From Best Kept Secret to Industry Movement: Loyalty Methods Powering 7-Eleven, MGM, BP, and More

Loyalty Methods was last on our show almost two years in late 2023, when they described themselves as “Loyalty’s Best Kept Secret” .

Right now, they are successfully powering some of the industry’s MOST engaged loyalty programs including 7-Eleven’s 7 Rewards, MGM Resorts & Casinos, Western Union, BP USA and Speedway, among others.

Chris Sandstrom, Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Loyalty Methods, and CEO and CTO Emil Sarkissian, join us to share some of their unique strategies which have allowed them achieve this incredible client list.

They also share their outlook on AI and some exciting insights on what the future holds for Loyalty Methods now that “their moment has come”.

This episode is sponsored by Loyalty Methods.

Show notes:

1) Loyalty Methods

2) Emil Sarkissian

3) Chris Sandstrom

4) First, Break All the Rules (Book)

5) Winning (Book)

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