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Also known as: customer lifecycle marketing, lifecycle campaigns

Lifecycle Marketing

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Definition

Lifecycle Marketing: Lifecycle marketing tailors messaging and campaigns to where customers are in their relationship with your product. It recognizes that prospects, new users, active customers, and at-risk churners need different communications. By mapping marketing to the customer lifecycle, you increase relevance and maximize lifetime value.

Example Usage

β€œOur lifecycle marketing includes acquisition ads, onboarding emails, usage-based upsells, and win-back campaigns for churned users.”

Common Misconceptions

Lifecycle marketing is just email. It spans all channels: ads, in-app, push, direct mail, and more.
Every stage needs the same attention. Prioritize stages with the biggest impact on LTV and retention.
Lifecycle stages are the same for all products. Define stages based on your specific activation and retention patterns.

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