Loyalty Programs Are Changing – Here’s How
Most businesses think of loyalty as points, perks, and discounts—but real loyalty is much bigger.
Brands like Orangetheory Fitness don’t just have loyalty programs. They ARE loyalty brands. Their customers love them, yet some still leave.
So what’s the lesson?
Loyalty programs can’t just sit in the marketing team anymore. The entire company—from finance to operations—needs to see loyalty as a business strategy.
📌 What top brands do differently:
✅ Focus on building real connections, not just giving points
✅ Make loyalty part of the brand experience, not just a marketing tool
✅ Get leadership to see loyalty as a long-term investment
In this episode Charlie is delighted to welcome Andy Chalcroft, the Vice President, Head of North America Co-brand and Global Center of Excellence for VISA. Andy leads the co-brand program development across US and Canada, and supports globally. He helps in market, regional and global teams deliver world leading co-brands
The most decorated loyalty brand in global awards is Myer One. Rob Pope, GM Customer at Myer talks us through the turnaround. Myer has been through since 2019 and how loyalty is now the ‘beating heart’ and ‘engine room’ of Australia’s 2nd largest apparel retailer. There is no question that
Hosted by Paula Thomas, today's episode features the announcement of guest host Lisa Brightwell – the Founder and Managing Director of Bright Insights Consulting - a boutique loyalty consultancy firm based in the UAE. Bright Insights is a renowned consulting firm who are designing, building and running loyalty programs for
