#567: Etihad Guest Celebrates 10 Million Members and a New Era

This episode is available in audio format on our Let’s Talk Loyalty podcast, and in video format on www.Loyalty.TV. Etihad Airways is the national airline of the UAE, operating more than 1,000 flights a week to over 120 destinations worldwide, with a fleet of 85 Airbus and Boeing aircraft. Etihad Guest is the loyalty programme of Etihad Airways, and it […]

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Vajro Acquires HouseParty Shopify App, Paving the Way for a New Era in Customer Loyalty for E-commerce Brands

IRVING, TEXAS – JULY 22, 2024 – EINPRESSWIRE — Vajro, a leading mobile app builder for e-commerce stores, is thrilled to announce its acquisition of HouseParty, a renowned Shopify app specializing in community building end engagement for Shopify brands across the globe. This strategic move marks Vajro’s significant entry into the loyalty arena, aiming to create […]

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David’s Bridal Unveils Stunning Homecoming Collection and Diamond High Loyalty Program

Give the high school hallways something to talk about this homecoming season with new inclusive, elegant styles under $100 and exclusive savings and perks for the ultimate celebration CONSHOHOCKEN, PENNSYLVANIA- JULY 23, 2024 – NEWSWIRE.COM— David’s Bridal, Inc. (“David’s”), the nation’s leading bridal and special occasion authority, today unveiled a stunning new homecoming dress collection celebrating […]

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Loyal Closes $33.5M Series B Funding and Announces Changes to Executive Leadership Team, Board of Directors

Funding Focused on Accelerating Customer Growth and Product Development ATLANTA, GEORGIA- JULY 22, 2024 – BUSINESS WIRE— Loyal (the “Company”), a healthcare technology company focused on digital patient engagement, today announced it has closed on a $33.5M Series B financing. The round included support from existing investors, Concord Health Partners and multiple strategic investors. The financing […]

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Loyalty NewswireJuly 23, 2024

Here’s a Roundup of this week’s Loyalty and Digital Marketing News Editor’s Note Gaining transparency on loyalty program results has always been a challenge. Many brands do not disclose actual numbers and conference presentations often share only directional results. We have found that earnings call transcripts for public companies are one of the most reliable […]

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Global Hotel Alliance Reports Strong Q2 Performance With Revenue and Room Night Growth in Double Digits

Room nights growth of 13.4% in Q2 and up 17.3% year to date Total H1 revenues $1.3 billion versus $1.1 billion in H1 2023 GHA DISCOVERY enrolments surge 20% in Q2 pushing membership to 27 million Cross-brand revenues in H1 2024 were $176 million up 31% while direct bookings were up 40% over H1 2023 […]

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#564:Australian Retail Loyalty Insights Report Highlights

This episode is available in audio format on our Let’s Talk Loyalty podcast, and in video format on www.Loyalty.TV. This year, Let’s Talk Loyalty is travelling to the Australian Loyalty Association’s Annual Conference. One of the presentations we are looking forward to is the *2024 Loyalty Insights Report* which the Australian Loyalty Association has recently launched in partnership […]

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Pardon the Education – Modernizing Customer Loyalty

A conversation with Sara Galloway, VP Strategy & Consulting, Kognitiv Our Pardon the Education series was created to tackle complex topics in a direct and easy to digest format. We know you have many demands on your time and offer this interview format to allow you to get to know the brightest people in our […]

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#562 – What’s the most valuable loyalty currency today? No, it’s not points!

Our hosts, Bill Hanifin and Aaron Dauphinee, are back again this week with the Wiser Loyalty series podcast. These two partners of the Wise Marketer Group take on a new topic each month by tapping into one of the courses from the Loyalty Academy™ Certified Loyalty Marketing Professional™ (CLMP™) curriculum. They then provide their own perspectives and current […]

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Adults Are Spending Real Money on Toys. How Retailers Can Get in On It

Is this the next big opportunity in retail? Can Amazon, Target, and Walmart get in the game? Adults spent $1.5 billion on toys in the first quarter of 2024, making them the industry’s largest consumer group. Here are five strategic plays for rethinking the category. Adults are spending more “toy” money on themselves than on […]

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