The Latest on Loyalty

This 2009 article exploys new methods used by firms to reward customer loyalty. Companies are looking beyond the traditional "points-for-prizes" system to differentiate themselves in a competitive market.

The Latest on Loyalty

Ellen Neuborne

A new breed of loyalty marketing tactics recognizes that points and prizes are no longer enough to hook, reward, and retain customers

At the airport, American Airlines' elite AAdvantage members and other top customers are easy to spot. They're the ones with their own dedicated <-in area at the ticket counter and their own security screening lanes, where permitted by airport policy. They're the ones allowed to board first at the gate and even jump the line if general boarding has already begun. They're the travelers with PriorityAAccess privileges.

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