Ten years ago, Teenage Engineering made a splash with the quirky, “boutique” OP-1 synthesizer. The b-word gets quotes because the OP-1 would go on to be a huge hit, enjoying a 10 year run and several re-stocks along the way. The success of the OP-1 and the equally unique products that followed saw big brands […]
Tag: loyalty
Win or die: The secret to surviving in Game of Thrones? Forget about loyalty, scientists say
If you ever find yourself trapped in a real-life Game of Thrones-style nightmare, don’t be afraid to cast your morals aside in pursuit of survival. New research shows loyalty led characters in the popular show to an early death. The research, published in the Injury Epidemiology journal, showed that Game of Thrones characters were more […]
Uber Rewards Loyalty Program Gives Perks to Power Users
Rack up enough points and a real life human will answer your customer support call. https://media.wired.com/photos/5beb82e32a10bb7110468ff0/master/pass/UberRewards-RTX6D313-w.jpg
The New Benefits of Brand Loyalty
For the most part, the major benefit of brand loyalty is not getting into an argument with your family members at the dinner table. Grandpa worked for General Motors, Dad buys Chevy exclusively, and you decided not to buck the trend. You even bragged about Aunt Beth helping you get a sweet deal on that […]
The American President Who Screened Federal Employees for Their Loyalty
Loyalty is clearly a trait of paramount importance to U.S. President Donald Trump and his administration. “I need loyalty, I expect loyalty,” Trump reportedly told former FBI director James Comey. Even before the “enemies list” that surfaced in August, Trump has claimed that many federal employees are disloyal and pursue their own political interests, and […]
Buff launches blockchain loyalty program for gamers
Buff has started a blockchain-based loyalty program for gamers, and it has teamed up with Overwolf, a company that makes it easy to add new features to games via overlays. Israel-based Buff is preparing to launch its Buff Coins cryptocurrency later this summer. The company has created a loyalty program which can give real-world rewards […]
Should Immigrants Have to Swear Loyalty to America? We Asked, You Answered
Last week, we asked: Should immigrants be forced to forsake their homelands? You answered, and here are your thoughts, edited for clarity. Larry McIntyre, Apopka, Florida Is it really too much to ask that a legal immigrant swear an allegiance to America and denounce their allegiance to the country that they have chosen to leave? […]
Marriott’s SVP of Loyalty Answers Your Questions About the Combined Marriott/SPG Program
Marriott’s David Flueck Q&A About the Combined Marriott/SPG Program Advertiser Disclosure The credit card offers that appear on the website are from credit card companies from which ThePointsGuy.com receives compensation. This compensation may impact how and where products appear on this site (including, for example, the order in which they appear). This site does not […]
Tip: Always Audit Your Loyalty Program Accounts
Tip: Always Audit Your Loyalty Program Accounts Advertiser Disclosure The credit card offers that appear on the website are from credit card companies from which ThePointsGuy.com receives compensation. This compensation may impact how and where products appear on this site (including, for example, the order in which they appear). This site does not include all […]
Target Is Testing a New Loyalty Program
Target Is Testing a New Loyalty Program Advertiser Disclosure The credit card offers that appear on the website are from credit card companies from which ThePointsGuy.com receives compensation. This compensation may impact how and where products appear on this site (including, for example, the order in which they appear). This site does not include all […]
