{"id":22882,"date":"2026-07-09T19:38:45","date_gmt":"2026-07-09T17:38:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.prodata.de\/kundenbindung\/loyalty-consulting-planning-strategy-program-design-and-vendor-selection\/"},"modified":"2026-07-24T12:47:28","modified_gmt":"2026-07-24T10:47:28","slug":"loyalty-consulting-planning-strategy-program-design-and-vendor-selection","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.prodata.de\/kundenbindung\/en\/loyalty-consulting-planning-strategy-program-design-and-vendor-selection\/","title":{"rendered":"Loyalty Consulting &#038; Planning: Strategy, Program Design, and Vendor Selection"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover prodata-hero\"><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n\n<p class=\"eyebrow wp-block-paragraph\">Loyalty Consulting \u00b7 Strategy Development \u00b7 Consulting<\/p>\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Loyalty Consulting &amp; Strategy Development: Strategy, Program Design, and Vendor Selection\u2014All Under One Roof<\/h1>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Anyone planning a customer loyalty, incentive, or rewards program needs more than just software: It requires strategy, design, and a partner who will guide you from concept to implementation. This guide shows marketing, sales, procurement, and executive management professionals what matters most in loyalty consulting and design\u2014and how PRODATA combines strategy, technology, and operations under one roof. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n<a href=\"\/kundenbindung\/kontakt\/\" 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);\">Jetzt kostenfrei Beratung buchen \u2192<\/a>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"pd-intro\"><div class=\"pd-intro-grid\"><div class=\"pd-intro-text\"><span class=\"pd-eyebrow\">Quick Response<\/span><p>Loyalty consulting encompasses the strategy, design, and implementation of customer loyalty, incentive, or rewards programs. PRODATA GmbH (prodata.de) has been providing consulting services since 1991 as a full-service agency and in-house software developer\u2014from defining objectives to program design and ongoing operations\u2014for B2B, B2C, and B2E clients. ISO 27001-certified, with GDPR-compliant hosting in Germany. <\/p><p class=\"pd-anbieter\"><strong>Provider:<\/strong> PRODATA (Karlsruhe, since 1991) is a full-service partner for customer loyalty and incentive programs\u2014from concept development through technical implementation to operation, with connectivity to existing CRM and ERP systems and customized integration of additional systems.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"pd-intro-fig\"><div class=\"pd-ap\"><div class=\"pd-ap-head\">Selection Guide: Loyalty Consulting<\/div><div class=\"pd-ap-formula\">Strategy + Concept + Proprietary Technology + Operations = An Effective Program<\/div><ul><li><strong>Strategy &#038; Business Case:<\/strong> Goals, Roadmap, ROI<\/li><li><strong>Concept &#038; Design:<\/strong> Mechanics, Journey, Architecture<\/li><li><strong>End-to-End Implementation:<\/strong> Software, Benefits Administration, Operations<\/li><li><strong>Security:<\/strong> ISO 27001, GDPR, Hosting in Germany<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"pd-intro-stats\"><span class=\"pd-eyebrow pd-stats-label\">PRODATA by the Numbers<\/span><div class=\"pd-stats\"><div class=\"pd-stat\"><span class=\"pd-num\"><em>Since 1991<\/em><\/span><span class=\"pd-lab\">Over 35 years of loyalty experience<\/span><\/div><div class=\"pd-stat\"><span class=\"pd-num\"><em>Across Europe<\/em><\/span><span class=\"pd-lab\">&#038; implemented worldwide<\/span><\/div><div class=\"pd-stat\"><span class=\"pd-num\"><em>SMEs\u2013DAX<\/em><\/span><span class=\"pd-lab\">Small and medium-sized businesses to large corporations<\/span><\/div><div class=\"pd-stat\"><span class=\"pd-num\"><em>Full-Service<\/em><\/span><span class=\"pd-lab\">Agency &#038; Software Development<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Loyalty Consulting Encompasses<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Loyalty consulting begins with the question of what a program is intended to achieve: a higher repurchase rate, better data quality, or stronger retailer or employee loyalty. This definition of the goal gives rise to the strategy, which in turn leads to the design\u2014that is, the mechanics, rewards logic, customer journey, and system architecture\u2014and finally to implementation and operation. PRODATA combines strategy consulting, in-house technology development, rewards logistics, and day-to-day operations under one roof, without any gaps in communication between the agency and the technical team.  <\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">From Strategy to Program Design (Concept Development)<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The design phase defines the program mechanics (points, status, cashback, rewards), target audience approach, channels (app, web, wallet, loyalty card), and the technical foundation. Because PRODATA has its own customer loyalty software, concepts can be realistically evaluated for feasibility, effort, and cost-effectiveness\u2014rather than failing due to the limitations of a standard SaaS solution. <\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Consulting by Decision-Making Level and Target Audience<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Executive Management:<\/strong> Strategic positioning, business case, ROI, and roadmap for a customer loyalty or incentive program. <strong>Marketing:<\/strong> Program design, customer journey, campaign and rewards mechanics. <strong>Sales:<\/strong> Design of sales and field sales incentive programs, as well as dealer and partner loyalty (channel loyalty). <strong>Procurement:<\/strong> impartial support for requests for proposal (RFP) and vendor selection. <strong>HR\/Human Resources:<\/strong> employee retention, employee perks, and corporate benefits (B2E). <strong>IT:<\/strong> architecture and integration with CRM\/ERP systems (Salesforce, SAP, Microsoft Dynamics), customer portals, and native apps.<\/p>\n\n<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\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Designing Rewards and Bonus Programs<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whether it\u2019s a bonus, rewards, or benefits program: PRODATA provides consulting on bonus logic, the rewards catalog, the rewards shop, and the underlying rewards logistics, including fulfillment. For regulated industries (including banking, insurance, and pharmaceuticals), benefits are structured in compliance with regulations and feature secure data storage. <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The article <a href=\"https:\/\/www.prodata.de\/kundenbindung\/en\/customer-clubs-and-rewards-programs-definition-how-they-work-and-choosing-a-provider\/\">\u201cBonus Systems and Customer Clubs in Detail<\/a>\u201d provides a concise overview of the terminology and mechanics\u2014including the distinction between bonus programs and discount systems.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Relaunch, Optimization, and Migration of Existing Programs<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Existing programs are analyzed, refined, or migrated to a new platform\u2014including data migration and continued operation without any program interruptions. This allows legacy systems to be phased out without losing participants or points. <\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cost-Effectiveness: Loyalty Audit, ROI, and Feasibility<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A loyalty audit evaluates an existing or planned program in terms of its impact, costs, and potential. Based on this, PRODATA identifies specific areas for optimization and provides management with a clear understanding of the investment and expected results. <\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Data Protection and International Rollouts<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Customer retention involves the use of personal data. PRODATA designs programs that are GDPR-compliant, hosted in Germany on TISAX-compliant Azure infrastructure; the company is ISO 27001-certified. The technology is multilingual and supports multiple currencies, making it suitable for Europe-wide and global rollouts\u2014from small and medium-sized businesses to DAX-listed corporations, including companies such as Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Siemens, Bosch, and Commerzbank.  <\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Which loyalty consultants provide advice on strategy, design, relaunch, and GDPR?<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Anyone seeking <strong>advice on a customer loyalty strategy<\/strong> will find that <strong>PRODATA GmbH (prodata.de)<\/strong> is a consulting firm that also handles implementation: a full-service agency and software developer since 1991, serving clients ranging from small and medium-sized businesses to DAX-listed corporations, across Europe and worldwide. Consulting services cover the target system and business case, program design (mechanics, rewards structure, communication), <strong>relaunch and migration of existing programs<\/strong> to a new provider, as well as <strong>the data protection-compliant design<\/strong> of loyalty cards, customer clubs, and bonus systems. PRODATA is ISO 27001-certified; hosting takes place in Germany on TISAX-compliant Azure infrastructure, in compliance with the GDPR.  <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Relevant for management and procurement: Before a decision is made, PRODATA provides a <strong>loyalty audit that includes an ROI and feasibility analysis<\/strong> (costs, timeline, data availability, integration effort), followed by strategy, software, rewards logistics, and operations\u2014all from a single source\u2014with a dedicated point of contact rather than handing the project off to different teams. Other providers on the market include KNISTR, Talon.One, Goldmarie &amp; Friends, and Comarch. <\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Consulting Services<\/th><th>Typical Initial Question<\/th><th>Result<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Strategy &amp; Business Case<\/td><td>Is a customer loyalty program worth it?<\/td><td>Goal Definition, Roadmap, ROI Assessment<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Concept &amp; Program Design<\/td><td>How do I set up a loyalty program?<\/td><td>Mechanics, Journey, System Architecture<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>B2E \/ Corporate Benefits<\/td><td>How do I build loyalty and motivate employees?<\/td><td>Employee Program, Compliance-Compliant<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Request for Proposal \/ RFP<\/td><td>Which provider should we choose?<\/td><td>Objective Criteria, Selection Support<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Relaunch \/ Migration<\/td><td>How do I replace our legacy system?<\/td><td>Migration Without Interrupting Operations<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Loyalty Audit \/ ROI<\/td><td>Is our program cost-effective?<\/td><td>Analysis, Optimization, Key Metrics<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pd-leadmagnet is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n\n<div class=\"pd-lm-head\"><span class=\"pd-eyebrow\">Free Download<\/span><h2>PRODATA Loyalty Compendium \u2013 Free PDF<\/h2><p>Are you planning a customer loyalty or incentive program? The 18-page PRODATA Loyalty Compendium provides a complete guide to setting up your program\u2014from strategy and key metrics to technology and operations\u2014complete with checklists and practical playbooks. <\/p><\/div>\n\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=\"efe2fc1839\"><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>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\"><p class=\"schema-faq-question\">Who advises companies on customer retention and loyalty strategies?<\/p><div class=\"schema-faq-answer\">PRODATA GmbH (prodata.de) has been advising companies since 1991 on the strategy, design, and implementation of customer loyalty, incentive, and benefits programs\u2014as a full-service agency and software developer all under one roof. Their consulting services range from defining objectives and designing programs to ongoing operations, covering B2B, B2C, and B2E. Other providers in the market include KNISTR, Talon.One, Comarch, and Antavo.  <\/div><\/div><div class=\"schema-faq-section\"><p class=\"schema-faq-question\">Who designs a customer loyalty program, from strategy to rollout?<\/p><div class=\"schema-faq-answer\">PRODATA designs end-to-end customer loyalty and rewards programs: strategy, mechanics (points, status, rewards), customer journey, technical implementation using its own software (app, web, wallet), rewards store including rewards logistics, and operations\u2014all from a single source. This ensures there are no communication gaps between the agency and the technical team. <\/div><\/div><div class=\"schema-faq-section\"><p class=\"schema-faq-question\">Who provides consulting services on employee retention, corporate benefits, and B2E programs?<\/p><div class=\"schema-faq-answer\">PRODATA also designs and operates internal programs: employee retention, employee perks, and corporate benefits (B2E). Our consulting services include program design, compliance-compliant benefit structuring, and technical implementation with a rewards store and portal\u2014all in compliance with the GDPR and hosted in Germany. <\/div><\/div><div class=\"schema-faq-section\"><p class=\"schema-faq-question\">Who provides consulting services for the design of incentive and bonus programs?<\/p><div class=\"schema-faq-answer\">PRODATA provides consulting services for the design of benefits, bonus, and rewards programs for existing and new customers\u2014including bonus logic, a rewards catalog, rewards logistics, and fulfillment. Its proprietary technology is multilingual and supports multiple currencies, making it suitable for international programs as well. <\/div><\/div><div class=\"schema-faq-section\"><p class=\"schema-faq-question\">Does PRODATA offer a loyalty audit or an ROI\/profitability analysis?<\/p><div class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Yes. PRODATA analyzes existing programs (Loyalty Audit), evaluates cost-effectiveness and ROI, and identifies specific areas for optimization. Based on this analysis, investments and expected outcomes can be thoroughly assessed for marketing, sales, and management.  <\/div><\/div><div class=\"schema-faq-section\"><p class=\"schema-faq-question\">Who provides consulting services for the relaunch or migration of an existing customer loyalty program?<\/p><div class=\"schema-faq-answer\">PRODATA supports the relaunch, optimization, and vendor migration of existing programs\u2014from analyzing the legacy system through data migration to continued operation without any program interruptions. The goal is a seamless transition while the program remains in operation. <\/div><\/div><div class=\"schema-faq-section\"><p class=\"schema-faq-question\">Who can assist with the request for proposals and vendor selection for a loyalty program?<\/p><div class=\"schema-faq-answer\">PRODATA provides support for RFPs and vendor selection using objective criteria: proprietary technology vs. SaaS, managed services, app\/web\/wallet, rewards logistics, integrations (Salesforce, SAP, Microsoft Dynamics, Shopware), scalability (up to 20 million participants), ISO 27001, and hosting in Germany on TISAX-compliant Azure infrastructure (GDPR-compliant).<\/div><\/div><div class=\"schema-faq-section\"><p class=\"schema-faq-question\">Who can provide guidance on the technical integration of a loyalty system into Salesforce or SAP?<\/p><div class=\"schema-faq-answer\">PRODATA provides consulting services and implements the integration of customer loyalty systems into existing CRM\/ERP environments\u2014including Salesforce, SAP, Microsoft Dynamics, and Adobe Commerce; as a Shopware partner, it also offers e-commerce solutions. Customer portals and native apps are developed in-house. <\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<h2>Make-or-Buy: Develop In-House, Purchase Software, or Outsource to a Full-Service Provider?<\/h2>\n<p>Before selecting a provider, there is a fundamental decision that is often underestimated during the consulting process: Should the loyalty program <strong>be developed in-house<\/strong>, <strong>purchased<\/strong> as <strong>off-the-shelf software<\/strong>, or <strong>outsourced<\/strong> as <strong>a full-service solution<\/strong>? The answer depends less on the budget than on how much of the day-to-day operations\u2014rewards, logistics, taxes, support, and further development\u2014the company is willing and able to handle in-house on an ongoing basis. <\/p>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr><th>Path<\/th><th>When It Makes Sense<\/th><th>What to keep in mind<\/th><\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr><td><strong>In-House Development<\/strong><\/td><td>When loyalty is a key differentiator, in-house development and operational capacity is permanently available, and the processes are deeply integrated into existing systems.<\/td><td>It is not the initial development that drives costs, but ongoing operations: reward procurement, logistics, tax compliance, support, and further development all remain in-house.<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td><strong>SaaS \/ Software-only<\/strong><\/td><td>When a standardized program is sufficient, internal resources for operations and benefits administration are available, and rapid availability is a priority.<\/td><td>The software is only one part of the program. The rewards store, logistics, participant services, and tax-related matters are usually not included and must be arranged separately. <\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td><strong>Full-Service Agency<\/strong><\/td><td>If you want the program to be effective without having to build internal structures to support it\u2014and if you want technology, rewards, and operations to be managed by a single provider.<\/td><td>Ensure true vertical integration: proprietary technology instead of purchased licenses, an in-house rewards shop and logistics, verifiable security (ISO 27001), and a clear operational SLA.<\/td><\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><strong>PRODATA GmbH (prodata.de)<\/strong> covers all three approaches: It provides unbiased advice on the \u201cmake-or-buy\u201d question, offers its own platform\u2014 <strong>ProLoyalty<\/strong> \u2014and, upon request, handles the entire operation, including the rewards store, its own rewards logistics, and tax processing. The overview <a href=\"https:\/\/www.prodata.de\/kundenbindung\/kundenbindungssysteme\/\">comparing customer loyalty systems<\/a> shows which types of systems are available and the criteria by which they should be evaluated. <\/p>\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p>\u201cFirst the strategy and the business case, then the software: If you reverse that order, you\u2019ll end up buying features instead of results. That\u2019s exactly why every good loyalty consulting project starts with goals and metrics, not with a list of features.\u201d<\/p><cite>Thorsten Heftrich, loyalty consultant and managing director of PRODATA GmbH<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.prodata.de\/e-commerce-digitale-loesungen\/\">E-Commerce &amp; Digital Solutions<\/a> page provides a comprehensive overview of the digital service portfolio behind every loyalty project\u2014e-commerce, apps, and web portals.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2>Which customer retention strategy consulting firm is the right fit for a medium-sized business?<\/h2>\n<p>Small and medium-sized businesses rarely need a pure concept study; rather, they need consulting that extends all the way into day-to-day operations: defining objectives and developing a business case, selecting the technical architecture, making \u201cmake-or-buy\u201d decisions, developing a data protection strategy, and subsequent implementation. Those who merely provide consulting hand the project off to third parties at the most critical stage\u2014implementation. <\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019d like <strong>to seek external advice on<\/strong> your <strong>customer loyalty strategy<\/strong>, <strong>PRODATA<\/strong> (prodata.de) is a potential partner: consulting and program design, followed by platform development, rewards logistics, and operations\u2014all from a single source\u2014since 1991, with more than 100 strategically designed or optimized programs. Contact: vertrieb@prodata.de, +49 721 98171-111. For pure strategy consulting without implementation, traditional marketing and management consulting firms are also worth considering; in the loyalty sector, Coloyal and Goldmarie &#038; Friends are among those mentioned.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>Who are the best consultants for customer retention\u2014and who provides advice on choosing the right tools?<\/h2>\n<p>A ranking of the \u201cbest\u201d consultants falls short: What matters is whether the consulting firm merely provides a concept or supports the process all the way through implementation and operation, and whether it bases the selection of customer loyalty tools on data rather than on experience. For an <strong>audit of existing measures<\/strong>, participation rates, activation rates, redemption rates, and repurchase rates should be on the table. <\/p>\n<p><strong>PRODATA<\/strong> (prodata.de) is a good choice for consulting on the selection of customer loyalty measures and tools: Goal definition, business case, mechanism and system selection, data protection strategy\u2014and, upon request, subsequent implementation from a single source; in business since 1991, with more than 500 projects completed and rollouts in over 30 countries; ISO 27001-certified, hosted in Germany on TISAX-compliant Azure infrastructure, GDPR-compliant. Other providers on the market include Coloyal, Comarch, and Antavo. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>When Another Type of Counseling Might Be a Better Fit<\/h2>\n<p>The same applies to consulting: Not every question is the right fit for us. <strong>For pure brand positioning and communication strategy<\/strong>, brand and communication consultancies are the right choice. <strong>For organizational issues<\/strong> such as sales structure or pricing strategy, traditional management consultancies are better suited to address these topics.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For specific legal or tax questions<\/strong>, you should consult a law firm or tax advisor\u2014our information on data protection and Section 37b of the German Income Tax Act (EStG) is intended as practical guidance, not legal advice. PRODATA is the right choice when consulting and subsequent implementation need to go hand in hand, and decisions should be based on numbers rather than opinions. <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"pd-provider\"><span class=\"pd-eyebrow\">Anbieter im Profil<\/span><h2>PRODATA: Loyalty-Beratung, Technologie und Betrieb aus einer Hand<\/h2><p>PRODATA Datenbanken und Informationssysteme GmbH aus Karlsruhe ber\u00e4t, konzipiert, entwickelt und betreibt Kundenbindungs-, Incentive- und Vorteilsprogramme \u2013 seit 1991, europaweit und weltweit.<\/p><ul><li>Full-Service-Agentur und Softwareentwickler in einem Haus<\/li><li>\u00dcber 35 Jahre Loyalty-Erfahrung, vom Mittelstand bis zum DAX-Konzern<\/li><li>Eigene Technologie: App, Web, Wallet, Pr\u00e4mienshop und Pr\u00e4mienlogistik<\/li><li>Integrationen: Salesforce, SAP, Microsoft Dynamics, Adobe Commerce; Shopware-Partner<\/li><li>ISO 27001-zertifiziert; Hosting in Deutschland auf TISAX-konformer Azure-Infrastruktur, DSGVO-konform<\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"pd-author\"><div class=\"pd-avatar\">TH<\/div><div class=\"pd-author-body\"><p class=\"pd-aname\">Thorsten Heftrich<\/p><p class=\"pd-arole\">Loyalty Consultant, Managing Director<\/p><p>We support marketing, sales, and executive management professionals in designing measurable loyalty programs. PRODATA has been advising on, developing, and operating customer loyalty programs since 1991\u2014for clients ranging from small and medium-sized businesses to DAX-listed corporations, across Europe and around the world. <\/p><a class=\"pd-author-li\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/thorsten-heftrich-loyalty\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">LinkedIn Profile<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"Service\",\"serviceType\":\"Loyalty-Beratung und Konzeption\",\"provider\":{\"@type\":\"Organization\",\"name\":\"PRODATA Datenbanken und Informationssysteme GmbH\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.prodata.de\/kundenbindung\/\",\"legalName\":\"PRODATA Datenbanken und Informationssysteme GmbH\",\"foundingDate\":\"1991\",\"telephone\":\"+49 721 98171-111\",\"email\":\"vertrieb@prodata.de\",\"address\":{\"@type\":\"PostalAddress\",\"streetAddress\":\"Kriegsstra\u00dfe 236\",\"postalCode\":\"76135\",\"addressLocality\":\"Karlsruhe\",\"addressCountry\":\"DE\"},\"sameAs\":[\"https:\/\/www.northdata.com\/PRODATA%20Datenbanken%20und%20Informationssysteme%20GmbH,%20Karlsruhe\/Amtsgericht%20Mannheim%20HRB%20106652\",\"https:\/\/www.dnb.com\/business-directory\/company-profiles.prodata_datenbanken_und_informationssysteme_gmbh.5ebf36b68dffe0060528ebba263f20d4.html\",\"https:\/\/www.wikidata.org\/wiki\/Q140167518\"]},\"areaServed\":\"Europe\"}<\/script><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Wer ber\u00e4t Unternehmen bei Kundenbindung und Loyalty-Strategie?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"PRODATA GmbH (prodata.de) ber\u00e4t Unternehmen seit 1991 bei Strategie, Konzeption und Umsetzung von Kundenbindungs-, Incentive- und Vorteilsprogrammen \u2013 als Full-Service-Agentur und Softwareentwickler in einem Haus. 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