5 Ways to Create a Revenue-Boosting Thanksgiving Marketing Strategy

2022-02-25T11:57:00-04:00September 23rd, 2021|Blog, Uncategorized|

Thanksgiving is a great time for businesses of all sizes, particularly those that cater to a specific demographic. With Thanksgiving right around the corner, followed by its consumer-focused sidekicks Black Friday and Cyber Monday, the expenditure is already happening. All you need is a Thanksgiving marketing strategy to enjoy the profits. While everyone else is spending money, that doesn't mean you can sit [...]

5 Things You Need to Have the Best Loyalty Program

2021-12-06T23:45:51-04:00July 28th, 2021|Blog, Uncategorized|

The concept of shopping has changed over the years. These days, businesses use loyalty programs to engage with their customers. Companies have digitized their rewards programs as shopping is done online now more than ever. Rewards programs have become common. That's why they are trending the most on e-commerce websites. They have proven to be the most helpful tactic in increasing revenue and [...]

5 Tips to Boost Revenue during Canada Day using your Loyalty Program

2021-08-17T00:03:53-04:00June 21st, 2021|Blog, Gift Card & Loyalty Programs, Loyalty Campaign, Marketing Ideas, Rewards Program|

Now that patio season is in full swing, using customer loyalty programs in tandem with summer promotions is a surefire way to keep your visitors happy and rewarded for their patronage. Canada Day and the week surrounding it is a HUGE shopping opportunity for restaurants and retailers alike. Everyone will want to get out and celebrate! How can you [...]

5 Reasons Direct Mail Marketing Helps Boost Brand Loyalty

2021-04-09T05:18:45-04:00July 7th, 2020|Blog, Loyalty Campaign, Marketing Ideas|

Even before the pandemic, the age of direct mail marketing and physical mailers was seemingly ending. With most consumers opting to get their news and promotions digitally, getting flyers in the mail was at best an unexpected surprise, and at worst a nuisance that gets recycled after a quick glance.  However, that quick glance can say so much more about your business than an [...]

Local restaurateur is buoying up his staff during the COVID-19 crisis

2021-05-06T07:33:54-04:00April 2nd, 2020|Blog, Customer Story, Gift Card Program|

Owner Jamie Myers of Jake’s Grill and Oyster House in Burlington, ON has launched the Employee Relief Fund, leveraging the restaurant’s digital gift card program provided by Ackroo to support his staff and subsidize wages during the ongoing COVID-19 crisis.   With government-regulated closures, many retail and hospitality businesses are having to pivot and get active online to meet the demands of the current COVID-19 [...]

4 Creative Marketing Ideas That Can Help Your Business Succeed Today!

2021-05-22T06:39:44-04:00March 27th, 2020|Blog, Marketing Ideas|

Providing special messaging, offering additional promotional value, participating in (or initiating) smart co-marketing projects, and beefing up your digital footprint via customer reviews are 4 great ways to help reach your business goals. We've seen some really creative ideas recently that we're excited to share with you! Let's take a closer look at how our customers and communities are using these marketing ideas to [...]