Resurrecting this old thread,
as i don't know what to make of this ....
at VWTW comments,
https://viewfromthewing.com/unlock-165000-bonus-points-the-ihg-one-rewards-premier-cards-improved-offer/
Not our great thought leader,
a different commenter mentions:
"I got an IHG Premier card offer
where the SUB [mine: sign up bonus] includes Diamond status for credit card approval.
I was apparently targeted for the card
because I was a recently demoted IHG Diamond who didn’t have an IHG credit card"
Any other datapoints or experiences are appreciated,
as one "source" doesn't make anything confirmed yet