Gamified Membership

Membership-based loyalty programs get a boost from gamified reward systems

Implications - By creating a captivating members-only app with a competitive edge, brands can engage consumers on a social sharing-driven platform while cultivating a community centered around their products or services. In enticing consumers with the offer of exclusive members-only content that is earned through engagement, brands can ensure a captivated audience while tempting new loyal users through the promise of elevated status.
Workshop Question - How can your company foster a more exclusive brand perception, and as a result enhance engagement among its target consumers?

Trend Themes

  1. Gamified Loyalty Programs — Businesses can engage customers through members-only competitive apps that offer users exclusive rewards for engagement and foster brand loyalty.
  2. Experience-based Rewards Programs — Companies can increase loyalty amongst their biggest-spending customers by offering them exclusive experiential rewards such as in-store services, designer lunches, and cocktail parties.
  3. Pedometer-based Rewards Programs — Apps such as 'Sweatcoin' incentivizes users to walk with an in-app incentive system that allows for purchasing of fitness products and services, as well as offers from other users.

Industry Implications

  1. Fast Food Industry — Businesses can offer gamified loyalty rewards programs to encourage customer engagement and loyalty.
  2. Retail Industry — Business can create members-only experiences as rewards for top-spending customers to increase customer loyalty.
  3. Fitness Industry — Apps that incentivize users through pedometer-based incentive system can be used in the fitness industry to motivate people to become fit and purchase fitness products and services through in-app rewards.
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Featured Examples

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Branded Workout Challenges
Nike's Better For It Challenge Gets People Fit in 90 Days
With marathon season here and summer just around the corner, Nike’s Better For It Challenge couldn’t have come at a better time. It’s a 90-day program aiming “to increase... MORE
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Holt Renfrew Icon Privileges Earns Experiences Rather Than Points
There are many rewards programs built around encouraging people to accumulate points with purchases that can only be put towards more physical items, but not Holt Renfrew’s Icon Privileges.... MORE
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‘Sweatcoin’ is the name of a new app that uses an incentive system in order to motivate people to become fit—for every 1,000 steps taken, users will earn one Sweatcoin, which can be... MORE
Gamified Rewards Programs
Gamified Rewards Programs
Taco Bell's New Consumer Loyalty Program Will Operate as a Game
Popular Mexican-themed fast food chain ‘Taco Bell’ is currently testing a new gamified rewards program. Instead of providing customers with a traditional punch-card, Taco Bell intends to... MORE
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The 'Thumb War' App Treats the Most Popular Users to Discounts
The ‘Thumb War App’ puts a new spin on the classic children’s game. The app lets members compete for rewards based on the frequency and popularity of their posts. The app lets... MORE
Personalized Taco Rewards
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Taco Bell's ta.co Site Lets Users Customize Meals and Access Discounts
Taco Bell recently unveiled its new lifestyle website ta.co, a platform that is not only cleverly named but also all about customization and tasty taco rewards. The clever website boasts a gamified... MORE
play_circle_filledCrystal Collection Apps
Crystal Collection Apps
The Swarovski 'Just Because' App Makes Earning Points Mobile
Crystal maker Swarovski has mobilized its loyalty program with the launch of the Swarovski ‘Just Because’ app. Available in the iTunes app store, this app is taking the consumer... MORE

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