2. Agenda
Retention Challenges
Among Newly Acquired
Users
Preventing Predicted
Churn: CRM for At-Risk
Players
Evaluating Campaign
Impact: Before vs. During
Sportsbook Promo
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3. User Profile &
Acquisition Sources
● Who are our newly acquired users? (age,
region, device, product preference)
● Which acquisition channels (affiliates,
paid search, social media, sponsorship
tie-ins) are driving these users?
● What product(s) did they engage with
first — Sportsbook, Casino, Live Betting?
Onboarding &
Early Experience
● How smooth was the onboarding
journey (registration, KYC, deposit)?
● Did they place a first bet or play a game
immediately?
● Were they exposed to relevant content
or offers early on?
Addressing Retention
Challenges Among Newly
Acquired Users:
Key Questions and Strategic
Action Plan
Communication
Strategy
● What onboarding or early-life campaigns
are triggered post-sign-up?
● Are these messages personalized by user
behavior or product interest?
● How well are push notifications, emails
and SMS performing in early engagement?
4. Behavioral Data &
Engagement
Patterns
● What percentage of users complete a key
event (e.g., first deposit, first bet)?
● At what point in the journey do they
typically drop off?
● What’s the difference in behavior
between retained users vs. churned
users?
Benchmarks &
Impact
● What previous retention experiments
or campaigns have been tested?
● How do our retention rates (Day 1, Day
7, Day 30) compare to industry
benchmarks?
● What would be the impact (revenue,
LTV) of a 10%+ increase in early
retention?
Addressing Retention
Challenges Among Newly
Acquired Users:
Key Questions and Strategic
Action Plan
Historical
Campaign &
Product Learnings
● Have previous retention campaigns been A/B
tested? What worked and what didn’t?
● Are we leveraging player value segmentation
(e.g., VIP, dormant, bonus chasers)?
● What learnings exist from other markets or
similar campaigns?
5. Step 1: Analyze and Segment
Run cohort and funnel analysis (acquisition
channel × behavior × churn).
Identify key drop-off points in product
usage and communication journeys.
Action
Plan
Step 2: Optimize Onboarding
Experience
Tailor onboarding by source and product interest
(Sportsbook vs. Casino).
Ensure frictionless KYC, fast deposits, and guided
first play or bet.
Step 3: Deploy
Behavior-Based CRM Journeys
Set up triggered messages based on time and
activity (e.g., first deposit not made within
24hours).
Personalize rewards, content and tone based on
predicted user intent.
Step 4: Launch Trigger-Based Retention
Campaigns
A/B test offers (e.g., bet boosters, deposit
match, free spins) on low-engagement users.
Incentivize repeat visits (free spins, cashback,
bet boosters).
Step 5: Track, Optimize and Scale
Monitor Day 1, Day 7 and Day 30
retention.
Track campaign ROI, bonus cost vs.
reactivation rate.
Step 6: Replicate what is working
Document learnings to build a replicable
retention playbook.
Roll out best-performing campaigns
across markets and brands.
6. Introduction
1. Identify and Segment High-Risk Users
🔹 Break down the churn-prone cohort for targeted interventions:
● By product: Sportsbook vs. Casino users
● By value: VIPs, high depositors, casual players
● By behavior: Last login, last transaction, favorite game or team
● By acquisition source: Organic, affiliate, paid, etc.
2. Trigger-Based, Personalized Interventions
🔹 Incentivized Reactivation Campaigns
● Sportsbook: Risk-free bet or odds boost on their favorite team or league
● Casino: Free spins or cashback on top-played games
● Time-sensitive: “Expires in 48h” to create urgency
🔹 Contextual Messaging
● Tailor communications based on recent behavior (e.g., long losing streak, near-miss bets, sudden inactivity):
○ “Back your streak – your next bet is on us!”
○ “You were close last round. Here’s a boost to try again.”
🔹 Channel Optimization
● Primary: Push, email, and in-app for broad reach
● Secondary: SMS or personal call for VIP and high-LTV users
Preventing Predicted Churn: High-Impact CRM Actions for At-Risk Players
7. Introduction
3. Gamify Re-Engagement
● Challenge: “Place 3 bets this week and get €10 bonus”
● Progress Tracker: Visually show how close they are to unlocking rewards
● Streak Rewards: Re-engagement over multiple days unlocks escalating bonuses
Launch a “Save Your Streak” mini-campaign:
● Daily login challenge: small bonus each day for 3–5 consecutive days
● Reward ladder for engagement milestones
● Visual tracker to boost motivation
4. Experience-Driven Interventions
● Product journey reminders: Highlight features they haven’t used (e.g., live betting, multi-bets, jackpots)
● UI nudges: In-app popups suggesting personalized next actions
For high-LTVusers:
● Account manager outreach (email/call)
● Exclusive offers (e.g., invite to tournament or private bet boost)
● Personalized message acknowledging user history
Preventing Predicted Churn: High-Impact CRM Actions for At-Risk Players
8. Introduction
5. Measure and Optimize
Track impact through:
● Key KPIs:
○ Re-engagement rate within 7days
○ Deposit conversion post-incentive
○ Bonus cost vs. churn reduction ROI
● A/B testing: Incentive types, copy tone, channel mix
● Feedback loop: Incorporate performance data back into the churn model to improve targeting
Example Campaign Flow
A. Day 0 (Model Flags User) → Segment user → Assign to campaign
B. Day 1 → Trigger incentive with personalized message
C. Day 2-4 → Nudge with gamified CTA
D. Day 5+ → Escalate incentive if no response
E. Day 7→ Remove from churn list if reactivated; else log for feedback
Preventing Predicted Churn: High-Impact CRM Actions for At-Risk Players
9. Metric Previous Month Promo Month % Change Key Insight
Total Deposit Amount
(Last 3 Months)
1,781.62 1,992.26 +11.82%
More money deposited by
players.
Number of Activity Days
(Last 3 Months)
43.33 46.10 +6.40%
Players were more active
and engaged.
Sport Turnover (Last
Month)
2,038.94 2,438.39 +19.59%
Players wagered
significantly more or
garnered higher betting
volume.
Average Daily Bet
Amount (Lifetime)
174.47 63.95 +1.53%
Stable but slightly more
aggressive betting.
Number of Deposits (Last
3 Months)
56.77
63.95
+12.65%
Players deposited more
frequently.
Churn Factor (Last 3
Months)
1.79 1.73 -3.72%
Improved or better
retention (fewer players
dropped off). Lower is
better.
KeyMetricsComparison
Evaluating
Campaign Impact:
Player Behavior
Before vs. During
the Sportsbook
Promo
10. What went well
❖ Increased Engagement: More deposit actions
and active days suggest stronger user
involvement.
❖ Higher Revenue Generation: Substantial
growth in turnover and total deposits which
indicate players not only visited more but spent
more.
❖ Better Retention: Decrease in churn suggests
players were retained more effectively.
Areas of Concern
❖ Average Bet Size: Growth was minimal
(+1.5%). Explore ways to increase this with
more aggressive and tailored incentives.
❖ Churn Still Exists: While improved, churn
remains a challenge for a segment of players
indicating the need for targeted
re-engagement strategies.
❖ Targeting or Segmentation: Deeper analysis
by other user segments (e.g., betting history
or start date) could reveal untapped
potential.
Recommendations
❖ Segmented Offers: Tailor promotions
a. High-depositors: Bet-matching or cashback
offers.
b. Low-engagement users: Re-activation bonuses.
❖ Milestone Rewards: Incentivize behavior with
gamification like consecutive days playe or reaching
deposit thresholds in progress bar or leaderboard
format.
❖ Churn Tracking: Monitor churned users
post-campaign and test reactivation messages.
Campaign Goals
❖ Increase player engagement
❖ Expand market share or
demographics
❖ Drive deposit volume
❖ Boost betting activity
❖ Educate or introduce new features
❖ Enhance player lifetime value (LTV)
11. The campaign was successful, driving increased player activity, higher
deposits and improved retention,with some room for optimization.
With modest improvementstodata-driventargetingand
segmentation, the next campaign can perform even better.
Overall Campaign Rating: 8/10
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