Why Loyalty Programs Are Thriving in 2025

Life is good for loyalty professionals right now—and the numbers prove it. 📈

Here are some standout insights from Antavo AI Loyalty Cloud‘s 2025 Global Customer Loyalty Report:

1) Satisfaction Surge: 7 out of 10 loyalty program owners are satisfied with their programs today, compared to just 5.5 last year.

2) Bigger Budgets: CRM and loyalty now account for 31.4% of marketing budgets—nearly 5% higher than last year.

3) Impressive ROI: Companies tracking loyalty program ROI now see an average return of 5.2x, a notable increase from 4.8x reported last year.

These figures highlight a key shift: loyalty programs are no longer seen as cost centers—they’re becoming revenue powerhouses.💡

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