The Loyalty Paradox—Why Helping Customers Spend Less Increases Their Lifetime Value
Marketing leaders talk a big game about “customer-centricity,” but too often that phrase is code for “sell harder with friendlier emojis.” In Belgium’s hyper-competitive telco market, Telenet turned that trope on its head. Instead of nudging customers to upgrade, the company built a program that sometimes recommends downgrades—on purpose. The result? More loyalty, stronger brand affinity, and an unexpected boost to digital engagement.