Marketing and Loyalty Clubs
We can’t lie (well, we could, but we’re not in this case). The articles below are our most read articles from our weekly industry report during the last 12 months. Our independent judges (uh … that would be Gency), ran the numbers. Who knew that so many people were interested in tax day? Over a…
Read MoreBaby Boomers still spending like grown ups Tom Osiecki It’s called the Silver Tsunami. Articles refer to it as “Gray is the New Black.” Baby boomers are projected to propel the economy for years to come. When it comes to your casino, baby boomers remain an enormous target with discretionary disposable income, free time, and…
Read MoreIt’s due every month. You could promote your next promotion. Describe a few feature coupons. Tout the new item at the buffet and be done with it. But do you really want to roll out the same paragraphs … again? Direct Mail still delivers phenomenal results. My question is whether your mail piece is doing…
Read MoreOnline reviews are a critical factor in customer decision-making and Raving Partner Justin Shank details how to actively manage your reputation Justin Shank has an interesting perspective on the disruptive rise of customer reviews. The Raving partner, who focuses on social media marketing, was a movie publicist before he came to the gaming industry. Everything…
Read MoreIntroducing our new VP of Operations, Lynette O’Connell Please help me welcome Lynette as our newest Raver. She is a major addition to our advanced analytics, marketing, and loyalty teams. Plus, she’s a technology mastermind. As you can see, we’re pretty excited to have Lynette onboard and part of our leadership team. In her role,…
Read MoreFrom “our Media Partner CDC Gaming Reports Everyone who’s been around a casino has heard the pledge from an angry gambler after a losing session: “I’m never coming back here!” Keeping that intent from becoming fact requires a delicate balance of personal touch and hard data, members of a panel on player development said during…
Read MoreDo you have a stool problem? Loyalty 360 represents the shift from the selling of a product, or a building, or even an experience, to one of building a community of guests based upon highly personalized interests. This commitment to relevance and resonance will not come easily. You may first need to break through some…
Read MoreDeveloping a framework and process In my Raving Flash Report, I spent some time walking through the strategic benefits of reputation management and how your property can use it to improve guest relationships, enhance your brand positioning, and continue to improve the guest experience at your property. In this article I want to take that…
Read MoreHow additional touchpoints, such as IP targeting, will drive action As we all know, direct mail is an extremely effective medium to keep your guests coming back, because a good DM piece can hold everything from monthly offers and promotions, to concert announcements and dining specials. In addition to your monthly “core” mailers, direct mail…
Read MoreAKA avoid the GM tsunami She knew the diagnosis. Every day the respected GM of the medium-sized casino resort went to work understanding that she had the condition. Despite that knowledge, she shouldered on, hoping for the best. Each day was a marathon sprint of meetings, phone calls, and commitments. (A random Tuesday) … an…
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