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Loyalty in the Wild: What 120 brand teams told us about running loyalty in the real world

At TBH Loyalty™ London, we asked 120 brand practitioners one simple thing: tell us how loyalty and retention actually work inside your organisation.   They answered 26 questions covering ownership, decision drivers, data confidence, operational pace, technology constraints and AI ambition. The result is a clear, collective snapshot of where loyalty stands right now across sectors …

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Grow with Braze Stockholm – 12th March

Braze is bringing the Nordic customer engagement community together in a truly iconic setting. Join us on 12 March at Stockholm’s Operahuset for the largest Grow with Braze event in the region to date, where AI, journey orchestration and customer engagement come together. This action-packed afternoon is your opportunity to connect with fellow customer engagement …

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From Points to Purchasing Power: Loyalty is no longer about earning points, it’s about using them by Engage People

Loyalty programs once served as a marketing lever — earn points, redeem later — and are now evolving into a fully embedded, hyper personalized customer experience. Today’s most successful loyalty programs are built around redemption in the moment, not points earned for future payoff. Trillions of loyalty points sit unused every year, not because customers …

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Agentic Commerce: How to win and retain customer loyalty by Ben Snowman at Dunnhumby

Welcome to dunnhumby’s The Science of Shopping newsletter, where we explore the trends shaping the future of retail and share the insights that matter most to retailers and CPGs. In this edition, Ben Snowman dives into Agentic Commerce and what it means for customer loyalty. Agentic Commerce is set to become a defining shift for …

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The New Mathematics of Loyalty: Why ‘One Size Fits All’ has Expired

If there is one absolute truth in our industry, it is this: One size has never, and will never, fit all. In a consumer landscape shifting rapidly, resting on the laurels of traditional loyalty mechanics is a dangerous game. Retention is the lifeblood of success, but the drivers of that retention are becoming increasingly nuanced. …

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Why Traditional Loyalty Is Becoming Invisible to Customers (And How to Fix It)

We have all heard the golden rule: acquiring a new customer costs five times more than retaining one. Yet, in 2025, retention is the hardest KPI to move. Why? Because the traditional “earn-and-burn” model has become invisible. When every brand has a points scheme, points become a commodity, not a differentiator. At 5Bonsai, we have observed …

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Comarch Named a Strong Performer in The Forrester Wave™: Loyalty Platforms, Q4 2025

We are proud to announce that Comarch has been recognized as a Strong Performer in The Forrester Wave™: Loyalty Platforms, Q4 2025. Authored by John Pedini, this report helps professionals select the right partner for their needs. Global Expertise and Strategic Focus  Comarch’s vendor profile in the report states: “Comarch is best suited for global, …

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Harmonizing Loyalty: The Quiet Work Behind a Seamless Global Airline Experience

Harmonizing the loyalty experience isn’t exactly the kind of glorious job that wins you a ‘Next-Gen Loyalty Experience’ award. It’s more like the grown-up version of sorting LEGO bricks; everyone appreciates the final build, but nobody sees the hours spent aligning the tiny pieces. Even a seemingly coordinated, consistent and effortless customer journey requires heavy …

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The Future of Loyalty with AI as your New Customer

Imagine this: Over dinner, you mentioned to a friend, “I’m thinking about Crete next spring.” Your personal AI – already trained on your budget, preferences, and travel habits – starts negotiating with brand AI’s in real time. When you get home, your perfect vacation is waiting in your inbox.  No search tabs. No comparison sites. …

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