Tagtile Encourages Returning Shoppers Through Points and Coupons
Meghan Young — October 8, 2011 — Tech
As mobile phones become more and more advanced, companies are looking for new ways to provide virtual incentives for their customers, and Tagtile aims to provide these motivations. Tagtile is a cubed hardware device that rewards customers' loyalty through points, discounts and coupons.
Founded by Abheek Anand and Soham Mazumbar, Tagtile provides easy setup. By simply plugging the Tagtile device into a USB port or a power outlet, its sensors connect to customers’ mobile phones, and when swiped earn points.
The Tagtile loyalty service is currently being tested by 35 merchants, and will be publicly launched some time next month. With its launch, Tagtile will most likely influence other companies to look to mobile technology for encouraging loyalty from customers.
Founded by Abheek Anand and Soham Mazumbar, Tagtile provides easy setup. By simply plugging the Tagtile device into a USB port or a power outlet, its sensors connect to customers’ mobile phones, and when swiped earn points.
The Tagtile loyalty service is currently being tested by 35 merchants, and will be publicly launched some time next month. With its launch, Tagtile will most likely influence other companies to look to mobile technology for encouraging loyalty from customers.
Trend Themes
1. Mobile Loyalty Programs - Innovative companies are leveraging mobile technology to create virtual incentives and rewards for customer loyalty.
2. Hardware Loyalty Devices - Hardware devices like Tagtile's cubes are being developed to provide easy setup and seamless integration with customers' mobile phones for loyalty rewards.
3. Innovative Incentive Solutions - Companies are exploring new ways to incentivize customer loyalty through points, discounts, and coupons delivered directly to mobile devices.
Industry Implications
1. Retail - The retail industry can benefit from implementing mobile loyalty programs to encourage repeat business and boost customer engagement.
2. Technology - The technology industry has opportunities to develop innovative loyalty hardware devices like Tagtile's cubes for seamless integration with mobile devices.
3. Marketing - The marketing industry can explore new incentive solutions that leverage mobile technology to deliver personalized rewards and coupons to customers.
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