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Mark Ross Smith

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Mark Ross Smith Podcast Episodes

Talking with the Experts

Talking with the Experts

2023 EP468 Mark Ross Smith - Innovation in the Travel Industry

April 19, 2023

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About this episode

On this episode of Talking with the Experts, host Rose Davidson sits down with Mark Ross Smith, CEO and co-founder of Loyalty Data Co, to explore how loyalty programs are evolving in the travel industry. Mark shares his fascinating journey from being a lover of travel to working in the industry and eventually founding Status Match.com. Mark explains how being a customer of your own product can help identify areas for improvement and speaks on the profitability of loyalty programs for airlines. He also discusses the benefits of consolidating travel into one brand to rack up perks and how businesses can benefit from consumers transferring points out. This episode is packed with valuable insights for business owners looking to take their loyalty programs to the next level.

Mark Ross Smith utilizes his expertise in loyalty programs to provide insight into the complexities of loyalty economics. He recognizes that while points may appear free, a significant amount of monetary value is involved. Smith's experience with Qantas and Jetstar's reciprocal benefits and the One World Alliance showcases his ability to navigate business relationships and leverage loyalty programs to their fullest potential. As a specialist in the loyalty business, Smith highlights the importance of selling points to banks as a key revenue stream for airline loyalty programs.

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Mark Ross Smith Podcast Episodes

Amazing Business Radio

Transactional VS Emotional Customer Loyalty Featuring Mark Ross-Smith

Amazing Business Radio

May 2023

First Customers

How did Mark Ross Smith revolutionize the airline industry's rewards programs with Status Match?

First Customers

May 2023

Spark Plug

Mark Ross-Smith

Spark Plug

Apr 2023

Geobreeze Travel

Episode 129: The Future of Status Matching with Mark Ross-Smith

Geobreeze Travel

Apr 2023

Flying Smarter: Air Travel Explained

32 - A Look at Loyalty Programs with Mark Ross-Smith

Flying Smarter: Air Travel Explained

Mar 2023

Airplane Geeks Podcast

Status Match

Airplane Geeks Podcast

Mar 2023

Hospitality Property School

Interview with Mark Ross-Smith, CEO & Co-founder at Loyalty Data Co | Ep. #331

Hospitality Property School

Feb 2023

A SEAT at THE TABLE: Conversations with Today's Top Industry Leaders

What You Might Not Know About Airline Loyalty Programs

A SEAT at THE TABLE: Conversations with Today's Top Industry Leaders

Feb 2023

The Merged Marketing Podcast

169 - Are airline loyalty businesses worth more than the airline itself with Mark Ross-Smith

The Merged Marketing Podcast

Feb 2023

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Key topics

Disruptive Trends in Loyalty: Innovating to Drive Customer Engagement

The airline loyalty status is held by the most valuable global travelers, who represent 30-40% of airline revenue. Mark Ross-Smith and his company, Loyalty Data Co, have demonstrated their expertise in this area by delivering thousands of high-value travelers to Canada in 2021/2022 through their platform, Status Match.com, in conjunction with Destination Canada and Air Canada.

Delivering Increased Revenue through Loyalty Programs

A study by the Hotel Loyalty Report found that hotels with loyalty programs had an average occupancy rate of 75%, while those without programs had an average occupancy rate of 68%. This suggests that loyalty programs can help hotels fill more rooms and generate more revenue.

The Status Cliff - Understanding and Managing the Looming Threat to Loyalty Managers

The status cliff refers to the loss of status, benefits, and rewards that frequent travelers face when their loyalty program changes, merges, or is discontinued.

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