No Image

Max Kenkel

Strategist
ITA Group

View Contributions

Supplier Perspectives | Building the Modern Loyalty Team: Why Capabilities Matter More Than Job Titles

  • August 05 2026
  • Resource: Loyalty360 Supplier Member Insights

Customer loyalty is no longer managed by a single department. Today's loyalty initiatives are more data-driven, personalized, and integrated across the customer journey than ever before, prompting brands to rethink how they structure...Read More

Supplier Perspectives | What Determines a Loyalty Program's Success in Year One

  • July 22 2026
  • Resource: Loyalty360 Supplier Member Insights

Launching a loyalty program is a major milestone, but according to loyalty experts, it's only the beginning. Brands often spend months designing program mechanics, selecting rewards, building technology, and preparing for launch...Read More

Supplier Perspectives | Preventing Loyalty Fatigue: Building Loyalty That Lasts (Part 2)

  • July 08 2026
  • Resource: Loyalty360 Supplier Member Insights

Key Takeaways Long-term engagement depends on giving customers meaningful reasons to return without adding unnecessary complexity or demanding more of their attention.  Brands are moving beyond spend-based loyalty by using...Read More

Supplier Perspectives | Emotional Loyalty Becomes the Next Competitive Advantage

  • May 27 2026
  • Resource: Loyalty360 Supplier Member Insights

Customer loyalty has long been measured through purchases, points, and repeat transactions. But increasingly, brands are recognizing that true loyalty extends beyond incentives alone. As customer expectations around personalization...Read More

Supplier Perspectives | Bridging the CMO-CFO Divide: From Alignment to Action (Part 2)

  • May 06 2026
  • Resource: Loyalty360 Supplier Member Insights

As loyalty programs continue to evolve under increased financial scrutiny, the challenge for brands is no longer just proving value —it’s operationalizing it. In Part 1 of this Supplier Perspectives series, industry...Read More

Supplier Perspectives | Bridging the CMO-CFO Divide: Reframing Loyalty as a Growth Investment (Part One)

  • April 29 2026
  • Resource: Loyalty360 Supplier Member Insights

As economic pressure intensifies and scrutiny over budgets increases, loyalty leaders are facing a familiar challenge with renewed urgency: how to align marketing ambition with financial discipline. For many organizations, tension...Read More