Purpose – This paper seeks to examine three evolutionary trends that are pushing the boundaries of loyalty marketing in 2006 and beyond. These trends incorporate the power of networks, the power of data, and the power of convergence. Design/methodology/approach – The paper thoroughly...

Purpose – This paper is aimed at describing how companies can find new opportunities for customer retention and lifetime value by applying the concepts of dialogue marketing, network‐building and relevant rewards. Design/methodology/approach – The paper cites the work of Chris Anderson,...

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to examine the effectiveness of retail private‐label credit cards in a crowded marketplace. It offers ideas, citing examples from successful retailers, for improving the effectiveness of credit cards as a loyalty tool. Design/methodology/approach –...

Purpose – With the average consumer receiving six million marketing messages each year, it is increasingly difficult for marketers to achieve their desired impact. The purpose of this article is to provide ideas on sustaining brand loyalty in a crowded marketplace. Design/methodology/approach...

Purpose – Understanding and delivering total customer experience (TCE) in order to sustain lasting customer loyalty (LCL) is increasingly important given the pressures of commoditization, globalization and market saturation in developed countries. The purpose of this paper is to review the...

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to present a strategic framework to managing online loyalty. Design/methodology/approach – The paper integrates concepts including a range of recently published (1993‐2006) theoretical works in consumer loyalty and ongoing case developments in...

Purpose – The purpose of the study is to examine and develop a better understanding of triangle relationship between quality, customer relationship management (CRM) and customer loyalty (CL) which might lead to companies' competitiveness (CC). Design/methodology/approach – A research model...

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to explore the links between customer loyalty attitude, customer loyalty behaviours (measured by customer purchase behaviours) and profitability. The aim is to define a conceptual framework within which to analyse the relationships between attitudes,...

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to examine the fairness of loyalty programs to consumers regarding two emerging criticisms of loyalty programs: discriminating value proposition segmentation and potential exploitation of captured personal information. Design/methodology/approach –...

Purpose – The purpose of this article is to examine US cinema audiences' reactions to advertising. Cinema advertising and other failures of customer relations management by movie exhibitors explains how consumers are discouraged from going to a cinema to see newly released movies. To avoid...