In this episode, we speak with Brad Anderson, Vice President of Hilton Honors at Hilton about how one of the world’s largest hospitality loyalty programs is evolving to deliver more value, flexibility and recognition for its more than 250 million members. Brad shares how Hilton Honors fuels direct bookings, and strengthens hotel owner economics, while […]
CMO Council Interview Series with Angus Frazer and Jonathan Hopkins, Co-Founders of Sonder The CMO Council / Wise Marketer Interview Series features creative and impactful people from all corners of the marketing world – Founders, C-Suite executives, and influential voices in the community. Today’s Guests are the co-founders of the Australian media company Sonder, Angus […]
Chief Brand Officer Michelle Goad is making big changes at Claire’s. Among the first changes was a new brand color. The accessories retail swapped its well-known vibrant purple for a feminine lavender shade. “Purple will always be part of Claire’s DNA, but the hue had to get a glow up,” Goad said. Goad has had […]
LONDON, ENGLAND – MAY 12, 2026 – AI-powered loyalty platform Antavo has announced major updates to its infrastructure and product offerings. The company revealed benchmark results confirming its position as the fastest platform in the loyalty category. Antavo recently completed a large-scale performance benchmark of its mission-critical APIs. The platform is designed to sustain 500,000 requests per […]
Most store count growth over the past 12 months came from smaller deals and organic growth. The will-they, won’t they buzz around Laval, Quebec-based Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc.’s bid to acquire Tokyo-based Seven & i Holdings Co. Ltd. had members of the convenience store industry on the edge of their seats for months, only to quietly […]
The Loyalty Newswire from The Wise Marketer This edition covers: AI Agents, AI & Loyalty, American Express, Boot Barn, Capone’s Cellar, Costco, Digital Wallets, Discord, Flashfood, JetBlue, Meijer, Middle East Marketing, Oman Air, Shinsegae Duty Free, Target, Ualett, Weigel’s, World of Hyatt FROM THE EDITOR Big moves from major brands on the loyalty front this […]
New integration enables seamless purchase of digital gift cards alongside physical goods, connecting brands to shoppers in the flow of discovery commerce PLEASANTON, CALIFORNIA – MAY 12, 2026 – Global branded payments leader Blackhawk Network (BHN) has introduced a new in-app digital gift card experience within TikTok Shop. TikTok users can purchase digital gift cards for leading brands without ever […]
From premium rewards to unforgettable luxury experiences, this back catalogue episode explores how the Chalhoub Group built MUSE — a loyalty programme designed for high-value customers and luxury brands alike. Join Nida Unas, Former Head of Group Loyalty at Chalhoub Group as she shares how the brand adapted customer engagement strategies, introduced innovative loyalty solutions, […]
Card-linking technology enables Quidco members to earn cashback on everyday purchases at over 50 retailers LONDON, ENGLAND – MAY 12, 2026 – Leading purchase rewards provider Valuedynamx is powering card-linked rewards for Quidco, that makes earning in-store cashback simpler than ever for shoppers. By linking their payment cards directly to their Quidco account, Quidco members can now automatically […]
Contact: Megan Sigg Associate Marketing Director Chief Marketer Network msigg@accessintel.com Chief Marketer Network Announces Winners of the Inaugural IGNITE Awards Honoring the campaigns, brands and agencies redefining what’s possible in modern marketing New York, NY (April 30, 2026)—Chief Marketer, the ultimate intelligence hub for modern marketers, today announced the winners of its inaugural IGNITE Awards, […]