Episodes

  • Podcast 85 - Predictions for 2026

    Podcast 85 - Predictions for 2026
    Jan 5 2026
    It is time for the annual Predictions Show on The Loyalty Podcast. In this light-hearted but insightful episode, our expert panel shares their predictions for what will shape the loyalty industry in 2026. From technology and data to customer expectations and program design, we explore the trends they believe will define the year ahead. And, of course, we will be revisiting these predictions at the end of the year to see who got it right. Featuring predictions from Stuart Melim, Caroline Papadatos, Pavel Los, Adam Posner, Phil Gunter and Iain Pringle, with a special guest appearance from Max Kenkel. Sponsored by ITA Group.
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    32 mins
  • Review of 2025 - How did our predictions go?

    Review of 2025 - How did our predictions go?
    Dec 15 2025
    Our favourite episode of the year is back! The Loyalty Wired panel reviews last year’s loyalty predictions, debates who got it right (and wrong), and awards the title of Loyalty Predictions Champion for 2025. This year’s contenders include Stuart Melim, Caroline Papadatos, Pavel Los, Adam Posner and Iain Pringle — with Phil Gunter serving as guest judge. Proudly sponsored by Capillary Technologies.
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    43 mins
  • Podcast 83 - Financial Services Loyalty

    Podcast 83 - Financial Services Loyalty
    Nov 24 2025
    Loyalty in financial services is big business, touching millions of customers and billions in spend every day. But it is also one of the most competitive sectors in loyalty. With open banking, rapid fintech innovation, and rising digital expectations, financial services brands must work harder than ever to earn trust, engagement, and long-term loyalty. In this episode, we bring together a panel of leaders from some of the world’s most successful financial services programmes. Johan Moolman, now at Sanlam Bank and formerly of eBucks in South Africa, shares his experience from a market widely regarded as a global leader in financial services loyalty. Nceba Hene from African Bank discusses the team’s award-winning approach, having been recognised as Team of the Year at the International Loyalty Awards. And JP Lips, former CEO of Nectar in the UK and now President for Europe at Capillary Technologies, adds a broader global perspective on what success looks like. Together, they explore the challenges of building loyalty in financial services, how these challenges differ across markets, what sets top-performing programmes apart, and the essential advice they would give to anyone new to the sector. Sponsored by Capillary Technologies.
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    38 mins
  • Podcast 82 - Cracking the Code

    Podcast 82 - Cracking the Code
    Nov 10 2025
    As IAG Loyalty posts record profits, we explore how engaged collectors turn everyday earning into premium travel — and what their behaviours can teach loyalty managers about value, engagement, and the future of loyalty.
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    38 mins
  • Newscast 26 - The Premium Reward Card Wars

    Newscast 26 - The Premium Reward Card Wars
    Oct 29 2025
    We convene our Loyalty Roundtable to break down the latest in the premium card wars. Are Chase and Amex reaching new heights - or have they already peaked?
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    34 mins
  • Podcast 81 - Hotel Loyalty

    Podcast 81 - Hotel Loyalty
    Oct 6 2025
    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.
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    42 mins
  • Podcast 80 - Digital Native Loyalty

    Podcast 80 - Digital Native Loyalty
    Sep 15 2025
    Loyalty isn’t just for big brands anymore. Discover how digital-first companies build loyalty from scratch — and what lessons established players can take away.
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    31 mins
  • Podcast 79 - Loyalty on Holiday

    Podcast 79 - Loyalty on Holiday
    Aug 10 2025
    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.
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    34 mins