Brand Loyalty Is Changing—Here’s What Every Marketer Should Know

Every year, we see new research on customer loyalty—but this one hits differently.

Professor Yuping Liu-Thompkins’ latest white paper, The Politics of Brand Loyalty, goes beyond traditional loyalty drivers like price and product. It explores how ideology and value alignment are shaping customer decisions in ways we can’t ignore.

💡 Key takeaway? Emotional loyalty isn’t just about discounts or rewards—it’s about shared values. Consumers who feel a brand aligns with their beliefs are often more loyal than those motivated by price alone.

This research could redefine how brands approach loyalty in 2024. Are you ready for this shift?

I’m delighted to be today meeting with another Fortune 500 brand as we meet with Bank of America, one the world’s largest banks. According to its latest annual report, Bank of America now serves approximately 69 million consumer and small business clients, and surpassed $100 billion in revenue in 2024,
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This episode is available in audio format on our Let's Talk Loyalty podcast and in video format on www.Loyalty.TV. I’m thrilled to be announcing a new member of the Let's Talk Loyalty family as we continue to grow our network of guest hosts around the world. Today’s announcement is incredibly