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Predictive Models: 6 Strategies to Predict Customer Actions 

How to anticipate customer actions to plan accordingly and enhance overall marketing effectiveness

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Why it matters:

Optimove’s Predictive Models enable marketers to develop proactive strategies by forecasting customer actions at every step of their lifecycle. Whether it’s predicting conversion rates, identifying top spenders, gauging churn risk, or estimating future value, Predictive Models offer deep insights that help marketers create personalized, targeted campaigns that drive growth.

Key takeaways:

Predictive models help marketers: 

  • Prevent churn 
  • Nurture VIP customers 
  • Identify high-risk customers 
  • Optimize customer segmentation 
  • Anticipate customer lifetime value  
  • Deliver real-time, personalized marketing actions 

Here are six proactive approaches to leverage Optimove’s predictive models: 

#1 – Predict and Prevent Customer Churn

Optimove uses advanced predictive behavior modeling and customer lifetime value (LTV) forecasting to identify customers at risk of churning. By targeting these customers with personalized marketing campaigns, brands can reduce churn and increase customer loyalty. 

Example: Segment frequent spenders who haven’t engaged in 30 days into a precise target group. Start by sending a personalized email offering a limited-time loyalty reward, like a 20% discount or early access to a new product. Follow up with an SMS reminder a few days before the offer expires to create a sense of urgency. Additionally, provide personalized recommendations based on past product purchases to reignite their interest and drive engagement. 

#2 –Nurture Loyalty with Potential VIP Customers

Use Optimove’s predictive attributes for early identification of potential VIP customers (VIPs). By nurturing these customers with targeted campaigns, marketers can build trust and loyalty and increase their lifetime value.   

Example: Identify customers likely to become VIPs based on their initial behaviors, such as high purchase frequency or engagement levels. Once identified, nurture them with targeted campaigns that offer personalized perks, such as exclusive loyalty rewards. This approach builds loyalty early, encouraging higher engagement and loyalty. 

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#3 –Target Customers at Critical Risk of Churn

Optimove’s prediction model calculates a customer’s risk of churn by analyzing behaviors and attributes of previously churned customers. This allows brands to allocate marketing budgets more effectively by targeting high-risk customers with stronger and more relevant promotions.   

Example: Once customers are identified at critical risk of churn, send higher discounts on their favorite products or focus on personalized outreach. By targeting these customers with compelling offers, brands can re-engage them and mitigate the risk of churn, ultimately improving retention rates. 

#4 –Maximize Value with Customer Behavior Modeling

Optimove’s customer behavior modeling identifies behavior among groups of customers to predict how similar customers will behave under the same circumstances and accurately predict future customer behaviors. This helps identify high-value customers and tailor marketing actions to maximize their value.   

Example: A marketer might identify a group of high-value customers who consistently engage with its brand’s fitness-related products. Using this insight, the customer could be invited to a virtual fitness class hosted by a well-known trainer. This creates a unique experience that fosters community and drives brand advocacy. 

#5 – Identify High-Impact Segments with AI 

Leverage AI to create granular segments and identify customers likely to increase desired KPIs. This helps target the right customers with the right campaigns at the right time.   

Example: Create granular segments that identify customers likely to increase KPIs, like purchase frequency or average order value. Then, tailor campaigns, such as a gamified challenge that taps into their competitive spirit. Encourage customers to “beat their best” and unlock a mystery reward, adding surprise and excitement. This approach engages customers in a fun, unique way while driving higher order values and more frequent purchases. 

#6 – Drive Results with Opti-Genie  

OptiGenie’s Predictive Modeling empowers marketers with insights at every step of the customer lifecycle. This AI-powered assistant allows marketers to create highly personalized campaigns that drive engagement and growth. 

 Example: Opti-Genie can anticipate a customer’s next action and trigger real-time campaigns at critical moments—such as during cart abandonment. It also enables marketers to build fully optimized campaigns in seconds and launch them at the perfect time with just a click, ensuring precision and efficiency. 

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In Summary

By leveraging predictive models, marketers can proactively identify and focus on high-value customers, ensuring smarter investments that maximize engagement, loyalty, and long-term growth. 

To learn more about Optimove’s predictive modeling capabilities, request a demo.

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Natalie Samuels

Natalie Samuels is a Product Marketing Specialist at Optimove, focusing on Customer Data & Reporting, Campaign Management, and Orchestration. Natalie holds a BSc in Politics and International Relations from the University of Bristol.