The 'Spray and Pray' Mistake
Brand X was sending the same newsletter to their 50,000 subscribers three times a week. Open rates were 12%, and unsubscribes were rising.
The Strategy
We helped them split their list into three segments:
- New Subscribers (0-30 days): Received a welcome series and brand story.
- Active Buyers: Received VIP early access and loyalty rewards.
- Lapsed Customers: Received a 'We miss you' discount code.
The Results
After 3 months, the results were undeniable:
- Open Rate: Increased to 28% (avg).
- Revenue: The VIP segment generated 60% of total revenue despite being only 20% of the list.
- ROI: Total email revenue increased by 300% year-over-year.
Lesson Learned
Relevance is revenue. Stop treating your list as a monolith.