One of the key traits of a premium loyalty program is that it has to be great for consumers and retailers.That means there are KPIs on both sides. Retailers want a program that brings in revenue by increasing purchase frequency, basket size, and...Read More

When we applied a human-centered approach to development of ICF Next’s loyalty technology platform, we saw huge benefits. Your customers can, too. I’m lucky to lead a team that is at the top of its field. For the past decade our...Read More

Are you satisfied with the return on your investment for each of your chosen marketing channels – or do you have a sinking feeling it could be better?  If you work in marketing, you know that the pressure is always on to stretch those...Read More

Inspired by the madness of NCAA basketball, the “Ultimate Prizing Bracket” pits popular incentives offered by brands as part of their sweepstakes and loyalty strategies against each other to determine the most desirable prize. Starting...Read More

Today, marketers are relying on analytics to aid and guide practically every decision they make. Implementing marketing analytics allows organizations to pinpoint specific groups of customers, measure success, and drive decisions.This is more...Read More

How do you get authentic, rich feedback from customers quickly?  Interview them where they are.  Qualitative Intercept Interviews (QIIs) deliver in the moment authenticity and ensure the feedback is grounded in actual/recent behavior as...Read More

Successful customer loyalty in low-frequency categories can be attributed to these best practices. The convergence of big data, social media and omnichannel marketing are causing a tectonic shift for brands and organizations. As a result, more...Read More

The stroke of midnight, May 25th, 2018 marked the effective implementation date of the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Although GDPR is applicable to EU countries, the ripple effect in our global, internet...Read More

What to think about before investing in marketing technology.Think back to the last time you bought a car. You probably had a pretty good idea of what you were looking to get out that vehicle:Whether you’d be cruising...Read More

In our first edition of Retail Recap for 2019, we saw the launch of the Apple Card, the upward trajectory tied to Major League Baseball’s innovative approach to customer loyalty, Burger King’s entry into the subscription market...Read More