by Andrea Vallarta | Aug 3, 2026 | Our ideas
The Mirage of Accumulated Points: Why Transactional Loyalty Destroys Operating Margin
Author: Elena Benitez, CEO of Gerundio. Monitoring the growth in loyalty card issuance or the volume of points redeemed over the last...
by Andrea Vallarta | Jul 28, 2026 | Our ideas
The Trap of Blind Automation: Why Technology Without Judgment Destroys Brand Value
Author: Elena Benitez, CEO of Gerundio. The corporate rush to delegate customer experience to algorithmic systems is generating a...
by Andrea Vallarta | July 20, 2026 | Our ideas
The dysfunctional telemedicine ecosystem: Why medical technology without design destroys patient trust | Gerundio Blog Author: Elena Benitez, CEO of Gerundio. Monitoring the download volume of a new healthcare app usually...
by Andrea Vallarta | July 15, 2026 | Our ideas
The World Cup Illusion: Why Sponsoring Massive Tournaments Doesn't Guarantee Long-Term Consumer Preference Author: Elena Benitez, CEO & Founder of Gerundio. Monitoring the immediate increase in sales of beer, snacks, or screens...
by Andrea Vallarta | July 13, 2026 | Our ideas
Why the Cosmetic Rainbow Destroys Customer Lifetime Value By Elena Benitez, CEO & Founder of Gerundio. Treating the customer's journey as a straight line that ends with a thank you for the purchase is the reason why your churn is higher than...
by Andrea Vallarta | July 7, 2026 | Our ideas
Why the Cosmetic Rainbow Destroys Customer Lifetime Value By Elena Benitez, CEO & Founder of Gerundio. By Lalo, Head of Strategy & Content at Gerundio. Monitoring artificial activity spikes is often mistaken for success. That metric...