Merkle (www.merkle.com), a leading technology-enabled, data-driven customer experience management (CXM) company, has released its 2021 Loyalty Barometer Report. This fourth annual report analyzes how consumers feel about loyalty and rewards programs and where brands should pivot to accommodate fluctuations in consumer preferences as a result of the events of 2020.
Merkle will host a complimentary webinar on Wednesday, March 31, at 2:00 p.m. (ET), where Promotion and Loyalty Solutions team members, Michela Baxter and Craig Heiter, will discuss key findings from the report and provide attendees with valuable insights on loyalty program structures, how to improve the overall customer experience, what consumers are expecting from loyalty programs, and how brands can advance personalization efforts in a data-privacy-focused environment.
Merkle’s Human Loyalty® solutions, including digital promotions, gamification, loyalty programs, incentives, rebates, and rewards, are designed to create enduring customer relationships. These solutions enable unique insights needed to fuel identity and personalize brand moments, while improving the overall customer experience.
“Customer loyalty is the brand’s most precious resource. This year’s report showcases just how important loyalty and rewards programs are in building customer relationships with brands,” said Chris Wayman, executive vice president, Promotion and Loyalty Solutions at Merkle. “Viewing the brand, product, service, and sales experience from the consumer’s perspective enables loyalty marketers to create programs that deliver higher customer satisfaction and increased revenues. Our report reveals that when done correctly, loyalty programs can be among the most effective strategies in driving lifelong brand loyalty.”
Key findings from the 2021 Loyalty Barometer Report include:
To download the report and register for the complimentary webinar, visit here.
Methodology
This report surveyed more than 1,500 consumers who are sourced outside of the loyalty marketing programs that Merkle manages for clients. Responses came from US residents aged 18 to 65, allowing us to segment the data from baby boomers and Gen X to millennials and Gen Y. The consumer survey for this report was conducted in November 2020.