Limit email list churn with Silverpop's new 'Snooze' tool

Called "Snooze" the tool enables consumers to stay connected with a company but gives them control over when they receive communications.

For instance, a consumer who only buys flowers around Valentine's Day may not want to receive emails from florists all year round and may unsubscribe from what are seen as irrelevant emails for the majority of the year.

Instead of unsubscribing, Silverpop's Snooze tool allows that consumer to turn off emails from the florist until such time as they are needed.

Recipients remain opted in and will resume their place in any active campaigns at the end of their chosen Snooze period.

The Snooze button is located on the landing page that companies direct consumers to via an email's "unsubscribe" link.

"Successful marketers listen to what contacts tell them, and sometimes they want to tell you that your information is still valuable, but now just isn't the right time," explained Silverpop's VP of industry relations, Loren McDonald.

"By allowing them to Snooze, you not only save the relationship, but you remind them that you care about their preferences - which goes a long way in building customer loyalty."

Tags: email management, email marketing, list churn, list management, loyalty