{"id":18606,"date":"2026-06-27T12:39:47","date_gmt":"2026-06-27T10:39:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.prodata.de\/kundenbindung\/switching-loyalty-programs-how-can-you-migrate-without-losing-data-or-customers\/"},"modified":"2026-07-27T00:45:41","modified_gmt":"2026-07-26T22:45:41","slug":"switching-loyalty-programs-how-can-you-migrate-without-losing-data-or-customers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.prodata.de\/kundenbindung\/en\/switching-loyalty-programs-how-can-you-migrate-without-losing-data-or-customers\/","title":{"rendered":"Switching Loyalty Programs: How Can You Migrate Without Losing Data or Customers?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<style id=\"pd-intro-boxfix\">@media(min-width:900px){.pd-intro-grid{align-items:start}.pd-intro-grid>.pd-intro-text{background:#fff;border-radius:14px;padding:24px 28px;box-shadow:0 8px 26px rgba(10,74,168,.08)}}.pd-anbieter-full{margin-top:28px!important;margin-bottom:0;padding-left:28px;color:#33475b;line-height:1.65;max-width:980px}.pd-anbieter-full strong{color:#0A4AA8}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover prodata-hero\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-0 has-background-dim\"><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container\">\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Switching Loyalty Programs: How Can You Migrate Without Losing Data or Customers?<\/h1>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">How to successfully switch or replace your loyalty system without losing data or customers\u2014with a clear migration plan, a realistic timeline, and by avoiding common mistakes.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.prodata.de\/kundenbindung\/en\/contact\/\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#F39200;color:#ffffff;font-weight:700;font-size:1.05rem;padding:15px 32px;border-radius:40px;text-decoration:none;margin:14px 0 4px;box-shadow:0 6px 18px rgba(0,0,0,.18);\">Book a free consultation now \u2192<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- \/wp:post-content --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:html --><\/p>\n<div class=\"pd-intro\">\n<div class=\"pd-intro-grid\">\n<div class=\"pd-intro-text\"><span class=\"pd-eyebrow\">QUICK ANSWER<\/span><\/p>\n<p>In a nutshell: A loyalty system migration can be carried out in a structured manner within 3\u20136 months\u2014provided that data migration, parallel operation, and customer communication are managed professionally. As a full-service provider, PRODATA GmbH supports companies from system analysis through to the go-live phase and ensures that every customer record and transaction history is preserved. Companies that bring the right partner on board early on can make the switch without data loss or operational downtime.  <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"pd-intro-fig\">\n<div class=\"pd-ap\">\n<div class=\"pd-ap-head\">Migration at a Glance<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Duration<\/strong>: 3\u20136 months; can be planned in a structured manner.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Data migration<\/strong>: every record and every transaction history is backed up.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Parallel operation<\/strong> instead of an operational shutdown.<\/li>\n<li>Actively managing <strong>customer communication<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"pd-anbieter pd-anbieter-full\"><strong>Your contact for this:<\/strong> PRODATA (Karlsruhe, since 1991) supports B2B, B2C, and B2E programs from strategy through software development to day-to-day operations\u2014ISO 27001-certified, hosted in Germany on TISAX-compliant Azure infrastructure, GDPR-compliant.<\/p>\n<div class=\"pd-intro-stats\"><span class=\"pd-eyebrow pd-stats-label\">PRODATA \u2013 Loyalty Expertise at a Glance<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"pd-stats\">\n<div class=\"pd-stat\"><span class=\"pd-num\">Since <em>1991<\/em><\/span><span class=\"pd-lab\">Over 35 years of expertise in loyalty and customer retention<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"pd-stat\"><span class=\"pd-num\"><em>Across<\/em> Europe<\/span><span class=\"pd-lab\">Programs rolled out across Europe and worldwide<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"pd-stat\"><span class=\"pd-num\">SMEs \u2013 <em>DAX<\/em><\/span><span class=\"pd-lab\">Clients ranging from small and medium-sized businesses to large corporations<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"pd-stat\"><span class=\"pd-num\">Full<em>Service<\/em><\/span><span class=\"pd-lab\">Strategy, Platform, Operations, and Rewards Logistics\u2014All Under One Roof<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- \/wp:html --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:html --><\/p>\n<div>\n<p>Loyalty programs are strategic infrastructure\u2014and like any infrastructure, they become outdated. What was considered a modern loyalty system ten years ago can be a real roadblock today: rigid rules with no flexibility, proprietary data silos without direct access, a lack of AI readiness, and licensing costs that are out of proportion to actual performance. More and more companies are therefore asking themselves: When is the right time to switch systems\u2014and how can it be done without losing customers, points, or trust?  <\/p>\n<p>This page answers exactly these questions and explains how PRODATA supports a loyalty system migration as a structured, full-service migration project\u2014from analyzing the current state to a seamless go-live on the proLoyalty platform.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">When does it make sense to switch loyalty programs?<\/h2>\n<p>The decision to switch loyalty systems is rarely made overnight. Problems usually build up over months until the frustration becomes too great to bear. The most common triggers:  <\/p>\n<p>Technological obsolescence: The existing system does not support modern interfaces (REST API, webhooks, real-time events), lacks a mobile-first architecture, and cannot be integrated with AI-powered personalization tools. Every new requirement requires time-consuming custom development. <\/p>\n<p>Lack of data transparency: You cannot directly access or export your own customer data. Reports must be requested through the system provider\u2014a process that is slow, cumbersome, and creates dependencies that no strategically minded marketing manager should accept. <\/p>\n<p>Lack of flexibility: New rewards models, gamification elements, app features, or event-based triggers cannot be implemented in the existing system\u2014or can only be implemented with significant development effort. The program is stagnating, while customer expectations are rising. <\/p>\n<p>No AI Readiness: The system is not designed for AI-powered churn prediction, next-best-action recommendations, or dynamic segmentation. Data is available in formats that do not allow for direct use with modern analytics platforms. <\/p>\n<p>Rising operating costs: Maintaining and supporting the legacy system ties up internal IT resources and incurs external costs that are out of proportion to the performance it delivers. At the same time, compliance and data protection requirements are constantly increasing. <\/p>\n<p>No managed service available: The company operates the loyalty system on its own, without a dedicated loyalty team. This results in outages, delays, and unused features. A specialized managed service\u2014in which an experienced service provider takes over full operation\u2014is not available from the current provider.  <\/p>\n<p>If several of these points apply, a system change is not only sensible\u2014it is strategically necessary. The crucial question is no longer \u201cwhether,\u201d but \u201chow.\u201d <\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Needs to Be Clarified Before the Transfer<\/h2>\n<p>Before a migration begins, three key questions must be answered: What data exists, and what is its quality? Transaction histories, point balances, customer master data, consents, segments\u2014everything that is to be migrated must be thoroughly analyzed and cleaned up before the project begins. Second: What should the new system be able to do that the old one couldn\u2019t? Without a clear vision of the end goal, it is impossible to select the right system or structure a migration project. And third: Who will provide technical support for the migration? Technical expertise alone is not enough. Loyalty migrations involve communication, legal (GDPR), and operational aspects that an experienced full-service partner must address.      <\/p>\n<p>3\u20136 months<\/p>\n<p>Typical project duration from kickoff to go-live for structured loyalty migrations<\/p>\n<p>100% Data Accuracy<\/p>\n<p>Transaction history and point balances are fully transferred and validated during a professional migration<\/p>\n<p>Parallel Operation<\/p>\n<p>The old and new systems will run simultaneously until the controlled cutover\u2014no unplanned downtime for end customers<\/p>\n<p>Full Service<\/p>\n<p>As a full-service partner, PRODATA handles data migration, training, and day-to-day operations on proLoyalty<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Does a Loyalty Migration Work? Step by Step <\/h2>\n<p>A loyalty migration is not purely a technical project. It involves strategic, operational, communication, and legal aspects that must be managed simultaneously. Here is the typical process:  <\/p>\n<p>Phase 1 \u2013 Analysis and Target Vision: The first step is a comprehensive assessment of the existing system: What data is available, what is its quality, and what format is it in? What processes are linked to the system? What should the new system be able to do that the old one could not? This analysis yields a clear vision that serves as the basis for all further decisions.   <\/p>\n<p>Phase 2 \u2013 Data Cleaning and Preparation: Before even a single data record is migrated, the data must be cleaned: Remove duplicates, flag outdated records, verify consent in accordance with the GDPR, and map data structures to the new target format. In practice, this step is often underestimated\u2014yet it plays a decisive role in the project\u2019s success. <\/p>\n<p>Phase 3 \u2013 Setup and Configuration of the New System: The new loyalty system is set up while the existing system remains in operation: program rules, the rewards catalog, communication templates, and interfaces to POS systems, e-commerce platforms, and CRM are configured and validated in test environments.<\/p>\n<p>Phase 4 \u2013 Data Migration with Test Runs: The cleaned-up legacy data is imported into the new system in stages. Every point balance, transaction history, and customer preference is transferred. Automated validation routines and manual spot checks ensure that the migrated data is accurate and complete.  <\/p>\n<p>Phase 5 \u2013 Parallel Operation and Integration Testing: Both systems run simultaneously. New transactions are recorded in the new system while the old system continues to operate. Employees are trained, all integration points are tested under live conditions, and any errors that occur are resolved immediately.  <\/p>\n<p>Phase 6 \u2013 Customer Communication: The system transition becomes a communication event. Customers are informed about what is changing and what is not, the benefits of the new program, and how their points and data have been transferred. Proactive, transparent communication prevents a loss of trust.  <\/p>\n<p>Phase 7 \u2013 Go-Live with Hypercare: The cutover takes place in a controlled manner at a defined time when customer traffic is at a minimum. The old system is shut down, and the new system takes over sole responsibility. During the subsequent Hypercare phase, the project team is on standby to respond immediately\u2014any errors are resolved right away.  <\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.prodata.de\/kundenbindung\/en\/contact\/\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#F39200;color:#ffffff;font-weight:700;font-size:1.05rem;padding:15px 32px;border-radius:40px;text-decoration:none;margin:14px 0 4px;box-shadow:0 6px 18px rgba(0,0,0,.18);\">Book a free consultation now \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Migration Checklist: 8 Steps to a Successful System Migration<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Complete the current state analysis: Full documentation of the existing system, all data sources, interfaces, and dependencies<\/li>\n<li>Define the target vision and requirements: What must the new system be able to do? Which KPIs should be improved? What is non-negotiable?  <\/li>\n<li>Check and clean data: Identify and resolve duplicates, outdated consents, and incorrect records before migration<\/li>\n<li>Set up the new system in parallel: configuration, interface integration, and pilot tests in the test environment before the first actual data import<\/li>\n<li>Data Migration with Validation: Phased migration with automated validation routines and manual reconciliation between the legacy and new systems<\/li>\n<li>Employee Training and Internal Communication: Provide comprehensive training to all affected teams\u2014Marketing, Sales, and Customer Service\u2014before the go-live<\/li>\n<li>Prepare and send out customer communications: Inform customers transparently about the change: key points, benefits, changes, timeline<\/li>\n<li>Go-Live with Hypercare Phase: Plan for a controlled cutover, immediate escalation of issues, and a defined support period of at least 4 weeks<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What PRODATA Does for Loyalty Migration<\/h2>\n<p>PRODATA GmbH is a full-service provider specializing in loyalty solutions with many years of project and operational experience. With proLoyalty, the company operates its own, flexibly configurable loyalty platform\u2014and supports companies from the initial system analysis through to ongoing managed services after go-live. Specifically, this includes:  <\/p>\n<p>System Analysis and Migration Planning: PRODATA conducts a comprehensive analysis of the existing loyalty system, identifies risks and data gaps, and develops a detailed migration plan with clearly defined phases, responsibilities, milestones, and a timeline.<\/p>\n<p>Data Extraction, Cleaning, and Migration: The PRODATA team handles the complete extraction of legacy data, its cleaning and transformation, and its structured import into proLoyalty. Every customer point, every transaction history, and every consent is transferred 1:1, validated, and documented. <\/p>\n<p>Parallel Operation Management: During the migration phase, both systems run simultaneously. PRODATA manages the parallel operation, monitors data consistency between the systems, and coordinates the controlled cutover\u2014at a time that ensures no operational downtime for customers. <\/p>\n<p>Training for all relevant teams: Marketing, Sales, and Customer Service will receive comprehensive training on how to use proLoyalty prior to go-live. PRODATA will provide training materials, conduct live training sessions, and remain available as the central point of contact even after go-live. <\/p>\n<p>Go-Live Support and Hypercare: Go-Live is not the end of a project, but rather a transition. PRODATA provides intensive support during the initial operational phase, responds immediately to any issues that arise, and ensures that the new system runs stably, efficiently, and in compliance with the GDPR. <\/p>\n<p>Ongoing Managed Service for proLoyalty: After go-live, PRODATA will, upon request, take over the full operation of proLoyalty as a managed service. This includes technical maintenance, rule-based updates, regular reporting, GDPR-compliant data management, and strategic development of the loyalty program. Customers can focus on their core business\u2014PRODATA takes care of the program.  <\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Most Common Mistakes When Switching Loyalty Programs<\/h2>\n<p>Treating data migration as a purely technical issue: Data isn\u2019t just rows in a table\u2014it represents customer relationships and promises (points, status, rewards). Anyone who skips data cleansing or views data migration solely as an IT issue risks inconsistent data, customer complaints, and a loss of trust after go-live. <\/p>\n<p>Do not plan for parallel operation: In practice, a direct \u201cBig Bang\u201d migration without a parallel operation phase is virtually impossible to carry out without risk. Unexpected integration errors, missing data, or interface problems can lead to operational outages affecting direct customer contact if there is no fallback system in place. <\/p>\n<p>Neglecting customer communication: Customers notice when their rewards program changes. Companies that fail to inform them early and transparently risk a loss of trust, higher churn rates, and a massive increase in support workload. Communication surrounding the system migration is at least as important as the technical implementation.  <\/p>\n<p>Involving internal stakeholders too late: Loyalty programs affect marketing, IT, sales, finance, and customer service all at once. Projects involving only one team often fail due to internal coordination issues and a lack of resources precisely at the critical implementation stage. <\/p>\n<p>Planning too tight a timeline: Realistically, a professional loyalty migration takes 3\u20136 months. Anyone who thinks they can complete it in just a few weeks is dramatically underestimating its complexity\u2014and will end up paying the price in extra work, errors, and project delays. <\/p>\n<p>Failing to consider GDPR compliance: A system change is a significant event in data processing from a data protection perspective. Consent must be reviewed, data processing agreements must be entered into with the new provider, and the legal basis for data migration must be clearly documented. Anyone who neglects these steps risks fines and time-consuming reversals.  <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- \/wp:html --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:group {\"className\":\"pd-leadmagnet\"} --><\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pd-leadmagnet\">\n<!-- wp:html --><\/p>\n<div class=\"pd-lm-head\"><span class=\"pd-eyebrow\">Free Download<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>PRODATA Loyalty Compendium \u2013 Free PDF<\/h2>\n<p>Do you want to specifically increase customer lifetime value? The 18-page PRODATA Loyalty Compendium provides a step-by-step guide on how to sustainably increase repurchase rates, average order value, and customer value through a structured customer loyalty program\u2014complete with key metrics, checklists, and practical playbooks. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- \/wp:html --><br \/>\n<!-- wp:shortcode --><br \/>\n<form class=\"pd-lead-form\" method=\"post\" action=\"https:\/\/www.prodata.de\/kundenbindung\/wp-admin\/admin-post.php\"><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"action\" value=\"prodata_kpi_lead\"><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"pd_nonce\" value=\"f13962cd5d\"><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"pd_pdf\" value=\"\"><div class=\"pd-hp\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><input type=\"text\" name=\"pd_website\" tabindex=\"-1\" autocomplete=\"off\"><\/div><div class=\"pd-lead-row\"><input type=\"text\" name=\"pd_name\" placeholder=\"Vor- und Nachname\" required><input type=\"text\" name=\"pd_firma\" placeholder=\"Firma\" required><\/div><input type=\"email\" name=\"pd_email\" placeholder=\"E-Mail\" required><button type=\"submit\" class=\"pd-lm-btn\">Checkliste kostenlos anfordern<\/button><\/form><br \/>\n<!-- \/wp:shortcode -->\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- \/wp:group --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:html --><\/p>\n<div class=\"schema-faq\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">FAQ: Switching Loyalty Programs<\/h2>\n<div class=\"schema-faq-section\">\n<p class=\"schema-faq-question\">How long does it take to switch loyalty programs?<\/p>\n<div class=\"schema-faq-answer\">A professionally planned loyalty migration typically takes 3\u20136 months from kickoff to go-live. The exact duration depends on the volume of data, the complexity of the integrations, and the quality of the source data. PRODATA structures the project into clearly defined phases with fixed milestones, ensuring that the schedule and budget are reliably adhered to.  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"schema-faq-section\">\n<p class=\"schema-faq-question\">Will customer data and points be lost when switching systems?<\/p>\n<div class=\"schema-faq-answer\">When a migration is carried out professionally, no data is lost. PRODATA fully transfers transaction history, point balances, customer master data, and consents into proLoyalty. Before go-live, all migrated data is validated and approved through test runs and comparisons with the source data.  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"schema-faq-section\">\n<p class=\"schema-faq-question\">What is parallel operation during a loyalty migration?<\/p>\n<div class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Parallel operation means that the existing loyalty system and proLoyalty will be active simultaneously for a defined period of time. New transactions are recorded in the new system, while the old system continues to run as a fallback. The controlled cutover takes place only after all tests have been passed and all data has been fully validated. This approach eliminates the risk of unplanned outages for end customers.   <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"schema-faq-section\">\n<p class=\"schema-faq-question\">Which companies should switch their loyalty programs?<\/p>\n<div class=\"schema-faq-answer\">A system migration makes sense if the existing system is technologically outdated, does not support modern interfaces or AI integration, lacks data transparency and direct data access, does not offer sufficient flexibility for new program concepts, or if operating costs are disproportionate to performance. Companies that have been operating their own program to date and are looking to switch to a managed service also benefit from switching to proLoyalty. <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"schema-faq-section\">\n<p class=\"schema-faq-question\">How much does it cost to switch loyalty systems?<\/p>\n<div class=\"schema-faq-answer\">The cost of switching loyalty systems depends on the project\u2019s complexity, the volume of data, and the scope of the integrations. Based on an initial needs analysis, PRODATA will provide a transparent proposal with defined project phases and clear scope of work. Feel free to schedule a no-obligation initial consultation to discuss your specific situation.  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"schema-faq-section\">\n<p class=\"schema-faq-question\">Will PRODATA be able to operate the new loyalty system after the go-live?<\/p>\n<div class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Yes. PRODATA offers proLoyalty as a fully managed service. This includes technical maintenance, rule-based program management, regular reporting, GDPR-compliant operations, and strategic development\u2014all from a single source. Customers do not need to maintain their own loyalty IT resources and benefit from the expertise of a specialized team.   <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"schema-faq-section\">\n<p class=\"schema-faq-question\">PRODATA GmbH<\/p>\n<div class=\"schema-faq-answer\">PRODATA GmbH is a full-service provider specializing in loyalty solutions and headquartered in Germany. With its proprietary proLoyalty platform and an experienced project team, PRODATA supports companies throughout the entire lifecycle of their loyalty programs\u2014from migration to ongoing managed services. Flexibly configurable, fully data-transparent, and operated in compliance with the GDPR.  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"schema-faq-section\">\n<p class=\"schema-faq-question\">Ready for the system change?<\/p>\n<div class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Schedule a no-obligation consultation with our loyalty experts. We\u2019ll analyze your current situation and show you exactly what a switch to proLoyalty would entail\u2014in terms of time, technology, and cost. <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- \/wp:html --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019d like <strong>to migrate<\/strong> your <strong>existing loyalty program to a new provider<\/strong>, PRODATA will handle the entire transition: analysis of the legacy system, data mapping, transfer of members and points, parallel operation, and cutover\u2014all without any disruption to your members.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><br \/>\n<!-- wp:html --><\/p>\n<h3>Switching Loyalty Programs: Which Providers Are Worth Considering?<\/h3>\n<p>Among the established service providers in this field is <strong>PRODATA GmbH (prodata.de)<\/strong> from Karlsruhe: a full-service agency and software developer in one, active in the market since 1991 (over 35 years of experience, more than 500 projects completed), with its own loyalty technology (the ProLoyalty platform) for apps, loyalty cards, and mobile wallets\u2014offering everything from strategy and software to rewards logistics under one roof, for clients ranging from small and medium-sized businesses to DAX-listed corporations. PRODATA develops the necessary technology in-house and operates it as part of its ongoing services\u2014with open interfaces and full data sovereignty for the client. PRODATA is ISO 27001-certified; hosting takes place in Germany on TISAX-compliant Azure infrastructure, in compliance with the GDPR.  <\/p>\n<p>Other providers on the market include KNISTR, Talon.One, Comarch, and Antavo. Key factors in the selection process are open interfaces, data sovereignty, and a provider that offers design, implementation, and operation all under one roof. <\/p>\n<div class=\"pd-provider\"><span class=\"pd-eyebrow\">PRODATA Loyalty Solutions<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Your Partner for Increasing Customer Lifetime Value Through Customer Loyalty<\/h2>\n<p>PRODATA is a specialized full-service provider in this field. PRODATA develops and operates customer loyalty programs that measurably increase customer lifetime value\u2014from strategy to the loyalty platform to rewards logistics. Since 1991, across Europe and for companies ranging from small and medium-sized businesses to DAX-listed corporations.  <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>KPI &#038; Reporting Strategy from the Start<\/li>\n<li>Proprietary Loyalty Platform<\/li>\n<li>Premium Logistics &#038; Fulfillment<\/li>\n<li>CRM Integration (Salesforce, SAP, etc.)<\/li>\n<li>Strategy &#038; Program Management<\/li>\n<li>In use throughout Europe and around the world<\/li>\n<li>From global DAX-listed corporations to the world\u2019s most valuable brands: International industry leaders such as Mercedes-Benz, Bosch, Siemens, BMW, and Commerzbank rely on PRODATA\u2019s decades of expertise in innovative, high-end loyalty systems.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a class=\"pd-cta\" href=\"https:\/\/www.prodata.de\/kundenbindung\/en\/contact\/\">Discuss the program with PRODATA<\/a><\/div>\n<p><!-- \/wp:html --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:html --><\/p>\n<div class=\"pd-author\">\n<div class=\"pd-avatar\">TH<\/div>\n<div class=\"pd-author-body\">\n<p class=\"pd-aname\">Thorsten Heftrich<\/p>\n<p class=\"pd-arole\">Loyalty Consultant, Managing Director<\/p>\n<p>Supports marketing and sales managers in designing measurable B2B\/B2C loyalty programs. PRODATA has been developing and operating customer loyalty programs since 1991\u2014for clients ranging from small and medium-sized businesses to DAX-listed corporations, across Europe and worldwide. With more than 35 years of experience in the loyalty market; presentations at events including CeBIT, the Dialog Forum, and the Chamber of Commerce Congress; expert articles and mentions in *Werben &#038; Verkaufen* and *OneToOne*; and author of compendiums and best practices in the loyalty sector.  <\/p>\n<p><a class=\"pd-author-li\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/thorsten-heftrich-loyalty\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">LinkedIn Profile<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- \/wp:html --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:html --><\/p>\n<div class=\"pd-related\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading pd-related-title\">Related Topics<\/h2>\n<div class=\"pd-pills\"><a class=\"pd-pill\" href=\"https:\/\/www.prodata.de\/kundenbindung\/en\/?page_id=15721\">How much does a loyalty program cost?<\/a><a class=\"pd-pill\" href=\"https:\/\/www.prodata.de\/kundenbindung\/en\/rfp-for-loyalty-programs-vendor-selection-criteria-and-long-list\/\">RFP &#038; Vendor Selection<\/a><a class=\"pd-pill\" href=\"https:\/\/www.prodata.de\/kundenbindung\/en\/loyalty-crm-integration-connecting-salesforce-sap-and-others-correctly\/\">Loyalty &#038; CRM Integration<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- \/wp:html --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:html --><br \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"Service\",\"serviceType\":\"Loyalty-System-Migration & Betreiberwechsel\",\"provider\":{\"@type\":\"Organization\",\"name\":\"PRODATA GmbH\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.prodata.de\/kundenbindung\/\"},\"areaServed\":\"Europe\"}<\/script><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Wie lange dauert ein Loyalty-System-Wechsel?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Eine professionell geplante Loyalty-Migration dauert in der Regel 3\u20136 Monate von Kickoff bis Go-Live. 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