It’s no industry secret that retaining a current customer is less expensive than gaining a new one. But as consumer wants and expectations change rapidly, so too must an agency’s strategies for customer retention. It seems fairly simple enough: Know your audience and deliver a message that resonates, and provide a product or service that solves a problem or fulfills a need. But customer retention is never that simple—and it’s an ongoing process. Adweek reveals how top brands adapt their strategies to improve customer retention and engagement through news stories, case studies and tips you can use to enhance your own campaigns.

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How Gatorade Debuted Its New iD Membership Program In Las Vegas During the Super Bowl

Gatorade is at the center of PepsiCo's performance and wellness universe, and now it has a membership program.

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So You’ve Built a Loyalty Program. How Do You Measure Success?

If a program isn’t driving business value, it’s time to adjust your strategy.

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The Potential of AI to Improve Customer Service With Office Depot’s Kevin Moffitt

Staying on top of evolving consumer trends and career advice in the age of AI.

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Case Study: How Noodles & Company Found the Right Data Recipe for Loyalty

This Adweek case study explains how restaurant chain Noodles & Company built its loyalty strategy to drive incremental growth with its core customers.

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Today’s Churn Is Not Yesterday’s Churn

It’s not unusual for a quarter of our daily subscription activations to come from customers who have subscribed to our service before.

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StockX’s Business Model Revolves Around Consistent Customer Experience

CEO Scott Cutler has built an empire dedicated to consistent customer experience.

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Loyalty Programs Could Be the Golden Ticket for Brands in a Down Economy

Marketers reappraise role of rewards programs as consumers tighten their belts.

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Awareness Isn’t Cutting It for Cannabis Anymore

How can performance marketing propel the industry’s latest growth phase?

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Marketers Are Obsessed With Acquisition. But What About Retention?

It's time to stop taking your existing customers for granted.

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Loyalty Programs Are the Strong Foundation of Customer Engagement

Taking a set-and-forget approach to loyalty campaigns means missing out on valuable opportunities.

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TV’s Role in Measuring DTC Success  

Leveraging TV to drive retention

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Tips For Driving Sales Despite Lingering Supply Chain Ramifications

How brands can help consumers overcome sticker shock.

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The Pandemic May Be the Final Nudge Brands Needed to Ban Fur

Even countries are moving to eliminate animal products, beginning with a complete ban in Israel and the U.K. weighing similar legislation.

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Award-winning Creative Is Great but Consumers Are Still Waiting 10-Plus Minutes on Hold

Call volume and wait time more than doubled over the pandemic; it’s time to take customer service as seriously as advertising

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Walgreens Credit Card Rewards Customers ‘For How They Live’

The product is part of a broader push into financial services.