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Business News
Starbucks’ New Prepaid Card Lets Customers Earn Awards Anywhere
The prepaid card will be available later this year and usable at any retail locations that accept Visa.
By Phil Wahba
Business News
Here Are FlyerTalk’s 3 Best Loyalty Programs in America
The site for frequent travelers looked at airlines, hotels and rental car services.
By Carly Okyle
Business News
Marriott Offers Lowest Rates to Loyalty Program Members
The hotel chain is taking on online travel agents like Expedia and Priceline.
By Carly Okyle
Business News
How One Man Figured Out to Get a Free Starbucks Drink Every Day
In a move that is both genius and ethically questionable, he uses Starbucks cards and a complicated order to get free coffee.
Building a Business
How Expedia Wants to Help Small Businesses Save on Travel Costs
The online travel agency wants to offer small businesses the same perks that larger companies get.
Building a Business
The Future of Mobile Payments Awaits Your Fingerprint
What mobile payment technology means for ecommerce and retail startups and four ways to leverage it.
Tech
Is a High-Tech Customer Loyalty System Right For You?
Here's what you need to know about starting a loyalty program that keeps customers coming back.
Building a Business
3 Must-Have Memberships for the Small-Business Traveler
If you spend time on the road, keep these in your wallet -- for less than $100 per month each.
By Carol Roth
Building a Business
Business Travelers: Is Loyalty Dead?
Airline and hotel loyalty programs have undergone some significant changes in the last few years.
Building a Business
3 Ways to Increase Customer Loyalty
People remain committed to a brand they feel a connection to.
Business News
Big Brands Form Mega Customer Loyalty Program
With participants including Macy's, Rite Aid and more, the coalition could shake up traditional rewards programs in the U.S.
By Phil Wahba
Building a Business
The Future of Customer Loyalty
Is your business ready for customer loyalty 3.0?
By Carol Roth
Building a Business
Sharing Economy Sets Sights on Business Travelers — But Will They Bite?
Airbnb and Uber both announced new services exclusively targeting businesses, but will travelers look beyond a host of security and regulatory issues plaguing the sharing economy?
By Geoff Weiss
Marketing
Why Airline Loyalty May No Longer Pay Off
Reward programs have been eroding over the last 10 years as airlines shift their devotion to cold, hard, calculable dollars.
Building a Business
3 Keys to Measuring the Success of Your Loyalty Program
Launching a customer-loyalty program isn't enough. To make it worth your while, you need to ensure you are getting the most out of it.
Building a Business
A Checklist to Get Your Customer-Loyalty Program Off the Ground
With more companies vying for consumers' attention (and money), businesses need to create loyalty programs to get customers on board and to stay. Here is a checklist to create a program in the digital world.
Marketing
Why Small Businesses Should Be Utilizing Customer-Loyalty Programs
One of the easiest ways to turn customers into loyal followers is to show them that you care.
Marketing
4 Unconventional Ways to Turn Customers Into Brand Advocates
With competition fierce, it is imperative for brands to establish mindshare. Here are a few ways to turn your customers into marketing machines.
Marketing
How Rewards Are Running Loyalty Programs Into the Ground
Businesses should tweak their plans to inject a more human focus rather than emphasizing steep spending or quick expirations.
By Pete Maulik
Thought Leaders
Getting Fickle Consumers to Buy Into Your Brand
While big corporations are struggling to retain customers, startups are seizing the opportunity to steal loyal consumers. Here is how they are doing it.
By Debra Kaye
Building a Business
10 Travel Hacks Every Business Traveler Should Know
Make the most of your travel dollar with these tips from savvy travelers.
By Kristin Luna
Business Branding
Trouble in Paradise? How to Reignite Customers’ Interest in Loyalty Programs.
Companies shouldn't take advantage of consumers who trust them with their personal information.
Business Accounting
AMC Offers Loyal Customers Stock in Upcoming IPO
AMC Stubs members have the chance buy stock as the company prepares to go public, with the company reserving 110,000 shares for loyal customers.
By Kate Taylor
Marketing
How to Dominate Your Competition With ‘Reciprocal’ Customer Loyalty
Loyalty is a two-way street. If you want to turn customers into raving fans, you'll have to go above and beyond when it comes to the service you provide.
By Joanna Lord
Building a Business
How to Launch a Successful Brand Ambassador Initiative
You don't need a giant ad budget to get your customers pumped up about your company. Sometimes all you need are a few super fans.
Marketing
10 Online Marketing Trends for 2013
From gamification to local to analytics, a look at what's going to move the needle in marketing this year.
By Joanna Lord