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EP 18: Automate Perfectly Timed Emails & SMS with Behavioral Triggers

Send It! · February 18, 2025 · 36 min

Summary

This episode emphasizes the critical role of behavioral triggers in automating email and SMS campaigns for ecommerce. It dives into strategies for building a robust retention engine that drives repeatable revenue by sending perfectly timed and relevant communications, moving beyond simple broadcast sends to create personalized customer journeys.

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Themes

email & smscustomer retentionai & automationconversion & cro

Topics covered

behavioral triggersautomated email flowssms marketing automationcustomer journey mappingecommerce retention strategypersonalization at scale

Episode description

Want to make your email and SMS marketing work while you sleep? In this episode of Send It, Jimmy Kim and Chase Dimond break down the power of behavioral triggers—automated messages that reach customers at the perfect moment. Whether it’s abandoned cart reminders, price drop alerts, or personalized re-engagement flows, these automations can drive revenue on autopilot and the two hosts will walk you through the exact strategy for each one.Tune in to learn how to set up, optimize, and refine your email & SMS automations for better conversions, higher engagement, and a seamless customer experience.EP 18: Automate Perfectly Timed Emails & SMS with Behavioral TriggersHere's what we're diving into: Why behavioral triggers are essential for retention marketing Key automation flows every brand should have How to optimize automations for better engagement & revenue The importance of reviewing and tweaking flows every 30 days Real-world examples of high-performing automation strategiesThank you our friends at Omnisend, Nacelle, and eCom Email Certified for sponsoring the podcast!Omnisend is an all in one eCommerce email and SMS marketing automation platform that enables marketers to engage customers and drive sales through personalized experiences. https://www.omnisend.com/sendit/Nacelle’s AI-powered personalization suite helps merchants create tailored marketing campaigns, smart product recommendations and dynamic landing pages that speak directly to its customers. https://bit.ly/nacelle-eemeCom Email Certified is a hands-on, results-driven program with a step-by-step guide to mastering retention marketing and driving serious results. Access over 25 hours of learnings and become a certified email & SMS marketer. https://www.ecomemailcertified.com/

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Frequently asked about this episode

What does this episode say about email & sms?
Implement behavioral-triggered email and SMS flows for post-purchase, cart abandonment, and browse abandonment to re-engage customers effectively.
What does this episode say about customer retention?
Utilize segmentation based on customer actions and preferences to deliver highly personalized messages that resonate and drive conversions.
What does this episode say about ai & automation?
Map out comprehensive customer journeys to identify key touchpoints where automated communications can enhance the customer experience and boost retention.
What does this episode say about conversion & cro?
Focus on 'retention engine built around revenue, not just sends' by optimizing automated flows for specific revenue goals, such as increasing LTV or reducing churn.
What does this episode say about email & sms?
Regularly audit and refine your automated flows using performance data to ensure they remain effective and aligned with evolving customer behavior.

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