Definition
A re-opt-in campaign targets subscribers who have not engaged in a defined period (usually 6-12 months) and asks them to actively confirm their subscription. Unlike a standard re-engagement campaign that tries to win back attention with an offer, a re-opt-in campaign explicitly asks for consent reconfirmation.
Typical Flow
- Send a clear email: "We noticed you have not opened recently. Click here to stay subscribed."
- Set a deadline: "If we do not hear from you in 30 days, we will stop sending."
- Suppress non-responders: Remove or flag addresses that did not re-opt-in.
- Confirm re-opt-ins: Welcome back the subscribers who clicked.
Why It Matters
Re-opt-in campaigns protect sender reputation by removing subscribers who are dragging down engagement metrics. They also provide clean consent records for compliance purposes. The short-term list size reduction is almost always offset by improved deliverability and higher engagement rates.
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