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In order to expand and maintain this elite member base, we targeted two segments:</p>\n<ol>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Current elite status members</strong> who wanted to maintain their status level but were not likely to reach that with their current spend</li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Non-elite members</strong> who were close to achieving status level but would likely fall short</li>\n</ol>\n<p>To determine <a href=\"/how-one-airline-unlocked-new-mileage-buyers-to-gain-an-edge-on-travel-recovery\" rel=\"noopener\">optimal campaign offers and pricing structure</a>, we leveraged historical promotional performance, member's unique purchase behaviour, travel engagement metrics and aggregated industry data. 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In order to expand and maintain this elite member base, we targeted two segments:</p>\n<ol>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Current elite status members</strong> who wanted to maintain their status level but were not likely to reach that with their current spend</li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Non-elite members</strong> who were close to achieving status level but would likely fall short</li>\n</ol>\n<p>To determine <a href=\"/how-one-airline-unlocked-new-mileage-buyers-to-gain-an-edge-on-travel-recovery\" rel=\"noopener\">optimal campaign offers and pricing structure</a>, we leveraged historical promotional performance, member's unique purchase behaviour, travel engagement metrics and aggregated industry data. This enabled Points to accurately predict a member's propensity to transact while maximizing traffic, conversion, and profitability.</p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\"></span><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\"><img src=\"https://9407148.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/9407148/ElementsDataDriven_R1-01.png\" alt=\"Elements of a data-driven Elite campaign. Historical promotional performance, member purchase behaviour, travel engagement metrics, and aggregated industry data.\" width=\"1742\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width: 1742px;\"></span></p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\">Results:</span></h2>\n<p>This data-driven campaign<strong> generated near pre-pandemic levels of engagement, with 40% of transactions coming from members newly acquiring Elite status</strong>, locking in more high-value, loyal customers.<span style=\"color: #4d5156;\">¹</span><strong><span style=\"color: #4d5156;\"> </span></strong></p>\n<p>Overall, <strong>it drove 4.5x the forecasted revenue, </strong>far surpassing expectations and proving there is a more profitable way to meet the demand for status.<strong><span style=\"color: #4d5156;\">² </span></strong></p>\n<p>By helping highly engaged members hold or gain status for the upcoming year, this Elite product promotion secured their engagement as travel trends upwards. As loyalty program members continue leading this demand, their desire for perks, upgrades, and an elite experience remains as strong as a delicious double espresso from the exclusive lounge. </p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><img src=\"https://9407148.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/9407148/ResultsGraphic_R1-01.png\" alt=\"Campaign drove 4.5x expected revenue. 40% of transactions from members newly achieving status.\" width=\"1742\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width: 1742px;\"></p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><br><em>Points provides best-in-class loyalty solutions and marketing expertise to nearly 60 of the world's most well-known loyalty programs.</em><a href=\"https://www.points.com/contact/\"><em><span> Learn more</span></em></a> <em>about how Points can help loyalty programs unlock their full potential.</em></p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 10px;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Sources</span></p>\n<ol style=\"font-size: 10px;\">\n<li><span>Data from promotion with North American Airline partner, December 2021.</span></li>\n<li><span>Data from promotion with North American Airline partner, December 2021.</span></li>\n</ol>",
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