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COLLOQUY reports on news and trends of interest to marketers across all industries and around the globe. If your company has a story idea that might be of interest to COLLOQUY readers, please contact us.

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04/24/2013

UK: LivingSocial joins Tesco Clubcard programme

Europe: Coutts launches new charge and credit cards

UK: Coca-Cola to end Coke Zone points scheme

Groupon unveils new version of apps; brings search to the forefront

American Express OPEN launches ReceiptMatch(SM)

04/23/2013

The Holiday Inn Resort brand launches "Planes, Trains and Automobiles" offer to Priority Club Rewards Members

Chase Sapphire Preferred gives cardholders new reason to celebrate Fridays

Singapore: Great Eastern rewards healthy living

Shoppers’ belts remain tight despite economic improvement; loyalty cards’ importance in consumers’ cross-channel shopping has increased

Club Carlson Hotel Loyalty Program commits to a global carbon offsetting initiative

ADCB and Etihad BusinessConnect form partnership

04/22/2013

Velocity Frequent Flyer unveils the Global Wallet

04/17/2013

Princess Cruises adds new "Medallion" level to Captain’s Circle Loyalty Program

UAE: Etihad Guest introduces new Gold Elite benefits

Europe: Vipnet launches Vip&više loyalty program

Europe: BOV loyalty points now redeemable with all airlines

MasterCard Canada launches MasterPass in Canada

PC Financial kicks off 15th anniversary celebrations with special thank you for Canadians

Chase Sapphire Preferred and Bon Appetit to host Grill Challenge

04/16/2013

American Express and Singapore Airlines launch fourth KrisFlyer cobrand credit card

Solta Medical launches Clear + Brilliant Simply Smart Rewards Program; encourages healthy skincare

Red Roof kicks off its 40th Anniversary Celebration

Wyndham Championship Trivia Contest gives fans opportunity to WYN

04/10/2013

Optimum Rewards’ Sweepstakes: An All-Inclusive Caribbean Get-Away

American Express amps up the 2013 Tribeca Film Festival

73 percent don’t know how many rewards miles/points they have

Iberia Plus becomes Marriott Rewards’ newest partner

Alaska Airlines offers Club 49 Members double miles anywhere the carrier flies

BP launches first brand-wide Fuel Loyalty Program: BP Driver Rewards

Wheel of Fortune joins forces with Caesars Entertainment for the game show’s biggest sweepstakes

White Castle promotes Autism Speaks with ’Original Slider’ scented candle; launches puzzle piece campaign for Cravers

Duane Reade unveils its first mobile application

04/09/2013

The North Face launches VIPeak Loyalty Program

04/08/2013

Virgin Atlantic welcomes Chase Ultimate Rewards Cardholders onboard

Starwood Preferred Guest kicks off 2013 On Tour with SPG: Hear the Music, See the World for SPG members

UAE: Emirates Islamic Bank launches new Reward Credit Card

Ink Technologies launches Reward Program for Loyal Customers

04/04/2013

Embassy Suites Hotels’ five-year retrospective survey reveals that while business travel is up, eight in ten travelers have changed trip behavior

Finnair Plus Members can now buy and gift Loyalty Points

Best Buy Reward Zone credit card holders to receive added benefits starting April 7

04/03/2013

Mango Health launches new mobile app that inspires people to manage and improve their personal health

UK: Nectar and Oxfam team up to reward members for donations

Walgreens Balance Rewards Program expands opportunities to earn points for healthy behavior

Expedia adds visual mobile itinerary with live data to booking App

Radius Financial launches the Radius Affinity Loyalty Program

Fred Meyer, QFC and Shell team up to offer savings of up to $1 per gallon at the pump

04/02/2013

More travelers using Frequent Flyer Miles for Hotels

Hotel Okura Group launches Global Loyalty Program

Umpqua Bank launches "30 Days of Doing Good" to champion volunteerism

04/01/2013

Regal Entertainment Group announces Nathan’s Famous Sweepstakes for Regal Crown Members

Alamo, Enterprise and National announce Cash-In Club Spring Promotion to reward travel agent partners

Chevron, Safeway announce joint Gas Rewards Program for Northern California customers

Super 8 Hotels offer chance at dream road trip

Travel executives say Canadian business travel is up, mobile and social media are changing corporate travel landscape

South Africa: Absa Rewards launches new bonus benefits

03/28/2013

IHG commits to free internet for all loyalty members worldwide; renaming Priority Club Rewards to IHG Rewards Club

Caesars Entertainment signs new multi-year co-brand credit card agreement

Easter Seals and Special Olympics team up with Canada Safeway

03/25/2013

Staples new app for Windows 8 makes shopping easier for small businesses; access to Staples Rewards

Greece: The largest loyalty programme “Bonus” now also available from the branches of Emporiki Bank

United Airlines launches Windows Phone 8 Mobile App

UK: Alexander & James luxury drinks website offers exclusive loyalty program benefits to new members

03/21/2013

Hilton HHonors announces Daily Grand Promotion

TravelCenters of America releases TruckSmart Mobile App update

03/20/2013

Starbucks introduces Cross-Channel, Multi-Brand Loyalty Program

American Airlines shows AAdvantage Members where their miles can take them with new Award Map

WDS study reveals the fragility of U.S. Wireless Customer Loyalty

Audi launches myAudi.ie online customer reward service in Ireland

PenFed’s Premium Travel Rewards American Express Card official card of the 2013 National Cherry Blossom Festival

03/19/2013

New Survey reveals shifting consumer views on email marketing

Europe: Chic Outlet Shopping partners with United Airlines MileagePlus Frequent Flyer Program

03/18/2013

New Orleans Hotel Collection partners with Stash Hotel Rewards

Virgin America: Survey of Frequent Flyers finds that 24 percent rate In-flight WiFi as the #1 ’Most Wanted’ flight amenity for Frequent Business Travelers

Mobily partners with Gulf Air

UAE: Rixos Hotels to join Global Hotel Alliance

UAE: Emirates NBD Securities launches Tharaa loyalty program

uSamp announces partnership with US Airways that allows Loyalty Members to join exclusive panel

03/14/2013

Caesars Entertainment introduces Millionaire Maker powered by Total Rewards

03/13/2013

Marriott Rewards goes to bat for new movie about baseball legend Jackie Robinson

BMO survey shows 79 percent of Canadians planning to get away this season; 35 percent expect to use loyalty reward points

Tesco members can convert their free money into Tesco Clubcard points

Orange launches "Orange Merci" loyalty program

Hotels.com launches dedicated Windows 8 App

UAE: REDTAG launches "rt rewards" loyalty program

03/12/2013

New research examines Restaurant Loyalty Marketing

Founders Inn & Spa joins Stash Hotel Rewards Program

Centara Hotels & Resorts has launched Centara - The 1 Card loyalty programme

AT&T ending trial of ’Plus’ loyalty program

Plink’s Rewards Program launches partnership with Operation Homefront to benefit military families

UAE: First Gulf Bank launches first Ferrari Credit Card in Middle East & Africa

C Spire Wireless launches next phase of its PERCS with a Purpose Program

GameStop’s PlayStation 4 first to know list reaches 600,000 members

03/07/2013

U.S. Bank is first major bank in the U.S. to launch Mobile Photo Bill Pay

Chase Sapphire 2013 Golf Experience Program enters its third year

Europe: Miles & More becomes 20 and celebrates the “More”

03/06/2013

Gulf Oil launches GulfCard Loyalty Program

U.S. Bank and NMAA launch Rally4Reward$

Macy’s ending My Macy’s Rewards pilot program

Corinthia Hotels joins Bank of Valletta Loyalty Rewards programme

03/05/2013

Downtown Toronto Hotel adds Double Marriott Rewards

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