Email Campaign
Overview
Email Campaign – Business Overview
Email Campaign is a business document in Dafater used to plan, execute, and track organized email communications with customers, prospects, or specific contact groups. It supports structured outreach for marketing, sales follow-ups, announcements, and relationship-building activities.
Purpose in Business Operations
Email Campaign helps businesses communicate consistently and professionally with their audience at scale. Instead of sending individual emails, teams can design a single campaign message and deliver it to a targeted group, ensuring uniform messaging, better timing, and measurable results.
This document supports:
- Marketing promotions and product announcements
- Customer engagement and nurturing
- Sales follow-ups and lead communication
- Brand awareness and relationship management
Prerequisites and Setup Requirements
Before using Email Campaign, the following should be in place in Dafater:
- Contact database with valid email addresses
- Customer or lead segmentation (such as groups, categories, or lists)
- Approved email content or messaging guidelines
- Email sending permissions and compliance approvals (opt-in, unsubscribe policies)
Proper preparation ensures campaigns are effective, compliant, and well-targeted.
Typical Workflow and Business Usage
Campaign Planning
The business defines the purpose of the Email Campaign, such as a promotion, announcement, or follow-up.Audience Selection
A specific group of contacts is chosen based on business criteria like customer type, location, or interest.Message Finalization
The email content is reviewed to ensure it aligns with brand tone and business goals.Campaign Execution
The Email Campaign is sent to the selected audience at the planned time.Performance Review
After sending, the business reviews engagement outcomes to understand reach and effectiveness.
This workflow ensures communication is intentional, organized, and aligned with business objectives.
Key Business Scenarios Where Email Campaign Is Essential
- Marketing Promotions: Launching new products, seasonal offers, or special discounts
- Customer Engagement: Sharing updates, newsletters, or educational content
- Sales Follow-Ups: Reaching out to leads after events, inquiries, or demos
- Retention Activities: Reconnecting with inactive customers or strengthening loyalty
- Business Announcements: Policy updates, service changes, or important notices
Important Considerations for Users
- Audience relevance: Sending targeted messages improves engagement and avoids customer fatigue
- Message clarity: Emails should be clear, concise, and action-oriented
- Timing: Sending campaigns at appropriate times increases effectiveness
- Compliance: Always respect email consent and communication regulations
- Performance learning: Use campaign results to refine future communication strategies
Summary
Email Campaign in Dafater is a vital business tool for structured, large-scale communication. It helps organizations engage their audience consistently, support marketing and sales efforts, and strengthen customer relationships through planned and measurable email outreach.
Basic Information
- Module: CRM
- Document Type: Other
Fields
| Field Name | Label | Type | Required | Options | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| campaign_name | Campaign | Link | ✓ | Campaign | Linked Dafater campaign driving this email communication. |
| emailcampaignfor | Email Campaign For | Select | ✓ | , Lead, Contact, Email Group | Defines target entity type for Dafater email campaign. |
| recipient | Recipient | Dynamic Link | ✓ | emailcampaignfor | Specific recipient record based on selected Dafater campaign target. |
| sender | Sender | Link | User | Dafater user sending emails for this campaign. | |
| start_date | Start Date | Date | ✓ | - | Date when Dafater email campaign begins sending emails. |
| end_date | End Date | Date | - | Date when Dafater email campaign stops sending emails. | |
| status | Status | Select | , Scheduled, In Progress, Completed, Unsubscribed | Current lifecycle status of the Dafater email campaign. |
Permissions
| Role | Read | Write | Create | Delete | Submit | Cancel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| System Manager | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Related DocTypes
| DocType | Relationship | Module |
|---|---|---|
| Campaign | Links to | CRM |
| User | Links to | Core |