Loyalty Programs
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A simple rfm test to spot loyalty tier cannibalisation before you relaunch
I’m about to walk you through a quick, pragmatic RFM test I use with clients when they’re considering a tiered loyalty relaunch. The goal is simple: spot whether moving customers into a new higher tier will primarily reward customers who would...
Read more...When to swap points expiry for spend-based resets: a step-by-step playbook for small retailers
I’ve worked with dozens of small retailers wrestling with one loyalty mechanic in particular: points expiry. It’s simple, intuitively tightens programme economics, and pushes dormant customers to re-engage. But it can also feel punitive, damage...
Read more...Moving from NYC to Hudson Valley? Here's Why 845 Move Now Is the Right Call
The Hudson Valley Migration The Hudson Valley migration from New York City has accelerated in recent years. Families and individuals priced out of the five boroughs — or simply seeking more space, better schools, and a...
Read more...When to move from punch-card offers to behaviour-based tiers: a practical checklist for indie retailers
I used to recommend punch-card offers as the first loyalty mechanic for almost every indie retailer I worked with. They’re simple, easy to explain on the shop floor, and cheap to run. But after a few iterations with different brands I learned the...
Read more...How to calculate the exact reward ceiling for first-time shoppers so you don't erode margin
When I help SMEs design first-purchase incentives, the first question I always ask is: “How big can the reward be before it actually destroys margin?” It’s an important, simple-sounding question — and one that too many programs answer with...
Read more...Which loyalty trigger lifts month-two retention most: welcome series, surprise credit or free shipping
I run experiments like this all the time for growing SMEs, because month-two retention is a sweet spot: it tells you whether a customer who converted in month one is becoming a repeat buyer or simply a one-off. I’ll walk you through the evidence...
Read more...Why your loyalty tiers are quietly alienating best customers and how to redesign them with rfm
I used to think tiers were the simplest, most obvious way to make a loyalty programme feel premium: name a few levels, set spend thresholds, slap on some benefits and call it a day. After years of building and auditing programmes for SMEs, I’ve...
Read more...Which microreward converts best for a customer’s first repeat purchase: free sample, next-order discount or loyalty points?
When I run a loyalty audit for a small or medium-sized brand, one of the most common questions I hear is: “Which microreward will actually nudge a new customer into a second purchase?” The usual suspects are a free sample, a next-order discount,...
Read more...What exact retention lift to expect from a welcome discount vs points for first-time buyers
One of the most common questions I get from founders and marketing teams is: what exact retention lift can I expect if I offer a welcome discount versus points for first-time buyers? There’s no single number that fits every business, but after...
Read more...How to calculate the break-even offer for a tier upgrade using ltv and purchase frequency
Upgrading customers to a higher loyalty tier is one of the fastest ways to increase engagement and spend — but it’s also a place where well-meaning generosity can quietly destroy margin. I’ve run the numbers on dozens of programmes, and the...
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