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Renewal Campaign Playbook
A playbook for marketing's role in driving successful renewals.
What's included
- Renewal timeline and touchpoints
- Value reinforcement strategy
- Stakeholder engagement approach
- Expansion opportunity identification
- Risk mitigation campaigns
- Performance tracking
Best used when
- Driving renewals
- Supporting CS team
- Preventing churn
- Identifying expansion
- Building engagement
The template
The Template
RENEWAL TIMELINE
| Days Before | Stage | Marketing Activity |
|---|---|---|
| 120 | Early prep | Health check, identify risks |
| 90 | Value phase | Value summary campaign |
| 75 | Engagement | Stakeholder engagement |
| 60 | Options | Present renewal options |
| 45 | Negotiation | Support CS as needed |
| 30 | Close | Final push campaigns |
| 14 | Urgency | Reminder series |
| 0 | Renewal | Celebration or save attempt |
VALUE REINFORCEMENT STRATEGY
Value Summary Email (90 Days)
Subject: Your Year in Review with [Company]
Hi [Name],
As we approach your renewal, here's a look back at what
you've accomplished:
📊 BY THE NUMBERS
┌────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ [Metric 1]: [Value] (vs [Benchmark]) │
│ [Metric 2]: [Value] (up [X%]) │
│ [Metric 3]: [Value] saved │
└────────────────────────────────────────┘
🏆 KEY MILESTONES
- [Achievement 1]
- [Achievement 2]
- [Achievement 3]
💰 ESTIMATED VALUE DELIVERED
$[Amount] based on [methodology]
Looking forward to another great year together.
[Name], Customer Marketing
Value Reinforcement Content
| Content Type | Timing | Goal |
|---|---|---|
| Usage report | Day 90 | Show engagement |
| ROI summary | Day 75 | Prove value |
| Feature highlights | Day 60 | Remind of capability |
| Customer story | Day 45 | Social proof |
| Product roadmap | Day 30 | Future value |
STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT
Multi-Contact Strategy
| Contact Level | Campaign | Goal |
|---|---|---|
| Day-to-day user | Feature engagement | Ensure satisfaction |
| Manager | Value summary | Confirm results |
| Executive | Strategic update | Business alignment |
| Procurement | Process start | Smooth renewal |
Champion Activation
Subject: Need your help with renewal
Hi [Champion],
Your renewal is coming up in [X] days. You've been an
incredible partner, and I'd love your help:
1. Who else should see the value summary?
2. Any concerns I should know about?
3. Anything new you'd like to explore?
Quick call this week?
[Name]
EXPANSION OPPORTUNITY
Expansion Signals
| Signal | Campaign Response |
|---|---|
| Approaching usage limits | Upgrade offer |
| New team members | Seat expansion |
| New use case mentioned | Add-on pitch |
| High engagement | Premium features |
| Budget cycle aligns | Multi-year offer |
Expansion Offer Email
Subject: Make the most of your renewal
Hi [Name],
As you renew, consider these options to get even more value:
UPGRADE TO [PLAN]
- [Benefit 1]
- [Benefit 2]
- Renew now and save [X%]
ADD [PRODUCT]
- [Benefit]
- Bundle and save [X%]
[CTA: See Options]
RISK MITIGATION
Risk Signals & Response
| Risk Signal | Marketing Response |
|---|---|
| Low engagement | Re-engagement campaign |
| Support issues | Resolution follow-up |
| Champion left | New champion nurture |
| Budget concerns | ROI reinforcement |
| Competitor evaluation | Competitive campaign |
At-Risk Renewal Email
Subject: Let's talk before renewal
Hi [Name],
I noticed [signal] and wanted to reach out personally.
We're committed to your success and would love to discuss:
- How to address [concern]
- Options that might work better
- Getting you back on track
[CTA: Schedule Call]
PERFORMANCE TRACKING
| Metric | Formula | Target |
|---|---|---|
| Renewal rate | Renewed / Due | >85% |
| Net revenue retention | (Renewed + Expansion - Churn) / Starting | >100% |
| On-time renewal | Renewed by date / Due | >70% |
| Expansion at renewal | Deals with expansion / Total renewed | >20% |
| Churn rate | Churned / Due | <15% |
Frequently asked questions
What is the Renewal Campaign Playbook?
A playbook for marketing's role in driving successful renewals.
Who is the Renewal Campaign Playbook for?
It is built for CMOs and their teams working on Customer Marketing. The AI coach adapts it to your company, stage, and goals.
How long does the Renewal Campaign Playbook take to use?
It saves roughly 40+ hours versus building from scratch. Our AI coach can tailor the playbook to your situation in minutes, then hand you a step-by-step plan.
Is the Renewal Campaign Playbook free?
Yes. You can read the full playbook and start getting coached through it for free. Sign in to save your tailored version and track your next steps.
How does the AI coach help with the Renewal Campaign Playbook?
The coach teaches you the framework, asks a few questions about your business, tailors the playbook to you, and gives you measurable next steps to execute.