Loyalty Wired

Partnerships have always been at the heart of loyalty programmes. But the way they work is changing. In this episode of The Loyalty Podcast, Iain Pringle is joined by Dom Winchester (Nectar360), Madeleine Svantesson (SAS EuroBonus) and Vilde Bergan (Spenn) to explore how partnership models are evolving. From coalition programmes and flexible currencies to payment integration, open banking and data collaboration, they discuss how brands are creating more connected loyalty ecosystems. If you work in loyalty, partnerships or customer strategy, this episode offers a fascinating look at where the industry is heading.

Hotel loyalty isn’t just about free nights anymore. From lifestyle partnerships and sustainability to digital innovation and personal recognition, loyalty is transforming the hospitality landscape. In this episode of The Loyalty Podcast on LoyaltyWired, host Ian Pringle is joined by Emilie Couton (CEO, Accor Plus), Andrew Cleary (VP, Global CRM & Customer Strategy, Mandarin Oriental), and Vicky Elliott (hotel and loyalty expert, New World Loyalty) to unpack the future of hotel loyalty. They explore what’s changed, what’s next, and what every hospitality leader should be doing right now to stay ahead of the curve — plus a few loyalty “sins” and lessons learned along the way.

Summer may be in full swing, but loyalty never really takes a holiday! In this sunny episode of The Loyalty Podcast on LoyaltyWired, host Iain Pringle is joined by regular contributors Anja Jones, Dave Canty, Allie Ferguson, Vicky Elliott, and David Feldman for a globe-spanning chat from LA to Barcelona. From the dreaded “Shark Tank of Q3” to clever ways of cashing in points, they swap travel tales, holiday tips, and candid thoughts on keeping loyalty programs thriving through the summer slowdown. Expect laughs, insights, and maybe a book recommendation or two for your beach bag.

The $3.5 trillion automotive sector is one of the most globally significant — and one of the most loyalty-challenged. In this episode, we tackle the complex relationship between manufacturers, dealers, and aftersales networks to explore how loyalty programs can truly influence choice of car brands. Our expert panel — Emily Walker (Arnold Clark, UK), Allie Fergusson (formerly Honda, USA), and David Parsons (Ellipsis, Australia) — break down the challenges, share practical insights, and reveal lessons that apply far beyond the auto industry.

Exploring the loyalty boomerang effect and the emotional cache of cobranded credit cards.

Our prestigious Loyalty Roundtable enshrines loyalty program exit strategy best practices. Plus, a Porter Airlnes interview and the next segment in our Loyalty Works series.

In this special report, Rick Ferguson searches for the intersection of retail technology and customer loyalty. With reports from London, Montreal, New York, and Toronto.

Measuring loyalty is tough—especially across global markets. So how do the best brands do it? In this podcast, Pavel Los and Radek Hrachovec break down the strategies used by leading brands like Shell to measure success and compare loyalty program performance across regions.