Blog articles by Carlos OliveiraBest referral software in 2026: Top 10 solutions for every businessEnjoy a no-fluff comparison of ten leading referral solutions suitable for both B2B and B2C businesses across all pricing tiers. 7 Tips to get leadership buy-in for gamified loyalty in 2026The hard truth: The C-suite won’t care about game mechanics. They’ll care about results.26 Reliable gamification statistics that impact business in 2026Enjoy well-sourced data points that show how gamification is actually impacting business performance today.Loyalty and CRM: how to combine both strategies to maximize customer engagementBy combining a strong customer loyalty program with CRM software, businesses can unlock the true potential of their customer base.Shopify Plus loyalty: how to choose the engine when going omnichannel?Shopify Plus loyalty plugins offer convenience but often lack the customization and scalability needed for omnichannel retailers.How Duolingo's gamification mechanics drive customer loyaltyDuolingo can teach us about loyalty: gamification can impact user retention and purchase frequency to, ultimately, drive business growth.Coalition loyalty programs: How to create an engaging open-loop loyalty program?Learn everything about coalition loyalty programs and how to build your first program.PreviousCompany news by Carlos OliveiraMeet Open Loyalty at Shoptalk Europe 2026 in BarcelonaOpen Loyalty's leadership joins the most important retail event in Europe this year.2026 Q1 Open Loyalty product updateA new unified Challenges workflow, a dedicated Badges Module, and enterprise-grade per-tenant limitations headline the Q1 release.Open Loyalty is now a Braze Technology Partner, boasting seamless integrationBrands can now automatically push loyalty events – such as point changes and tier upgrades – into Braze in real time.2025 Q4 Open Loyalty product updateLearn how to leverage Fortune Wheels, global timezone strategies, and enhanced data reporting in the daily enterprise workflowOpen Loyalty featured in G2 Winter Loyalty Management 2026 reportG2 report highlights Open Loyalty as a solution capable of managing complex programs.Meet us at the "Maximising Mobile Masterclass" mobile event co-created with ApadmiOpen Loyalty and Apadmi share how retailers use gamified, mobile-first loyalty to drive measurable growth.2025 Q3 Open Loyalty product updateHighlights of this quarter in Open Loyalty include leaderboards monthly effects, rewards return and limitations, and webhook and data management enhancements.Open Loyalty is featured in The 2025 Loyalty Technology Solutions DirectoryResource by Loyalty & Reward Co. highlights Open Loyalty as a core loyalty platform.2025 Q2 Open Loyalty product updateThe second quarter introduced enterprise-ready features such as leaderboards, badges, and OpenID Connect (OIDC) support.Open Loyalty highlighted in Gartner©’s Market Guide for Loyalty Program VendorsGartner's recognition underscores how our composable loyalty and gamification engine is geared toward delivering outcomes.2025 Q1 Open Loyalty product updateOpen Loyalty admins will have an even easier time personalizing their campaigns, creating streaks, and more after the 25Q1 updates.2024 Q4 Open Loyalty product updateGlobal management of tenants, bulk point transaction actions, streamlined achievement creation, and more highlights for 24Q4.Next