Loyalty Podcast: Recent Episodes

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Global loyalty experts discuss and debate the latest developments in the loyalty industry that will help you make your retention strategy more effective.

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AI is changing loyalty — but the real opportunity isn't automation. It's transformation.In this episode, leaders from McDonald's, Kobie and former Nike executive Linda Cereda explore what it really takes to build AI into loyalty: from rethinking culture, operating models and decision-making to creating more relevant and valuable customer experiences.They discuss why technology alone won't deliver the promise of AI, why data and human judgement matter more than ever, and where brands must draw the line between helpful personalisation and surveillance.

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Who owns the value created by loyalty? In Newscast 29, Gary Leff unpacks Marriott Bonvoy’s tensions with hotel owners, Rob Burgess assesses TUI’s first loyalty programme, and Roger Williams explains the wave of loyalty-tech deals. Plus, the latest headlines and data shaping the industry.

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Everyone talks about personalisation, but very few brands get it right. In this episode, experts from Vinted, Elkjøp and R-Cubed explore how to create more relevant customer experiences through better data, smarter testing and a relentless focus on solving customer problems.

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Partnerships have always been at the heart of loyalty programmes. But the way they work is changing.In this episode of The Loyalty Podcast, Iain Pringle is joined by Dom Winchester (Nectar360), Madeleine Svantesson (SAS EuroBonus) and Vilde Bergan (Spenn) to explore how partnership models are evolving.From coalition programmes and flexible currencies to payment integration, open banking and data collaboration, they discuss how brands are creating more connected loyalty ecosystems.If you work in loyalty, partnerships or customer strategy, this episode offers a fascinating look at where the industry is heading.

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Q explore why brands must move beyond discount addiction towards smarter, more sustainable loyalty strategies built around data, engagement and customer value.

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Most loyalty programmes are built on rational exchanges: points, rewards and incentives. But that is only part of the story.In this episode Iain Pringle is joined by Max Kenkel, Vicky Elliot and Adam Posner to explore emotional loyalty — the moments of recognition, surprise, service and human connection that make customers feel something, not just earn something.They discuss why emotional loyalty matters now, where brands get it right and wrong, and how loyalty teams can start building more meaningful moments without losing commercial discipline.If you work in loyalty, customer experience or brand strategy, this episode is full of practical ideas.

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Loyalty is shifting… but not in just one place.In this episode, Rob Burgess (Head for Points), Ben Lipsey (Air France-KLM) and Phil Gunter (Loyalty Status Co) explore what British Airways’ move to spend-based status means — and why competitors are already moving to take advantage.At the same time, Jan Pieter Lips (Capillary) and Tom Shapira (Wellesley Hills Financial) unpack Capillary’s acquisition of SessionM, and what it reveals about scale, valuation and the future of loyalty technology.If you run a loyalty programme, this episode matters.Sponsored by Loyalty Status Co.

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Retail media is booming… But here is the real question for loyalty leaders: are you sitting on the most valuable media asset in your business?In this episode, Matt Hanlon from Boots, Paul Stafford from Very and Rosie Houston from SMG explore how loyalty data powers modern retail media — and why the next competitive edge is not ad inventory, it is customer insight. We discuss trust, first-party data, measurement, and what happens when loyalty moves from cost centre to growth engine.If you run a loyalty programme, this episode matters.

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In our latest Newscast we round up the latest in global loyalty before diving into the metrics that matter . Featuring Caroline Papadatos on KPI lifecycle, Kashkick on scaling to 12M+ members, Max Kenkel (ITA Group) on measuring what moves behaviour, and Phil Hawkins myth-busting loyalty’s favourite metric.

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Loyalty marketing only works because humans don’t behave like machines.In this episode, Rory Sutherland and behavioural scientist Jordan Buck unpack the seemingly irrational behaviour we see in real loyalty programmes — and explain the psychology that makes it predictable, repeatable, and commercially useful.If you design rewards, communications, or loyalty strategy, this episode will change how you think about what really drives response.

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It is time for the annual Predictions Show on The Loyalty Podcast.In this light-hearted but insightful episode, our expert panel shares their predictions for what will shape the loyalty industry in 2026. From technology and data to customer expectations and program design, we explore the trends they believe will define the year ahead.And, of course, we will be revisiting these predictions at the end of the year to see who got it right.Featuring predictions from Stuart Melim, Caroline Papadatos, Pavel Los, Adam Posner, Phil Gunter and Iain Pringle, with a special guest appearance from Max Kenkel.Sponsored by ITA Group.

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Our favourite episode of the year is back!The Loyalty Wired panel reviews last year’s loyalty predictions, debates who got it right (and wrong), and awards the title of Loyalty Predictions Champion for 2025.This year’s contenders include Stuart Melim, Caroline Papadatos, Pavel Los, Adam Posner and Iain Pringle — with Phil Gunter serving as guest judge.Proudly sponsored by Capillary Technologies.

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Loyalty in financial services is big business, touching millions of customers and billions in spend every day. But it is also one of the most competitive sectors in loyalty. With open banking, rapid fintech innovation, and rising digital expectations, financial services brands must work harder than ever to earn trust, engagement, and long-term loyalty.In this episode, we bring together a panel of leaders from some of the world’s most successful financial services programmes. Johan Moolman, now at Sanlam Bank and formerly of eBucks in South Africa, shares his experience from a market widely regarded as a global leader in financial services loyalty. Nceba Hene from African Bank discusses the team’s award-winning approach, having been recognised as Team of the Year at the International Loyalty Awards. And JP Lips, former CEO of Nectar in the UK and now President for Europe at Capillary Technologies, adds a broader global perspective on what success looks like.Together, they explore the challenges of building loyalty in financial services, how these challenges differ across markets, what sets top-performing programmes apart, and the essential advice they would give to anyone new to the sector.Sponsored by Capillary Technologies.

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As IAG Loyalty posts record profits, we explore how engaged collectors turn everyday earning into premium travel — and what their behaviours can teach loyalty managers about value, engagement, and the future of loyalty.

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We convene our Loyalty Roundtable to break down the latest in the premium card wars. Are Chase and Amex reaching new heights - or have they already peaked?

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Hotel loyalty isn’t just about free nights anymore. From lifestyle partnerships and sustainability to digital innovation and personal recognition, loyalty is transforming the hospitality landscape.In this episode of The Loyalty Podcast on LoyaltyWired, host Ian Pringle is joined by Emilie Couton (CEO, Accor Plus), Andrew Cleary (VP, Global CRM & Customer Strategy, Mandarin Oriental), and Vicky Elliott (hotel and loyalty expert, New World Loyalty) to unpack the future of hotel loyalty.They explore what’s changed, what’s next, and what every hospitality leader should be doing right now to stay ahead of the curve — plus a few loyalty “sins” and lessons learned along the way.

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Loyalty isn’t just for big brands anymore. Discover how digital-first companies build loyalty from scratch — and what lessons established players can take away.

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Summer may be in full swing, but loyalty never really takes a holiday! In this sunny episode of The Loyalty Podcast on LoyaltyWired, host Iain Pringle is joined by regular contributors Anja Jones, Dave Canty, Allie Ferguson, Vicky Elliott, and David Feldman for a globe-spanning chat from LA to Barcelona. From the dreaded “Shark Tank of Q3” to clever ways of cashing in points, they swap travel tales, holiday tips, and candid thoughts on keeping loyalty programs thriving through the summer slowdown. Expect laughs, insights, and maybe a book recommendation or two for your beach bag.

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Rick Ferguson takes a two-part deep dive into the connections between employee engagement and customer loyalty.

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The $3.5 trillion automotive sector is one of the most globally significant — and one of the most loyalty-challenged. In this episode, we tackle the complex relationship between manufacturers, dealers, and aftersales networks to explore how loyalty programs can truly influence choice of car brands. Our expert panel — Emily Walker (Arnold Clark, UK), Allie Fergusson (formerly Honda, USA), and David Parsons (Ellipsis, Australia) — break down the challenges, share practical insights, and reveal lessons that apply far beyond the auto industry.

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Nordstrom just made a bold move—ditching points at Nordstrom Rack in favor of a flat 5% discount. Some call it a downgrade. But is it really?

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Exploring the loyalty boomerang effect and the emotional cache of cobranded credit cards.

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In this podcast our panel explore how customer attitudes to loyalty and changing and what marketing professionals need to do to take account of these changes.

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Our prestigious Loyalty Roundtable enshrines loyalty program exit strategy best practices. Plus, a Porter Airlnes interview and the next segment in our Loyalty Works series.

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In this podcast we explore whether fintech loyalty is the next major frontier — and how it could reshape the future of loyalty programs worldwide. With special guests Vegar Wikhammer Heir, of Vipps Mobile Pay in Norway, Duncan Smith, of Zeal in London and Terry McMullen, of New World Loyalty in Australia.

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In this special report, Rick Ferguson searches for the intersection of retail technology and customer loyalty. With reports from London, Montreal, New York, and Toronto.

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The impact of Southwest's recent changes to customer loyalty, the demise of Canada's Hudson's Bay Co, and the future of Ulta Beauty Rewards.

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Measuring loyalty is tough—especially across global markets. So how do the best brands do it?In this podcast, Pavel Los and Radek Hrachovec break down the strategies used by leading brands like Shell to measure success and compare loyalty program performance across regions.

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Has British Airways opened a Pandora’s box, or will the airline emerge largely unscathed from the status war they started?

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Loyalty currency has become a massive parallel economy and big business for global brands. How can your company get in on the action? By exploiting the Currency Effect.

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In our latest podcast, David Canty, Pavel Loss, and Iain Pringle dive into the strategies, challenges, and best practices for managing major program transformations. With expertise from JetBlue, IAG Airlines, Shell, IHG, and Starwood Hotels, this conversation is a must-listen for anyone navigating loyalty program evolution this year.

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Is Costco the platonic ideal of a customer-centric business model? Join us as we explore the joys of the world's third-largest retailer.

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In which we look at airline loyalty program devaluations from the airline's perspective and ask why airlines are historically such poor communicators.

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2025 kicked off with a loyalty shake-up as British Airways made waves with a major move. In this episode our expert panel dive into the changes, dissecting their impact on the wider market. Joining the discussion are special guests Rob Burgess (Head for Points) and Ben Lipsey (Air France-KLM), bringing insider insights on the expected customer and market response.

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The behind-the-scenes story of the recently shuttered Disney Movie Insiders program, told by the former Disney executives who launched it.

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In which Iain and Rick unpack the British Airways brouhaha, the exodus of Gen Z shoppers from luxury brands, and the Clash of the Retail Titans.

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Is getting healthy one of your New Year’s resolutions? In this episode, our expert panel explores how incorporating health and wellbeing features can help brands build deeper emotional connections with their customers.We’re joined by an incredible line up of guests - Ros Netto of Virgin Active, Kylie Howe of WithU and Anya Jones, formerly of AXA Health and now Head of CRM and Loyalty at Eurostar.Tune in today to get your new year off to a healthy start.

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Seven global loyalty experts make their predictions for 2025. Featuring Stuart Melim, Joanne Ward, Pavel Los, Caroline Papadatos, Adam Posner, Rick Ferguson and Iain Pringle.

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In this episode, we dive into the data on Black Friday sales and parse the implications. Plus, we unpack the Spirit Airlines bankruptcy and partner with the International Loyalty Awards.

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Our panel of experts review their predictions for the loyalty industry in 2024 and we crown the Loyalty Podcast Prediction Person of the Year.

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Is loyalty marketing now a legitimate career path? And if so, what are the skills required to succeed? Join our latest Loyalty Round Table. Plus: The Loyalty Launchpad.

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In this episode, we look at the eventual demise of the physical payment cards and the implications for issuer loyalty. Plus, Email personalization and Loyalty Gripes.

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In this podcast we explore how loyalty professionals can get started using AI at work.To helps us with this I am joined by David Rose of Papa Johns and Ed Child of Costa Coffee who have studied the subject and offer real practical advice for how we can all start using AI to make our lives easier and more productive.

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A veritable grab bag of loyalty goodness with a look at fashion loyalty, TikTok Shop, and Virgin Atlantic’s move to dynamic reward pricing.

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Airlines facing unprecedented pressure from shareholders, finance teams, disgruntled members, and the government have devalued their loyalty programs. If this trend happens, will the entire airline loyalty ecosystem collapse?

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In response to the closure of several high profile loyalty programs and criticism from authors like Byron Sharp, we explore the case for loyalty backed with evidence. With special guests, Tom Hill, Jessie Stuart, Dicken Doe and Phil Gunter.

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This week we devote our entire episode to one of the hottest topics in customer loyalty. In this featured segment, Rick Ferguson speaks to an all-star roster of experts to answer an existential question: If marketing personalization is so important, then why aren’t more companies better at it?

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In this special segment, Rick Ferguson stands inside of Starbucks’ original Pike Place Market store in Seattle and asks: Can Starbucks leverage its loyalty program and its vaunted digital wizardry to recapture its corporate soul? Plus, we dive into research on Australian customer loyalty and chat with the VP of Marketing for Canada's Air Miles Reward Program.

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In this podcast we examine the growth of TikTok Shop, with Mark Ross of Konsort Social, and ask if social enterprise platforms could allow loyalty programs to turn top customers into a meaningful sales channel.

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A decade ago, the global loyalty landscape was ruled by big multi-merchant coalition program operators. Today, most of those operators are gone. Rick Ferguson convenes our Loyalty Roundtable to discuss the past, present, and future of coalition loyalty. Plus, we talk to a loyalty player in the legal cannabis market and explore the changes to the Qantas frequent-flyer program.

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In the saturated world of hotel loyalty, how can you make an impact in best-customer relationships? Rick Ferguson chats with Sonesta Hotels' Kevin McCarthy about the opportunities and challenges of relaunching a loyalty program in a crowded marketplace. Also, Rick debuts the launch of the Empire State Building Ambassador program and Iain Pringle explores the explosive growth of retail media with SG-Retail's Steve Gray.

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In this podcast we explore the explosive growth of the retail media industry which was worth over $128 billion in 2023. With special guests Steve Gray and Katie Streeter-Hurle of SMG we explore the conditions that led to this growth, what benefits it brings customers and brands and provide advice for those considering a retail media strategy.

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With recent changes to Air Miles in Canada and Nectar in the UK, the coalition model continues to evolve. But will it go extinct? Iain Pringle explores the seismic shift in the New Zealand loyalty landscape that led to the demise of the FlyBuys coalition while Rick explores the rise of the “Zero Consumer” and Airbnb’s customer loyalty strategy.

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This week Rick Ferguson revisits US credit card regulations and asks what a settlement could mean for issuers and merchants and explores whether loyalty to apple is a pleasure or a pain.

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As loyalty is now truly a global market in this podcast we compare research studies from two sides of the globe with Adam Posner in Australia and James Davies of Mando Connect in London.

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This week Rick Ferguson travels to the European Union for a look into the current state of General Data Protection Regulation compliance, Charlie Hills, of WPP, gives a summary of the UK loyalty market and Amanda Cromhout shares her inspiration for setting up the Blind Loyalty Trust.

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Newscast 1 - In our inaugural episode of the Loyalty Newscast we bring you the latest industry news, discuss proposed changes to the US credit card market, explore sports loyalty and ask what loyalty lessons we can all learn from Taylor Swift. With special guests Jill Goldword, Tom Cowgill, Marc Berman, and Guy Rosenhoiz. This newscast is brought to you by CoinBridge by Nayax.

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Quick summary of our new Loyalty Podcast which will be launched later today.

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In this podcast we explore making the case for loyalty in the boardroom. How do you prove value and make a case for long-term investment. With special guests Amy Barnett of VP of Loyalty at Cracker Barrel and Jay Weinberg.

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In this podcast we interview a global panel of GenZ consumers to find out what they want from loyalty. Who gets it right? Who gets it wrong? How can we engage this critical group of customers?

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After years of slow decline in UK loyalty market has turned around over the last 2 years. In this podcast we review the latest research from Mando-Connect and YouGov and explore the reasons behind these changes with special guests Charlie Hills, Nick Fishbourne and James Davies.

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In this podcast we explore the rise of Direct to Consumer business models and how loyalty can help brands build a direct relationship with consumers. With Jason Whiting of Lego and loyalty expert David Andreadakis we use brands like Nike, Adidas, Harley Davidson and Blackstone to illustrate points.

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In tough times what do you do when the marketing budget is cut? What is your response? How do you make the case for investing in customers? In this episode we are joined by Melanie Van Rooy, of Clicks in South Africa, Phil Hawkins in Australia and Phil Rubin in Australia. A must listen in difficult times!

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In this podcast the panel give their predictions for the loyalty industry in 2024 with special guests Adam Posner, Phil Gunter, Stuart Melim and Simon Morgen.

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In this podcast we take a light hearted review of 2023 by reminding the panel of their predictions for the year to see which came true. With special guests Stuart Melim, Adam Posner, Phil Ginter and Simon Morgan.

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In this podcast we will explore how “Joyalty”, or surprising customers with moments of magic, can improve customer engagement. With special guests Adam Posner and Simon Tavernier.

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In this podcast we will explore how loyalty programs can work for brands that appear to have no loyalty problem at all. So how do sports clubs use loyalty programmes to drive various business benefits? With special guests James Gibbins of Premier League football club Wolves and Tom Cowgill of R4G.

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As our most listened to podcast to date have been “why loyalty?” it seems only fitting to cover off the alternative by asking “why NOT loyalty”? With special special guests Phil Rubin, Phil Hawkins and Mark Ross-Smith.

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In depth look at the mysteries of GenZ marketing by looking at university loyalty programs. With special guests Mark Rooker of Sheffield Hallam University and Phill Lee-Warren of Uniware Systems.

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In this podcast we discuss the growth of the loyalty market in South Africa and explore how it has become one of the leading loyalty markets in the World. With special guests Melanie Van Rooy, Johan Moolman and Amanda Cromhout.

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In this podcast we explore changing customers needs across Europe and Australia with special guests Charlie Hills and Adam Posner.

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In this episode we explore winners, losers and drivers of success in retail loyalty in the less well documented categories away from grocery, fuel and travel. With special guests Penny Shaw and Phil Rubin who use examples from Ikea, Nordstrom, Macy’s and Costco to illustrate points.

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In this episode we get to celebrate two things, firstly 50th podcast and secondly a success story from one of our very own by discussing the growth of Bilt with David Canty.

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Podcast 49 is out now. In this episode we review Loyalty CXM which was held in Zurich in March 2023. With Cristina Ziliani and Pavel Los.

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In this podcast we explore the questions we are asked most - what can loyalty deliver for me and what are my benchmarks for success. With special guests David Andreadakis from Kobie Marketing, Pavel Los from Oracle CrowdTwist and Craig Grimshaw and Phil Gunter from New Works Loyalty.

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In this episode we will discuss Starbucks Odyssey and explore what the future holds for web3 and other NFT activities. With special guests Chris Miller and Gabriele Giancola.

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In this episode we make our predictions for the loyalty industry in 2023 with special guests Phil Gunter, Adam Posner, Stuart Melim and Simon Morgan.

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In this podcast we make real the nightmare of revisiting our panel’s resolutions for 2022 and score them on how well they did. With special guests Phil Gunter, Adam Posner, Simon Morgan and Stuart Melim.

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In this podcast we explore how customers loyalty needs have changed since lockdown from three corners of the globe. With special guests David Andreadakis, Charlie Hills and Adam Posner.

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In this podcast we explore where and when tiers work as a mechanic with special guests Phill Hawkins and Phil Gunter.

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In this episode we will explore how programs can work with, rather than against hyper-collectors. With Rob Burgess, Editor, Head for Points and Alan Lias, previously VP of Customer Loyalty at Virgin Atlantic.

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In this episode we explore the search for the loyalty industry's equivalent of the holy grail – how to measure overall program Return On Investment. Why is it so hard and how can it be done? With special guests Phil Gunter and Stuart Melim.

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In this express episode we explore the role status matching can play in helping airlines win back high value customers. With Phil Gunter and Mark Ross-Smith.

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Podcast 39 is out now! In this podcast we explore how program managers can ensure that loyalty has a place in boardroom discussions. With Adam Posner and Alan Lias. Click here to register https://newworldloyalty.com/#podcast.

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In this podcast explore the ins and outs of loyalty fraud. How does it happen, how can it be managed and what steps can you take to make your programme safe? With Michael Smith, Maciej Tyczyński of Comarch and Nik Laming.

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In this podcast we explore learning about loyalty by discussing where loyalty professionals can turn to find out more about our fascinating industry. With Paula Thomas, Graeme Thomson and Adam Posner.

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Extra Time! As the discussion often continues after the mics close he is a behind the scenes view of what happened next with additional case studies and content.

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In this podcast we explore the phenomenon of open banking and ask if it will really will be the “next big thing” in loyalty? With special guests David John and Craig Grimshaw.

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In this podcast we explore the keys to success for loyalty start-ups. On the panel I am joined by two regular contributors, Mark Ross-Smith and Stuart Melim who both have years of experience in loyalty but also have direct experience of building and ultimately selling loyalty start-up businesses.

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In this podcast we explore why programmes fail. With Phil Ginter and Alex Tavera the panel uses experience from hundreds of programs to explore what can go wrong and how to address problems early.

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In this podcast we will explore informal loyalty programmes and why brands may want to consider covert alternatives to a formal published loyalty strategy. With special guests Phil Gunter, Adam Posner and Mark Ross-Smith.

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In this podcast we will explore what action you can take to ensure that your program is fit for 2022. With special guests Adam Posner and Stuart Melim, our very own financial fitness gurus.

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In this quick podcast we discuss New Year's resolutions that could make a big difference to your programme in 2022. With many familiar voices including Phil Gunter, David Canty, Stuart Melim, Adam Posner, Simon Morgan and David Feldman.

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In this podcast we make our predictions for the loyalty industry in 2022 and have a laugh along the way to. With Phil Gunter, Stuart Melim, Craig Grimshaw, Joanne Ward, Adam Posner and Simon Morgan.

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In this podcast we review our predictions for 2021, compare then to what actually happened and have a laugh along the way to. With Phil Gunter, Stuart Melim, Craig Grimshaw, Joanne Ward and Simon Morgan.

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In this podcast we break from our usual format to interview loyalty legend Bryan Pearson, bestselling author of The Loyalty Leap and former President of LoyaltyOne. In the podcast we explore Bryan’s career and views on data, personalisation and how the loyalty industry has adapted to change.

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In this podcast we explore the unique challenges of building a successful loyalty strategy for a telco or utility companies. With special guests Camilo Courtnay and Charlie Hills. #loyaltypodcast #loyalty #marketing #vodafone

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In this podcast we explore the growing phenomena of Business-to-Business loyalty programmes where companies reward clients for purchasing products rather than directly rewarding the end consumer. With special guests Mark Maclure of Stream and our very own Adam Posner.

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In this podcast we explore loyalty wallets and ask if they are a threat or an opportunity for programme managers. With special guests Radinck van Vollenhoven of Stocard, Phil Hawkins of Flybuys and Pavel Los from Shell we explore the question with a Global panel with experience from both sides of the fence.

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In this podcast we explore if loyalty can have an influence beyond marketing and help solve wider problems with society. With special guests Dave Canty and Adam Posner.

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In this podcast we explore how small tweaks to a programme can make a big difference. With special guests Stuart Dinnis, Phil Gunter, Craig Grimshaw and Adam Posner.

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In this podcast we explore how merchant funded rewards can drive $ millions in revenue for loyalty programmes and how programme managers can plan for a future without cookies. With special guests James Berry from Collinson Group, James Little from TopCashback and Craig Grimshaw from New World Loyalty.

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In this podcast an expert panel explain what blockchain and crypto currency is and how this technology can be best applied to loyalty and loyalty programmes. With special guests @Philip Shelper, @Gabriele Giancola and @Stuart Dinnis. See comments below for links to listen on Spotify, Apple and the web. #loyaltypodcast, #marketing, #loyalty.

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In this podcast we debunk some of the myths and miss-understandings that we have seen in our time in the industry. With special guests Phil Gunter, Joanne Ward, Stuart Dinnis, Dave Canty, Craig Grimshaw, Alan Lias, Adam Posner and David Feldman.

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Is driving success in loyalty an art or a science? In this episode Alan Lias and Craig Grimshaw explore how creativity plays a critical roll in developing winning propositions and have a good laugh along the way too!

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In this podcast we explore the question “is coalition loyalty dead?” As 2018 saw the closure of Plenti in the USA and the sale of Nectar in the UK for just 16% of what it was purchased for 11 years can programmes which allow customers to collect at lots of places survive in 2021? With special guests Caroline Papadatos, Phil Hawkins and Phil Gunter.

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In this podcast we explore the secrets to creating a successful retail loyalty programme in an interview with Pavel Loss (Global Loyalty Programme Manager at Shell), Steve Hoban (who helped build the Smart Shopper programme for Pick n Pay in South Africa) and our very own Craig Grimshaw all of which have direct experience in managing award winning retail loyalty programmes around the world.

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In this podcast we explore what is next for reward credit cards on both sides of the Atlantic. With guest appearances from Oli Dervey, Kate Morgan and our very own Joanne Ward the panel discuss the impact of interchange, Covid, miles pre-purchase, Klarna and fintec start ups on the reward card industry that generated $990 billion in purchase value in 2018.

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In this podcast we explore how colleague engagement can help loyalty programmes grow effectively by exploring case studies from around the world in different industries. With David Canty, Adam Posner and Iain Pringle.

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In this podcast we explore what airline loyalty programmes can learn from retail and vice versa. With Phil Gunter, Joanne Ward and special guest Jason Adessky with experience gained from working with a wide range of airlines including British Airways, Cathay Pacific, Air Canada Virigin Australia, Virgin Atlantic and Qantas and a wider range of retail programmes including Aeroplan, Nectar, Shell, Tesco, Woolworths and Aimia.

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In this episode experts from New World Loyalty provide their predictions for 2021 which we then discuss and vote. 30 minutes of insight and analysis from loyalty experts from around the World.

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In this podcast Phil Gunter and Stuart Dinnis look at how the financials of a loyalty programme work and how they have the potential to create beautiful businesses which connect the brand directly with customers and generate money in ways that are unique to the loyalty industry.

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In this podcast we look at how Covid- 19 has driven and accelerated change around the world and who the likely winners and losers and what brands can do to retain customer value. With Phil Gunter, Joanne Ward, David Feldman, David Canty, Adam Posner and Craig Grimshaw.

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In this podcast we explore how loyalty analytics can add value to your business by exploring common challenges, where we have seen loyalty work best and tips for getting the most from your analytics team. With Iain Pringle, Anthony Graham and Dicken Doe.

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The Loyalty Podcast is back! In this episode we explore how the loyalty industry has responded and what how plans will evolve as the World emerges from lockdown. With Phil Gunter and Joanne Ward.

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In this episode the team discuss what steps loyalty programmes can take to protect customers and businesses in times of crisis.

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In this episode we explore what role redemptions play in building loyalty and give our tips on how to build a successful reward strategy.

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In this episode the team explores what we think will and will not happen in the world of loyalty during 2020.

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In this episode the team explores the question - is transactional loyalty dead? With Phil Gunter, Alan Lias, Craig Grimshaw and Iain Pringle.

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In this podcast we explore if loyalty programmes can be a selfless rather than selfish pursuit.

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This week we discuss the holy grail of loyalty programs - how to engage with less frequent customers. With Joanna Ward, David Canty, David Feldman, Alan Lias and Iain Pringle

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This time we look at how to build a career in loyalty - how to get started, how has the industry evolved, where is it going and how to get ahead? Featuring David Canty, Phil Gunter, Alan Lias and Iain Pringle.

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In our first podcast the team explores when loyalty is right or wrong for a brand, where have we seen loyalty work best and if programs are so great why do they close?

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Trailer for a brand new podcast from New World Loyalty featuring Iain Pringle, Phil Gunter, David Canty and Alan Lias where we discuss loyalty programmes and how they can work best for customers and operators and have laugh along the way.