Two things that data shows: the number one destination for Lyft riders is Starbucks and the popularity of gift cards rising every year. Using data, brand pairing and gift cards, Starbucks and Lyft are each making gains. Using Data Any marketing campaign should begin and end with data. This is what brought Lyft and … Read more
Recently, Promotion Vault spoke to one of our Retro Fitness clients to discuss how they made our 4th of July Flash Deal incentive promotion work so well for them. A “Flash Deal” is a special limited time incentive promotion that runs over specific dates with a higher value incentive, as opposed to the standard month-long … Read more
With an 87% growth in the use of fitness apps last year, it’s easy to see why industries are participating in that growth. It’s not enough merely to participate in the app market. You need to know that you are getting the most out of your apps. The “wearables” market, devices that track your physical … Read more
The number one factor when members decide on a gym is how conveniently located it is. A survey of gym members found that 50% stayed with their gym based on location, alone. But, not all gym members are deterred if you have a lack of accessibility. Only 38% made their decision based on the exercise … Read more
According to CEB’s annual report, total gift card volume (gift card market including physical cards and e-gift cards) will reach $160 B by 2018. Gift Card Market Steadily Grows This projection is in line with sales growth in 2015. The year saw a 6% growth over 2014, which meets CEB’s projection of 5-6% industry growth … Read more
Your Incentive to Use Gift Card Incentives. Before Gift Cards “Get one month free” “No enrollment fee” “Discounted membership” Elementary Incentives You believe these are your “tried and true” incentives. The rationale is relatively simple, consumers love a bargain and you’re still within your profit margin. No Future Motivation What else does it motivate? … Read more
In a recent study conducted by The Wall Street Journal it was found that a surprisingly large amount of America’s money exists on gift cards. In particular, Starbucks gift cards and corresponding app hold a lion’s share of the virtual cash in the amount of approximately $1.2 billion. 41 percent of Starbucks in store purchases … Read more
When your business considers what kind of incentive to use for its clientele, a key consideration is the incentive’s perceived value. Gift cards have always served well in this area, as they represent virtually anything the customer desires. Gift card regulations are now eliminating the one downside that some thrift-savvy customers had noted, unused residual balances. … Read more