The Loylogic Podcast: Rewarding Conversations

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The Loylogic Podcast makes sense of the biggest challenges facing loyalty program leaders today.

  1. 14 MAI

    Celebrating 20 Years of Loylogic by looking to the future

    Welcome to a special episode of Rewarding Conversations, marking the start of Loylogic’s exciting 20th anniversary celebrations in 2025! In this episode, we're joined by two industry leaders who embody the spirit of Loylogic: Dominic Hofer, Founder & Chairman, who pioneered the first global loyalty marketplace in 2005, and CEO Gabi Kool, who is driving the company forward into a future defined by dynamic, AI-driven, global-scale incentive solutions. Rather than merely reminiscing about past achievements, Dominic and Gabi focus firmly on the future. They dive deep into restoring the 'Lost Art of Giving', exploring how to bring emotional depth and strategic value back into loyalty programs, channel motivation and employee incentives. In this episode, you'll discover: • Loylogic’s differentiated approach and how our job is to reward a brand’s best customers by creating rewarding, memorable experiences rather than following the less-effective commoditized loyalty approach. • The balance between personalization and scale that ensures memorable experiences in an era of automation. • The trust and collaboration with merchants and brands, including building sustainable partnerships. • Why Loylogic continues to embrace technology as it innovates and disrupts the loyalty world through the marketplace of the future. • Insights into the transformative potential of dynamic, AI-enhanced reward marketplaces.

    26 min

  2. 26 FÉVR.

    The Loylogic Podcast: Redefining Employee Recognition Through 100 Moments That Matter

    Recognition is more than a thank you. It is the foundation of a thriving workplace, driving motivation, engagement, and performance. In this episode of Rewarding Conversations, we explore how Ultimate, Loylogic’s Points as a Service (PaaS) platform, is combining science-backed recognition with seamless technology to help businesses make appreciation effortless, structured and truly meaningful. Gabi Kool, Chief Executive of Loylogic, and celebrated thought leader and renowned workplace culture expert Tamra Chandler reveal how an exclusive 100 Moments That Matter framework provides a science-backed way to transform how organizations recognize and reward their people. They discuss why traditional recognition programs often fall short, especially for multi-national organizations, demonstrate how companies can move beyond transactional rewards, and share what it takes to build a culture where appreciation becomes a habit. If you are an HR leader, a business executive, or someone passionate about workplace culture, this conversation will give you fresh perspectives and practical strategies for redefining employee motivation. Listen now to discover how recognition can drive engagement, retention, and high performance without the usual complexities of managing multiple reward platforms and vendors.

    31 min

  3. 27 JANV.

    Predicting Loyalty Program Success: Show Me the Incentive and I'll Show You the Outcome

    In the latest episode of the Loylogic Podcast, we welcome Len Llaguno, founder of KYROS Insights, the world’s only actuarial firm exclusively focused on loyalty programs, to discuss how actuarial techniques are transforming loyalty program design and delivering commercial success. Len combines actuarial science, machine learning and deep loyalty expertise to tackle the financial complexities behind some of the biggest loyalty programs on the planet. Len and Loylogic have worked together for many years to elevate loyalty success, including transforming how organizations like African Bank optimize their award-winning Audacious Rewards programs. Based around the philosophy of “Show me the incentive, and I’ll show you the outcome” this episode offers actionable insights into how actuarial science, data-driven strategies, and thoughtful redemption design allied to effective redemption marketplaces can transform loyalty programs into sustainable, profit-driving assets. Talking points include: Member Equity as a Growth Driver: Using actuarial analytics to gain the insights needed to understand the behaviors behind loyalty, Designing effective loyalty programs: Leveraging data to identify actions that increase CLV and EFP, driving both loyalty and financial growth.Data-Driven Decision-Making: Harnessing predictive models to de-risk liability, optimize redemption activities, grow loyalty program success and amplify ROI.The Redemption Marketplace Advantage: Why offering a broad choice of rewards options – which members actually want – is critical for engagement and long-term profitability, because burn drives earn.Balancing engagement and financial integrity: how redemption marketplaces power loyalty success. Liability Management: Properly accounting for redemption costs ensures programs avoid short-term decisions that actually harm customer experience and long-term loyalty.Future-Proofing Loyalty Programs: The evolving role of actuarial science in ensuring financial integrity and sustained member loyalty.Ready to redefine loyalty using financial science? Listen now. A full transcript of the podcast is also available below.

    30 min

  4. 09/09/2024

    From FFP to FEP: How loyalty can be the Savior of Sport

    Welcome to the latest episode of the Loylogic Podcast, From Frequent Flyer Programs to Fan Engagement Programs: How Loyalty Can Be the Savior of Sport.  The past few months have seen us enjoy a wonderful summer of sport, with the Paris Olympics and Paralympics, the Euro football championships, and an incredible Tour de France to name just some. But what happens once those big events are over? How can sport remain at the forefront of people’s attention? How can sports continue to drive participation and engagement with the help of loyalty? In this episode, we focus on how fan engagement programs (FEPs) can offer a lifeline for clubs, leagues and sports federations amid changing media consumption trends and financial challenges. We discuss how loyalty can better engage fans, including those who attend games every week and the masses of hidden fans, and unpick how sports organizations can replicate the success and engagement expertise of frequent flyer programs (FFPs), to leverage fan loyalty to drive financial growth and emotional connection. Joining us to share their views are Philip Shelper, CEO of loyalty consultancy and Loylogic partner Loyalty & Reward Co, and Loylogic’s CEO, Gabi Kool, who both have experience of the international sports arena. Philip has worked on a number of loyalty programs for international sports federations and an English Premiership football club. Gabi, away from his time at Loylogic, is president of the International Korfball Federation, which is an IOC Recognized Federation, where he’s a passionate advocate for the development of Korfball, which he hopes to see make it to a future Olympic Games.

    34 min

  5. 23/04/2024

    Scaling a World-Class Loyalty Program - The Story of Nescafé Dolce Gusto's PREMIO

    In this episode of the Loylogic Podcast, we discuss the story of PREMIO, Nescafé Dolce Gusto’s world-leading multi-market international loyalty program. Along with Yves-Louis Pigueller, Nescafé Dolce Gusto’s Global Data and Digital Ecosystems Lead, Joël Muller, digital marketing advisor for Nescafé Dolce Gusto and Dani Schmidt, Loylogic’s Head of Growth, we hear how this world-class loyalty program, designed to build engagement and boost consumption of  products, has developed from initial idea to the global success it is today. Topics discussed include: - The challenges PREMIO was designed to overcome - How PREMIO enables the brand to directly connect with consumers through personalized communication - How the program delivers an appealing value proposition in a consistent yet locally relevant way across multiple geographies - The data and measurement behind the program - The reward shops driving engagement  - Future plans for PREMIO and much, much more.

    20 min

  6. 02/04/2024

    Hotel loyalty: The trends, challenges and strategies for success

    In this episode of the Loylogic Podcast, we welcome Vicky Elliot, an independent consultant specializing in travel and hospitality loyalty, to talk about the trends, challenges and strategies for success that all hotel loyalty program leaders need to know. In this episode, we discuss: The evolution of loyalty programs in the hotel industry: - How loyalty programs have evolved - The catalysts behind developments - How hotels are measuring success from their loyalty programs The challenges and barriers to success: - Challenges hotels face today in recognising and rewarding members of their loyalty programs? - The discussion around sustainability across hotel and the wider travel sector - Solutions that exist to overcome the challenges and roadblocks The future of loyalty in the hospitality industry: - The new trends that Vicky sees being tried and tested in the hospitality loyalty space - How loyalty programs can leverage data analytics and customer insights to offer more personalized experiences and rewards - How program leaders should go about selecting which one to partner with - Advice to a hotel company either wanting to launch a loyalty program or review their existing loyalty proposition A must listen for anybody involved with travel and hospitality loyalty, enjoy listening.

    20 min

  7. 26/02/2024

    Navigating New Horizons – the Evolution of Travel Loyalty Programs

    The latest episode of the Loylogic Group Podcast brings together two experts to delve into the evolving landscape of airline and hotel loyalty programs. Mustafa Ozalcin, Director of Global Partnerships at Loylogic, joins Martin Smaerup, Head of Sales at Pointspay, are both seasoned globetrotters and have worked on some of the most successful travel loyalty programs out there. In this episode, we utilize this extensive knowledge to take a closer look at the ever-evolving landscape of airline and hotel loyalty schemes, especially in the wake of the seismic shifts brought about by Covid-19, and explore how loyalty programs can take advantage of the latest developments to better meet the needs of today’s members. Topics explored include: - Shifting generational loyalty and the notable shift in loyalty habits among millennials and Gen Z that indicate a demand for more flexible and relevant rewards programs. - The impact of COVID-19 and how this has permanently altered travel behavior, with a renewed focus on the relevance of loyalty programs in everyday life, not just during travel. This shift underscores the importance of integrating loyalty rewards into daily activities to maintain engagement and relevance. - Enhanced member experience that means loyalty programs need to offer more than just transactional benefits, leading to a new focus on creating memorable experiences and seamless interactions that resonate with the individual member's lifestyle and preferences. - Technological integration and data utilization that enables the leveraging of technology and data analytics to offer real-time, personalized engagement opportunities. - Expanding redemption opportunities that go beyond traditional travel benefits to include everyday purchases and experiences can significantly enhance the perceived value of loyalty points and increase member engagement. - How, by making loyalty points more integral to members' daily lives, programs can drive additional revenue streams and more effectively manage points liability. This episode is a must-listen for loyalty program owners, airline leadership and marketing leads seeking to navigate the complexities of modern travel loyalty programs.

    29 min

  8. 29/01/2024

    The Loylogic Podcast: How African Bank is rewarding the unrewarded

    In contrast to other loyalty programs, which simply reward customers for transacting with one brand, Audacious Rewards creates incentives for positive financial behavior, such as customers improving their credit score. The custom-built program has been created to work for all African Bank customers and allows members to earn and redeem loyalty points with an exciting network of partners – covering day-to-day purchases like groceries and mobile data/airtime, as well as exclusive aspirational rewards. This initiative ties in with African Bank’s vision to build a bank for the people, by the people, serving the people, as defined by its audacious Excelerate25 strategy. Key to that vision is the ability to deliver sustainable, accessible, and inclusive financial services to all South Africans. To do that, African Bank embraced technology that enables partnering with organizations who can enhance its rewards offerings to customers that ultimately drive smart / healthy customer behaviors. To create their new loyalty program, African Bank teamed up with Loylogic, the global leader in loyalty and engagement solutions and an established loyalty marketing powerhouse. Through its partners, African Bank will also be able to accurately measure the impact of Audacious Rewards on the business, bringing loyalty metrics to the boardroom. In this podcast, Dr Nceba Hene, Head of Loyalty and Rewards at African Bank, and Gabi Kool, CEO of Loylogic, discuss how African Bank’s Audacious Rewards program is incentivizing positive financial behavior for all customers. Together, we delve into: How the program is enabling members to earn and redeem loyalty points with an exciting network of partners – covering day-to-day purchases, as well as exclusive aspirational rewards, all without having to deal with unnecessary red tape or jump through hoops.The mechanics of the program, including how cost and attribution are being calculated.The customer messaging and the rewards that are behind the rapid growth of this program.

    31 min
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