Intent-based outbound

Playbooks that actually convert.

The right message, at the right moment, to the right person. Here are ten signal-based playbooks we run for clients every day.

3-5xHigher reply rates
47%Shorter sales cycles
2.1xBetter close rates

Based on internal client data across campaigns we've run. Individual results vary.

The problem

Why generic outbound stops working.

Mass outbound is broken. Same message, thousands of contacts, hoping something sticks. Relevance and timing beat volume, every time.

  • 01

    Reach newly hired decision-makers

    New hires want quick wins to justify their appointment. Reach them before they've committed to existing tools or vendors.

    SignalLinkedIn role announcements
    Window30 to 60 days after hire
  • 02

    Target freshly funded companies

    Fresh capital means new budgets and ambitious growth targets. This is the perfect moment to introduce a solution that accelerates what they're already trying to do.

    SignalFunding news on Crunchbase and press
    Window2 to 8 weeks post-announcement
  • 03

    Engage active ad spenders

    If they're spending on ads, they're actively looking to grow. Offer a channel that complements or outperforms their current spend.

    SignalLive keyword ad campaigns
    WindowWhile campaigns are running
  • 04

    Catch companies adopting new tools

    A new tool signals a shift in priorities. Position your offering as the natural next step in their evolving stack.

    SignalTech stack changes detected
    Window1 to 3 months after adoption
  • 05

    Find companies actively hiring

    Hiring reveals growth direction. Match your pitch to the problems they're trying to solve by bringing new talent on board.

    SignalOpen job postings
    WindowWhile roles are live
  • 06

    Get to new businesses early

    Early-stage companies are building their vendor stack from scratch. Be the first in the door before habits and contracts are set.

    SignalLaunches, press, domain registrations
    WindowFirst 1 to 6 months
  • 07

    React to social buying signals

    When a prospect publicly shares a challenge you solve, the intent is right there. Respond while the pain is fresh and the conversation is open.

    SignalLinkedIn and X posts about pain points
    WindowWithin days of posting
  • 08

    Reach dissatisfied competitor users

    If they're engaging with competitors, they're already in-market. Give them a compelling reason to consider a better alternative.

    SignalCompetitor followers and engagers
    WindowOngoing
  • 09

    Convert warm website visitors

    Someone visited your pricing page but didn't convert. Strike while the interest is warm with a timely, relevant message that addresses what they were looking at.

    SignalDe-anonymized site visits
    WindowSame day or within hours
  • 10

    Re-engage stalled opportunities

    'Not now' doesn't mean never. A well-timed re-engagement sequence can revive deals that went cold without a proper close.

    SignalExpired trials, quiet deals
    Window30 to 180 days after last contact
The missing piece

Intent data is only half the equation.

Great targeting with generic messaging still fails. Combine signal-based timing with copy that speaks to the prospect's exact situation and the results are night and day.

Intent data alone

Right company, right time, wrong message. Generic copy that ignores their trigger, role and situation. Just another email they'll ignore.

ResultAverage open rates. Low reply rates. High unsubscribes.
Intent data + tailored messaging

The same signal fires a personalized sequence that speaks to their exact situation, written to feel human, not automated.

Result2.4x higher open rate, and replies from people who actually want to talk.

We build the plays around your signals, then run them.