differentiator
4.8.4.8The future of Access Pricing
4.8.4.9Will Access Pricing continue to work?
4.8.4.10Which sectors could use Access Pricing?
4.8.5Pricing strategy insights
4.8.5.1Customer service is more important than price
4.8.5.2Panic price cutting lacks consumer relevance
4.8.5.3Consumers want real value, not low prices
4.8.5.4Pricing can either attract or retain customers
4.9CONSUMER AND LOYALTY INSIGHTS
4.9.1Top retail customer loyalty pressure points
4.9.2Loyalty scheme participation is rising sharply
4.9.3British consumers famed for bargain hunting
4.9.4Fraudsters stealing loyalty programme benefits
4.9.5Value drives two-thirds of shopping decisions
4.9.6Loyalty schemes' advantages in a recession
4.10SHATTERING THE MYTHS OF CUSTOMER LOYALTY
4.10.1In the beginning
4.10.2Know the value of each customer
4.10.3Shattering the myths
4.10.3.1Myth 1: Retention up 5% boosts profits 25-80%
4.10.3.2Myth 2: Most databases are adequate for loyalty
4.10.3.3Myth 3: Loyal customers' positive word of mouth
4.10.3.4Myth 4: Loyalty schemes solve attrition problems
4.10.3.5Myth 5: More loyalty means higher market share
4.10.3.6Myth 6: Satisfied employees create loyal customers
4.10.4The truth is rarely pure and never simple
4.10.5Three essential Loyalty Truths
4.10.5.1Truth 1: Manage for selection first, then retention
4.10.5.2Truth 2: Focus on customers' share of wallet
4.10.5.3Truth 3: Learn the specific response patterns
4.10.6Building a loyalty process
4.10.7Implementing the loyalty process
4.10.8Setting the record straight
4.10.9The pursuit of loyalty can be highly profitable
 
5Loyalty best practices
5.1Introduction
5.2LOYALTY BEST PRACTICES
5.2.1Key attitudes of successful loyalty marketers
5.2.2Principles that create highly loyal customers
5.2.3Best practices to increase customer loyalty
5.2.4Best practices to stop a loyalty scheme from stalling
5.2.5Best practices for online customer loyalty
5.2.6The six P's of customer loyalty marketing
5.2.7Create loyalty through 'surprise and delight'
5.2.8E-retailers must fight harder for customer loyalty
5.2.9Trust & transparency build loyalty for Asda
5.2.10Building loyalty in unconventional markets
5.2.11Ten ways to win loyalty through customer service
5.2.12The effect of long checkout queues on loyalty
5.2.13Loyalty is on the cusp of a major revolution
5.3LOYALTY MANAGEMENT BEST PRACTICES
5.3.1Relationship model to predict customer loyalty
5.3.2E-retailers could gain more loyalty from their data
5.3.3E-retail loyalty depends on smarter testing
5.3.4Supplier relationships impact customer loyalty
5.3.5How to lower the cost of your loyalty scheme
5.3.6Loyalty programmes can easily be recession-proofed
5.3.7Common loyalty management platform failings
5.4CUSTOMER RETENTION BEST PRACTICES
5.4.1Customer win-back
5.4.2Win-back strategies are not yet widespread
5.4.3The top 11 rules for keeping existing customers
5.4.4How to achieve a 91% customer retention rate
5.4.5Ways to retain credit-crunched customer loyalty
5.4.6Retaining customers in non-traditional markets
5.4.7Increasing customer retention during a recession
5.4.8Relating customer experience to customer retention
5.4.9Customer experience makes or breaks loyalty
5.4.10E-retail survival depends on customer retention
5.4.11Factors driving female shopper loyalty
5.5CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP BEST PRACTICES
5.5.1How to strengthen customer relationships in a crisis
5.5.2How well-executed CRM increases sales
5.5.3Consumer involvement is a retail opportunity
5.5.4Keys to building stronger FFP relationships
5.5.5What are the latest CRM best practices
5.6CUSTOMER MANAGEMENT BEST PRACTICES
5.6.1Best customer management strategy
5.6.2Loyalty 2.0 actually links loyalty with customers
5.6.3Factors driving loyalty in shopping malls
5.6.4Better experiences provide a competitive advantage
5.6.5Four recession-driven consumer segments identified
5.6.6Recession proofing: clone your loyal customers
5.6.7Differentiating loyalty schemes by customer needs
5.7MARKETING BEST PRACTICES
5.7.1Seven ways to halt marketing wastage
5.7.2Recession-led focus on acquisition, not retention
5.7.3Key to customer-centricity strategy
5.7.4Assessing marketing channel profitability
5.7.5How retail promotions can build more loyalty
5.7.6A new level of marketing subtlety: north or south?
5.7.7Cause-related marketing increases sales
5.7.8Retailers embrace affiliate marketing strategy
5.8E-MARKETING BEST PRACTICES
5.8.1E-marketing strategies that didn't work
5.8.1.1Why e-retailers are still failing at e-marketing
5.8.1.2SMBs fail at recession-proof e-marketing
5.8.1.3Critical insights lost through 'no-reply' emails
5.8.1.4Current barriers to online buying
5.8.2E-marketing strategies that do work
5.8.2.1Technology can help fulfil shoppers' real needs
5.8.2.2Search marketing is increasingly popular
5.8.2.3Search marketing activity expected to grow
5.8.2.4E-marketing relevance driven by DDM
5.8.2.5E-commerce's new role in the customer experience
5.8.3The growth of online lead generation
5.8.3.1Online lead generation could revive retail sales
5.8.3.2Q Interactive moves into UK online lead generation
5.8.3.3Online lead generation drives catalogue sales
5.9WEALTHY & LUXURY BEST PRACTICES
5.9.1Lifestyle marketing is key to luxury retail
5.9.2Affluence doesn't mean more for luxury retailers
5.9.3Wealthy consumers also want lower prices
5.9.4How can luxury brands survive a recession
5.10GREEN MARKETING BEST PRACTICES
5.10.1Green marketing strategy
5.10.2Green marketing in practice
5.10.2.1Green marketing has come into its own
5.10.2.2Alternatives to 'eco-label' marketing
5.10.2.3Green marketing drives more campaigns online
5.10.2.4Who consumers trust most when 'going green'
5.10.2.5'Plant a tree' is actually a loyalty strategy
5.10.3Consumer response to green marketing
5.10.3.1Consumers balance 'green' with convenience
5.10.3.2Eco-consumerism unaffected by the recession
5.10.3.3The strength of Green customer relationships
5.10.3.4Consumers overly-cynical thanks to greenwashing
5.10.4Green marketing developments
5.10.4.1UK DMA's free eco-tool for marketers
5.10.4.2Aeroplan demonstrates a Green commitment
5.10.4.3Goldpoints Plus members donated carbon offsets
5.10.4.4Canadians get Air Miles for Green purchases
5.10.4.5EcoPerks loyalty scheme aids green consumerism
5.10.4.6Shoppers 'bagging' more Green rewards points
 
6Loyalty through engagement
6.1Introduction
6.1.1Customer engagement seen as key to survival
6.1.2Marketers rethinking customer engagement
6.1.3Loyalty schemes still need to engage customers
6.1.4Loyalty without commitment is a dangerous trap
6.2ENGAGEMENT TECHNIQUES
6.2.1The benefits of a customer engagement strategy
6.2.2How to engage consumers the Web 2.0 way
6.2.3Driving engagement with smarter loyalty rewards
6.2.4TV audience engagement measured online
6.2.5Examining customer engagement tactics
6.2.6Harris Interactive's new Commitment Model
6.3ENGAGEMENT STRATEGY GOES BEYOND CRM
6.4.1Driving engagement through satisfaction
6.4.1.1Greater engagement comes with fewer retail returns
6.4.1.2A positive experience beats clever marketing
6.4.1.3Service causes more customer churn than price
6.4.2E-retail engagement linked to satisfaction
6.4.2.1Six myths about customer satisfaction
6.4.2.2E-retail satisfaction highlights winners and losers
6.4.2.3E-retail dissatisfaction hampers marketing efforts
6.4.3Studies link satisfaction with engagement
6.4.3.1Mobile network rewards drive satisfaction
6.4.3.2Traveller satisfaction drops with budget cuts
6.4.3.3Banks must monitor engagement to keep customers
6.4.3.4Cyber Monday disengages loyal customers
6.5ONLINE CUSTOMER ENGAGEMENT
6.5.1Web 2.0 boosts customer engagement
6.5.2Six ways to look at digital customer engagement
6.6INSIGHTS INTO CUSTOMER ENGAGEMENT
6.6.1Banks show new gains in customer engagement
6.6.2Consumers disengaged by irrelevant offers
 
7Loyalty rewards
7.1Introduction
7.2THE VALUE OF REWARDS
7.3THE FUNCTION OF THE REWARD
7.4THE PROPERTIES OF A LOYALTY REWARD
7.5GETTING VALUE FROM THE REWARD
7.5.1Lowering the loyalty budget without risking loyalty
7.5.2The level of the reward
7.5.3Leveraging the reward
7.6TYPES OF REWARD
7.6.1Discounts
7.7TIMING OF REWARDS: INSTANT OR LATER?
7.8WHAT REWARDS DO CONSUMERS REALLY WANT?
7.8.1What consumers think they want
7.8.2What consumers actually want
7.8.3Consumers now seek security before rewards
7.9REDEMPTION STRATEGIES
7.9.1External redemption
7.9.2Internal redemption
7.9.3Networked rewards
7.10HOW TO PLAN A REWARDS CATALOGUE
7.10.1Strategy to drive redemptions and engagement
7.10.2Major factors for 'high attraction' rewards
7.10.3Matching the rewards with various point levels
7.11LOYALTY REWARD INSIGHTS
7.11.1Consumers impatient for credit card rewards
7.11.2Merchant funded rewards take centre-stage
7.12LOYALTY REWARD DEVELOPMENTS
7.12.1Redemptions boost credit card satisfaction
7.12.2Maritz launches rewards fulfilment service
7.12.3Creditz rewards the most friendly consumers
7.13COUPONS, VOUCHERS AND DISCOUNTS
7.13.1The argument for coupons
7.13.1.1Consumers plan to increase coupon usage
7.13.1.2Consumers turned to coupons in the recession
7.13.2The argument for online coupons
7.13.2.1Consumers hungry for internet-printable coupons
7.13.2.2Coupon users migrating to internet printing
7.13.2.3Consumers now more likely to use online coupons
7.13.2.4Coupon web sites more popular with the wealthy
7.13.2.5E-printable coupons help reduce sales fatigue
7.13.3The argument for mobile coupons
7.13.3.1Mobile coupons are gaining in popularity
7.13.3.2Half of m-coupons redeemed by new customers
7.13.4The psychology of coupons
7.13.4.1Coupon response comes from deep subconscious
7.13.4.2Coupons still have an in-store stigma attached
7.13.5Latest coupon developments
7.13.5.1RFID wristband enables coupons and rewards
7.13.5.2Digital coupons go nationwide at Safeway USA
7.13.5.3Food Lion rewards loyalty with coupons
7.13.5.4Stop & Shop and Giant step up couponing
7.13.5.5Starbucks Mexico's m-coupon loyalty scheme
7.13.5.6Electronic couponing guidelines announced
7.13.5.7Inmar helps settle EZ-PIC paperless coupons
7.13.6The argument for vouchers
7.13.6.1Online voucher codes boost retail sales
7.13.6.2Vouchers help counter the retail slump
7.13.6.3NFC vouchers from Vivotech and Eagle Eye
7.13.7The argument for discounts
7.13.7.1Consumers will defect for discounts and BOGOFs
7.13.7.2Cashback more popular than miles or rebates
7.13.7.3Is online loyalty best with a personal discount?
7.13.7.4Discounts weaved into natural search results
 
8Loyalty data
8.1THE TECHNOLOGY BEHIND CUSTOMER DATA
8.1.1The importance of loyalty data collection
8.1.1.1How proper data usage benefits the business
8.1.1.1.17 ways to gain value from customer data
8.1.1.1.2Customer data is more than just a marketing tool
8.1.1.1.3Loyalty data drives the most relevant offers
8.1.1.1.4How loyalty data translates into better marketing
8.1.1.1.5Nectar's updated data intelligence cuts costs
8.1.1.2How data ignorance harms the business
8.1.1.2.1Companies failing to unlock the value of their data
8.1.1.2.2Marketers still 'flying blind' with customer data
8.1.1.2.3Most consumers will defect over banking data loss
8.1.1.2.4High-tech firms still don't know their customers
8.1.1.2.5Too many companies ignore customer insights
8.1.2Database planning
8.1.3Data processing and data flow
8.1.4Data analysis to support business processes
8.1.5Predictive analytics to drive change
8.1.6Data warehouses
8.1.7Data marts
8.2DATA COLLECTION: HOW, WHERE, WHEN, AND WHY?
8.2.1What data can or should be gathered?
8.2.2How much data, and where to collect it
8.2.2.1The application form
8.2.2.2The web site
8.2.2.3Third party sources
8.2.2.4The EPOS terminal
8.2.2.5Customer services
8.2.2.6Repair/replacement centres
8.2.3How long does data last?
8.2.4Data duplication, accuracy, and cleansing
8.2.5Data security and privacy
8.2.5.1The impact of customer data loss
8.2.5.2The impact of handling data incorrectly
8.2.5.3How digital security issues affect brands
8.2.6Data ethics policies
8.3THE BENEFITS OF DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS
8.3.1How does data turn into loyalty?
8.3.2Customer-related benefits
8.3.2.1Customer behaviour profiling
8.3.2.2Customer lifestyle & demographic profiling
8.3.2.3Customer product preferences and repertoire
8.3.2.4Product category relationships & cross-selling
8.3.2.5Pricing
8.3.2.6Online shopping suggestions
8.3.3Segmentation and the customer base
8.3.3.1Segmentation by various attributes
8.3.3.2Customer lifetime value (CLV)
8.3.3.3Recency, Frequency, Monetary value (RFM)
8.3.3.4Customer tiering
8.3.3.5Customer base analysis and prediction
8.3.3.6Customer flow analysis
8.3.3.7Share-of-wallet estimation
8.3.3.8Market share estimation
8.3.3.9Examples of how airlines benefit from FFP data
8.3.3.9.1Commoditised airlines see value in loyalty data
8.3.3.9.2How airlines can use FFP data to increase loyalty
8.3.4How data analysis eliminates marketing waste
8.3.5Retailer's loyalty data provides clustered insights
8.3.6Best customers, defectors and win-back
8.3.6.1Early defector detection
8.3.6.2Win-back opportunities
8.3.6.3Lower cost competitive response
8.3.7Customer targeting and differentiation
8.3.7.1Advertising campaign targeting
8.3.7.2Circular efficiency
8.3.7.3Offer planning and promotion analysis
8.3.7.4Differentiated marketing
8.3.7.5Intelligent deselection
8.3.7.6Green targeting to save costs & the planet
8.3.7.7Loyalty based on insights from customer data
8.3.7.7.1Customer insights come from loyalty data
8.3.7.7.2How industry collaboration increases insight
8.3.8Planning and merchandising
8.3.8.1Human resources planning
8.3.8.2Geographical store site selection
8.3.8.3Inventory rationalisation & selection
8.3.8.4Planogram adjacencies & merchandising
8.3.9Business intelligence from raw data
8.3.9.1Differentiation based on the use of data
8.3.9.2Data mining software
8.3.9.3Counting on the internet clickstream
8.3.9.4Real-time data mining
8.3.9.5The benefits of a single customer view
8.3.9.6OLAP, MOLAP, ROLAP and Magic Cubes
8.3.9.7Prediction based on past behaviour
8.3.9.8Data mining and analysis tools
8.3.9.9Practical application of business intelligence
8.3.9.9.1High ROI from good business intelligence
8.3.9.10Affinity marketing
8.3.9.11Predictive modelling
8.3.10Conclusion on the benefits of loyalty data
 
9Loyalty tools & innovations
9.1INTRODUCTION - AND THE COMMODITISATION OF LOYALTY?
9.2LOYALTY PLATFORMS
9.2.1Point of sale loyalty platforms
9.2.1.1Retailers focus on integrating POS & loyalty
9.2.1.2Maritz real-time POS loyalty platform
9.2.1.3A platform-independent retail loyalty system
9.2.1.4Real-time PoS loyalty redemptions in Australia
9.2.2Internet-based loyalty platforms
9.2.2.1Really Simple's white label hosted CRM platform
9.2.2.2Loyalty platform integrates with Facebook
9.2.2.3LoyaltyMatch's hosted rewards platform
9.2.2.4Points.com's B2B loyalty technology
9.2.2.5Carlson Marketing offers PayPal reward options
9.2.2.6SaaS loyalty platform for small businesses
9.2.2.7RewardStream's updated marketing platform
9.2.3Mobile loyalty platforms
9.2.3.1Stick-on RFID drives mobile rewards platform
9.2.3.2Loylogic unveils iPhone app for loyalty redemptions
9.2.3.3Creditz digital currency arrives on mobile platform
9.2.4RFID and NFC loyalty technology
9.2.4.1The retail benefits of RFID technology
9.2.4.2Key lessons learned from retail RFID trials
9.2.4.3RFID wristband enables coupons and rewards
9.2.4.4RFID sticker turns cellphones into loyalty cards
9.2.4.5Multiple loyalty cards on a single mobile phone
9.2.4.6NFC loyalty platform provides immediate rewards
9.2.4.7Vivotech & Eagle Eye offer NFC vouchers
9.2.4.8DIY store tracks customers for behavioural analysis
9.2.5Sector specific loyalty platforms
9.2.5.1Infosys helps retailers watch in-store activity
9.2.5.2Sodexo's retail gift card rewards platform
9.2.5.3New loyalty platform for restaurants & retailers
9.2.5.4Virgin Blue's affiliate rewards platform
9.2.5.5GuestBridge's restaurant loyalty platform
9.2.6Other loyalty platforms
9.2.6.1Italy's payment card-based loyalty platform
9.2.6.2A loyalty platform to increase customer engagement
9.2.6.3Xcelerator adds new dimension to loyalty
9.2.6.4New platform offers relationship-building rebates
9.2.6.5IDL's 'loyalty gift card anywhere' platform
9.2.6.6An SKU-based loyalty platform
9.2.6.7A payment card ID-based loyalty platform
9.2.6.8Maritz and Accor Services team up in Europe
9.3LOYALTY MANAGEMENT
9.3.1Retail loyalty index for the USA
9.3.2Loyalty association launches web-based resource
9.3.3Virtual currencies create a whole new economy
9.4LOYALTY DATA ANALYTICS
9.4.1Competitive advantage depends on pattern-spotting
9.4.2Alliance Data opens customer analytics unit
9.4.3Amex markets cardholder spending insights
9.4.4Fly Buys operator extends customer insight
9.4.5The smartest predictive analytics applications
9.5RETAIL 3.0 CUSTOMER INTELLIGENCE
9.5.1Retail 3.0: what it is, and what it means to loyalty
9.5.2Retail 3.0 redefines retail customer intelligence
9.5.3Intelligence-based marketing born from Retail 3.0
9.6BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE (BI)
9.6.1Differentiating using smarter retail technology
9.6.2Retailers need more data-based insights
9.7KIOSKS AND SELF-SERVICE TOOLS
9.7.1Kiosks
9.7.1.1Loyalty kiosks improve retail customer relationships
9.7.1.2Retail kiosk payment preferences start to shift
9.7.1.3IKEA's in-store self service loyalty kiosks
9.7.1.4Givex unveils new touch-screen loyalty kiosk
9.7.1.5Kiosks enhance Fresh Grocer's loyalty scheme
9.7.1.6Stop & Shops extend 'scan-and-bag' kiosk initiative
9.7.1.7Qatar adds FFP sign-up kiosks at Doha
9.7.1.8AeroMexico deploys 32 self check-in kiosks
9.7.2Self-service tools and techniques
9.7.2.1Is intelligent self service a future driver of loyalty?
9.7.2.2Poor automated service a major source of churn
9.7.2.3Price and time drive consumers to self-service
9.7.2.4Self-service a growing phenomenon in the US
9.7.2.5Tesco customers benefit from online self-help
9.7.3Points.com (consumer loyalty portal)
9.8DEVELOPMENTS IN LOYALTY TECHNOLOGY
9.8.1Hotel property management linked to FFPs
9.8.2SCTN loyalty platform gains smarter features
9.8.3Automated marketing to be bigger than CRM?
9.8.4IT guidelines for more agile marketing
9.8.5Sears unveils internet-based 3D fitting rooms
9.8.6The future of customer loyalty POS integration
9.8.7Jeanswest takes loyalty into 'the cloud'
9.8.8Rewards aggregator benefits all loyal Australians
 
10Loyalty communications
10.1Introduction
10.2COMMUNICATING LOYALTY
10.2.1Loyalty scheme messages not engaging enough
10.2.2Consumers talk most about bad experiences
10.2.3Few companies act on customer feedback
10.2.4Marketers encouraged to think psychologically
10.3MOBILE
10.3.1Mobile insights
10.3.1.1E-consumers prefer mobiles to PCs
10.3.1.2Mobile marketing success depends on rewards
10.3.1.3Targeting the mobile Hispanic
10.3.1.4Mobile advertising budgets set to increase
10.3.1.5New code of conduct for mobile marketing
10.3.1.6Many consumers want mobile loyalty schemes
10.3.2Mobile developments
10.3.2.1Arby's tests geographical mobile couponing
10.3.2.22D barcodes on Visa cards enable mobile loyalty
10.3.2.3Ad Infuse's mobile ad network grows by 60%
10.3.2.4SMS adverts appear to be more memorable
10.3.2.5Grassroots movement aims to steer m-advertising
10.3.2.6Bluetooth-based mobile marketing guidelines
10.3.2.7MMA embraces the mobile affiliate marketer
10.3.2.8Germany's own Mobile Marketing Association
10.3.2.9Lowes sends loyalty discounts by SMS
10.4E-MAIL
10.4.1E-mail marketing
10.4.1.1Driving greater customer loyalty through e-mail
10.4.1.2E-mail marketing best practices for retailers
10.4.1.3Opt-in and opt-out: a practical guide
10.4.1.4Time for marketers to fix the 'report spam' button
10.4.1.5Brands missing loyal connection with e-mail
10.4.1.6Retail e-channel failing at customer service
10.4.1.7Permission-based e-mail boosts retail loyalty
10.4.1.8Permission-based email builds CPG loyalty
10.4.1.9E-mail ROI helps increase marketing budgets
10.4.2E-mail insights
10.4.2.1Drivers and barriers for SME email marketing
10.4.2.2E-mail marketing trends appear positive
10.4.2.3European consumers demand opt-in e-mails
10.4.2.4Permission-based e-marketing under strain
10.4.2.5E-mail deliverability still a marketing headache
10.4.2.6Poor service by e-mail ruins good relationships
10.4.2.7No-reply emails throw away vital consumer insights
10.4.3E-mail developments
10.4.3.1Suggested e-mail marketing guidelines
10.4.3.2Email opt-in may become a legal requirement
10.4.3.3Clash-Media's e-mail lead generation service
10.5WEB SITES
10.5.1Web site insights
10.5.1.1Factors that drive online consumer reviews
10.5.1.2Web 2.0 helps to boost branding & engagement
10.5.1.3Banks could gain from Web 2.0, if it's done well
10.5.1.4Can honest online reviews increase buyer loyalty?
10.5.1.5The wealthy turn to the web before buying
10.5.2Web site developments
10.5.2.1E-retailers investing more in web interactions
10.5.2.2E-tail spending impacted by 'web stress'
10.5.2.3How 'digital diseases' are damaging e-retailers
10.5.2.4Digital inserts set to provide value both ways
10.6SOCIAL MEDIA
10.6.1Social media could boost customer retention
10.6.2Business value of e-communities yet to be realised
10.6.3Social search engine launches user rewards scheme
10.7WORD-OF-MOUTH
10.7.1WOM marketing to be worth US$3bn by 2013
10.7.2Loyalty schemes likely to breed 'WOM champions'
10.7.3Word-of-mouth's impact on customer loyalty
10.7.4UK clamps down on WOM, and US may follow
10.7.5Most customer reviews found to be positive
10.7.6Consumer feedback to expose rogue retailers
10.8DIRECT MAIL MARKETING
10.8.1DM timing more important than personalisation
10.8.2Pitney Bowes' web-to-mail SME marketing service
10.8.3Online response is critical to direct marketing
10.8.4UK loyalty operators adopt transpromo marketing
10.8.5How 'transpromo' can improve on relationships
10.8.6European firms missing out on statement marketing
10.9MULTI-CHANNEL
10.9.1Tour firm benefits from cross-channel marketing
10.9.2Combined channels provide best marketing results
10.9.3Retailers benefit from shifting shopper behaviour
10.10KIOSKS & SELF-SERVICE
10.10.1Web chat and self service improve e-tail experiences
10.10.2Brands test in-store digital marketing tools
10.11CALL CENTRES
10.11.1How contact centres can drive greater satisfaction
10.11.2Focus on inbound customer contact points
10.11.3Auto-dialler offers targeted promotions
10.12ADVERTISING
10.12.1Advertising's long-term value rediscovered
10.12.2The success of loyalty-based adverts
10.12.3iNowTV pays viewers for watching adverts
10.13COMMUNICATION INSIGHTS
10.13.1Customers threaten defection over communications
10.13.2Marketers differentiate through customer feedback
10.13.3List abuse on the increase again
 
11Loyalty metrics
11.1THE CALCULATION OF CUSTOMER LOYALTY
11.1.1How to measure customer loyalty successfully
11.1.2The importance of customer-centric metrics
11.2MEASURING LOYALTY - THE METRICS
11.2.1Patronage ratio
11.2.2Switching ratio
11.2.3Budget ratio (share of wallet)
11.2.4Enis-Paul Index
11.2.5Retention rate & churn
11.2.6Customer Lifetime
11.2.7Net Promoter Score
11.2.8Attitudinal equity: a powerful brand loyalty metric
11.3CUSTOMER LIFETIME VALUE
11.4PRACTICAL STATISTICS
11.4.1The mean
11.4.2The median
11.4.3The mode
11.4.4Variance
11.4.5Standard deviation
11.5CUSTOMER LIFETIME VALUE (CLV/CLTV)
11.5.1CLV is vital for strong customer relationships
11.5.1.1Calculating the cost of keeping the customer
11.5.1.2Four ways of improving customer profitability
11.6HOW TO CALCULATE CUSTOMER PROFITABILITY
11.6.1Individual customers and customer groups
11.6.2Potential, existing, and defected customers
11.6.3Past, actual, and future profitability
11.6.4The RFM method
11.6.5The CLV method
11.7CALCULATION OF CLV
11.7.1The history of CLV
11.7.2Definition of CLV
11.7.3The formula for CLV
11.7.4General concept of CLV
11.7.5Understanding the concept of CLV
11.7.6Examples of calculation of CLV
11.7.7First CLV and Second CLV
11.7.8CLV on both customer loyalty and satisfaction
11.7.9The Historic CLV method
11.7.10Predictive CLV method
11.7.11CLV as basis of strategy decisions
11.7.12Market strategy and CLV
11.7.13Case: Danish insurance company
11.8CLV MODELS AND MARKETING ROI MODELS
11.9HOW TO GET STARTED WITH CLV
11.9.1Can any organisation use CLV?
11.9.2The objectives of calculating CLV
11.9.3The ten steps
11.10LOYALTY AND PROFITABILITY IN BOTH THEORY AND PRACTICE
11.10.1Alternatives to an investment in customer loyalty
11.10.2Loyalty and profitability: a hypothesis
11.10.3Are generally accepted hypotheses always reliable?
11.10.4Examples of loyalty and profitability models
11.10.5Defining loyal & profitable customers
11.10.6The loyalty & profitability chain
11.10.7Customer retention, attrition and lifetime
11.11DRIVERS OF LOYALTY & PROFITABILITY, AND CORRELATIONS
11.11.1Drivers of loyalty & profitability
11.11.2Examples of correlations
11.11.3Real loyalty, customer lifetime, and profitability
11.12NET PROMOTER SCORE (NPS)
11.12.1How the Net Promoter Score works
11.12.1.1Four key elements of the Net Promoter discipline
11.12.1.2NPS versus customer loyalty: the ongoing debate
11.12.2The NPS process
11.12.2.1NPS book explains the process practically
11.12.2.2NPS reveals increasing focus on customer retention
11.12.2.3NPS benchmarks cross-cultural B2B firms
11.12.3NPS developments
11.12.3.1Consumer Contact promotes NPS
11.12.3.2Virgin Media uses NPS to seek loyalty
11.13OTHER MARKETING METRICS
11.13.1Metrics set to prove marketing's real value
11.13.2Marketing still lacks performance metrics
11.13.3Focus on cost per sale, not cost per lead
11.13.4New digital marketing metrics suggested
11.13.5Loyalty index measures customer commitment
 
12Loyalty reporting
12.1Introduction
12.2MANAGEMENT REPORTS AND TOOLS
12.2.1The Bathtub report
12.2.2The Decile report (RFM/RFS)
12.2.3The Quo Vadis Retention report
12.2.4The New Member Frequency Report
12.2.5The Cardholders' Summary Report
12.3RFM SEGMENTATION
12.3.1Traditional: 125 cells
12.3.2Reduced: 27 cells
12.3.3Flexible: 8 cells
 
13Loyalty's human aspect
13.1Introduction
13.2THE HUMAN SIDE OF CUSTOMER LOYALTY
13.2.1Human factors driving customer loyalty
13.2.1.1Older workers key to older customer loyalty
13.2.1.2Are personal relationships a model for loyalty?
13.2.2Changes needed for a better loyalty strategy
13.2.2.1Loyalty scheme fatigue reaches a new level
13.2.2.2Marketers missing the highest earning demographic
13.2.2.3The time has come to rethink loyalty strategies
13.2.3The impact of the customer experience on loyalty
13.2.3.1Being 'touchy feely' increases customer loyalty
13.2.3.2When great service can beat a loyalty scheme
13.2.3.3Making or breaking the emotional loyalty bond
13.2.3.4The management of customer experiences
13.2.4The impact of social trends on customer loyalty
13.2.4.1The impact of social trends on relationships
13.2.4.2CEOs turning to customer & employee retention
13.2.4.3The forthcoming breakdown of consumerism
13.2.4.4How to address the consumer attention deficit
13.2.5Human factors driving consumer choices
13.2.5.1Aspiring consumers' main motivators
13.2.5.2Factors influencing wealthy women's retail habits
13.2.5.3Delighted customers aren't always the most loyal
13.3THE HUMAN SIDE OF EMPLOYEE LOYALTY
13.3.1Keep the staff loyal and the customers will follow
13.3.1.1It's the employee's attitude that counts
13.3.1.2Four ways to keep good employees engaged
13.3.1.3Employee engagement affects the bottom line
13.3.1.4Communication beats pay for keeping staff loyal
13.3.1.5Recession strains employee loyalty and ethics
13.3.1.6Top ten ways of retaining staff in 2010
13.3.2Employee loyalty developments
13.3.2.1Workplace wellness schemes build staff loyalty
13.3.2.2The power of personal messages
13.3.2.3Prepaid employee incentive cards
13.3.2.4Employees reveal truths about their brands
13.3.2.5Corporate Rewards offers musical redemptions
13.3.2.6Grass Roots' updated employee reward portfolio
13.3.2.7Holiday bonuses no longer boost employee loyalty
 
14Loyalty through social media
14.1Introduction
14.2SOCIAL MEDIA LOYALTY STRATEGY
14.2.1Social web's customer loyalty impact turns viral
14.2.2Social CRM heralds new generation of customers
14.2.3Social media now vital to customer dialogue
14.3SOCIAL MEDIA ENGAGEMENT STRATEGY
14.3.1Social media is the new engagement frontier
14.3.2Social media's new rules of engagement
14.3.3Social media's role in customer engagement
14.3.4Social media improves customer engagement
14.4SOCIAL MEDIA MARKETING STRATEGY
14.4.1How to measure social media marketing
14.4.2Social media marketing to grow in 2010 and beyond
14.4.3Social media and personalisation are essential
14.4.4Social Media Marketing Council opens doors
14.5SOCIAL MEDIA INSIGHTS
14.5.1Social media to steal budget from online advertising
14.5.2Social sites not really helping B2B marketing
14.5.3E-retail problems shared with peers, not brands
14.5.4Social media overlooked for consumer evangelism
14.6SOCIAL MEDIA TOOLS
14.6.1Sentiment Analysis offers social media insight
14.6.2Social media and word-of-mouth ethics guidelines
14.6.3An online social network just for marketers
14.6.4Loyalty platform integrates with Facebook
14.7SOCIAL MEDIA DEVELOPMENTS
14.7.1Social network awards gift cards for engagement
14.7.2Retailers increasingly turning to Facebook
14.7.3Social site helps companies address dissatisfaction
14.7.4Taking the customer community opportunity
14.7.5SPG comes to iPhone, Twitter & Facebook
14.7.6Chase partners with Facebook for charity votes
 
15Loyalty to brands
15.1Introduction
15.2BRAND LOYALTY STRATEGY
15.2.1Brand clubs may be the future of customer loyalty
15.2.2Study links brand loyalty to customer care
15.2.3Consumer values are key to brand loyalty
15.2.4How brands can empower loyal customers
15.2.5Four CPG strategies to maintain brand loyalty
15.3BRAND MARKETING STRATEGY
15.3.1Four keys to better brand experiences
15.3.2Brands invest in loyalty instead of offers
15.3.3Brand protection favoured during hard times
15.3.4Eight rules for brand marketing in China
15.4BRANDING BEST PRACTICES
15.4.1Five brand-building strategies and best practices
15.4.2Brands expected to help customers 'find the value'
15.4.3How to keep a brand alive in a weak economy
15.5SUCCESSFUL BRAND STRATEGIES
15.5.1How to protect the brand during a downturn
15.5.2Customers seek greater brand customisation
15.5.3Brands beat multiples with shared intelligence
15.5.4Promotional e-mail boosts brand loyalty
15.6FACTORS BEHIND BRAND LOYALTY
15.6.1Brand loyalty more important to teenage consumers
15.6.2One in four consumers is less brand loyal today
15.6.3Brand names important to consumers in downturn
15.6.4Most consumers will swap brands for a good cause
15.6.5Mothers defect from pushy and unhelpful brands
15.7BRANDS AND THEIR REPUTATIONS
15.7.1Top brands (USA)
15.7.2Most trusted brands (Canada)
15.7.3Top computer industry brands
15.7.4IBM passes Microsoft in brand rankings
15.7.5Coca-Cola still has the most brand power
15.7.6Fakes increasingly damaging brand trust
15.8BRAND MARKETING INSIGHTS
15.8.1Brand engagement comes from tightened belts
15.8.2Brands benefit from the 'certainty principle'
15.8.3Retailers still need better brand communication
15.8.4Brands missing a more loyal connection via e-mail
15.8.5Battle grows for online brand reputation
15.8.6Brand Keys launches Spanish brand loyalty index
 
16B2B loyalty
16.1Introduction
16.2FIVE STRATEGIES TO BUILD B2B LOYALTY
16.3THE STRUCTURE OF B2B LOYALTY
16.3.1The two-link chain
16.3.2The three-link chain
16.3.3The four-link chain
16.3.4Targeting the SME owner-manager
16.3.5The purposes of B2B loyalty
16.4B2B LOYALTY PROGRAMME CASE STUDIES
16.4.1Nectar Business (UK)
16.4.2Argos Business Solutions (UK)
16.4.3Nortel (India)
16.4.4ARBL, India
16.5B2B LOYALTY STRATEGY
16.5.1Four key factors for channel partner loyalty
16.5.2Strategies for channel loyalty and reward schemes
16.5.3A new channel engagement strategy
16.6B2B LOYALTY INSIGHTS
16.6.1The key drivers of B2B loyalty
16.6.2Channel marketing requires real intelligence
16.6.3Channel choice begins the 'customer loyalty chain'
16.6.4Dedicated account managers boost B2B satisfaction
16.6.540% of happy B2B clients make referrals
16.7B2B LOYALTY DEVELOPMENTS
16.7.1Cisco rolls out new distributor rewards scheme
16.7.2MasterCard helps businesses with fuel costs
16.7.3Verizon launches online mall to reward businesses
16.7.4Fly Buys targets small business loyalty
16.7.5Fly Buys targets farming businesses loyalty
 
17Market sizing & valuation
17.1Introduction
17.1.1National loyalty market sizes and values
17.1.1.1Size of the USA's loyalty market
17.1.1.2Size of the UK's loyalty market
17.1.1.3Size of Canada's loyalty market
17.1.1.4Size of Australia's loyalty market
17.1.1.5Size of China's loyalty market
17.1.1.6Size of South Africa's loyalty market
17.2HOUSEHOLD/POPULATION DATA
17.3LOYALTY MARKET SIZE ESTIMATION
17.3.1Factors involved in market size estimation
17.3.2Loyalty programme market size estimations
17.4HOUSEHOLD INCOME SHARE ANALYSIS
17.5CONSUMER AGE ANALYSIS
17.6CONSUMER GENDER ANALYSIS
17.7COMMUNICATIONS MARKET
17.8STANDARD REGION GROUPINGS
 
18Market trends & forecasts
18.1Introduction
18.2LOYALTY & ENGAGEMENT TRENDS
18.2.1Loyalty marketing trends
18.2.2Customer loyalty and engagement trends
18.2.3Consumers aim to spend loyalty points on gifts
18.2.4Ten trends for frequent flyer programmes
18.3ONLINE LOYALTY & MARKETING TRENDS
18.3.1Top ten internet retail trends
18.3.2Digital consumer trends
18.3.3Online coupon marketing trends are positive
18.3.4E-retail trends for the near future
18.3.51to1 marketing to change radically by 2020
18.3.6E-tail to take over from retail by 2020
18.4BRAND LOYALTY & MARKETING TRENDS
18.4.1Top ten brand & marketing trends
18.4.2Brand switching trends for the recession
18.4.3Brand loyalty trends challenge current thinking
18.5GREEN MARKETING TRENDS
18.6LUXURY MARKETING TRENDS
18.6.1Luxury loyalty and marketing in the near term
18.6.2Luxury consumer trends for 2010 and beyond
18.7OTHER MARKETING TRENDS
18.7.1Key marketing trends and forecast
18.7.2Top ten marketing media trends
18.7.3Top ten integrated marketing trends
18.7.4Card marketing trends and threats
18.7.5Poor economy to drive better customer experiences
18.8THE FUTURE OF CUSTOMER LOYALTY
 
19What the loyalty experts say
19.1INTRODUCING THE EXPERTS
19.2EXPERT OPINIONS AND FORECASTS
19.2.1N. Ramasubramani, Accentiv' SurfGold
Real loyalty challenges lie ahead
19.2.2Steve Schroeder, AmeriCardGold
Loyalty not the same as marital fidelity
19.2.3Robert Passikoff, Brand Keys
Only a consumer-centric view reveals loyalty
19.2.4Luc Bondar, Carlson Marketing Worldwide
The evolution of customer loyalty marketing
19.2.5Terry Vavra & Douglas Pruden, C.E.P.
Loyalty is often poorly targeted and conceived
19.2.6Linus Gregoriadis, E-Consultancy
Build a customer-friendly culture
19.2.7Phil Hawkins, FlyBuys
Loyalty rewards: let the member decide
19.2.8Jill Griffin, Griffin Group
The search-and-switch threat to loyalty
19.2.9Bill Hanifin, Hanifin Loyalty
Loyalty, social media and Millennials
19.2.10Michael Lowenstein, Harris Interactive
Don't underestimate word-of-mouth
19.2.11Stuart Evans, ICLP
Loyalty marketing is a strategic choice
19.2.12Tim Keiningham et al, Ipsos Loyalty
Making the case for profitable loyalty
19.2.13Carlos Dunlap, Kobie Marketing
Why should we care what customers think?
19.2.14Chip Hall, Kobie Marketing
Is marketing client service dead?
19.2.15Jim Lenskold, Lenskold Group
Using loyalty insights to boost marketing ROI
19.2.16Peter Wray, Loyalty Matters
What's in store for loyalty marketers
19.2.17Dominic Hofer, Loylogic
The 'globiphonisation' of loyalty
19.2.18Barry Kirk, Maritz Loyalty
Loyalty providers must protect client brands
19.2.19Bob Konsewicz, Maritz Loyalty
Measuring customer engagement
19.2.20Garret Ippolito, MasterCard
Locking in relationships the mobile way
19.2.21Mike Atkin, MJA Associates
Are loyalty operators seeking redemption?
19.2.22Shyam Shah, Oracle Corporation
Strategies for a customer-centric enterprise
19.2.23Don Peppers & Martha Rogers, PRG
Loyalty depends on the customer's view
19.2.24Bruce Conradie, Razor's Edge Business Intelligence
How elitist is your loyalty programme?
19.2.25Brian Woolf, Retail Strategy Center
We all know the way, but few actually walk it
19.2.26Richard Cuthbertson, Said Business School
Consumers are struggling with relevance
19.2.27Deon Olivier, Woodstock Loyalty
The importance of choice in loyalty schemes
 
20Supermarket & grocery loyalty
20.1Introduction
20.1.1Supermarket loyalty schemes usually succeed
20.1.2Supermarkets are best at understanding customers
20.1.3What drives the grocery shopper's choices
20.1.4Private labels are growing in popularity
20.1.5Food discounts boost sales but not loyalty
20.2CASE STUDIES
20.2.1UK supermarket loyalty
20.2.1.1UK grocery market shares
20.2.1.2British grocery shoppers head downmarket
20.2.1.3Asda (EDLP)
20.2.1.3.1Using EDLP instead of a loyalty initiative
20.2.1.3.2Asda's customer retention strategy
20.2.1.4Co-op (Dividend Card)
20.2.1.5Iceland (Bonus Card)
20.2.1.6Sainsbury's (Nectar)
20.2.1.7Tesco (Clubcard)
20.2.2USA supermarket loyalty case studies
20.2.2.1Big Y (Express Rewards)
20.2.2.2Giant Foods (BonusCard)
20.2.2.3Meijer (EDLP)
20.2.2.4Price Chopper (AdvantEdge Card)
20.2.2.5Safeway (Clubcard)
20.2.2.6Ukrop's (Golden Gift)
20.2.2.7Wal-Mart (EDLP)
20.2.3Other countries
20.2.3.1Canadian Tire (Canadian Tire Money)
20.2.3.2Coles Group, Australia (FlyBuys)
20.2.3.3Foodtown/Woolworths NZ (OneCard)
 
21Retail loyalty
21.1Introduction
21.2RETAIL LOYALTY INSIGHTS
21.2.1Retail loyalty strategy
21.2.1.190% of best-in-class retailers have loyalty schemes
21.2.1.2US retailers top loyalty scheme member count
21.2.1.3Top retail customer loyalty pressures
21.2.1.4Retail loyalty driven by the 'Wow!' factor
21.2.1.5Permission-based e-mail boosts retail loyalty
21.2.1.6Fewer retailers increasing loyalty budgets
21.2.2Other retail strategies
21.2.2.1How retail promotions can build more loyalty
21.2.2.2In-store sampling has prolonged effect
21.2.2.3Retailers open to gift card ideas
21.2.3Knowing the retail customer
21.2.3.1Retailers at risk from the 'anonymous customer'
21.2.3.2Retailers to react to consumers' value demands
21.2.3.3South Africans also seeking greater retail value
21.2.3.4US consumers' retail spending pattern
21.2.3.5Retailers increasingly turning to Facebook
21.2.4Retail customer experiences
21.2.4.1Consumers enthusiastic about new technologies
21.2.4.2Retailers still need better brand communication
21.2.4.3Consumers unforgiving of e-shopping errors
21.3CASE STUDIES FROM THE UK
21.3.1Boots (Advantage Card)
21.3.2LG (brand loyalty)
21.3.3Pigsback (retail rebates)
21.3.4Other UK retail loyalty developments
21.4CASE STUDIES FROM THE USA
21.4.1Barnes & Noble (B&N Member)
21.4.2Best Buy (Reward Zone)
21.4.3Borders (Borders Rewards)
21.4.4CVS/Pharmacy (Extra Bucks)
21.4.5Neiman Marcus (InCircle)
21.4.6Nordstrom (Fashion Rewards)
21.4.7Staples (Staples Rewards)
21.5CASE STUDIES FROM OTHER COUNTRIES
21.5.1Hbc, Canada (Hbc Rewards)
21.5.2Home Ideas Centre, Australia (AdvantageCard)
21.5.3Jet, South Africa (Jet Club)
21.6OTHER RETAIL LOYALTY DEVELOPMENTS
21.6.1A.C. Moore, USA
21.6.2JCPenney, USA
21.6.3Jeanswest, USA
21.6.4Jewel-Osco, USA
21.6.5Kmart, USA
21.6.6LL Bean, USA
21.6.7Macy's, USA
21.6.8Newegg, USA
21.6.9Office Depot, USA
21.6.10OfficeMax, USA
21.6.11QVC, USA
21.6.12Shoppers Drug Mart, Canada
21.6.13Sam's Club, USA
21.6.14Sears, USA
21.6.15Sears, Canada
21.6.16Sobeys, Canada
21.6.17Talbots, USA
21.6.18Toys'R'Us, USA
 
22Financial services loyalty
22.1Introduction
22.2INSIGHTS AND DEVELOPMENTS
22.2.1Loyalty insights
22.2.1.1Drivers of loyalty and churn
22.2.1.1.1Financial loyalty driven by consumer trust
22.2.1.1.2What makes financial service customers churn
22.2.1.1.3Financial services e-mail can improve brand loyalty
22.2.1.2Building loyalty to banks
22.2.1.2.1Bank customer loyalty tied to customer service
22.2.1.2.2Barriers to banking loyalty
22.2.1.2.3How banks can earn younger customer loyalty
22.2.1.3Debit card and credit card loyalty
22.2.1.3.1New insights into payment card loyalty
22.2.1.3.2Massive potential for debit card loyalty
22.2.1.3.3Credit and debit reward card preferences
22.2.1.3.4Credit card loyalty must adapt quickly
22.2.1.3.5Credit card rewards on the decrease in the UK
22.2.2Consumer insights
22.2.2.1How banks can keep customers loyal
22.2.2.1.1Banks can gain from Web 2.0 - if it's done well
22.2.2.1.2Banks must monitor engagement to keep customers
22.2.2.1.3Banks show new gains in customer engagement
22.2.2.1.4Most consumers will defect over banking data loss
22.2.2.2Credit card and debit card loyalty insights
22.2.2.2.1Debit card reward schemes offered by more banks
22.2.2.2.2Redemptions boost credit card satisfaction
22.2.2.2.3Britons keen on credit card rewards
22.2.2.3Loyalty to other financial services
22.2.2.3.1Auto insurers lacking 'at risk' customer detection
22.2.2.3.2Fund companies show poor Net Promoter scores
22.2.3Technological developments
22.2.3.1Rewards platform for financial institutions
22.2.3.2Payment card ID-based loyalty platform
22.3CASE STUDIES AND DEVELOPMENTS
22.3.1American Express (Global)
22.3.2Bank of America (USA)
22.3.3Barclays Bank / Barclaycard (UK)
22.3.4BMO (Canada)
22.3.5Chase (USA)
22.3.6Citi (Global)
22.3.7Discover (USA)
22.3.8HSBC (Global)
22.3.9Lloyds TSB (UK)
22.3.10MasterCard (Global)
22.3.11MBNA (Global)
22.3.12MoneyGram (US, Canada & Europe)
22.3.13RBC (Canada)
22.3.14Scotiabank (Canada/USA)
22.3.15TD Bank (Canada)
22.3.16US Bank (USA)
22.3.17Visa (Global)
22.3.18Wells Fargo (USA)
22.3.19Zions Bank (USA)
22.3.20Other developments
22.3.20.1FNB loses court battle over rewarding accounts
22.3.20.2Access Rewards for prepaid card issuers
22.3.20.3Clubcard gives Tesco a financial services edge
22.3.20.4Italy's payment card-based loyalty platform
22.3.20.5Qmiles card cuts redemption prices in half
22.3.20.6Flagstar Bank's new loyalty scheme
22.3.20.7Integra Bank's merchant-funded rewards
22.3.20.8Bank of Valetta's loyalty programme
22.3.20.9Wells Fargo's loyalty e-shopping mall
22.3.20.10Maximiles' & MasterCard's Dutch cashback scheme
22.4MICRO-INVESTMENT REWARD PROGRAMMES
22.4.1Upromise college savings (USA)
22.4.2Futura Rewards college savings (Canada)
22.4.3Vesdia Corporation
22.4.3.1BabyMint college savings (USA)
22.4.3.2NestEggz retirement savings (USA)
 
23Air travel loyalty
23.1Introduction
23.1.1Air travel loyalty insights
23.1.1.1Frequent flyer programmes & membership figures
23.1.1.2Airlines' main challenge lies with loyalty efforts
23.1.1.3Ten trends governing the future of FFPs
23.1.1.4Frequent flyers want miles+cash redemptions
23.1.1.5Benefits of an FFP in times of recession
23.1.1.6How FFPs can generate serious income
23.1.1.7FFP breakage 'more than GDP of most countries'
23.1.2Air travel loyalty best practices
23.1.2.1Strategies to reinforce the value of FFP miles
23.1.2.2Key factors for building strong FFP relationships
23.1.2.3Commoditised FFPs can still find value in data
23.1.3Air travel loyalty developments
23.1.3.1FFPs will spread from airlines to airports
23.1.3.2BAA airport shops offer Miles&More rewards
23.1.3.3FFPs not meeting members' needs & desires
23.1.3.4Travelocity offers blackout-free flight redemptions
23.2AIRLINE LOYALTY CASE STUDIES
23.2.1Air Canada (Aeroplan)
23.2.2Air France/KLM (Flying Blue)
23.2.3Air New Zealand (Airpoints)
23.2.4Alaska Airlines (Mileage Plan)
23.2.5American Airlines (AAdvantage)
23.2.6British Airways (Executive Club)
23.2.7Brussels Airlines (Miles&More)
23.2.8China Southern Airlines (Sky Pearl Club)
23.2.9Continental Airlines (OnePass)
23.2.10Delta Air Lines (SkyMiles)
23.2.11Emirates (Skywards)
23.2.12Etihad (Etihad Guest)
23.2.13Frontier (Early Returns)
23.2.14Jet Airways (JetPrivilege)
23.2.15JetBlue Airways (TrueBlue)
23.2.16Lufthansa (Miles&More)
23.2.17Malaysia Airlines (Enrich)
23.2.18Northwest Airlines (merged with Delta)
23.2.19Qatar Airways (Qmiles)
23.2.20South African Airways (Voyager)
23.2.21Southwest Airlines (Rapid Rewards)
23.2.22United Airlines (Mileage Plus)
23.2.23US Airways (Dividend Miles)
23.2.24Virgin Atlantic (Flying Club)
23.2.25Virgin Blue (Velocity Rewards)
23.3OTHER AIRLINES & FFP DEVELOPMENTS
23.3.1Aeromexico (Club Premier)
23.3.2Air China (Companion)
23.3.3AirTran (A+ Rewards)
23.3.4bmi (Diamond Club)
23.3.5EgyptAir (Aeroplan)
23.3.6Flybe (no loyalty scheme)
23.3.7Kulula (Jetsetter Club)
23.3.8Porter Airlines (VIPorter)
23.3.9Qantas (Frequent Flyer)
23.3.10Scandinavian Airlines (EuroBonus)
23.3.11Spirit Airlines (Free Spirit)
23.3.12TAM Brazil (Multiplus Fidelidade)
23.3.13Turkish Airlines (Aeroplan)
23.3.14Virgin America (Elevate)
23.3.15WestJet (Air Miles Canada)
 
24Hotel & resort loyalty
24.1Introduction
24.1.1Frequent guest programmes & membership figures
24.2FREQUENT GUEST PROGRAMME CASE STUDIES
24.2.1Accor (A-Club)
24.2.2Best Western (Best Western Rewards)
24.2.3Carlson Hotels (Goldpoints Plus)
24.2.4Cendant Hotels (TripRewards)
24.2.5Choice Hotels (Choice Privileges)
24.2.6Hilton (Hilton HHonors)
24.2.7Hyatt (Gold Passport)
24.2.8InterContinental Hotels (Priority Club Rewards)
24.2.9Marriott (Marriott Rewards)
24.2.10Starwood Hotels (Preferred Guest)
24.2.11Wyndham (Wyndham Rewards)
 
25Travel & tourism loyalty
25.1Introduction
25.2CAR RENTAL LOYALTY CASE STUDIES
25.2.1Avis (Avis First)
25.2.2Budget Rent A Car (RapidRez)
25.2.3Dollar Rent A Car (Dollar Express)
25.2.4Enterprise (Enterprise Plus)
25.2.5Europcar (Privilege)
25.2.6Hertz (#1 Club)
25.2.7National Car Rental (Emerald Club)
25.2.8Thrifty (Blue Chip Rewards)
25.3CRUISE PASSENGER LOYALTY
25.3.1Carnival Cruise Lines (cruise operator)
25.3.2CruisesOnly (cruise booking agent)
25.3.3Celebrity Cruises (cruise operator)
25.3.4CruiseShipCenters (cruise operator)
25.3.5Holland America Line (cruise operator)
25.3.6MSC Cruises (cruise operator)
25.3.7SeaMiles (cruise loyalty programme)
25.4TRAVEL AND TOURISM LOYALTY
25.4.1Travel and tourism loyalty insights
25.4.1.1Consumers rely on loyalty points for holiday travel
25.4.1.2Participation in travel loyalty schemes drops
25.4.1.3Travel loyalty must 'go the extra mile'
25.4.1.4Travel loyalty to depend on lifestyle bundles
25.4.1.5Frequent travellers value points more in recession
25.4.2Travel and tourism loyalty developments
25.4.2.1More rewards for last-minute travel bookers
25.4.2.2Go Ahead Tours' referral programme
25.4.2.3Travelocity's School Rewards programme
25.4.2.4Tour firm benefits from cross-channel marketing
25.4.2.5US travel agents benefit from TruCash rewards
25.4.2.6Expedia offers Nectar point redemptions
 
26Food, drink & recreation loyalty
26.1Introduction
26.2FOOD LOYALTY
26.2.1Restaurant loyalty insights
26.2.1.1Restaurant managers can boost diner loyalty
26.2.1.2Loyalty platform for restaurants
26.2.1.3RBS Lynk & Chockstone aid restaurant loyalty
26.2.2Restaurant loyalty developments
26.2.2.1T.G.I. Friday's (Give Me More Stripes)
26.2.2.2Arby's trials mobile couponing
26.2.2.3Win-Win adds three Deluxe Dining rewards
26.2.3Other foods
26.2.3.1Cashback rewards for Mexican food fans
26.2.3.2General Mills' snack loyalty scheme
26.2.3.3Red Mango launches Club Mango loyalty scheme
26.2.3.4Compass corporate cafe loyalty scheme
26.2.3.5sQuid card provides rewards at Pizza Hut
26.2.3.6Pita Pit's gift card-based loyalty scheme
26.2.3.7Dunkin' Donuts incentive scheme
26.3DRINKS LOYALTY
26.3.1Starbucks
26.3.2Guinness (Hong Kong)
26.3.3Other drinks
26.3.3.1Miller's High Life Extras reward scheme
26.3.3.2Budweiser's loyalty credit card
26.3.3.3TheDrinkShop offers iPoints rewards
26.3.3.4Customer-driven marketing aids wine clubs
26.3.3.5Jordan Vineyard's wine loyalty scheme
26.3.3.6Using soft drink bottle caps as loyalty tokens
26.4RECREATIONAL LOYALTY
26.4.1Golf
26.4.1.1GolfingCard (rewards programme)
26.4.1.2GolfingCard members rewarded via mobile phones
26.4.1.3My Golf Rewards expands into North America
26.4.2Football
26.4.2.1UK football club's PayPass season card
26.4.2.2UK football fans show loyalty with TeamCards
26.4.2.3Football club adds loyalty to membership cards
26.4.3Entertainments
26.4.3.1Broadway adopts Audience Rewards
26.4.3.2MovieTickets.com joins Red Carpet Rewards Club
26.4.4Other developments
26.4.4.1Kampgrounds of America's rewards card
26.4.4.2Colorado Rapids' contactless mini reward card
26.4.4.3Harrah's Total Rewards joins Points.com
26.4.4.4UK loyalty scheme angles for free fish
 
27Telecoms loyalty
27.1Introduction
27.2MOBILE TELECOMS LOYALTY
27.2.1Mobile loyalty insights
27.2.1.1Loyalty to mobile providers
27.2.1.1.1Relationships rule the wireless roost
27.2.1.1.2Unlimited messaging aids mobile network loyalty
27.2.1.1.3Mobile service providers risking their loyalty
27.2.1.1.4Mobile operators lose 25% of retail sales
27.2.1.1.5Poor CRM systems inhibit mobile relationships
27.2.1.2Mobile consumer loyalty
27.2.1.2.1Drivers of mobile network loyalty and churn
27.2.1.2.2Who's not loyal to their mobile service, and why
27.2.1.2.3Mobile networks' rewards drive satisfaction
27.2.1.2.4Loyalty to European mobile operators is high
27.2.2Mobile loyalty developments
27.2.2.1Etisalat launches cellphone rewards scheme
27.2.2.2Sprint's SME loyalty offering
27.2.2.3Nashua Mobile joins the eBucks coalition
27.2.2.4Primus Cellular offers bonus Air Miles
27.2.2.5Hawk customers donate 10% to the USO
27.2.2.6Sprint expands Referral Rewards programme
27.2.2.7Vodafone UK's pay-as-you-go loyalty scheme
27.3FIXED LINE TELECOMS LOYALTY
27.3.1Billing makes 10% of telecom customers defect
27.3.2Fixed line loyalty developments
27.3.2.1VoIP-PAL offers AirIncentives
27.3.2.2AT&T's small business rewards card
27.3.2.3Oman telco's loyalty club for the elite
 
28Automotive & fuel loyalty
28.1Introduction
28.2AUTOMOTIVE LOYALTY AND REWARDS
28.2.1Automotive loyalty insights
28.2.1.1Factors that drive car owner loyalty
28.2.1.2Automotive loyalty still dropping after 10 years
28.2.1.3Discontinued models damage car-buyer loyalty
28.2.1.4Engine trouble damages loyalty to car brands
28.2.1.5'Cash for Clunkers' damaged US car owner loyalty
28.2.1.6Behavioural science is a key to luxury car loyalty
28.2.1.7Americans happier with imported vehicle brands
28.2.1.8Car customers more satisfied with dealer service
28.2.2Automotive loyalty marketing case studies
28.2.2.1Chrysler Group (USA)
28.2.2.2Kenworth Trucks (USA)
28.2.2.3Kia (USA)
28.2.2.4Kia (Canada)
28.2.2.5Mercedes-Benz (USA)
28.2.2.6Toyota (Canada)
28.2.3Automotive loyalty marketing developments
28.2.3.1New US car dealer loyalty platform
28.2.3.2Loyalty platform for the parking market
28.2.3.3Experian Automotive's new loyalty unit
28.2.3.4Auto dealer loyalty memberships reach 5 million
28.2.3.5Ford renews Nectar partnership
28.2.3.6Active Green+Ross joins two loyalty coalitions
28.2.3.7Highway 407's updated reward offering
28.3FUEL RETAILER LOYALTY AND REWARDS
28.3.1Fuel retailer loyalty insights
28.3.2Fuel retailer loyalty case studies
28.3.2.1BP, UK
28.3.2.2Coles Myer, Australia
28.3.2.3Esso, Canada
28.3.2.4Exxon, Singapore
28.3.2.5FuelPerks! & Fuel Rewards, USA
28.3.2.6Indian Oil, India
28.3.2.7Petro-Canada
28.3.2.8Shell, UK
28.3.2.9Texaco, UK
28.3.3Fuel retailer loyalty developments
28.3.3.1Fuel retailer developments in the US
28.3.3.2Fuel retailer developments in Canada
28.3.3.3Fuel retailer developments in South Africa
 
29Non-profit loyalty
29.1Introduction
29.2LOYALTY INITIATIVES SUPPORTING CHARITY
29.2.1Charitable loyalty coalition aids local businesses
29.2.2Fly Buys cards support cancer charity
29.2.3E-shopping loyalty scheme supports UNICEF
29.2.4Payback doubles points for children in need
29.2.5Aeroplan reports increasing charity donations
29.2.6Payback & BetterPlace offer charity donations
29.3RECYCLING REWARD INITIATIVES
29.3.1Rewards programme increases recycling by 90%
29.3.2Reward programme diverts material from landfill
29.3.3Atlanta's loyalty programme for recyclers
29.4OTHER NON-PROFIT LOYALTY INITIATIVES
29.4.1The Broccoli Project (helping the poor)
29.4.2LoyaltyMatch's non-profit online fundraiser
29.4.3Small non-profits turn to affinity credit cards
29.4.4UK offers retail loyalty points as health incentive
 
30Loyalty in other sectors
30.1Introduction
30.2LOYALTY TO PRINT & BROADCAST MEDIA
30.2.1Book store loyalty
30.2.1.1Angus & Robertson's book loyalty scheme
30.2.1.2Borders' concept store pampers customers
30.2.2Newspaper & magazine loyalty
30.2.2.1Parenting Group's new subscriber loyalty scheme
30.2.2.2UK daily papers' cashback shopping scheme
30.2.2.3Conde Nast's revamped e-shopping rewards
30.2.3Radio loyalty
30.3LOYALTY TO TECHNOLOGY SUPPLIERS
30.3.1Packard Bell's relationship strategy
30.3.2Charter's subscriber rewards programme
30.4LOYALTY TO HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS
30.4.1Virgin HealthMiles' e-shopping rewards mall
30.4.2Health provider's rewards scheme
30.5ECO-LOYALTY INITIATIVES
30.5.1UK-based green loyalty scheme reaches America
30.5.2UK's Green Rewards programme
30.6OTHER LOYALTY INITIATIVES
30.6.1PetSmart's rewards credit card
30.6.2Oak Creek Homes' rewards programme
30.6.3Dream Rewards and Disney offer kids rewards
30.6.4Pentagon Pets joins Octopus Rewards
30.6.5City payment card's instant rewards
30.6.6Retirement planners' new loyalty scheme
30.6.7UK cash-back network grows 300% in one year
30.6.8BSP Rewards powers DubLi's online mall
30.6.9Play.com's rewards-based credit card
30.6.10Doc Popcorn launches mobile loyalty scheme
30.6.11Just Energy extends TruCash rewards to Ontario
 
Appendix ALoyalty supplier directory
A.1SUPPLIERS BY CATEGORY
 Customer loyalty systems by country
 CRM/BI systems by country
 Customer experience management by country
 Call centres by country
 Developers & integrators by country
 Application hosting by country
 Loyalty scheme operators by country
 POS technology by country
 Data warehousing & data mining by country
 Consultancy by country
 Coupons/gift certificates/incentives by country
 Internet marketing by country
 Direct marketing by country
 Research and analysis by country
 Public relations/media/events by country
 Industry associations by country
A.2FULL SUPPLIER DETAILS (190 COMPANIES)

 
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