Boosting Email Revenue by 25% and Cutting Manual Effort by 55% with Martech Automation

We stepped in to replace USP’s manual heavy mail workflows with a fully automated Martech setup – raising revenue by 25%, cutting manual effort by 55%, increasing open rates by 10%, and growing newsletter subscriptions by 33%. With a scalable, data-driven foundation in place, they now operate with greater efficiency and long-term growth potential.

Client

USP Marketing Research

Expertise

Email Marketing Automation
Workflow Integration
Segmentation
Performance Analytics

Year

2023 - Present

USP Marketing Consultancy specializes in market research for the construction, home improvement, and installation sectors. For over three decades, they have helped businesses in these industries thrive with actionable insights. However, before working with us, USP’s marketing systems struggled to meet modern standards, limiting their ability to engage effectively with their audience.

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Challenges

  • Email marketing and Martech systems were outdated and without advanced automation features.

  • The database contained many inactive contacts, which made it difficult to drive engagement or successfully reactivate past leads.

  • Key website interactions, such as form submissions and page visits, were not automated, resulting in missed opportunities to nurture potential customers.

  • Ineffective segmentation practices led to overly generic campaigns, reducing their relevance and overall performance.

Solution

  • New Email Tool Implementation We transitioned to a new email marketing platform with advanced features, providing greater customization and more efficient handling of automation needs. This upgrade significantly improved our ability to target and engage customers effectively.

  • Newsletter Subscriber Automation Set up automation workflows specifically for newsletter subscribers to ensure they receive timely, personalized content based on their preferences and behavior, boosting engagement.

  • Automatic User Segmentation and Tagging Implemented automated segmentation and tagging for customers, streamlining the process of tracking and categorizing leads and subscribers. This allowed for more precise targeting and personalized communication.

  • Sales Process Automation for Web Purchases Developed automation for web purchases, simplifying the sales process for employees. This reduced manual effort, sped up customer interactions, and made the sales workflow more efficient.

  • Connector Development Between Email Tool and CRM Currently developing a connector between the email marketing tool and the CRM system, which will reduce the need for manual data handling. This integration will enhance customer data management and improve personalization for future marketing campaigns.

Results

  • Increase in Productivity 55% Reduction in Manual Marketing Effort
  • 33% Newsletter List Growth Increased by 33%
  • +10% Increase in Open Rate
  • +25% increase in Revenue for the Email channel
Change of Email and Martech Systems

We began by focusing on modernizing the client’s outdated email marketing and Martech systems. First, we identified a more advanced and efficient platform to meet their business needs.

Database Cleanup and Migration

We prioritized cleaning up the outdated database, removing inactive contacts, and migrating the data to the new email marketing platform. This step improved the quality of the data and enhanced targeting capabilities.

Implementation of Automation Workflows

We set up automation workflows designed to enhance lead nurturing and boost engagement. These workflows were triggered by key website interactions, such as users submitting different forms, visiting specific pages, or on specific events. This ensured timely and personalized communication with potential customers.

Overcoming Technical Challenges

During the platform integration, we faced technical challenges that required adjustments to ensure smooth data syncing between systems. We maintained flexibility, promptly addressing these issues to keep the project on track.

Establishing a Scalable System

During the platform integration, we faced technical challenges that required adjustments to ensure smooth data syncing between systems. We maintained flexibility, promptly addressing these issues to keep the project on track. To overcome these obstacles effectively, we even enlisted the expertise of our dedicated development team, who provided invaluable support in finding and implementing the necessary solutions. This collaborative effort ensured a successful integration despite the initial hurdles.