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May 18, 2021

How 5 fast casual restaurants used tech to adapt to the pandemic

Hear from CEOs of 5 fast casual restaurants about how they used technology to adapt during a crisis. What changes were critical, which were temporary fixes, and which are here to stay

Written by

Ryan Wuerch

April 27, 2021

Cheese card partners with Dosh

We’re excited to formally welcome Cheese, a revolutionary digital banking and social cause platform, to Dosh!

Written by

The Dosh Team

March 9, 2021

Welcome, N26!

Today, we’re excited to welcome N26 — our latest fintech partner — to the Dosh platform!

Written by

The Dosh Team

February 1, 2021

Dosh Takes Black-Owned Business Initiative Nationwide

We're thrilled to expand on our local effort to support Black-owned businesses.

Written by

The Dosh Team

January 28, 2021

Card-linked offers 101

Our primer on all things CLO - what they are, how they work, and how we're making them even better

Written by

The Dosh Team

January 20, 2021

Dosh Presents: The future of technology, media and consumer engagement

Featuring Meenakshi Nagarajan, Head of Marketing, sweetgreen

Written by

The Dosh Team

December 29, 2020

Cash back incentivizes shoppers in the "new nimble"

Holiday shopping season has officially slipped into January, and Amy Vale has insights into what post-holiday marketing strategy will help reach consumers.

Written by

Amy Vale

December 24, 2020

3 shopping trends to watch this holiday season

Dosh's CMO covers changes to retail and shopping impacting this holiday season.

Written by

Amy Vale

December 17, 2020

How restaurants can help set the dinner table this holiday season

Rob Kenny shares ideas for how restaurants can innovate during this unprecedented holiday season.

Written by

Rob Kenny, Director of Restaurant Partnerships

December 14, 2020

Money matters in the time of COVID-19: Holiday Edition

Nearly 20,000 Dosh users share how they're planning to spend and celebrate this holiday season.

Written by

The Dosh Team

December 8, 2020

What’s the future of food?

We find out with Taco John’s CMO, Barry Westrum and Dosh’s Director of Restaurant Partnerships, Rob Kenny.

Written by

The Dosh Team

November 24, 2020

Ellevest Partners With Dosh to Offer Cash Back Rewards for Members

Ellevest members can now swipe smarter and earn cash back to jump-start their savings when they shop with the Ellevest debit card

Written by

The Dosh Team

November 17, 2020

A feast for the eyes: 3 reasons why imagery matters more for restaurants and QSRs

Dosh's Director of Restaurant Partnerships Rob Kenny shares how high-quality food images can positively impact restaurant and QSR marketing.

Written by

Rob Kenny, Director of Restaurant Partnerships

November 12, 2020

Dosh launches web experience for financial institutions to expand access for customers

Partners using Dosh to power their cash back rewards can now showcase offers in web and mobile app environments.

Written by

The Dosh Team

November 10, 2020

The Power of Cash Back - Dosh & The Dining Category

Dosh Director of Restaurant Partnerships Rob Kenny sits down for a video interview with Fast Casual Editor Shelly Whitehead

Written by

The Dosh Team

November 10, 2020

Omnichannel rewards in the world of contactless payments

An industry discussion between Dosh CEO Ryan Wuerch and Button CEO Michael Jaconi

Written by

The Dosh Team

November 3, 2020

Dosh Presents: The Proven Impact of Cash Back

Featuring Forrester VP and Principal Analyst Sucharita Kodali from Forrester and Dosh CMO, Amy Vale

Written by

The Dosh Team

October 29, 2020

More Fintech leaders select Dosh to deliver best-in-class cash back experiences

We're thrilled to welcome Cheese, Cubic, and Zoro Card to Dosh!

Written by

The Dosh Team

October 27, 2020

3 ways restaurants can take the risk out of rewards

How a frictionless cash back program is low risk, high reward marketing for restaurants this holiday season

Written by

Rob Kenny, Director of Restaurant Partnerships

October 26, 2020

With sports and live entertainment in limbo, brands must make fans of their own

Dosh CMO Amy Vale shares insights with the Association of National Advertisers on what brands can do to earn fans of their own at a time when sports and music sponsorships are less predictable when it comes to boosting awareness and brand affinity.

Written by

The Dosh Team

October 20, 2020

Welcome, Betterment!

Welcome to our newest partner using the Dosh SDK!

Written by

The Dosh Team

October 14, 2020

How Quick Service and Fast Casual are getting their groove back

5 ways to engage guests and lift sales

Written by

Rob Kenny, Director of Restaurant Partnerships

October 9, 2020

Dosh named to Austin Chamber's A-list startups to watch

The Austin American Statesman reports on the Austin Chamber's honorees

Written by

The Dosh Team

October 5, 2020

Holiday Sales Are Starting Earlier Than Ever. Here's Why.

Street Fight talks to Dosh CEO Ryan Wuerch for his insights on the 2020 holiday shopping season and Dosh shopper survey data.

Written by

The Dosh Team

October 1, 2020

Dosh + Dunkin’ rewrite the marketing playbook

Join a conversation between Dosh CMO, Amy Vale, and Justin Unger, Director of Strategic Partnerships at Dunkin’ brands to hear how nimble, customer-centric marketing can lead to success through uncertain times.

Written by

The Dosh Team

September 28, 2020

The Psychology of Rewards Confirms Cash Back is King

The latest from Dosh Found & CEO, Ryan Wuerch, on Forbes.com

Written by

The Dosh Team

September 10, 2020

Dosh Consumer Spending Insights - Summer 2020

As part of our on-going survey series, Dosh surveyed over 19,000 subscribers in July of 2020 to check in on consumer sentiment, their current spending habits and plans for holiday shopping during these challenging times. Here is what they told us.

Written by

The Dosh Team

August 14, 2020

Dosh joins Fintech Equality Coalition to impact industry-wide change

In another step on our journey alongside the Black community to end inequality, Dosh is proud to join forces with fellow fintech innovators to address the wealth and financial wellness gap affecting Black Americans.

Written by

The Dosh Team

June 10, 2020

Our first step to putting action behind our words

On Monday June 1, our CEO and founder, Ryan Wuerch shared these thoughts with Dosh employees and across Linkedin about putting an end to racism in America:

Written by

The Dosh Team

June 9, 2020

AdWeek: Retailers Should Rethink Customer Segmentation to Be More Relevant

Dosh CEO, Ryan Wuerch, speaks to why Covid-19 calls for changes for retailers’ strategies.

Written by

The Dosh Team

April 21, 2020

Dosh Insights: A study from the Center for Generational Kinetics

Reimagining how we connect with Millennial and Gen Z audiences has never been more relevant than it is today, especially during this time of shifting consumer behavior.

Written by

The Dosh Team

September 26, 2019

The Buzz on National Coffee Day

Rewards play a central role to lure both loyal and new customers as coffee chains across the country compete with each other on National Coffee Day.

Written by

Keely Stephens

September 5, 2019

Infographic: How Grocers Use Mobile to Win Over Shoppers

When it comes to mobile engagement, one size doesn't fit all. Here's how each generation engages with mobile to improve their grocery experience.

Written by

Andrei Faji

August 15, 2019

Travel Series Part 1: How Alaska Airlines catches traveler attention by going outside its frequent flyer programs

As the travel landscape continues to shift with new market entrants and evolve to travelers changing expectations, Dosh is exploring the companies that are paving the way in this next generation of travel.

Written by

Jon Day

August 1, 2019

How Marketers Can Win Over Gen Z

Growing customer loyalty among the iPhone generation requires fast, creative thinking

Written by

Jon Day

July 25, 2019

Five Levers Brands can Pull to Drive In-store Traffic

Making the trip in-store can be a trek for shoppers now raised on the convenience of Amazon Prime. Here are five levers brands can pull to incentivize shoppers to make the trip.

Written by

Keely Stephens

July 10, 2019

The Marketing Genius Behind Free Slurpee Day

How Free Slurpees and Beachside Delivery Keep 7‑Eleven Customers Coming Back

Written by

Andrei Faji

June 13, 2019

Creating Longevity In QSR: The Three Legendary Restaurants Leading the Charge

When Americans think of fast food restaurants, there aren’t more iconic names than these three stalwarts: McDonald’s, Wendy's and Burger King.

Written by

Andrei Faji

June 6, 2019

The Millennial Buyer: Do You Really Know Her?

"They’re not buying houses! They have zero in savings! They’re not having babies!" When it comes to understanding the habits and characteristics of Millennials, it’s easy to get distracted by the headlines.

Written by

Andrei Faji

May 30, 2019

Top 5 Tech Trends Evolving in QSR

Today’s quick service restaurants are quickly evolving to meet consumer expectations by adopting tech-forward programs and services.

Written by

Keely Stephens

May 23, 2019

Challenges in Digital Advertising: Google Ads

The ongoing yo-yo effect between retailers and Google Ads. What happens when brands lose control? Boycott or Rethink?

Written by

Ian Vaisman

May 8, 2019

The Brands Winning Lasting Customers this Mother’s Day

How merchants are capitalizing on the highest expected consumer spend this Mother's Day.

Written by

Keely Stephens

April 18, 2019

Starbucks and Dunkin’

Starbucks and Dunkin’ have mastered the ability to meet their customers exactly where they are and have created standalone applications that continue to blur the lines between mobile and in-store.

Written by

Andrei Faji

March 19, 2019

The Intersection of In-store and Digital

How consumers interpret advertisements, new product launches, or brand presence at events is crucial. Marketers of all levels are continuously working to leave a lasting positive impression. Even most ad platforms offer sentiment analysis, but is it truly accurate? And, how do you know that an impression from an ad has carried all the way over to the in-store experience? At best, it’s an educated guess.

Written by

Lacey Miller

March 5, 2019

Challenges in Digital Advertising: Facebook

What do you do when the platform where you’ve committed your digital ad spend budget becomes compromised? Innovate.

Written by

Lacey Miller

February 22, 2019

Card-linked Offers: Innovations in Loyalty That Cannot Be Ignored

Loyalty programs have evolved to personalized card-linked cash back offers that are driving more in-store sales. This is the future of card-linked cash back offers.

Written by

Lacey Miller

February 14, 2019

What to Expect at eTail West: Bridging the Gap between In-store and Online

The retail industry is in a conundrum. While retailers have remained laser-focused on the online shopping experience for more than a decade, consumers’ inclination to shop in-store shows no signs of slowing down, with 87% of retail sales still taking place offline.

Written by

Andrei Faji

February 7, 2019

Consumers Regain Control: Three Retail Trends to Track in 2019

This is the year we declutter the consumer retail experience. The past several years have brought confusing marketing jargon, email spams, and clunky loyalty programs that are more work than reward for consumers. This has lead to a disconnected experience for shoppers, while leaving brands to get lost in the noise. This year, brands will shine by providing shoppers with a simplified and unified omni-channel experience in the places they are spending their money.

Written by

Brad Brodigan

January 31, 2019

$40 Million to Combat Wasted Ad Dollars

In 2019, much of the $231 billion advertising spend in the US will be wasted due to no attribution. At Dosh, we are working to positively shift those dollars to the people who matter most, consumers.

Written by

Keely Stephens

January 22, 2019

3 Ways Loyalty Programs Lead to Increased Customer LTV

When it comes to decoding the customer journey, starting with qualitative metrics of our target customer base is key. While some brands run to the newest marketing shiny object, the smartest brands are resolute that loyalty is the key to year-over-year success.

Written by

Lacey Miller

January 8, 2019

Look, Touch, Feel(ings): The Psychology of the Consumer

With our recent consumer loyalty survey we learned that 83% of consumers feel that automatically receiving cash back for their purchases is the most effective reward for driving brand loyalty. We dive deeper to look at the psychological factors behind cash back and how it can be used to drive the ultimate customer experience.

Written by

Andrei Faji

November 28, 2018

5 Marketing Personalization Platforms For Engaging with Customers

Using data and technology is a critical strategy for marketers to deliver personalized experiences (across all channels) for their customers. However, not all platforms are created equally. Here are five tools you can use to leverage data to drive more engagement and conversion.

Written by

Ian Vaisman

November 21, 2018

Gratitude and Reflection: Happy Thanksgiving!

On the eve of Thanksgiving, Dosh’s Chief Revenue Officer Jim Norton shares what he’s thankful for on the quest to help merchants move billions of inefficient ad dollars to millions of people.

Written by

Jim Norton

November 8, 2018

The Home Depot vs. Lowe’s

How focusing on personalized omnichannel and in-store experience creates a differentiating value proposition between two home improvement retail titans.

Written by

Andrei Faji

October 31, 2018

What are Seasonal Brick and Mortars Doing to Stay Profitable?

Halloween is here, which according to a recent forecast by the National Retail Federation means Americans will spend nearly $9 billion on costumes, candies and decorations. What’s even more shocking is that a large portion of those billions will be spent in seasonal stores and Halloween pop-ups, before they disappear like ghosts on November 1.

Written by

Keely Stephens

October 23, 2018

Why Increasing Merchant Loyalty is Key to Growing Consumer Loyalty (Infographic)

As retailers search for the holy grail of building and maintaining a strong, loyal customer base, they may need to look no further than a powerful, core motivator that incentivizes us all.

Written by

Andrei Faji

October 16, 2018

Our Story: Why We Started With the Idea to Move Billions to Millions

It all starts with people. I wanted to find a way to give back small amounts of money in order to make a meaningful difference in their lives.

Written by

Ryan Wuerch

October 9, 2018

Why We Don’t Have Relationships with Brands Anymore

In the world of marketing 3.0 consumers no longer have relationships with brands. Today, brands are the relationship.

Written by

Andrei Faji

October 2, 2018

Retailers Shouldn't Ignore Card‑Linked Offers

Rewards programs have evolved to personalized card-linked cash back offers that are driving more in-store sales. This is the future of card-linked cash back offers.

Written by

Edward Mock

September 25, 2018

CMOs are Moving $2.9B Away from Digital Advertising

CMOs agree that using data and technology to interact directly with their customers is a far better approach to build brand engagement than traditional advertising

Written by

Brad Brodigan

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