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What Is a Drip Campaign?
A drip campaign is a series of automated, pre-scheduled messages sent to a lead over time to nurture them toward a decision. It is a core tool of lead nurturing and marketing automation.
Why drip campaigns work
Most leads are not ready to buy today. A drip keeps you present with useful content until timing changes — without manual effort.
Done well, the lead experiences good timing, not a robotic sequence.
What makes a good drip
Each message should teach or help, segmented by where the lead is. Value earns attention; filler burns it.
Drip vs cadence
A drip is typically automated nurture over a longer horizon; a sales cadence is a tighter, often human-driven outreach sequence.
Key takeaways
- A drip is automated, scheduled nurture messaging
- It keeps you present until timing changes
- Every message should add value
- Segment by where the lead is
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FAQ
Common questions.
How long should a drip campaign run?
As long as it stays useful and the buying cycle warrants — often weeks to months for considered B2B purchases.
Is a drip campaign the same as a newsletter?
No — a drip is a sequenced, goal-oriented series triggered per lead; a newsletter is a recurring broadcast.