Episode 599

#599: Understanding Loyalty: Learnings from global and U.S. brands like PepsiCo, McDonald’s and many others

Published on: 9th October, 2024

In this episode we are delighted to interview Rich Long. Based in Chicago, Rich has significant cross sector loyalty experience working for global brands including PepsiCo and McDonald’s, and U.S. brands like Allstate and US Cellular, together with supporting a wide range of other brands that span many industries while serving as a consultant.  

Today we will be learning about his favourite loyalty programmes, highlights and key learnings from the programmes he has worked on and what he sees as the most interesting trends in loyalty.

Hosted by Charlie Hills.

Show Notes:-

1) Rich Long

2) PepsiCo

3) McDonald’s

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Let's Talk Loyalty
“Let’s Talk Loyalty” is an industry podcast for loyalty marketing professionals.

If you work in loyalty marketing, join us every week to learn the latest ideas and marketing insights from loyalty specialists around the world.

Check out our website on: http://www.letstalkloyalty.com/

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Paula Thomas

Paula Thomas is the Founder and CEO of Let’s Talk Loyalty and Loyalty TV

Paula Thomas is an award-winning podcaster who founded the “Let’s Talk Loyalty” podcast and business in 2019, and Loyalty TV in 2023.

She has over twenty-five years blue-chip marketing experience, including almost a decade leading consumer loyalty programmes in multiple sectors including telecommunications, the energy sector, banking and airline loyalty programmes.

She is from Ireland and lives in Dubai.

Paula is a former judge for the “International Loyalty Awards”, and the author of the book “Driving Loyalty in Convenience Retail”.

She holds an Executive MBA from Smurfit Business College, one of Ireland’s top universities, and is a “Certified Loyalty Marketing Professional”.