PlayAbly Podcast: Gamifying E-commerce for the Future
The PlayAbly Podcast
Where Ecommerce Meets Entertainment—and Retention Gets Real.
Welcome to the PlayAbly Podcast—your go-to audio destination for bold ideas at the intersection of ecommerce, psychology, and performance marketing. If you're a DTC founder, retention marketer, or CRM strategist looking to boost LTV, loyalty, and customer engagement, you're in the right place.
Each episode breaks down the latest trends in retail gamification, interactive promotions, and gamified Shopify experiences. From real-world case studies to cutting-edge strategies, we uncover how top brands are transforming everything from overstock liquidation to seasonal campaigns into powerful engagement engines.
Discover how to:
🎯 Drive conversions with ecommerce gamification
🧠 Leverage customer psychology to improve the customer journey
📈 Turn promotions into long-term retention marketing
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🏆 Build sticky customer loyalty programs and VIP programs
If you're tired of generic discounts and want to create shoppable experiences your customers actually enjoy, subscribe now and start playing with the future of commerce.
PlayAbly Podcast: Gamifying E-commerce for the Future
PlayAbly Podcast Episode 17: From Monopoly to McDonald’s: What Board Games Teach Us About Customer Engagement
What do Monopoly, UNO, and McDonald's Monopoly all have in common? They’ve mastered the art of engagement by tapping into human behavior, nostalgia, and fun.
In this episode, we’re joined by Seema, PlayAbly’s Head of UX and Design, to explore the timeless principles behind the games we grew up loving. From competitive moments (hello, UNO reverse card!) to simple rules that stick in our brains, we break down how these games create lasting emotional connections—and how brands can apply these strategies to digital experiences in e-commerce gamification.
🎮 Learn why gamification works, how to balance fun with data-driven insights, and why every brand should think beyond “gimmicks” to create meaningful, talkable experiences.
If you’re at NRF next week, come find us in the startup area booth #2403—we’d love to chat about how to make your brand unforgettable!
Listen now and get inspired to turn your customer engagement into a game everyone wants to play. 🎧
Welcome to the PlayAbly Podcast, where we dive into the art and science of gamification, customer engagement, and driving conversions.
At PlayAbly, we turn passive audiences into active customers through shoppable games and playable experiences that transform how brands connect with their customers. Book your free demo here.
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