Rogers and Vodafone today announced that the two companies have joined forces under a new Partner Market agreement that will see them not only offer customers a range of products and services but also explore new business opportunities together. The Vodafone Partner Market network is a group of more than 30 telecommunications companies that operate in nearly 50 countries. Together […]
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Rogers Communications unveils vision for future with Rogers 3.0 plan
Rogers Communications today unveiled its plans for the future. Dubbed Rogers 3.0, it outlines in broad strokes how the company will “radically improve the customer experience while laying the groundwork to reaccelerate revenue and cash flow growth relative to its peers.” Announced by CEO Guy Laurence after several high-profile executive departures in recent days, the plan sets out seven strategic priorities: […]
Shakeup at Rogers Communications continues
Having spent the last few months learning more about the company whose leadership he assumed last December, Rogers Communications CEO Guy Laurence is starting to make changes to help the company move in the direction that he has set forth. Following the departure of two senior executives earlier this week, Laurence today announced to employees that Rob Bruce, President of […]
Management shakeup at Rogers
When Guy Laurence took over as Rogers Communications CEO last December, many expected the former Vodafone UK CEO to shake things up at the Canadian giant. It appears that those changes are starting to happen with some changes at the top. According to an email obtained by MobileSyrup, at least two senior executives are leaving the company. The email, penned by […]
Vicinity loyalty program expands to Vancouver, Edmonton and Calgary
Rogers Communications announced today that it is expanding the reach of its Vicinity loyalty program to Calgary, Edmonton and Vancouver. The loyalty program, which we reviewed last year, essentially allows you to use a single loyalty card across a range of participating small businesses. For example, the same card will work at your local coffee shop, your favourite restaurant as […]
Vicinity Rewards updates Android app with new interface (Updated: iOS too)
While we liked the convenience offered by the Vicinity Rewards program when we reviewed it last October, the Android app’s interface left us underwhelmed. It did the job but it seemed a little haphazard. It would appear that Vicinity took our concerns to heart; it unveiled an updated Android app this week and it features a completely redesigned interface. Shop […]
Rogers launches suretap wallet for mobile smartphone payments
It may have taken a bit longer than expected but Rogers yesterday announced the launch of its suretap wallet app. As the name implies, suretap wallet lets users securely store payment cards on their smartphones and then easily make purchases by holding their smartphones up to contactless payment terminals. The process is very similar in fact to how NFC-enabled credit […]
Rogers unveils Mobile Shopper to offer personalized in-store shopping experience
Canadians are increasingly turning to their smartphones to help with their shopping. From a quick price comparison to ensure that they are getting the lowest price to mobile wallets and mobile payment transactions, the smartphone is quickly becoming the tool of choice. Rogers recognized the trend early on and has been developing a portfolio of services to support mobile commerce. […]