Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Shep Hyken is a customer service/CX expert, author & keynote speaker. What is a loyalty program? It’s a program designed to get ...

It's no secret that loyalty programs have become increasingly popular. According to a survey by Lending Tree, about 80% of American consumers are members of at least one loyalty program. A loyalty ...

Personalization wins loyalty. Loyalty programs thrive on real-time data and AI-driven insights, which help create tailored rewards that drive deeper customer connections. AI powers smarter rewards. AI ...

A growing number of brands are using AI to improve customer experience with loyalty programs and streamlined operations. These brands are using the technology to offer more personalized experiences ...

The biggest U.S. airlines make billions of dollars from their loyalty programs and branded credit cards, which some analysts believe are now essential to the businesses. By Niraj Chokshi ...