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Date Published
Author
Matt Sornson
Word count
864
Language
English
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None

Summary

In 2016, strategic drip campaigns became essential for product marketing, providing a guided experience for users to navigate offerings and become customers. Initially, these campaigns involve a simple series of emails sent to new sign-ups, with varied messaging to capture attention and improve conversion rates. Monitoring engagement metrics helps refine these efforts. Advancements in technology, particularly integrating Clearbit with Customer.io, allow marketers to target users based on personal attributes like employment role, location, or industry. This approach facilitates more personalized communication, resulting in higher engagement and conversion rates. By understanding audience characteristics, marketers can tailor drip campaigns to specific roles, enhancing the relevance and effectiveness of the messaging. The integration process involves sending user data to Clearbit's Enrichment API, which is then used to segment users in Customer.io, allowing for customized email campaigns that align with users' professional profiles.