Mining
Efficient and Accurate Mining Plan Strategy for Fly Victor
I. Data Analysis and Preparation
- Audit Existing Data
- Review all available fields in Salesforce for each member
- Identify gaps in crucial information (e.g., contact preferences, last interaction date)
- Flag accounts with outdated or inconsistent information
- Segment Members
- Categorize members based on: a. Prospect energy (Hot Prospect, Prospect, No Potential, Unknown) b. Time since last contact c. Completeness of profile information d. Past booking history (if any)
- Establish Baseline KPIs
- Set metrics for successful outreach (e.g., response rates, information update rates)
- Create a dashboard in Salesforce to track these KPIs
II. Strategic Outreach Steps
- Data Verification and Soft Re-engagement
- Send a bulk email to all members with opt-in for continued communication
- Include a link to update their profile information
- Reason: This respects privacy, filters out uninterested members, and updates data
- High-Value Member Prioritization
- Focus on members who have opted in and: a. Are classified as Hot Prospects b. Have a history of bookings c. Have engaged with recent emails or website
- Reason: These members are most likely to convert and provide immediate value
- Information Gap Filling
- For members with incomplete profiles, prioritize outreach to gather missing key information
- Reason: Complete profiles enable more personalized and effective future communication
- Reactivation of Dormant High-Potential Members
- Target members who haven't engaged recently but have a history of high-value bookings
- Reason: These members represent potential quick wins if re-engaged effectively
- Exploration of Unknown Status Members
- Develop a campaign to re-qualify members with unknown status
- Reason: This helps clean the database and potentially uncovers hidden opportunities
- Long-Term Nurture for Low-Engagement Members
- Create a low-frequency, high-value content campaign for members who haven't opted out but show low engagement
- Reason: Maintains a connection without being intrusive, leaving the door open for future engagement
III. Outreach Prioritisation and Methods
- Email
- Primary method for initial contact and bulk communication - Not in sales force
- Best for: Data verification, soft re-engagement, and sharing valuable content
- Timing: Business hours, Tuesday-Thursday for highest open rates
- Frequency: Varies by member segment, but generally no more than once per week
- Phone - Do this First
- Use for high-value members and those who've shown recent interest
- Best for: Detailed conversations, relationship building, and immediate response needs
- Timing:
- Business hours: 9am-5pm local time, Tuesday-Thursday
- Avoid: Mondays (typically busy), Fridays (weekend planning)
- For international calls: Respect time zones, aim for 10am-4pm recipient's time
- Text
- Use sparingly and only with explicit permission
- Best for: Quick updates, reminders, or urgent communications
- Timing: Business hours, avoid early mornings or late evenings
- Social Media
- Use for general brand awareness and thought leadership
- Best for: Sharing industry insights, company news, and engaging with member's public posts
- Timing: Varies by platform, but generally business hours
IV. Respecting Boundaries and Member Engagement
- Establish Clear Communication Preferences
- During initial re-engagement, ask members to set their communication preferences
- Respect these preferences strictly in all future communications
- Implement a "Do Not Disturb" Option
- Allow members to temporarily pause communications
- Offer options like "Contact me in 3 months" or "Contact me next year"
- Tiered Outreach Frequency
- Base contact frequency on member engagement level and stated preferences
- Example:
- High engagement: Up to weekly communications
- Medium engagement: Bi-weekly or monthly
- Low engagement: Monthly or quarterly
- Value-First Approach
- Ensure each communication provides value (industry insights, exclusive offers, relevant news)
- Avoid purely sales-focused messages
- Transparency in Data Usage
- Clearly communicate how member data is used and stored
- Provide easy options for members to view and update their data
- Personalisation Without Intrusion
- Use available data to personalize communications, but avoid references that may seem too personal or intrusive
- Focus on professional and travel-related personalisation
- Respect for Opt-Outs
- Honor opt-out requests immediately
- Provide a clear, simple opt-out process in every communication
- Continuous Feedback Loop
- Regularly solicit feedback on communication preferences and content value
- Use this feedback to refine the outreach strategy
By following this mining plan strategy, Fly Victor can effectively re-engage its member base while respecting individual preferences and privacy. The key is to remain flexible, continuously analyse results, and adjust the strategy based on member responses and engagement metrics.