Should “Like-Minded”​ Brands Partner?

Should “Like-Minded”​ Brands Partner?

Would you enthusiastically patronise #apple if it launched a series of apple coffee stores? Conversely, would you buy a #starbucks phone if it launched one? Would you be curious and willing to explore shared working spaces if they were promoted by...
Paid Loyalty -part 2- challenges

Paid Loyalty -part 2- challenges

Last week I had posted a brief introduction to the concept of ‘paid loyalty’. If you want to read that post, it is here  ‘Paid loyalty’ –like every other idea– comes with its own plus points and challenges. In this post I...
Bundling and the Art of Coalition Loyalty Programme Design

Forced Redemption

#loyaltyprograms #loyaltymarketing #redemption #forcedredemption #brandvouchers #saksfirst #carrefourmyclub #harrodsrewards #neimanmarcusincircle #nordyclub There’s something to be said for forced redemption of loyalty currency. Wipes liability off periodically...
Paid Loyalty-part3- Privilege Paradox

Paid Loyalty-part3- Privilege Paradox

This is the third post in a series on Paid Loyalty. If you would like to read the other posts here are the links: Paid loyalty programs- manna from heaven? Paid loyalty programs- part2 – challenges  The first post described the nature of paid loyalty programs and...