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Experts Forecast Increased Reward Program Spending, YOY Deal-Seeking Behavior This Holiday Season

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Monday, November 13, 2023

Shoppers increased their reward program spending by 22% last year compared to 2021; they are on pace to match, if not eclipse, that pace this year.

Key Points: 
  • Shoppers increased their reward program spending by 22% last year compared to 2021; they are on pace to match, if not eclipse, that pace this year.
  • Clear consumer-preferred categories such as food and drink, health and beauty, and entertainment and leisure are already experiencing YOY reward program shopping increases (116%, 44% and 28% respectively).
  • Additionally, offering promotions that connect shoppers to brands digitally will help organizations reach people during the holiday season and easily follow up once it’s over.
  • “Shoppers will be looking to their rewards programs to gain extra value and stretch their budgets this holiday season,” added Berry.

HAVAS BOOSTS LEADERSHIP FIREPOWER OF FLAGSHIP NEW YORK AGENCY

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Thursday, October 19, 2023

Sarah Collinson, previously Managing Director of JOAN Creative, has been named CEO of Havas New York and Havas New York's CCO, Dan Lucey, adds Co-CEO to his remit.

Key Points: 
  • Sarah Collinson, previously Managing Director of JOAN Creative, has been named CEO of Havas New York and Havas New York's CCO, Dan Lucey, adds Co-CEO to his remit.
  • "Creativity is at the forefront of our offerings, and we rely on the strength of our people to push that firepower," said Donna Murphy, Global CEO, Havas Creative Network and Havas Health & You.
  • This move reunites Collinson and Lucey, former partners and close friends, and reflects Havas' commitment to furthering its creative chops in North America.
  • In addition to the new leadership structure, Havas New York will further its creative strength by bringing Joao Medeiros from Havas Middle East to New York.

Longevity Risk: Retirees and Pre-Retirees Fear Declining Finances and Deteriorating Health in Older Age

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Thursday, September 28, 2023

LOS ANGELES, Sept. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Fewer than one in four age 50+ workers and retirees are very confident they will be able to maintain a comfortable lifestyle throughout their retirement (17%, 23%, respectively), according to Life in Retirement: Pre-Retiree Expectations and Retiree Realities, a new survey report released by nonprofit Transamerica Center for Retirement Studies® (TCRS) in collaboration with Transamerica Institute®.

Key Points: 
  • The greatest retirement fear among age 50+ workers is outliving their savings and investments (45% age 50+ workers, 32% retirees), while the greatest fear among retirees is that Social Security will be reduced or cease to exist in the future (42% age 50+ workers, 39% retirees).
  • Many age 50+ workers and retirees fear declining health that requires long-term care (41%, 35%, respectively) and possible long-term care costs (35%, 28%).
  • More than seven in 10 age 50+ workers and retirees are concerned about health in older age (73%, 74%, respectively).
  • Fewer than four in 10 retirees and age 50+ workers currently use a professional financial advisor (35%, 37%, respectively).

Research: Cardholder Loyalty Hinges on Debit, Credit Card Rewards

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Tuesday, September 5, 2023

Survey respondents were asked about their debit and credit card use, which of the three primary forms of rewards (cashback, points and miles) they earned with those cards, which rewards they preferred and how the right rewards could drive loyalty and shopping behaviors.

Key Points: 
  • Survey respondents were asked about their debit and credit card use, which of the three primary forms of rewards (cashback, points and miles) they earned with those cards, which rewards they preferred and how the right rewards could drive loyalty and shopping behaviors.
  • 92% of surveyed individuals have at least one debit or credit card; 83% of cardholders have at least one debit card (average: 1 card) and 74% of cardholders have at least one credit card (average: 2 cards).
  • Yet card usage isn’t evenly split, as over the next six months respondents have forecasted more credit card purchases than debit card purchases.
  • “People are open to switching from their current favorite debit or credit card to one that offers better, more budget-friendly rewards.

SequenceShift Achieves AWS Travel and Hospitality Competency

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Monday, August 28, 2023

SYDNEY, Aug. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SequenceShift proudly announced that it has achieved the Amazon Web Services (AWS) Travel and Hospitality Competency.

Key Points: 
  • SYDNEY, Aug. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SequenceShift proudly announced that it has achieved the Amazon Web Services (AWS) Travel and Hospitality Competency.
  • The AWS Travel and Hospitality Competency identifies and validates AWS Partners with proven customer success and technical proficiency, helping customers accelerate innovation and build resilience for the long run.
  • To facilitate seamless integration and deployment of these solutions, AWS established the AWS Competency Program, which validates and promotes AWS Partners with demonstrated AWS technical expertise and proven customer success.
  • With the AWS Travel and Hospitality Competency designation, SequenceShift has demonstrated its ability to deploy and operationalize solutions at scale.

SequenceShift Achieves AWS Travel and Hospitality Competency

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Monday, August 28, 2023

SYDNEY, Aug. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SequenceShift proudly announced that it has achieved the Amazon Web Services (AWS) Travel and Hospitality Competency.

Key Points: 
  • SYDNEY, Aug. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SequenceShift proudly announced that it has achieved the Amazon Web Services (AWS) Travel and Hospitality Competency.
  • The AWS Travel and Hospitality Competency identifies and validates AWS Partners with proven customer success and technical proficiency, helping customers accelerate innovation and build resilience for the long run.
  • To facilitate seamless integration and deployment of these solutions, AWS established the AWS Competency Program, which validates and promotes AWS Partners with demonstrated AWS technical expertise and proven customer success.
  • With the AWS Travel and Hospitality Competency designation, SequenceShift has demonstrated its ability to deploy and operationalize solutions at scale.

SequenceShift Achieves Amazon Connect Ready Designation

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Wednesday, July 26, 2023

SYDNEY, July 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SequenceShift, a leading provider of Payment Card Industry (PCI) Compliance for Contact Centers, announced today that it has achieved the Amazon Connect Ready designation from Amazon Web Services (AWS).

Key Points: 
  • SYDNEY, July 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SequenceShift, a leading provider of Payment Card Industry (PCI) Compliance for Contact Centers, announced today that it has achieved the Amazon Connect Ready designation from Amazon Web Services (AWS).
  • With Amazon Connect at the core of these current and future contact center technology investments, Amazon Connect Ready Partners specialize in offering vetted solutions in analytics and reporting, omnichannel customer experience, customer relationship management, outbound communications, and workforce engagement.
  • "SequenceShift is proud to achieve the Amazon Connect Ready designation.
  • The Amazon Connect Ready designation is the latest in a line of successes for SequenceShift, the company's technology is enhanced in its ability to provide AWS-aligned, pay-as-you-go, self-service, and self-setup PCI compliance.

SequenceShift Achieves Amazon Connect Ready Designation

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, July 26, 2023

SYDNEY, July 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SequenceShift, a leading provider of Payment Card Industry (PCI) Compliance for Contact Centers, announced today that it has achieved the Amazon Connect Ready designation from Amazon Web Services (AWS).

Key Points: 
  • SYDNEY, July 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SequenceShift, a leading provider of Payment Card Industry (PCI) Compliance for Contact Centers, announced today that it has achieved the Amazon Connect Ready designation from Amazon Web Services (AWS).
  • With Amazon Connect at the core of these current and future contact center technology investments, Amazon Connect Ready Partners specialize in offering vetted solutions in analytics and reporting, omnichannel customer experience, customer relationship management, outbound communications, and workforce engagement.
  • "SequenceShift is proud to achieve the Amazon Connect Ready designation.
  • The Amazon Connect Ready designation is the latest in a line of successes for SequenceShift, the company's technology is enhanced in its ability to provide AWS-aligned, pay-as-you-go, self-service, and self-setup PCI compliance.

WNBA Players to Receive Priority Pass™ Thanks to New Partnership with WNBPA (Women's National Basketball Players Association)

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Thursday, May 18, 2023

PLANO, Texas, May 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Priority Pass™, the original and market-leading airport experiences program, owned and operated by Collinson, has partnered with the Women's National Basketball Players Association (WNBPA) to offer Priority Pass memberships to all current professional basketball players in the WNBA. Priority Pass provides a comfortable space and a much-needed respite for players while waiting on a pre- or postgame flight.

Key Points: 
  • PLANO, Texas, May 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Priority Pass™ , the original and market-leading airport experiences program, owned and operated by Collinson, has partnered with the Women's National Basketball Players Association (WNBPA) to offer Priority Pass memberships to all current professional basketball players in the WNBA.
  • Priority Pass provides a comfortable space and a much-needed respite for players while waiting on a pre- or postgame flight.
  • Priority Pass has changed the airport experience for travelers worldwide with 1,300 airport lounges in over 148 countries.
  • And, with the busy travel schedules of world-class athletes like the professional women basketball players, Priority Pass is transforming and enriching their time spent at the airport.

AdminaHealth Promotes Jennifer Collinson to Vice President of Marketing and Communications

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Wednesday, May 3, 2023

GREENWICH, Conn., May 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- AdminaHealth® , the leading provider of employee benefits billing solutions for the healthcare, insurance, and voluntary benefits marketplace, is pleased to announce the promotion of Jennifer Collinson to Vice President of Marketing and Communications.

Key Points: 
  • GREENWICH, Conn., May 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- AdminaHealth® , the leading provider of employee benefits billing solutions for the healthcare, insurance, and voluntary benefits marketplace, is pleased to announce the promotion of Jennifer Collinson to Vice President of Marketing and Communications.
  • In her new role, Collinson will lead all marketing initiatives, work in concert with the company's sales team, and be the primary point for all communications.
  • Collinson joined AdminaHealth in 2019 as Director of Marketing and Communications.
  • Prior to joining AdminaHealth, Collinson held senior marketing and communications positions at organizations that distinguish themselves for making an impact and transforming processes and lives.