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CIENCE GO Campaign AI: Personalization at Scale

Written by Eric Quanstrom | Oct 04, 2023

The Future of Outreach: Embracing AI-Powered Personalization

Here we are, almost one year past what most acknowledge was the Great Generative AI Tipping Point, and inboxes everywhere remain largely unchanged. While the business communication landscape is experiencing a significant transformation, most inboxes (still) overflow with generic pitches.

Mine too.🙄

It has become an art to stand out. And the spoils are their own reward -- better engagement rates, more appointments, even better open rates (a personalized Subject Line and the first 18 characters of text preview generate higher %'s).

With the spirit of innovation in mind, we have developed and introduced CIENCE GO Campaign AI—a groundbreaking tool designed to infuse every message with a personal touch. Think of this as an SDR/Copywriter AI co-pilot for prospecting. 

1st - Why Should You Care?

The average business professional receives an average of 121 to 126 business emails daily. In today's digital age, personalization is the lighthouse guiding prospects to your shores. It's the difference between being lost in the sea of 'just another company' to emerging as a brand that truly resonates. Think of those 120 or so other emails as your competition for attention. You know, where your outreach, brand, and offer isn't just competing with similar vendors but with every single email that prospect is going read (or ignore, delete, or unsubscribe from).

The Science of Attention

Humans are inherently self-centered. It's not a flaw; it's biology. Our brains are wired to prioritize information directly relevant to us. This is where CIENCE GO Campaign AI shines. By understanding a prospect's world and tailoring messages to their unique challenges, it ensures your outreach doesn't just get seen—it gets remembered.

Benefits of Personalized Outreach: A Quick Glance

  • Improved Conversion Rates: Personalized messages captivate the mind, leading to higher engagement rates.
  • Enhanced Email Deliverability: Tailored emails are less likely to be flagged by spam filters.
  • Standing Out: Amidst a sea of generic messages, a personalized email becomes a beacon of relevance.

The Science Behind Personalized Messaging:
Personalized messaging isn't just a marketing strategy; it's rooted in cognitive psychology. Our brains are more attuned to information that feels relevant to us. When a message aligns with our self-concept, it triggers the brain's reward pathways, leading to increased attention and engagement. AI, with its data-driven approach, ensures that messages tap into these cognitive processes, maximizing their impact.

What Does the Data Say?

Backing the scientific principles above, here’s some hard data from CIENCE’s own prospecting efforts. Here's a visualization comparing the effectiveness of personalized versus standardized template emails from January 2022 through May 2023 that generated appointments.

As observed, personalized emails consistently show higher effectiveness in generating appointments compared to standardized template emails throughout the given timeframe. 

It should also be noted that in most cases, personalization was employed in less than 20% of cases. CIENCE’s typical flow (email channel):

  • Step 1 (Email 1): Personalized Email
  • Step 2 (Email 2): Standardized Template Email
  • Step 3 (Email 3): Standardized Template Email
  • Step 4 (Email 4): Standardized Template Email
  • Step 5 (Email 5): Standardized Template Email

And let's not forget the painstaking process of personalization, whether it's done by hand or with the early AI tools that required endless cutting, pasting, and stitching of emails. We're talking about a time-consuming task that can take a whopping 5-10 minutes or more and usually never dropped below 90 seconds on average per personalization when done by humans alone. 

So, it’s fair to say that the true effectiveness rates were far higher than the data and graphs above suggest. A takeaway that bears consideration is the fact that with CIENCE’s GO Campaign AI, there’s no longer the same tradeoffs between Efficiency vs Effectiveness that used to exist (and still does) for sales development reps across the globe. That's right, we're in the era of instant gratification, and waiting around for manual personalization just doesn't cut it anymore. And when you have an SDR/Copywriter AI co-pilot, why wait???

From Data Lists to Meaningful Conversations

Every lead, be it from Inbound, Intent, or List-led Outbound, is a potential conversation waiting to happen. But the magic lies in transforming this raw data into actionable insights. CIENCE GO Campaign AI acts as the bridge, turning digital footprints into a roadmap for genuine engagement.

Crafting the Perfect Message

While AI does the heavy lifting, the human touch ensures each message is fine-tuned. From avoiding clichés to mastering calls to action, each element is purposeful / crafted. A fun feature to the product is the Dry Run: the ability to see for a single Contact each of the personalized messages that could be generated once the whole campaign is launched. And yes, you did hear that correctly... The entire campaign, and every message (Email, Linkedin, SMS, or Phone script) is personalized accordingly.


 

An Ever-Expanding Template Library

CIENCE GO Campaign AI offers a diverse and growing library of templates tailored to fit various outreach scenarios. With 13 templates currently available, each is designed to address specific situations and challenges in the outreach process. Each template in the CIENCE GO Campaign AI library has unique features and benefits. The key is to understand the specific needs of your outreach and match them with the right template. Whether it's nurturing a lead, targeting a specific event, or diving deep into value messaging, there's a template designed to maximize engagement and results. This is your SDR/Copywriter AI co-pilot on steroids. 

Review. And Approval. 

CIENCE recognizes the unparalleled value of human intuition and judgment, especially in communication. That's why an elegant Review and Approval process is built directly into GO Campaign AI, ensuring that the human element remains integral, even in an AI-driven system.

  • Quality Assurance: AI is powerful, but it's not infallible.  Sometimes, AI can produce "hallucinations" — outputs that might seem plausible but are either factually incorrect or contextually irrelevant. Human review acts as a safeguard, ensuring that the content aligns with the brand's voice, tone, and messaging guidelines. It's the final checkpoint to ensure the message is not just personalized but also accurate and polished.
  • Relevance Check: AI can pull from vast data sets, but humans ensure that the message is contextually relevant. They can spot nuances and subtleties that might be missed by an algorithm, ensuring that what's communicated is both pertinent and meaningful.
  • Appropriateness: Ensuring that the message is appropriate for the recipient and avoids any potential cultural, social, or industry-specific faux pas is crucial. Humans bring this sensitivity to the review process, catching any inadvertent missteps.

 

Integration with CIENCE GO Engage Tool

Once messages pass human review, they transition seamlessly to the CIENCE GO Engage tool. This ensures timely and consistent engagement, maximizing the chances of conversion.

The Ultimate Goal: Generating Appointments

At the heart of every outreach lies a singular goal: to spark a conversation. By understanding the recipient's journey and continuously iterating based on feedback, CIENCE GO Campaign AI ensures your outreach is always conversion-focused.

Conclusion

In the vast expanse of business communication, CIENCE GO Campaign AI is your North Star. It's not just a tool; it's a revolution. So, why remain anchored in the past when the future beckons?

Dive into the world of AI-powered personalization. And if this glimpse has piqued your curiosity, we invite you to download our comprehensive guide. Explore the universe of possibilities that CIENCE GO Campaign AI offers. The future of outreach awaits!