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A great example of customer engagement without any offer messaging
One of my favourite CRM emails this week came from Amazon Music and it didn’t include a discount, a promo code, or a countdown timer screaming “LAST CHANCE!!!”.
Andrew Goldstein
Jan 160 min read


CRM in January - what's the best use of time?
January is when revenue anxiety quietly shows up in the inbox. Sales are soft. Targets haven’t moved. So the instinct is familiar: “Let’s push harder.”
Andrew Goldstein
Jan 90 min read


Example from MYER - Recognising valuable customers
I wrote a post a few days ago about how important it is for brands to take advantage of each moment, to recognise and reward members by tier (recognition of value and loyalty to a brand)
Andrew Goldstein
Dec 26, 20250 min read


The Post BFCM period - how to manage customer complaints or complaints from the ACMA
BFCM is over, you see an email from Legal. ACMA Complaints Received. Sound familiar?
Andrew Goldstein
Dec 4, 20250 min read


Customer Loyalty Programs - Ensuring you're recruiting the right crowd and ensuring customers "feel the love"
Recently I saw that THE ICONIC launched a very cute activation in Melbourne; the Front Row Christmas Pop-Up with free coffee, cannoli and gifts. And as someone who has proudly worn the ICONIC lanyard… I love a good brand moment, it really ‘got me looking.’
Andrew Goldstein
Dec 1, 20252 min read


Giving this "consulting thing" a go...
’m a huge believer in customer loyalty (and the beautiful data that comes with it). Great loyalty propositions help businesses make smarter, data-led decisions and deliver real value for customers.
Andrew Goldstein
Nov 28, 20250 min read


Tips on measuring CRM performance during BFCM (or any other time)
You probably know the old saying: “you can manage what you can measure.” The same goes for CRM
Andrew Goldstein
Nov 18, 20250 min read


Emails only do something when they have great content and stories...
I see so many brands send out emails filled with large (and often beautiful) imagery but with no clear purpose for the audience.
Andrew Goldstein
Nov 14, 20250 min read


BFCM Month.. how to keep customers engaged
It feels like Black Friday gets earlier every year…I’ve already noticed several smaller retailers going live with “Black Friday” sales, even before Halloween!
Andrew Goldstein
Nov 6, 20250 min read


MYER vs. The ICONIC - comparing loyalty programs
Opened up Facebook Marketplace this morning and was greeted with ads from two familiar faces; my former employers MYER and THE ICONIC
Andrew Goldstein
Oct 23, 20250 min read


Misusing customer data
It still surprises me how often large organisations under utilise the customer data available to them, whether it’s missed opportunities in driving incremental sales and/or customer engagement; or missed opportunities to use it to prevent simple, avoidable mistakes
Andrew Goldstein
Oct 16, 20250 min read


The new MYER one program - my thoughts
Another major retailer refreshing its loyalty proposition right before peak — this time, MYER one (still close to my heart)…
Andrew Goldstein
Oct 10, 20250 min read


Speaking at the 2025 ALA Conference
Andrew Goldstein (THE ICONIC), Jaimi Farrey (Hanesbrands Inc.), Stefani Pandovski (TerryWhite Chemmart), and Laura Grenfell (Telstra Plus) will unpack what’s new in retail and how to use the latest tools and tech—from campaign apps to gamification—to run standout campaigns that complement your broader loyalty strategy.
Andrew Goldstein
Jul 17, 20250 min read
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