CASE STUDY

How We Tripled a Premium Chocolate Brand’s Email Flow Revenue in 2023

Food brand email marketing

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FINAL RESULTS

2022 Automated Flow Revenue:  $7,774.99
2023 Automated Flow Revenue: $23,972.50
Total Revenue Increase: +$16,197.51

THE CHALLENGE

A Strong Brand Leaving Revenue on the Table

This premium food brand had a small but loyal audience and a well-established brand presence. However, their email automation wasn’t driving nearly enough revenue.

With a list of just 10,000 engaged subscribers, they had the foundation—but their flows were too basic, their deliverability was struggling, and their email engagement wasn’t where it should be.

Despite a tough year in the market, we tripled their automated email revenue and built an evergreen system that continues to generate sales.

 

Here’s how we did it.

CHALLENGE #1

Emails Weren’t Reaching Inboxes – Fixing Deliverability for Higher Sales

Even the best email strategy means nothing if emails don’t land in the inbox. This brand’s deliverability score was suffering, and there was an increasing risk of emails being marked as spam.

The Fix

Strengthening Email Infrastructure for Maximum Deliverability

We implemented industry-standard authentication protocols to protect the brand’s domain, improve sender reputation, and ensure emails were reaching real customers.

01

DMARC Implementation

Prevented unauthorized parties from sending fraudulent emails under the brand’s domain, reducing spoofing risks.

02

SPF (Sender Policy Framework)

Verified which mail servers were allowed to send emails on behalf of the brand, ensuring ISPs trusted the email source.

03

DKIM (DomainKeys Identified Mail)

Digitally signed outgoing emails to prove authenticity and prevent tampering.

04

DNS Alignment

Optimized domain records to improve ISP recognition and maximize inbox placement.

The Impact

01

Higher email deliverability rates

More emails landed in primary inboxes instead of spam.

02

Stronger domain reputation

Protecting against phishing and spoofing attempts.

03

Increased open and engagement rates

Leading to more conversions and higher revenue.

CHALLENGE #2

Missed Sales Opportunities – Expanding Email Flows for Higher Conversions

The brand had basic automations in place but wasn’t capitalizing on key moments in the customer journey. We saw an opportunity to expand and refine their email flows, turning passive subscribers into repeat customers.

The Fix

Building a High-Converting Flow System

01

Segmented customers based on behavior & purchase history to send highly targeted emails.

02

Developed new automated flows including post-purchase sequences, abandoned cart recovery, and tailored product recommendations.

03

Ensured timely, relevant messaging with full automation—eliminating the need for manual follow-ups.

The Impact

01

Higher engagement rates

As emails became more relevant to each subscriber.

02

Increased revenue from automation

Turning email into a passive income stream.

03

Improved customer retention

With post-purchase flows keeping buyers engaged.

CHALLENGE #3

Subscribers Were Passive – So We Turned Emails Into a Two-Way Conversation

Despite their strong community presence on social media, their emails felt too one-sided. Instead of nurturing a relationship, they were just pushing sales.

We wanted to create a deeper connection between the brand and its subscribers, making email feel more personal and engaging.

The Fix

Driving Engagement with Interactive Emails

01

Introduced question-based emails to encourage subscribers to share their thoughts.

02

Incorporated subscriber feedback  into future content, making customers feel heard.

03

Used a more conversational tone making emails feel less corporate and more community-driven.

The Impact

01

Higher reply & engagement rates

Fostering brand loyalty.

02

Subscribers felt more connected

Leading to stronger long-term retention.

03

More valuable customer insights

Helping the brand refine its messaging.

Final Result

A Fully Optimized Email System That Prints Money

01

Automated email revenue increased by $16,197.51 in just 12 months.

02

Email-driven conversions skyrocketed making automation a major revenue driver.

03

Subscriber engagement hit an all-time high, strengthening brand-consumer relationships.

Is Your Email System Leaving Money on the Table?

Most brands aren’t maximizing email revenue – even though it’s one of the most profitable marketing channels when done right.

If email isn’t bringing in at least 30% of your revenue, it’s time to change that.

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