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Acquisition Targeting

Concentrate investment on the customers and segments that drive the majority of long-term value

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How

SHAiPE: the LTPlabs framework

  1. Set the Decision

    • Define the acquisition objective

      growth, profitability, customer mix optimization

    • Set the decision level

      campaign, channel, segment, geography

    • Define the relevant time horizon

      short-term conversion vs long-term customer value

  2. Highlight what matters

    • Define the acquisition levers

      digital channels, offline channels, partnerships, campaigns

    • Clarify the target segments and value profiles to prioritize

    • Establish budget constraints and channel capacities

      contact scripts, message variants, channels and ownership

    • Align KPIs

      customer acquisition cost, conversion rate, CLV/CAC ratio

  3. Augment with AI

    • Combine customer data, behavioral signals, and channel performance data

    • Predict conversion likelihood and expected customer value (CLV)

    • Estimate acquisition cost and channel effectiveness

    • Optimize budget allocation across channels and segments

    • Identify high-value prospects to target and prioritize

  4. Prototype your solution

    • Pilot targeting strategies across channels and segments

    • Test budget allocation scenarios and campaign designs

    • Validate incremental acquisition impact and ROI

  5. Expand to scale

    • Integrate into marketing platforms and campaign workflows

    • Train teams on value-based targeting and budget allocation

    • Establish governance for budget allocation cycles, campaign optimization and performance tracking

Nutshell

What this means for your business

5%20%

improvement in acquisition ROI (CLV/CAC)

  • More efficient allocation of marketing spend across channels and segments

  • Higher share of high-value customers acquired

  • Faster and more consistent acquisition decision-making

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