Interviews

[INTERVIEW] Reader Questions Answered – By Jeremy Rabe, CEO, Aimia

ByMatt August 20, 2018February 15, 2021

Today, we feature Jeremy Rabe, the CEO of Aimia (owner of Aeroplan) who has answered as many of the questions asked by our readers as they could. Thank you Jemery for taking the time to answer all the questions. We really appreciate it and look forward to all the new Aeroplan initiatives!

Pointshogger: So tell us more about this new Porter Airlines arrangement
JR: We’re very excited about this partnership and the other preferred arrangements we’ve announced to take effect in July 2020 These preferred relationships help us to further differentiate and strengthen our air offering come July 2020 by giving members increased flexibility and great value.

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[INTERVIEW] Who is Get Digs?

ByMatt August 8, 2018September 8, 2020

Today we are interviewing Meg McQuillan, one of the co-founders of a new rent service, Get Digs, newly launched in Ontario by RBC Ventures. Get Digs wants to make rent a great experience rather than a series of annoying hurdles…

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[INTERVIEW] Desmond Ngai, Travelcomedian

ByMatt July 9, 2018September 8, 2020

Today, we are interviewing Desmond Ngai, Instagram personality Travelcomedian, who will share his adventures and story.

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[INTERVIEW] Elisabeth Gill from Newswire

ByMatt July 7, 2018September 8, 2020

Today we continue our interview series with Elisabeth Gill, from Cision Canada, which runs Newswire, which issues Press Releases relevant to the miles and points industry, most recently: American Express Canada and Marriott Unveil Refreshed Starwood Preferred Guest Co-Brand Credit Cards.

Interviews | Online Shopping

[INTERVIEW] Plastiq’s Landon Howell, Industry Relations

ByMatt June 7, 2018September 8, 2020

Plastiq recently partnered with MasterCard, so this was a great opportunity to hear more from Plastiq directly. Today, we are interviewing Landon Howell, Industry Relations, from Plastiq to learn more!

Feel the Love (Cadillac Fairview) | Interviews

[INTERVIEW] Christine Poirier – Director of Loyalty of Cadillac Fairview

ByMatt May 19, 2018December 12, 2023

Cadillac Fairview (CF) recently announced the development and launch of the company’s symbiotic approach to Loyalty and expansion of the Feel the Love loyalty pilot promotion at four additional CF shopping centres. Today, we have the privilege of interviewing Christine Poirier, Director of Loyalty at Cadillac Fairview to learn more about loyalty for shoppers at CF!

Canadian Tire | Interviews

[INTERVIEW] Shawn Stewart – Canadian Tire Corporation

ByMatt May 17, 2018September 8, 2020

Canadian Tire Corporation recently announced more details about their new loyalty program called Triangle Rewards. Today, we have the privilege of interviewing Shawn Stewart, Vice President, Loyalty and Customer Insights to learn more about this new program!

1) Please tell us about yourself. What is your role with Canadian Tire?

Interviews | Tripfocal

[INTERVIEW] Who is Tripfocal?

ByMatt May 14, 2018September 8, 2020

Today, we continue our interview series with Scott Greene, co-founder and CEO of a new startup called Tripfocal. They have been working hard to launch their service. Looking forward to what they have to share!

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[INTERVIEW] Aeroplan’s General Manager of Marketing, Chris Willoughby – Beyond June 2020

ByMatt May 7, 2018December 12, 2023

On April 26, 2018, Aeroplan released a statement outlining its commitment to redefine its travel rewards and a preview of what to expect beyond June 2020. Today, I am interviewing Chris Willoughby, General Manager of Marketing of Aeroplan to get more insights about this announcement.

Please tell us about yourself. What is your role with Aeroplan?

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[INTERVIEW] Who is Flightdrop?

ByMatt March 12, 2018December 12, 2023

Today, we are interviewing Jack Kim (top), Founder and Aaron Tian (bottom), Head of Growth, of Flightdrop, which is an App that’s making flight hacking easier and more seamless!