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Denise Holt

SVP, Strategy, Growth, Marketing & Research
Phaedon

With over 25 years of marketing experience in loyalty, brand strategy, and consumer insights, Denise leads Phaedon's strategy, experience, and research team. She has spearheaded industry-leading research initiatives, including "Humanizing Loyalty" and "Sparking Consumer Participation Through Shared Values and Beliefs." Her strategic guidance serves clients across travel, hospitality, retail, restaurant, health, and wellness industries. A recognized voice in the loyalty industry, Denise is a regular presence on conference stages and as a featured webinar guest, and leads a team known for pushing the boundaries of loyalty thinking.
 
Prior to Phaedon, Denise ran her own strategy consulting practice, served as director of strategy at Optum, and spent more than a decade in loyalty and brand planning roles at Carlson Marketing. She excels at uncovering insights and actionable strategies that enable organizations to build emotional loyalty with their audiences and drive business growth. 

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Leaders in Customer Loyalty: Supplier Voices | How Phaedon Sees Loyalty Evolving from Programs to Personal Systems in 2026

  • January 27 2026
  • Resource: Loyalty360 Supplier Member Insights

As loyalty leaders look toward 2026, the conversation is shifting away from feature sets and toward fundamentals: trust, relevance, and human connection. While artificial intelligence is accelerating what brands can do with data and...Read More

Leaders in Customer Loyalty Industry Voices: Driving Emotional Connections That Survive Competitive Pressures

  • November 18 2025
  • Resource: Loyalty360 Supplier Member Insights

How do your customers honestly feel about your brand? Are they just interested in discounts, or do they really believe your brand cares about what they think, buy, and experience when they shop with you? Are there strategic moves your company can...Read More

Industry Perspectives: Brand-to-Brand Partnerships in Loyalty Programs

  • June 25 2025
  • Resource: Loyalty360 Supplier Member Insights

As consumer expectations for value, convenience, and personalization continue to rise, loyalty programs must evolve to stay relevant. One increasingly strategic way brands meet those demands is through brand-to-brand partnerships. These alliances...Read More