Podcasts about rewards programs

Recently news broke that Hyatt and American Airlines plan to change their partnership with each other. Was the partnership "deepened" like we suggested when we wrote this post, or was it "devalued" like our readers thought in the comments? (Or is it somehow both?) (00:41) -  Read our post "Hyatt & American Airlines deepen partnership, add more reciprocal earning opportunities" here. (02:49) - What is the current Hyatt / AA relationship like? (Until 12/31/24) (03:39) - New AA benefits for Hyatt elites... (08:33) - Comparing Old vs New (13:27) - Stephen's thoughts (14:21) - Nick's thoughts (16:57) - Greg't thoughts Visit https://frequentmiler.com/subscribe to get updated on in-depth points and miles content like this, and don't forget to like and follow us on social media. Music Credit – Beach Walk by Unicorn Heads

There are two issuers of American Airline's credit cards - Citi and Barclays. But recent reports suggest American Airlines may be considering an exclusive arrangement with Citi as their only credit card issuer. (00:10) - Citi is in talks with American Airlines to become the sole issuer of American Airlines credit cards. Read more about the Citi / American Airlines news here. And read the original source article here. (01:33) - Why might this be bad news? Read more about the best American Airlines credit card (the Silver card) here. (05:10) - Why might this be good news? (08:58) - What should we do now to get ready for a Citi-only American Airlines credit card world? Read more about the Aviator Red card here. (13:09) - Read about how to application rules for cards like this here. Visit https://frequentmiler.com/subscribe to get updated on in-depth points and miles content like this, and don't forget to like and follow us on social media. Music Credit – Beach Walk by Unicorn Heads

Hyatt's elite program can be really valuable - for instance when you reach certain milestones you can get valuable perks, and there's multiple ways of reaching those milestones. In this episode, Greg and Nick debate the best way of getting there.   (01:21) - Multiple readers (coincidentally named both forms of "John") chime in with feedback from recent podcast episodes... (01:42) - Find podcast Ep269 Alaska/Hawaiian Airlines Wedding Planning here. (04:21) - Find podcast Ep262 How to get great value from you Platinum card here. (07:34) - Nick experiences a crazy Hilton resort fee for using the pool (11:42) - Bilt's September 1 Rent Day promo. Should Greg transfer his points? Read more about Bilt Rent Day promos here. (20:58) - Bilt adds Walgreens FSA & point earning Read more about Bilt rewards adding points-earning at Walgreens here. (28:34) - Delta (probably gone) : US to Taipei on Delta One from 98,000 SkyMiles (83,300 for Delta cardholders) Read more about finding this US to Taipei deal here. (33:26) - Find our World of Hyatt Complete Guide here (35:10) - Read Greg's post "Hyatt milestone spending -- what's my X?" here. (36:59) - Read Nick's "Hyatt Milestone chasing: should we all mattress run to Globalist status?" here. (39:49) - Hyatt Milestone Details: Earn valuable benefits after every 10 qualifying nights starting at 20 nights (but real value starts at 30)... (47:20) - First let's talk about mattress running... (52:54) - Credit card spend options... (52:56) - Learn more about the World of Hyatt card here. (53:43) - Learn more about the World of Hyatt Business card here. (56:26) - Which is better - mattress running or credit card spend? (1:07:33) - A reader just discovered you can redeem Cathay Pacific miles for hotels and wonders if we've heard of anyone doing this?

Gabriele Giancola, council member of qiibee Foundation, is a prominent Swiss entrepreneur known for his contributions to the Web3 and blockchain space. After graduating with a Master's in Business Management from the University of St. Gallen, Gabriele co-founded qiibee, where he is CEO, a blockchain-based loyalty ecosystem that helps brands run and connect loyalty programs.Gabriele has worked with brands such as Miles & More, Etihad Guest, Renault, and Coca-Cola. Dedicated to pushing the boundaries of how blockchain can be applied to solve real-world problems, Gabriele envisions rewards as one of the top three payment methods that will drive blockchain's growth and societal impact.Gabriele's areas of expertise include blockchain innovation and business enterprise loyalty programs.In this conversation, we discuss:- The next iteration of loyalty programs- Consumer brands and sports clubs are now adopting blockchain- How Web3 has continuously evolved its incentivisation processes- Offering greater transparency and flexibility- Calculating the value of points programs- Creating liquidity in points programs- The importance of partnerships for loyalty programs- Using web3 to unlock the next frontier of loyalty programs- The future of rewards programsqiibeeWebsite: www.qiibee.comX: @qiibeeLinkedIn: qiibeeGabriele GiancolaX: @gabriele_qbxLinkedIn: Gabriele Giancola ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------  This episode is brought to you by PrimeXBT.  PrimeXBT offers a robust trading system for both beginners and professional traders that demand highly reliable market data and performance. Traders of all experience levels can easily design and customize layouts and widgets to best fit their trading style. PrimeXBT is always offering innovative products and professional trading conditions to all customers.   PrimeXBT is running an exclusive promotion for listeners of the podcast. After making your first deposit, 50% of that first deposit will be credited to your account as a bonus that can be used as additional collateral to open positions.  Code: CRYPTONEWS50  This promotion is available for a month after activation. Click the link below:  PrimeXBT x CRYPTONEWS50

There's a rewards program that's in common between Expedia, Hotels.com and VRBO. As a rewards program, it was fairly disappointing, but does that mean Wells Fargo's new One Key+ card is also going to be disappointing? We'll talk about it in today's Card Talk episode... (01:50) - Noteworthy perks of the Wells Fargo One Key+ card... (04:02) - Is the Wells Fargo One Key+ a good card? Read more about the Wells Fargo One Key+ card here (08:42) - Good alternatives to the Wells Fargo One Key+ card Find our Best Category Bonuses resource here (09:30) - Read more about the Citi Strata Premier card here (10:25) - Read more about the Citi Double Cash card here (11:44) - You could get other Wells Fargo cards as well... Learn more about Wells Fargo cards here Visit frequentmiler.com/subscribe to get updated on in-depth points and miles content like this, and don't forget to like and follow us on social media. Music Credit – Beach Walk by Unicorn Heads

Rewards programs drive consumer choice and activity in connection with credit cards and other financial services. The CFPB has reported the most important element by far that influences a consumer's decision to apply for a specific credit card is the rewards program associated with the card. Further, rewards can affect the consumer's choice at the point of sale as to which card to use. In this podcast episode, which repurposes a recent webinar, we explore recent trends in scrutiny of credit card rewards programs and other rewards programs by state and federal regulators and lawmakers. We also address laws and regulations, enforcement, emerging pitfalls, and best practices applicable to rewards programs. We open with a review of how rewards have been treated in the CFPB's reports on the credit card market since 2013, and the significance of and learnings from these reports. We then focus on complaints and federal regulators' enforcement activity relating to rewards programs. Next, we turn to state law developments affecting rewards programs, including laws that specifically apply to rewards programs as well as contract, interchange, and UDAP / UDAAP laws. We then delve into other topics including the current focus on airline – credit card rewards programs by the Department of Transportation and the CFPB; the CFPB's May 2024 report about credit card rewards; and important elements card issuers should keep in mind in the context of co-brand credit card rewards programs. We then conclude with a discussion on best practices to consider in mitigating risks and maximizing the benefits of rewards programs. Alan Kaplinsky, Senior Counsel in Ballard Spahr's Consumer Financial Services Group, moderates today's episode, and is joined by Michael Guerrero and Joseph Schuster, Partners in the Group, and Kristen Larson, Of Counsel in the Group.

Your host, the legendary John Landecker, is joined by Herb Weisbaum, The ConsumerMan, an Emmy-award-winning broadcaster and one of America's top consumer experts. He's been protecting us for more than 40 years, having covered the consumer beat for CBS News, NBC News, and The TODAY Show, among others. He is currently a contributing editor at Checkbook.org, a nonprofit organization […]

This morning on Good Morning Hospitality: Hyatt Hotels Corporation acquires me and all hotels Part of the JdV by Hyatt brand, it is expanding its European footprint with new locations in Berlin, Hamburg, Leipzig, and Stuttgart. World of Hyatt tops 2024 hotel rewards, offering great value. Airbnb proves cheaper in 71 out of 100 US cities. Record-setting travel is expected for July 4th, with TSA screening over 32 million travelers and AAA predicting 70.9 million road trips. European travel faces disruptions from strikes in Italy and Ireland. — Good Morning Hospitality is part of the Hospitality.FM podcast network and a Hospitality.FM Original. If you like this podcast, then you'll also love Behind The Stays with Zach Busekrus, which comes out every Tuesday & Friday, wherever you get your podcasts! This show is structured to cover industry news in travel and hospitality and is recorded live every Monday morning at 7 a.m. PST/10 a.m. EST. So make sure you tune in during our live show on our social media channels or YouTube and join the conversation live! Thank you to all of the Hospitality.FM Partners that help make this show possible, and if you have any press you want covered during the show, fill out this form! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This morning on Good Morning Hospitality: Hyatt Hotels Corporation acquires me and all hotels Part of the JdV by Hyatt brand, it is expanding its European footprint with new locations in Berlin, Hamburg, Leipzig, and Stuttgart. World of Hyatt tops 2024 hotel rewards, offering great value. Airbnb proves cheaper in 71 out of 100 US cities. Record-setting travel is expected for July 4th, with TSA screening over 32 million travelers and AAA predicting 70.9 million road trips. European travel faces disruptions from strikes in Italy and Ireland. — Good Morning Hospitality is part of the Hospitality.FM podcast network and a Hospitality.FM Original. If you like this podcast, then you'll also love Behind The Stays with Zach Busekrus, which comes out every Tuesday & Friday, wherever you get your podcasts! This show is structured to cover industry news in travel and hospitality and is recorded live every Monday morning at 7 a.m. PST/10 a.m. EST. So make sure you tune in during our live show on our social media channels or YouTube and join the conversation live! Thank you to all of the Hospitality.FM Partners that help make this show possible, and if you have any press you want covered during the show, fill out this form! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Yesterday, the CFPB released a report on rewards programs that traces the rise of such programs and warns that it views certain practices as unfair, deceptive, or abusive acts and practices ripe for investigation and enforcement. While the report addresses credit card rewards programs specifically, there are important takeaways for co-branded partners and any company offering a loyalty or rewards program to mitigate risk of enforcement and litigation. https://www.kelleydrye.com/viewpoints/blogs/ad-law-access/cfpb-report-and-hearing-with-dot-highlight-risks-with-rewards-programs Donnelly McDowell dmcdowell@kelleydrye.com (202) 342-8645 www.kelleydrye.com/people/donnelly-l-mcdowell Subscribe to the Ad Law Access blog - www.kelleydrye.com/subscribe Subscribe to the Ad Law News Newsletter - www.kelleydrye.com/subscribe View the Advertising and Privacy Law Resource Center - www.kelleydrye.com/advertising-and-privacy-law Find all of our links here linktr.ee/KelleyDryeAdLaw Hosted by Simone Roach

You know we're fans of Hyatt...but some of their recent behavior has been downright painful! That's what we'll discuss in today's Coffee Break episode. (01:28) - Hyatt introduced Category 8, claiming it would only be for SLH (03:05) - Introduced peak pricing (04:26) - As feared, they moved Hyatt properties into that Category 8 (04:43) - Introduced a separate (way more expensive) award chart for all-inclusive properties (05:35) - Created Homes & Hideaways at poor value...then later moved a number of "Destination Residences" properties to Homes & Hideaways (07:53) - Ended MGM partnership (08:34) - Ended SLH partnership (09:54) - Introduced Mr & Mrs Smith dynamic pricing Still plenty to love: (13:03) - Best-in-class top tier status benefits (you know you'll get breakfast / lounge, free parking on award stays, meaningful upgrades, etc). (14:17) - Best milestone rewards (confirmable suite upgrades, Guest of Honor awards, valuable free night certificates) (16:04) - Lots of sharing options: share free nights, upgrade certs, globalist status (via GOH awards), points, etc. (17:09) - Ability to supplement elite earning with credit card spend (18:08) - Generally very good value for points for properties that adhere to an award chart Visit here to get updated on in-depth points and miles content like this, and don't forget to like and follow us on social media. You'll find all other Frequent Miler on the Air episodes here. Music Credit – Beach Walk by Unicorn Heads

In the fiercely competitive hospitality industry, hotels are constantly seeking innovative ways to attract guests and drive bookings. One strategy that has proven to be both effective and mutually beneficial is the implementation of hotel rewards programs. These programs offer a plethora of advantages for both guests and hoteliers, creating a win-win scenario. In this episode, we'll delve into the numerous benefits of using hotel rewards programs to drive bookings.

Hilton's SLH partnership is stirring up some excitement over Hilton, even for people like Greg who haven't bothered with Hilton cards for awhile, so this week we're discussing Hilton credit cards, credits, and free nights. (02:07) - We forgot about Qpoints last week... (Mail Bag) (05:10) - Citi Strata Premier (Card Talk) (10:33) - Citi accidentally made Strata Premier details public (Crazy Thing) (11:56) - Citi accidentally published FAQ showing that it may be possible to upgrade to Prestige card (Crazy Thing) (14:10) - Earn Delta MQDs on hotel bookings & car rentals (Mattress Running the Numbers) (16:58) - AutoCamp now bookable with Hilton points Main Event: Strategizing Hilton credit cards (20:40) - Hilton is the only major hotel program with easy to get, uncapped free night certificates (28:28) - Read about the Hilton Honors American Express Card here: https://frequentmiler.com/AmxHilton/#Goto (28:40) - Read about the Hilton Honors American Express Business Card here: https://frequentmiler.com/AmxHiltonBiz/#Goto (29:19) - Read about the Hilton Honors American Express Surpass Card here: https://frequentmiler.com/hilton-honors-american-express-surpass-card/#Goto (30:00) - Read about the Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card here: https://frequentmiler.com/AmxHiltonAspire/#Goto (31:18) - Earning free nights (43:51) - Earning rebates to keep cards net free (51:22) - Greg's strategy (1:01:00) - Nick's thoughts (1:05:01) - Is booking anything better than booking nothing? (Question of the week)

Nick just came back from a weekend in Toronto at the Toronto Travel Summit. In today's Coffee Break episode, he'll share 4 cool things he learned there.   (2:00) - Air France is working on upgrades using miles that sounds like it might be very reasonable. (07:30) - Aeroplan intends to bring back family pooling the same as it was. (09:17) - Aeroplan is actually working on getting partner space back up and running. (12:56) - Hotels could be a good use of Finnair Avios (18:08) - Networking at these things continues to be great! Lots of interested / interesting people & creators with different angles. Visit here to get updated on in-depth points and miles content like this, and don't forget to like and follow us on social media.  Music Credit – Beach Walk by Unicorn Heads

SummaryIn this episode of Talk Commerce, Brent Peterson interviews Lin Dai, the CEO and co-founder of Super Logic, a next-generation rewards and loyalty platform. Lin shares his passion for points and miles and his interest in kitesurfing. The conversation focuses on the evolution of rewards programs, the value of loyalty, and the challenges faced by brands in managing points accounting liability. They also discuss the importance of engagement and personalization in rewards programs and the potential for peer-to-peer trading of digital credits.TakeawaysRewards and loyalty programs are widely adopted by brands as they drive customer engagement and additional purchases.Points accounting liability is a significant challenge for brands, especially those with large rewards programs. Technology can help brands actively encourage customers to redeem their points.Engagement and data are key issues for retailers with rewards programs. Personalization and gamification can enhance the user experience and drive engagement.The airline industry is moving towards a spending model for rewards programs, which is more profitable for airlines. Credit card companies play a crucial role in guaranteeing rewards for customers.Innovative rewards programs offer experiential rewards and digital badges that can unlock bigger rewards. Peer-to-peer engagement and trading of benefits can increase user engagement.Regulation may be needed to protect consumers from devaluation of points in rewards programs.

Mike starts the show with a look-ahead to the 2024 housing market! Are CEOs overpaid? Many people are saying YES. Annual credit card rankings! Which rewards program is the best bang for your buck? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Restaurant reward programs can provide outstanding rewards. This episode reveals our picks for the best and worst restaurant rewards programs of 2023. For more articles and reviews, visit our website at www.therewardsmaster.com

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Hey everyone, we're back again with our good friend, Jeff Low, the CEO and founder of Stash Hotel Rewards. Jeff is a stud. He took a universal problem that every independent hotel faces and solved it in one easy-to-use solution. Cody and I get asked all the time - "How do we increase guest loyalty?" or "What's the easiest way to get return guests?". Our answer has always included Stash Hotel Rewards. We hope you enjoy today's episode. Be sure to check out our friends from Stash Hotel Rewards at www.stashrewards.com. Also, shoutout to their great sales reps, Audrey and Patrick! You guys rock!  Follow us on Instagram - @thevibrantteam@virtualgmpodcastCheckout our website - www.thevibrantteam.com

I know it feels like you'll never get a free flight, car rental, hotel, etc. - so why bother? Well there are actually other benefits you get from these free rewards programs! From skipping lines to better boarding groups, Jenn shares her tips!Support the Travel Mug Podcast by buying us a coffee! You'll make our day & you'll get access to fun stuff like bloopers and extra content.We have Merch! Shop the Travel Mug Podcast Store GRAB OUR MASTER PACKING LIST HERE*****************************************We are travel enthusiasts who do not claim to be professionals! Instead we are two Halifax, NS natives with travel blogs who somehow found one another on the internet and now, we have a podcast!!Join us every week as we talk about our favourite destinations, travel tips, travel fails and all things travel!We have a big passion for travelling and talking about travel so we hope you will listen and join the conversation.You can find us here:Our WebsiteFacebookInstagramJenn's Travel Blog Jenn's YouTube channelMeggan and husband Peter's YouTubeDisclaimer - all episodes are our opinions/experiences, always do your research and make travel plans based on your budget and comfort levels.Support the show

On today's podcast episode, we discuss what to make of Google turning 25 years old, how US shoppers feel about stores, why tiered rewards are all the rage, how Hispanic people think their values are reflected by advertisers and Americans, taxi drivers turning into robots, some mind-bending facts about US geography, and more. Tune in to the discussion with our forecasting writer Ethan Cramer-Flood, forecasting analyst Zach Goldner, and director of forecasting Oscar Orozco.   Follow us on Instagram at:   https://www.instagram.com/insiderintelligence/   For sponsorship opportunities contact us: advertising@insiderintelligence.com For more information visit: https://www.insiderintelligence.com/contact/advertise/ Have questions or just want to say hi? Drop us a line at podcast@emarketer.com    For a transcript of this episode click here:      © 2023 Insider Intelligence Unlock unlimited opportunities that reach consumers everywhere with Awin's affiliate marketing platform. Choose which partners best match your marketing objectives. Control costs by defining how you pay them. And customize your program to mirror your unique goals. Consider Awin your full customer journey marketing partner to drive growth.  

Credit Union, DUCA, has a new profit shares rewards program that brings together a better rate for fixed income investments and a rewards program called ‘Do More Profit Sharing'. We have Chief Member Experience Officer, Phil Taylor, join us to tell us how it works. Find out more at duca.com and connect on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Instagram.

Immerse yourself in this engaging conversation with Ian Major, the strategic co-founder of Joltz Rewards! We delve into the fascinating intersection of Bitcoin and traditional rewards programs, unraveling the potential of this dynamic duo. Find out how Bitcoin isn't merely a financial trend but could very well be the transformative force behind the next evolution of loyalty programs. We'll break down the limitations of the current systems, all the while exploring how Bitcoin can upgrade these programs, without totally overhauling the systems we're accustomed to. Have you ever considered the implications of earning SATS as your rewards? Ian guides us through this thought-provoking concept, illustrating how these SATS can serve as a vivid testament to Bitcoin's untapped value. If you're a business owner, this conversation is particularly significant for you. We dive into the critical role of rewards programs, demonstrating their unmatched influence on customer engagement and how Bitcoin's escalating popularity could draw more consumers to your enterprise. Join us as we unmask Bitcoin's role in shaping the future of rewards systems. Tune in now for a fascinating journey of insights! - Sumérgete en esta apasionante conversación con Ian Major, el cofundador estratégico de Joltz Rewards. Nos adentramos en la fascinante intersección entre Bitcoin y los programas de recompensas tradicionales, desentrañando el potencial de esta dinámica dupla. Descubre cómo Bitcoin no es simplemente una tendencia financiera, sino que bien podría ser la fuerza transformadora detrás de la próxima evolución de los programas de fidelidad. Analizaremos las limitaciones de los sistemas actuales, al mismo tiempo que exploramos cómo Bitcoin puede mejorar estos programas sin cambiar por completo los sistemas a los que estamos acostumbrados. ¿Alguna vez has considerado las implicaciones de ganar SATS como tus recompensas? Ian nos guía a través de este concepto que invita a la reflexión, ilustrando cómo estos SATS pueden servir como un testimonio vívido del valor inexplorado de Bitcoin. Si eres propietario de un negocio, esta conversación es particularmente relevante para ti. Nos sumergiremos en el papel fundamental de los programas de recompensas, demostrando su influencia inigualable en la participación de los clientes y cómo la creciente popularidad de Bitcoin podría atraer a más consumidores a tu empresa. Acompáñanos mientras desvelamos el papel de Bitcoin en la configuración del futuro de los sistemas de recompensas. ¡Sintonízanos ahora para embarcarte en un fascinante viaje de ideas! - B.H. 790,504

We talk about our favorite fast food rewards programs, Candy Spelling facing backlash, Todd and Chase Crisley, and play Game Show Roulette! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Reward programs, including birthday freebies and discounts, have long been a way for brands to build loyalty and incentivize spending. But now, some companies are becoming a bit more stingy — and customers are taking notice. Last fall, for example, many balked at Dunkin's decision to stop offering a free drink on their customers' birthdays and instead give them triple loyalty points on their purchases. On June 1, Sephora started requiring a $25 minimum purchase for online customers looking to claim a free gift and 250 loyalty points during their birthday month. Changes to birthday rewards or redemption requirements aren't new. Starbucks, which gives its rewards members a free drink or food item for their birthdays, progressively limited the timeframe for redeeming that gift over the years — from 30 days, to one week, to four days and, finally, to just the date of your birthday in 2018. Some experts say the cost of maintaining loyalty programs, as well as recent impacts of inflation and changes in consumer behavior since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, are among the reasons why companies may be pulling back. “While we're assessing our own personal expenses, so are businesses,” Marshal Cohen, chief industry advisor of Circana and retail expert, told The Associated Press. “Businesses have to look and say, ‘Are these programs working? Are they working to full capacity? ... (And) is there another way of doing this that wouldn't cost us as much money?'” “What (brands) need to do is not make too many changes so often — because you're going to start rubbing your audience the wrong way and it could backfire — and you should be very thoughtful about it,” Lanz said. “They do need to communicate it so that it's not a complete surprise.” It's possible this could mean a scaling back of more rewards programs. But there could also be an opposite effect, Julie Ramhold, consumer analyst with DealNews.com, said — noting that some retailers could offer “potentially better birthday rewards to encourage a return to spending on frivolous items.” This article was provided by The Associated Press.

It pays to be loyal.

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The growing use of cash back and reward programs by cash strapped South Africans is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight. Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Dov Slowatek, CEO and founder of SavvySaver. The discussion explores SavvySaver's business model; the place of ‘cash' in a digital economy; avoiding scams; and the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in reward systems. Business Day Spotlight is a TimesLIVE Production.

Mark Ross Smith, CEO & Founder of StatusMatch.com, revolutionized the way airlines run their incentive programs for frequent travelers. Through Status Match he's brought over one billion dollars in new customer value to major airlines, like Emirates, Lufthansa, Air Canada, Frontier Airlines, Spirit Airlines, and more. Show Notes & Links: https://parisvega.com/mark-ross-smith-status-match/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/first-customers/message

Starbucks is piloting a reward program called Odyssey in which members get rewarded with NFTs. We discuss the possible tax consequences to Starbucks and its customers. We also discuss the issues surrounding taxation of NFTs in general.

WorldatWork's Liz Supinski joins us to discuss the just-published 2022 Year in Review: Inventory of Total Rewards Programs and Practices. Liz shares the most significant changes from last year, findings that most surprised her, among other fascinating tidbits, trends and insights she and her crack team unearthed. Bonus chat on Liz's latest ambitious DIY project – not quite as impressive as the plane (yes, we said plane) that she and her husband built several years ago, but still, pretty pretty pretty impressive. 

We have some terrible, no-good news: rewards programs are getting less rewarding. A new paper in Frontiers in Science details one research group's case for organoid intelligence—the practice of using tiny clumps of human stem cells to power computers. Provincial budget season is in full swing after Alberta and BC unveiled their #spendinggoals. In case you weren't watching with popcorn in hand like we were, here's the lowdown. Celebrating something? Let us know here: https://thepeak.typeform.com/to/MNdYA3TO

Customers are unhappy when their favorite retailers make it harder to earn rewards, as Starbucks, Dunkin' and Best Buy have recently done. But firms have to walk a fine line between customer loyalty and profits, says Wharton's Raghuram Iyengar. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With employee recruitment and retention still at the top of the agenda for many organizations, total rewards programs can help HR and benefits professionals deliver a better worker experience.

We need to stop bribing our customers. We give too much and get too little. The solution is to redefine what “value” means to us and to them. In this episode, Josh Kopel and Jaime Oikle unpack the right and wrong way to run loyalty and reward programs to make sure you and your customers are getting the most out of the relationship. ____________________________________________________________ Restaurant Marketing School is brought to you by Yelp for Restaurants: In July 2020, a few hundred employees formed Yelp for Restaurants. Our goal is to build tools that help restaurateurs do more with limited time. We have a lot more content coming your way! Be sure to check out our other shows: Full Comp Restaurant expert videos & webinars

Please join Troutman Pepper Partner Chris Willis and his guest and fellow Partner Glen Trudel as they discuss credit card rewards and loyalty programs and the co-brand relationship. Topics include:The importance of the co-brand credit card pairing;Issues, concerns, or risks that both the merchant and the card issuer encounter in co-brand rewards programs; andCurrent trends in the marketplace for credit card rewards programs. Glen Trudel is a consumer financial services, banking, and business attorney who counsels financial institutions, marketplace lenders, fintech entities, and other companies on both regulatory and transactional matters. He has significant experience documenting and creating marketplace lender platforms and structures, as well as with the acquisition and divestiture of consumer and business credit card and other loan portfolios. Glen has extensive experience representing card issuers and partners in the negotiation, structuring, creation, and administration of joint marketing, co-brand, affinity, miles/reward program, and enhancement agreements, as well as account portfolio acquisitions and divestitures.

Discover how creators and brands can add more value to NFTs through rewards and utility. Nick Casares, Head of Product at PolyientX, takes listeners through his team's mission to help creators and brands deliver perks and benefits to web3 communities.

What would make the Web3 ecosystem explode? How can we revolutionize advertising and loyalty points? What are the challenges of building a startup in Web3 compared to Web2? These are some of the questions Charlie Silver, my guest for this episode answers. He is currently the chairman of Permission.io, he has founded and exited multiple startups and he has fantastic insights. This is an episode for anyone working in Web3, Advertising, marketing or is interested in leading a startup. You can connect with Charlie Silver and Permission below. Website:- https://www.permission.io Twitter:- https://twitter.com/PermissionIO Twitter Charlie:- https://twitter.com/CharlieHSilver Discord:- https://discord.com/invite/pDc79VfmBj Linkedin:- https://www.linkedin.com/company/permission-io/ Join our Web3 Discord community - "https://discord.gg/2eJ7DVGcx6" It is free for only the first 100 members, after that entry will be only for people who hold a speaker badge NFT from this podcast. Connect with me here - https://twitter.com/samkamani About sponsor of the podcast - Moonstream.to Moonstream makes tools that help you build, manage, and secure your blockchain economy. Moonstream has handled over $3B in transaction value to date. If you are building a blockchain based game or if your Game has NFT elements to it then reach out to me, we are able to help your game reach to the next level. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/web3podcast/message

In this episode, Łukasz Słoniewski of Comarch joins Let's Talk Loyalty to discuss the "2022 Global Report on Loyalty Marketing & Rewards Programs," a research report performed by Forrester Consulting in Q1 2022 with 549 loyalty marketing leaders from around the world. Łukasz shared some of his key learnings from the report, such as understanding the significant difficulties we as loyalty marketers face, the most popular loyalty program benefits being offered in 2022, and their ambitions for the next five years. Listen to learn from this interesting research on the loyalty marketing business, and how these global experts expect our programs to change in the coming months and years. Show Notes: "2022 Global Report on Loyalty Marketing & Rewards Programs.” Łukasz Słoniewski Comarch

#55: Points expert, Julia Menez, joins Chris to go deep on all things points and miles, including points stacking, optimizing rewards, tools to help organize your points and miles, using buying clubs to earn lots of points, and Chris shares how a somewhat sketchy website saved him an extra 15% off a new couch!Julia Menez (@geobreezetravel) is a points strategy coach, speaker and host of the Geobreeze Travel podcast, where she interviews travelers from all walks of life about their points and miles strategies.Full show notes at: https://allthehacks.com/maximize-points-julia-menezView the video version of the episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dbhznmaq0BgSponsor LinksVuori: 20% of the most comfortable performance apparel I've ever wornInsideTracker: 20% off personalized wellness & nutrition plans backed by science.Fabric: Affordable term life insurance for you and your familyCardPointers: 20% off the app that helps you earn more cash back, points, and miles.  All the Hacks Live Q&A EpisodeMonday, 5/9 @ 12p PDTRegister and join at allthehacks.com/live Selected Links From The EpisodeConnect with Julia Menez: Website | Instagram | FacebookJulia's Podcast: Geobreeze TravelJulia's gift to All the Hacks listeners: Geobreeze Hotel Upgrade TemplateBuyers ClubsPFS Buyers ClubMYS Buying GroupBuyForMeRetail@thepointsanalystPack Your Bags With PointsJulia's Monthly Buyers Club MasterclassEarn More Points + $$$Grabr - International purchasers prepay for you to buy items locallyRakuten - Cash back at thousands of storesFluz - Cash back at thousands of stores + referral bonusesSeated - 20%+ back at partnered restaurantsDosh - Additional rewards shop, dine, and book. Can be stacked with Seated and other dining portalsCashback Monitor - Portal to find cash and points back for online retailersHoney & RetailMeNot - Promo Codes instantlySearchTempest - Search the whole USA on CraigslistSavendeals - Coupons for Crate & Barrel, Lowes and Home DepotMyVegas Rewards - Get points towards free things in VegasFrequent Miler - Blog with great points + miles contentDoctor Of Credit - Blog with great points + miles contentPay1040.com - Pay taxes with your credit cardID.me - Discounts for teachers, military and moreOptimizing Your PointsFeedly - Keep track of many blogs/websitesAwardWallet - One dashboard for all your pointsTravelfreely - Credit Card managementCardPointers - Automated Reward optimizer for your credit cardsCredit Karma - Credit score trackingPoint.me - Award flight search toolANA Around the World Redemption - Up to 8 flights in biz class for less than 120k pointsTurkish Airlines Miles & Smiles - Great deals for award flightsUnited Excursionist Perk - Unique trick to get an extra free award flight from UnitedScott's Cheap Flights - Alerts on cheap flights around the worldCredit CardsAmerican Express Gold - 4x Dining/GroceriesBilt Rewards - Earn Points on RentChase Freedom Unlimited - 1.5x on EverythingChase Freedom Flex - 5x on Rotating CategoriesChase Sapphire Preferred - Huge 80k Bonus and 3x Dining/2x TravelChase Sapphire Reserve - 3x Dining/TravelAll the Hacks Card Signup Site - Thanks for using this! :)PodcastsGeobreeze Travel podcast:Episode 7 - How to Stack Points and Rewards Programs with Angel Trinh (@pennywisetraveler)Episode 56 - How to Earn More Points on a Teacher's Salary with Zac Hood (travelfreely.net)Episode 67 - Brazil Travel Tricks and Military Benefits with Mark WhiteHacking the American Dream Full Show NotesHow people on a smaller budget can earn enough points to use toward travel [03:05]Outsource buying, how participating in buying groups can work to your advantage [05:14]When sourcing items, do buyers usually pay more than the item costs? [07:04]Buyer's groups: are they reliable? trustworthy? Advice to keep you from being scammed, and how to learn about the different buyer's clubs options available [08:36]Using Freedom Flex, Freedom card, Freedom Unlimited, Sapphire Preferred, and Sapphire Reserve to earn points [11:10]Bringing electronic and medical devices to Latin America: reasons to consider using Grabr, and advice about safety during the product exchange [11:55]Chris and Julia walk through an extreme example of how valuable ‘stacking' can be along with ways to automate the process [13:40]The unbelievable benefits of stacking through dining portals [14:54]Using Cashback Monitor to learn the best places for cashback, transferable points, and airline points, as well as hacks for accessing coupons online [18:45]Julia's favorite app for stacking deals in Las Vegas and how often you can take advantage of the offers [23:53]Chris highlights the “crazy amounts” of point stacking deals [26:39]Specific places to search online for timely deals that require prompt action and tools to help organize your point balances [28:52]Why it's important to understand the 5/24 rule and its exceptions [31:54]Julia Menez's go-to cards and her advice for travelers who are just beginning the process of accumulating points [35:16]Amazing redemptions to take advantage of even though you may not have a huge balance and how to use the ANA Around the World redemption program [40:02]Plan a trip across Europe using Julia's redemption super hacks [45:07]Buying points, is it worth it? Chris and Julia share their perspectives [50:55]3 reasons why paying your taxes on a credit card might actually make sense [52:54]Hacks to save money and earn perks for members of the military and their spouses [57:49]For upgrades and extra perks, while traveling, Julia shares a special link to a template on her website for All the Hacks listeners [59:56]  Where to find Julia Menez online [1:01:50] Today's SponsorsVuoriVuori is a new and fresh perspective on performance apparel. Perfect if you are sick and tired of traditional, old workout gear. Everything is designed to work out in, but doesn't look or feel like it. 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To start protecting your family today with a 30-day money-back guarantee visit meetfabric.com/allthehacks InsideTrackerInsideTracker provides a personalized plan to improve your metabolism, reduce stress, improve sleep, and optimize your health for the long haul. It's created by leading scientists in aging, genetics, and biometrics. They analyze your blood, DNA, and fitness tracking data to identify where you're optimized—and where you're not. With Inside Tracker you'll get a daily Action Plan with personalized guidance on the right exercise, nutrition, and supplementation for your body.For a limited time, you can get 20% off at allthehacks.com/insidetracker CardPointersCardPointers is a free app that helps you manage all your credit cards in one place and makes it easy to find the right card to maximize your category bonuses on every purchase. You can also load it on your partners phone so they'll also the best cards to use. The app automatically tracks every category bonus and recurring credits from over 5,000  cards. They also track and help you use your Amex, Chase, Bank of America, or Citibank offers to save even more money every day.The app is free to download and many of the features are free too, but if you want to unlock all the features, you can get 20% off CardPointers Pro at allthehacks.com/cardpointers Connect with All the HacksAll the Hacks: Newsletter | Website | Facebook | EmailChris Hutchins: Twitter | Instagram | Website | LinkedIn

How rewards programs can help your business. The national survey of contractors was just released and Mike Capizzi gives you how these programs can help build your business. Podcast Sponsor is Profitability Movement - https://profitability-movement.mn.co Ruth King Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147

Landlords and property managers are always looking for ways to limit rental delinquency and increase rentals. One strategy that has proven to be successful is the implementation of rewards programs.  Rewards programs offer incentives to tenants. The benefits of rewards programs are clear: They can help landlords reduce delinquencies, tighten up credit approvals, improve resident satisfaction, and even drive more referrals.  The stake is on a mission to make renting financially rewarding. It wants to create the future of FinTech powered real estate with Cash Back rewards. Get paid for paying your rent—extra Cash for groceries, fun, or anything. Save and spend your Cash Back with Stake and earn additional monthly Saving Bonuses. Know More About Stake https://www.stake.rent/ ================================================================ Subscribe to Zain Jaffer: https://bit.ly/2SWhYW5 Follow the PropTech VC Podcast: Listen on Apple - https://apple.co/2Izoznu Listen on Spotify -  https://spoti.fi/2STWDwq Listen on Google Play - https://bit.ly/2H7s6c0 Follow Zain Jaffer at: Twitter: https://twitter.com/zainjaffer Website: https://zainjaffer.com/ Current Ventures: https://zain-ventures.com/ LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/zainjaffer/ ================================================================ The Struggles of the Rental Market for Both Renters and Landlords https://youtu.be/0jx6tdfHof0 The Problem with Third-Party Management with Managing Capital  https://youtu.be/tf1cQIndfzQ Handling Inquiries When Starting Investment Projects https://youtu.be/7gOEGe84kwY ================================================================ About Zain Jaffer: Zain Jaffer is an accomplished executive, investor, and entrepreneur. He started his first company at the age of 14 and later moved to the US as an immigrant to found Vungle, after securing $25M from tech giants including Google & AOL in 2011. Vungle recently sold for $780m.   His achievements have garnered international recognition and acclaim; he is the recipient of prestigious awards such as "Forbes 30 Under 30", "Inc. Magazine's 35 Under 35," and the "SF Business Times Tech & Innovation Award." He is regularly featured in major business & tech publications such as The Wall Street Journal, VentureBeat, and TechCrunch.

Want your renters to keep paying on time every time? One way to do that is through program rewards. Rewards programs are everywhere you turn, be it televisions, exotic cars, or household cleaners; then why not real estate? The stake is on a mission to make renting financially rewarding. It wants to create the future of FinTech powered real estate with Cash Back rewards. Get paid for paying your rent—extra Cash for groceries, fun, or anything. Save and spend your Cash Back with Stake and earn additional monthly Saving Bonuses. Know More About Stake https://www.stake.rent/ ================================================================ Subscribe to Zain Jaffer: https://bit.ly/2SWhYW5 Follow the PropTech VC Podcast: Listen on Apple - https://apple.co/2Izoznu Listen on Spotify -  https://spoti.fi/2STWDwq Listen on Google Play - https://bit.ly/2H7s6c0 Follow Zain Jaffer at: Twitter: https://twitter.com/zainjaffer Website: https://zainjaffer.com/ Current Ventures: https://zain-ventures.com/ LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/zainjaffer/ ================================================================ The Struggles of the Rental Market for Both Renters and Landlords https://youtu.be/0jx6tdfHof0 The Problem with Third-Party Management with Managing Capital  https://youtu.be/tf1cQIndfzQ Handling Inquiries When Starting Investment Projects https://youtu.be/7gOEGe84kwY ================================================================ About Zain Jaffer: Zain Jaffer is an accomplished executive, investor, and entrepreneur. He started his first company at the age of 14 and later moved to the US as an immigrant to found Vungle, after securing $25M from tech giants including Google & AOL in 2011. Vungle recently sold for $780m.   His achievements have garnered international recognition and acclaim; he is the recipient of prestigious awards such as "Forbes 30 Under 30", "Inc. Magazine's 35 Under 35," and the "SF Business Times Tech & Innovation Award." He is regularly featured in major business & tech publications such as The Wall Street Journal, VentureBeat, and TechCrunch.

This episode is definitely in my top 3 favorite episodes and a MUST listen for any Call Center Geek out there.  I re-recorded this episode 4 times to make sure I got across what I needed!In this episode, we take a deep dive into the Metaverse and How it will fundamentally change CX, service, rewards programs, and customer retention.Follow Tom: @tlaird_expiviaJoin our Facebook Call Center Community: www.facebook.com/callcentergeekConnect on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/tlairdexpivia/Schedule time with me to talk about anything call center related:https://calendly.com/call_center_advice/15minLinkedin Group: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/9041993/Watch us: Advice from a Call Center Geek Youtube ChannelText Me: Text "meta" to 814-247-0633ARE YOU IN THE MARKET FOR NEW CONTACT CENTER SOFTWARE?If so, don't go it alone, let me be your no-cost advocate. From intake, scheduling demos, negotiating price, to implementation, I want to assist all my listeners who may need some guidance. I am totally agnostic as to the best provider for you. If you need some contact center assistance, please reach out to me on Linkedin:https://www.linkedin.com/in/tlairdexpivia/

In this episode Oriel chats to Maitreyee Khire, managing director at MyRewards (ASX:MRI)

In this week's podcast, Joseph discusses distinctions between customer loyalty and a rewards program and offers tips for building a successful customer incentive program.

Henri Arslanian and Simon Yu, Co-founder and CEO of StormX, share an in-depth discussion on the role of cashback rewards and loyalty programs in the cryptocurrency industry, from how the approach differs from the conventional model to whether such incentivized programs could stimulate broader mainstream adoption of digital assets. The pair also take a look at StormX's introduction of crypto rewards in exchange for microtasks before moving on to StormX's sponsorship agreement with the NBA's Portland Trail Blazers, with Simon giving the audience the inside scoop on how everything came together. This episode is ideal for anyone out there interested in learning more about how and why crypto brands and companies are increasingly making strategic moves towards the mainstream.

Jared is solo in the Luxury Lounge this week to hear your complaints about the lack of chain stores in Europe, ticket service fees, getting asked to join rewards programs, voice to text errors, parking pass issues, delivery app reminders, and the four day work week. Check it out, and enjoyStream Jared's new album 'Always A Momma Bear' here: https://orcd.co/vcn-jaredfreid-mommabearSponsored By: Solo Stove (solostove.com code: jtrain), Roman (getroman.com/jtrain), & Nutrafol (nutrafol.com code: jtrain)Subscribe to the JTrain Patreon now at www.patreon.com/jaredfreidinstagram.com/jaredfreid // instagram.com/classicshelbSubscribe to The JTrain Podcast on Apple Podcasts: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/

In Episode 6 of Taking Stock: Talking All Things Retail, we discuss innovative ways to build omnichannel rewards programs. Tune in to get tips on how to: create a focused plan: are points important to your customers or is your brand's commitment to social responsibility what resonates really with them? leverage third-parties or coalition programs such as AIR MILES apply best practices: digital-first, short time to initial reward, a personalized touch and more Episode 6 of Taking Stock features Norbert Altenstad, Director of Sales and Marketing at Jesta I.S., with Eric Matusiak, President at 63 Advisors. Jesta I.S. is a global developer and provider of enterprise software solutions for retailers, wholesalers and brand manufacturers. 63 Advisors is a boutique consulting firm focused on the retail and broader consumer business sector.

We have always considered ourselves a podcast for the people, and we know that everyone is wondering who has the best deals and most customer-friendly rewards program. Well you no longer have to wonder, we've done all the research and during this episode you will find out the best (and worst) fast food loyalty programs! thanks for listening! Follow us on instagram: instagram.com/thispodcastisnotforyou MCDONALDS currently testing their rewards program (900 locations out of 14,000, in AZ NV and NE) special promos - double points monday 100 points for every dollar free item at: 1500, 3000, 4500, and 6000 points 16 menu items available CHIPOTLE 10 points for every dollar 1250 to unlock free entree bonus' include: extra point days, bonus points for trying something new free entree on your birthday TACO BELL 10 points for every dollar 2000 points in a calendar year upgrades you to FIRE tier (11 pts per $1) 250 points to unlock reward reg: (bean burrito, nachos, cinnamon twists, crunchy taco, M fountain drink) FIRE: (all above + chalupa supreme, Doritos locos taco, nachos bell grande, Baja Blast freeze) free birthday reward CHICK FIL A lots of tiers reg - 10 points for every dollar, birthday reward silver (1000 points in a year [$100]) - 11 points for every dollar, give friends and family rewards, red (4000 points in a year [$400]) - 12 points for every dollar, signature (10,000 points in a year [$1000]) - 13 points for every dollar, "access to unique experiences", "participate in input and voting opportunities" 200 points - cookie, ice cream cone 300 points - coffee, brownie, fountain drink 600 points - chicken sandwich, side salad, s or m Mac and cheese WENDYS 10 points for every dollar 150 points - 4pc nugget, small frosty, small coffee 200 points - small fry, breakfast potatoes 250 points - chicken sandwich, small chili DOMINOS 10 points - an order of $10 or more only 1 order a day is eligible 60 points - free pizza

In this episode of the Will and Cody Show, we talk about memberships and rewards programs. Do they save us money? Or are they incentives to spend? Be sure to follow us for more and check out our website at www.willandcody.com

A couple of great questions this week from my listeners. In this episode I'm discussing how to minimise the impact on your portfolio from an asset bubble, as well as discussing rewards programs and credit card points.If you have a question then please send me a voice message below, or otherwise email me at jason@jasonmountford.com.https://www.moneysavingexpert.com/deals/If you want to drop me a DM or an email or find more content from The Hedge, everything is at thehedge.io Get full access to The UK Money Guide at theukmoneyguide.substack.com/subscribe

Welcome to Lise & Sarah's 'INNER CIRCLE', where they riff and rib each other about the week that was, what's going on in their own lives, and everything in between.   CREDITS: Hosts: Lise Carlaw and Sarah Wills Producer: Jason Strozkiy www.strozkiymedia.com    CONTACT: Email: hello@thosetwogirls.com.au Instagram: @liseandsarah Facebook: Those Two Girls   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ok Boomers, it’s your turn. Having grown up during a time of rising prosperity, the Baby Boomers value quality, service, and convenience. But this aging generation can be finicky when it comes to online shopping. Whether because of old-school preferences or a little impatience with technology, companies have to make the experience as seamless as possible to get the Baby Boomers on board with digital shopping trends. In this episode, FIS Worldpay’s Pinar Alpay and Maria Prados join us to talk about why convenience and trust are essential to tap the unmatched spending power of this generation.

As the first generation whose parents often both held jobs outside the home, members of Generation X are known for having a healthy distrust of authority and for doing things their own way. Gen-Xers tend to be ambivalent about entrusting their money with digital payment technologies, but that doesn’t mean they’re tech-averse. In this episode, host Erin Dangler and fellow Gen-Xer Jason Pavona, senior vice president and general manager of global e-commerce at FIS, hash out why their generation prizes independence and security, still clings to their credit cards, and remains loyal to trusted brands.

How do marketers bring customers back to maximize revenue? Loyalty programs build customer devotion and retention by incentivizing repeat business. Buying becomes a habit. Today’s guest is Matt Baglia, co-founder and CEO of SlickText, an SMS marketing platform. If a loyalty program makes sense for your business, Matt talks about what it takes to make a loyalty program work as a growth lever.   Some of the highlights of the show include: Why loyalty programs matter? 20% of company’s customers make 80% revenue Brand Champions: Pay attention to their interests, what they’re buying or not What is a loyalty program? Distinct difference w/two purposes—register, rewards Customer Behavior: Value-add messages give customers a reason to return Getting Started with a Loyalty Program: Step 1: Understand clientele Step 2: Incentivize customers Step 3: Talk and listen to customers Step 4: Select a loyalty service Growing a Loyalty Program: Interaction: Ask, are you a member of our loyalty program yet? Incentivize: Join loyalty program by providing value Integration: Plugin pop-ups and other online opportunities for information Marketing Metrics: Subscription velocity, click-thru links, opt-out rates, check-ins Do’s/Don’ts: Get permission to send messages, or face legal ramifications   Links: Matt Baglia on LinkedIn SlickText Ben Sailer on LinkedIn CoSchedule   Quotes: “Research shows that 20 percent of a company’s customers will typically make up about 80 percent of their revenue.” Ben Sailer “You have a small cohort of your best customers, and it’s really important that we’re paying attention to what they’re doing, what their interests are, what they’re buying, what they’re not buying, how they’re buying, and make sure that we communicate and market to them appropriately.” Matt Baglia “When we think, loyalty program, we actually think, ‘Register for our loyalty program and earn points towards rewards’.” Matt Baglia “The value is very, very simple. For us, it serves two purposes. One, we need to get people to come back, and in order to do that, we need to give them a reason to come back.” Matt Baglia

Angel Trinh is the founder of the Pennywise Traveler blog about money and travel hacks. To date, she has been to 35 countries and all 7 continents. She has been featured on the Today Show, Forbes, and BuzzFeed with Bank of America. In this episode, Angel and I discuss the importance of investing in yourself, how to travel hack a trip to Antarctica, and how to stack multiple points programs at the same time to earn even more points and miles. You can find Angel at Facebook https://www.facebook.com/pennywisetraveler/ Twitter https://twitter.com/pnywisetraveler Instagram https://instagram.com/pennywisetraveler Website https://pennywisetraveler.com/ You can find Julia at: Website: https://www.geobreezetravel.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/geobreezetravel Credit card links: https://www.geobreezetravel.com/cards Hangouts: https://www.geobreezetravel.com/hangouts Patreon to access recordings of hangouts: https://www.patreon.com/geobreezetravel Free 30-minute coaching call: https://www.calendly.com/geobreeze/free-introductory-chat Geobreeze Travel is part of an affiliate sales network and receives compensation for sending traffic to partner sites, such as MileValue.com. This compensation may impact how and where links appear on this site. This site does not include all financial companies or all available financial offers. Terms apply to American Express benefits and offers. Enrollment may be required for select American Express benefits and offers. Visit americanexpress.com to learn more.

You are surrounded by opportunities to save money. Are you using them? This episode will cover some of your reward program options. Website: http://www.healthywealthyroots.org IG: healthywealthyroots --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/healthywealthyroots/message

Doubling down on retention is more important than ever.Ad costs have increased and ROAS isn’t as strong as it used to be.With BFCM on the horizon, it’s time to start thinking about loyalty and rewards programs. This topic has never been more relevant and actionable, so today we’re replaying an episode Dylan did with Charlie Casey, co-founder and CEO of LoyaltyLion.We dive into the conversation of how to use a loyalty program to retain customers and drive repeat purchases, and how the most successful ecommerce brands are leveraging loyalty programs.This episode has some crucial information you don’t want to miss!The 5-Minute Ecommerce Email Marketing HackStop leaving money on the table. Without great email marketing, you're missing out on 6-7 figures per year of revenue and profit.Download this checklist, go through it, and in less than 5 minutes you'll know exactly what you need to do to increase your email revenue.This is our secret sauce and we're giving it all away for free, no strings attached.Click here to download the checklist for free.Links:WavebreakPrivate email list for ecommerce leadersBook an intro callEcommerce Insights (Free App)LoyaltyLion  AcademyLoyaltyLionLearn more about WavebreakThis episode is sponsored by...Klaviyo — Over 10,000 innovative brands are growing their businesses by listening and understanding to cues from their customers--easily turning that information into valuable marketing messages used to build highly segmented, automated email campaigns, such as win back campaigns or abandoned cart emails and more.

Roth 401k's make more sense than traditional 401k's for a lot of people. Clark discusses why that is the case. Wendy's has launched a rewards program. Starbucks just made changes to its rewards program. Clark talks about which ones he uses and how he's able to use these rewards programs and apps in order to score discounts and free food. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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In our eleventh shiur Rav Burg discusses: 1. How to build an effective rewards program. 2. The importance of short term and long term rewards. 3. The value in remaining emotionally detached. At the end of the shiur you ought to be able to answer the following questions clearly and concisely: What is the value in having a rewards program where the child immediately sees the reward after they have completed the task? What is the value in having a rewards program that focuses on successful performance as opposed to effort? Why does the child need both short term and long term goals with short and long terms rewards? Why is it important for parents to remain emotionally detached? How do rewards programs allow for emotional detachment?

In our tenth shiur Rav Burg discusses: 1. The goal of a reward based motivational program. 2. The difference between a reward and a bribe. 3. The various steps needed to create a successful reward based motivational program (ie. how to identify goals, set clear performance standards, select appropriate rewards etc...) At the end of the shiur you ought to be able to answer the following questions clearly and concisely: How can a reward based program help non compliant children? Explain the difference between a reward and a bribe. What is the value in including your child in the process of identifying the goals and choosing the rewards? Explain the importance of establishing clear performance standards. Why is it so important to set attainable goals? Explain the value in having a contract (written over verbal).

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Every day we see ads for various credit cards. Whether it's Capital One, American Express, Chase, or Discover, they all offer attractive rewards programs geared toward travel. But that begs the question: which are the best credit card rewards programs for me? Choosing the right travel rewards program can be time consuming, confusing and frustrating. In this episode – Best Credit Card Rewards Programs: Part 1 – we break down the questions you need to answer as well as share some tips to help guide you through the maze of choices to maximize your travel rewards. Don't miss our next episode where we'll provide additional guidance as well as uncover some of the “gotchya's” to avoid that we learned along the way. After you settle on the best card for your travel needs, peruse our Destinations page to find the perfect spot to use all those points. Enjoy!

Every day we see ads for various credit cards. Whether it’s Capital One, American Express, Chase, or Discover, they all offer attractive rewards programs geared toward travel. But that begs the question: which are the best credit card rewards programs for me? Choosing the right travel rewards program can be time consuming, confusing and frustrating. In this weeks episode – Best Credit Card Rewards Programs: Part 1 – we break down the questions you need to answer as well as share some tips to help guide you through the maze of choices to maximize your travel rewards. Don’t miss our next episode where we’ll provide additional guidance as well as uncover some of the “gotchya’s” to avoid that we learned along the way. Enjoy! The post Episode 33: Best Credit Card Rewards Programs: Part 1 appeared first on Pure Life Podcast.

For many fintechs, debit cards act as their monetization engine. As users spend, they pocket part of the interchange fee. To encourage users to swipe more, we’re seeing a resurgence of rewards programs around debit card usage — something that waned after the financial crisis of 2008 and new regulation that capped fees for debit cards. Tearsheet’s Sara Toth Stub recently published ‘Programs without gotchas’: Startups get more creative with rewards programs for debit card holders. We invited Sara on to the podcast to talk about what she was hearing in rewards land, what’s new with incentives around debit cards, and where this may all be headed. We discuss: Initial pullback from debit cards rewards Fintech leads a resurgence in debit card rewards programs Innovation? Rise of the super apps Creative rewards What’s driving debit rewards programs Looking ahead with debit rewards Flexibility and tailor-made programs are also a theme

'Tis the season... to travel. But for frequent flyers who try to cash in points during the holidays, clouds are looming. With heightened concern over climate change, there are industry rumblings about possibly ending or taxing frequent flyer programs as a way to mitigate carbon dioxide emissions from planes. We’ll talk with experts about what's to come for travel rewards programs, how airline consolidations impact them and how to get the most out of your reward miles.

Rewards programs can shape consumer behavior, increase customer loyalty, grow revenue, and improve customer satisfaction. But effectively implementing a successful rewards program is much easier said than done. To find out more about the best practices in this important field, we spoke with Leslie McNamara, Managing Director & CMO of Citi Retail Services. On this episode, she talks about why payment and rewards programs are so effective, how to effectively plan and execute them, what the future will hold for such programs, and much more.   Links: Full Notes & Quotes: http://bit.ly/2qG63AN Leslie’s LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/lesliemcnamara  Citi Retail Services: citiretailservices.com/   3 Key Takeaways: - Customer payment and customer loyalty programs allow you to make in-person shopping a more data-rich environment and help you be more effective with your targeting and promotions. - Integrating your in-person and online shopping experiences is essential for an effective payment and rewards system, and will create a more cohesive brand experience. - Sales reps form the front lines and determine much of how your brand will be perceived. They need to be highly educated when it comes to payment and loyalty programs.   --- Marketing Trends is brought to you by our friends at Salesforce Pardot, B2B marketing automation on the world’s #1 CRM. Are you ready to take your B2B marketing to new heights? With Pardot, marketers can find and nurture leads, close more deals, and maximize ROI. Learn more by heading to www.pardot.com/podcast. To learn more or subscribe to our weekly newsletter, visit MarketingTrends.com.

Joel, Jamie, and Jill discuss the effectiveness of customer rewards and loyalty programs.

Get key takeaways from the IRF’s signature study 2019 U.S. Federal Regulations and Non-Cash Awards. During the IRF webinar Changes and Compliance, we discuss the feedback from program owners that regulatory requirements for incentive programs make it difficult to reward and recognize good performers. We explore how high awareness and knowledge of regulatory and tax requirements strongly correlated with greater rates of change in program design. Find out what types of changes are being made to program design in order to be in compliance – and if program owners are really accomplishing their compliance goals by making these changes.

Research is showing that the next generation of employees prefers experiences to traditional rewards and recognition. Instead of getting a bag of SWAG or some random bottle of champagne, employees are expecting something different. Yet, we continue to provide the SWAG bag or that bottle of champagne on anniversaries or birthdays - a gift that seems to be about ease than personalization. Shouldn't we think of a more personalized and customized gift?  In this episode, we call BS on recognition and rewards with Kevin Yip. Kevin is the Co-Founder and COO of Blueboard, an experiential recognition, and rewards company. Kevin started his career as a professional bean counter at PwC and quickly realized the corporate world wasn't for him. Soon after leaving, Kevin started Blueboard with his childhood best friend and has been on the emotional rollercoaster called entrepreneurship ever since. 

Rewards programs can benefit consumers, but how they are managed can determine how much they benefit retailers. Emily Flippen analyzes the way not all loyalty programs are the same as we dip into the Fool Mailbag. Plus, we discuss how investors can research and evaluate company management and give a preview of Beyond Meat’s earnings after the closing bell today.   Thanks to DataSiteOne from Merrill Corporation for supporting our show. To learn more and sign up for a free demo, go to www.merrillcorp.com/fool.

Are you confused about credit cards and reward programs? If you're looking for a way to maximize your points and get the best deals you're in the right place. Jason Steele is a leading journalist in the credit and credit card industry. Hear his story on how he became a voice for the industry. He has written about credit cards, travel, and personal finance for over 10 years. In this episode, Jason shares some firsthand tips and insight on family travel, loyalty programs, destinations, and credit cards. Learn how the credit card industry has changed over the years and the future of rewards programs. Jason is also the founder of CardCon, a conference that brings together writers and bloggers in the credit card and consumer credit industries. His articles have been featured in outlets such as Business Insider, Forbes, Smarter Travel, and The Points Guy. 

Are you maxing out rewards programs for hotels, airlines and credit card companies for your Small Business? You should be and today on the Small Business Show we share a few examples of why you're missing out on some big benefits if you ignore these programs. Join your hosts Shannon Jean and Dave Hamilton for another episode of tips, advice, and strategies to help your Small Business. After our discussion of rewards programs, we share a concept of using an independent third party to vet potential business partners. This novel concept could save you headaches down the road. We then jump into the topic of creating a sexual harassment policy to protect your employees as well as your business. Listen in to learn about what constitutes sexual harassment, how to implement an anti-harassment policy that includes a clear communication path to report problems and to enforce violations. These topics and much more today on episode 231 of the Small Business Show. Enjoy the show, then visit the Small Business Support Group to continue the discussion, ask questions and share your own experiences. Chapters/Timestamps: 00:00:00 Small Business Show #231 for Wednesday, July 10, 2019 00:01:09 On deck today: Rewards Programs, Vetting Potential Partners, and Sexual Harassment 00:02:12 SPONSOR: TextExpander.com/podcast gets you 20% off your first year 00:04:00 Pro Tip: Join rewards programs. 00:10:36 SPONSOR: go.co – Get online with your .CO domain today. Register for just $5 and get 3 months of website builder and hosting services FREE at go.co/sbs. 00:12:03 Have a potential partner's finances reviewed confidentially BottomLine Personal Working Agreement 00:17:47 Feedback@BusinessShow.co 00:18:19 Question: Ronnie-Protecting Your Business Against Sexual Harassment 00:18:55 SPONSOR: The Alternative Board. TAB is a group of business owners & experts in your area that you can turn to for advice. Visit TheAlternativeBoard.com/SBS to apply for free today and find out if there's a board seat available in your area! 00:20:47 Answer: Ronnie-Protecting Your Business Against Sexual Harassment EOC: Facts about Sexual Harassment EOC: Q&A about Sexual Harassment Template for Sexual Harassment Policy Important: Procedure for how to make a complaint Be aware of the “creepiness” factor Have a strong communication system available in your company State Laws for Sexual Harassment Policies Sexual Harassment Insurance Policy Sexual Harassment Training Online courses and training for you and employees - about $30 per person. Could be the best money you'll ever spend 00:37:54 SBS 231 Outtro Leave us a review!

Rewards programs are highly addictive to consumers. Here’s why.

These days any business can rest assured that consumers enjoy loyalty rewards programs and the convenience of mobile apps and payment options. The trouble is, there are countless loyalty rewards programs out there which can be difficult to manage. As for mobile payments, in some places (specifically the US), adoption has been slow going. Fortunately there are companies leading the charge to simplify the consumer experience when it comes to rewards while pushing mobile payments forward. Our guest this week had so much to share on this topic. Listen in as Scott is joined by Bryan Leach who is the CEO of Ibotta, a company (and mobile app) tackling rewards and mobile payments head on with a recently launched rewarded payments platform! Find show notes and more at: https://www.soarpay.com/podcast/

Zestful recently conducted a nationwide survey asking people if they would prefer a $130k salary, or a $100k salary plus Netflix, HBO, Hulu, Spotify, Headspace, a meal delivery service, a gym membership, a $20/month allowance to a charity of their choice, and a $100/month “experiences allowance.” 80% of the survey respondents preferred perks over a higher salary. Zestful’s new model is already experiencing high usage rates, with 94% of employees who have a Zestful Perk Card using it every month, with an average monthly allowance of $100. Before joining Zestful, many of its customers had perk program usage rates of around 20%. "Employee happiness is a top priority for so many companies, but the needs of each employee are unique and changing faster than any company can keep up with,” said Zestful CEO and Founder, Mat Vogels. “Individualized perks are becoming a new currency in the workplace, yet there is no easy way for companies to offer their employees what they want in a model that works for everyone.” I wanted to find out more about how Zestful is enabling employers to offer the most customizable employee perk programs so invited Mat Vogels onto the show to learn more about this refreshing approach.  

Hey, if a potato becomes potatoes, then an Idaho becomes Idahoes.Here the Shed Dogs describe their Dream Islands! Along with their resulting reflections on the nature of humanity, they relentlessly mow down the myth of International Trade Balances, the bitter truth about Rewards Programs, and some of the reasons government budgets are doubtful at best. Bonus: RJ confuses and even obfuscates Objectivism with Libertarianism. KJ rejects finances and opines and pines for a world in which people barter with and support each other through the generations. PJ says we’re just pack hunters, looking to improve our status. Womp womp.Links: The dark side of rewards programs; full disclosure of price; Ayn Rand; pack hunters (including humans); balance of trade

Loyalty programs in ecommerce are incredibly powerful. They get people to spend more money and spend more frequently. Today on the show I'm joined by Charlie Casey, co-founder and CEO of LoyaltyLion. We dive into the conversation of how to use a loyalty program to retain customers and drive repeat purchases. Listen to learn how the most successful ecommerce stores are leveraging loyalty programs. Links: Wavebreak - Fully managed email marketing for Shopify Plus stores Ecommerce Insights (Free App) LoyaltyLion Academy LoyaltyLion Listen on iTunes Get new episodes via email Learn more about Wavebreak ATTN: Shopify Plus Store Owners Email marketing is hard. If you want to take email marketing off your plate and turn it into a top revenue driver for your store, click here to apply for a free consultation. At Wavebreak, we help Shopify Plus stores stop leaking revenue with done-for-you email marketing. We're currently booking clients for January 2019. Don't wait around because these spots will fill up by the end of 2018. Apply for your free consultation now to reserve your spot.

What is the real story behind CarGurus' new SEM Plus product offering for dealers? Is this a model that gets dealers to pay for CarGurus’ own site traffic? Should 3rd Party Listing Sites even be offering Paid Search to Dealers? In this episode, Chris and Ryan are joined by a new voice - Axle, where the trio talks about inconsistencies coming from key figureheads in the industry, ranging from Customer Loyalty and Rewards Programs to CarGurus’ new SEM Plus product offering.

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Ep 34: Buckle Up: A Behind-The-Scenes Look at the Marketing Strategy Powering the Alaska Airlines-Virgin Merger In Episode 34, Jeff Etherington, Alaska Airlines' Director of Sales and Marketing, takes us behind the scenes of the largest airline headquartered on the west coast to discuss different marketing techniques to create brand awareness and loyalty. Jeff begins by giving background on his position at Alaska Airlines and how he got his start in the airline industry. He shares how Alaska Airlines have been growing organically, remaining independent, and adding a number of routes to their focus markets. Jeff explains how acquiring Virgin America has allowed Alaska Airlines to expand significantly, creating the largest west coast airline offering the most nonstop flights out of the most destinations of any west coast based airline to date. Continuing the conversation, Jeff explains some of the challenges merging two iconic brands that served different audiences prior to the merger.  Jeff and Tyler discuss the ways Alaska Airlines is building community with its customer base and gaining brand loyalty. Jeff explains how staying ahead of the competition comes down to treating people how they want to be treated and making the experience as hassle-free as possible. He shares some of the opportunities Alaska Airlines has to continue to more forward and expand in the future. Jeff also talks about the different marketing techniques that have proven effective for Alaska Airlines and could help reach the company’s future goals. He shares his experience working in both sales and marketing and how important communication is to make sure everyone is on the same page. Jeff leaves us with his key takeaway, which is to build a culture that both employees and customers respect. Join Tyler, Andy and Jeff in this conversation on all things Alaska Airlines.  Timestamps 00:00- Intro 01:13- What’s In The News- Changes to Facebook Watch 08:18- Featured Guests Intro- Jeff Etherington 08:30- Jeff’s Role As Director Of Sales And Community 10:20- Jeff’s Path To Alaska Airlines 11:25- Alaska's Growth Strategy 14:07- Biggest Challenges Merging With Virgin Airlines 17:50- Timeline For Full Transition from Virgin to Alaska 20:57- Building Community With Alaska's Customer Base  22:45- Merging The Two Airline Communities 23:36- Rewards Programs and Customer Incentives 30:15- What’s Working For Alaska Airlines? 34:45- How Do You Get Your Sales And Marketing Teams On The Same Page? 35:48- Key Take Away  37:44- Outro   Featured Guest | Jeff Etherington     Lion’s Share Marketing Podcast Learn More About Tyler Music Intro Music – Colony House – Buy “2:20” on iTunes Outro Music – Skillet – Buy “Lions” on iTunes

Using Credit Card Rewards Programs to your benefit.

Organizations still need to do more to reward their employees' successes.

We’ve had plenty of questions rolling in from the ProfitBoss community, so now is a perfect opportunity to host another installment of #AskHillary! I’ll give my best thoughts on handling our parents’ money mindset, understanding the DOW Jones index, and several specific tax and retirement savings options. I will also tackle how to make the most of student loans, and how to save for life’s big adventures.     Since we have adventure on our minds, I think now is a perfect opportunity to talk about Travel Rewards. With U.S. airlines expected to carry more than 600 million passengers on domestic flights this year and credit card debt levels exploding, we can expect airfare savings to be increasingly important in the months ahead.   Jill Gonzales is going to fill us in on how to make smart decisions about choosing a frequent flyer program. You will learn the difference between a frequent flyer program and a rewards credit card, and then understand just how the WalletHub study was done. There is a lot of useful information in this episode, so be prepared to take notes!   What You Will Learn in This Episode: To help travelers make the best decisions for their wallets, the personal-finance website WalletHub today released its report on 2018’s Best Frequent Flyer Programs, which ranks the 10 largest domestic airlines based on 23 key metrics, ranging from the value of a point/mile to blackout dates for rewards flights. WalletHub’s report also features a custom calculator that allows users to personalize the results based on their own budgets. You can find a few highlights from those results below.   Delta SkyMiles is the best frequent flyer program for the third straight year.    The average airline rewards program gives frequent flyers 12% off their airline spending. And they’re all free to join.     Hawaiian Airlines offers the most rewards value to frequent flyers ($19.95 per $100 spent), with Alaska Airlines coming in a close second ($19.87 per $100 spent).    Four of the 10 largest airlines are offering more rewards in 2018 than in 2017, sweetening the pot by an average of 20%.    Delta Air Lines and JetBlue Airways are the only two major airlines whose miles do not expire because of inactivity.    The Frontier Airlines Credit Card and the Lufthansa Credit Card are 2018’s best airline credit cards, according to WalletHub’s editors.    For the full report, including the custom calculator, please visit:  https://wallethub.com/edu/best-frequent-flyer-program/25943/   Resources The Seven Stages of Money Maturity   

In this episode of Aesthetic Express, Nurse Practitioner Dr. Kyle Farr, DNP, NP-C gives you all the information you need to know about REWARDS PROGRAMS in aesthetic medicine. Who doesn't love getting rewarded, right? What's better is when those rewards turn into money! Kyle will go over the many benefits of being a member of rewards programs like ASPIRE® Galderma Rewards and Brilliant Distinctions®, plus in-office programs.

In this episode of Aesthetic Express, Nurse Practitioner Dr. Kyle Farr, DNP, NP-C gives you all the information you need to know about REWARDS PROGRAMS in aesthetic medicine. Who doesn't love getting rewarded, right? What's better is when those rewards turn into money! Kyle will go over the many benefits of being a member of rewards programs like ASPIRE® Galderma Rewards and Brilliant Distinctions®, plus in-office programs.

We have you covered from Wi-Fi attacks to Initial Coin Offerings, from rewards programs to walking while texting. The Krack Attack last week, which focused on hacking a level of Wi-Fi encryption, should not affect many of us but it is good to be educated and understand what happened and how to protect ourselves. The latest trend in startup investment is Initial Coin Offerings (ICOs). ICOs are designed around the creation and purchasing of a new cryptocurrency as an investment technique that is proving to be embraced and controversial. Loyalty and rewards programs are beginning to boom again thanks to changes in customer behaviors and companies realizing the power of app-based rewards programs. And finally, walking while texting in a crosswalk will leave your pocketbook a bit little in Honolulu to the tune of a $35 citation.

Peter Champe founder of Comfy Care and Eclipse Sun Products talks about how he identified a product; got it created; built a successful website; entered the consumer market and learned many things he shares with the audience. A truly spectacular interview every small business leader needs to hear. Raena Janes from Veebo talks about how rewards programs can bring merchants customers, added sales, increased profits. Her enthusiasm for the product made her invest and become its CEO. Deb Bowen an Authority on Nudism as a Lifestyle, Clothing Optional & Lifestyle Expert talks about nudism as a marketplace.