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Automated promotional code creation and distribution

Purpose

1.1. Automate creation and distribution of promotional codes for HVAC filter wholesalers to increase sales, drive customer engagement, and track campaign effectiveness.
1.2. Streamline outreach across multiple marketing channels (SMS, email, social media), eliminating manual tasks and reducing human error.
1.3. Integrate with CRM, ERP, and analytics systems to ensure targeting, personalization, and traceable code redemption for ROI measurement.
1.4. Enable instant reward triggers for events like new customer sign-up, bulk purchase, or loyalty program milestones.
1.5. Support campaign scheduling, customer segmentation, and automatic expiration/renewal of promo codes.

Trigger Conditions

2.1. New customer registration event.
2.2. Customer reaches specified order threshold (e.g., value or frequency).
2.3. Marketing campaign launch or special event (e.g., season change, industry expo).
2.4. Cart abandonment or inactivity for a set period.
2.5. Loyalty milestone or feedback submission.
2.6. CRM or ERP update indicating target status.
2.7. Manual activation from marketing dashboard.

Platform Variants (20 Examples: API or Feature-Level Integration)


3.1. Twilio (Programmable Messaging API)
• Feature/Setting: Automated SMS send; configure trigger/action in API to deliver unique promo code upon form completion.
3.2. SendGrid (Mail Send API)
• Feature/Setting: Email dispatch with dynamic template and variables for embedding personalized code.
3.3. Salesforce (Process Builder & REST API)
• Feature/Setting: Workflow automation to generate and log promo code after contact status change.
3.4. Shopify (Discounts API)
• Feature/Setting: Auto-create discount code via API, push to customer upon qualifying action.
3.5. HubSpot (Workflows & Marketing Email API)
• Feature/Setting: Trigger email with code when contact is added to segment or list.
3.6. Microsoft Dynamics 365 (Power Automate)
• Feature/Setting: Flow to generate promo in response to sales activity, email via Outlook.
3.7. Slack (Incoming Webhooks/API)
• Feature/Setting: Send code to inside sales/rep via Slack channel for immediate follow-up.
3.8. Mailchimp (Campaigns API)
• Feature/Setting: Start campaign with code for new list member; personalize message content.
3.9. Google Sheets (Sheets API & Apps Script)
• Feature/Setting: Auto-log code in sheet and email to customer with Apps Script on form submit.
3.10. Zendesk (Triggers)
• Feature/Setting: Ticket update triggers code generation, sends via email or embedded comment.
3.11. WooCommerce (Coupons REST API)
• Feature/Setting: API creates coupon, linked to order status or customer behavior.
3.12. ActiveCampaign (Automations & API)
• Feature/Setting: Automation sends code through email/SMS upon tag or deal status update.
3.13. Klaviyo (Flows)
• Feature/Setting: Automated flow sends code as soon as event is tracked (signup, purchase, etc).
3.14. Intercom (Outbound Messages)
• Feature/Setting: Auto-message customer with code after triggered event in app.
3.15. Zapier (Webhooks & Multi-step Zaps)
• Feature/Setting: Connects trigger source to code generator, then distributes via chosen channel.
3.16. Marketo (Smart Campaigns & Webhooks)
• Feature/Setting: Smart List change triggers webhook; code emailed via Marketo message.
3.17. Mailjet (Transactional Email API)
• Feature/Setting: Transactional API fires code in response to purchase/registration event.
3.18. Pipedrive (Workflow Automation)
• Feature/Setting: Stage trigger sends unique code to contact via email/SMS.
3.19. Instagram (Graph API direct messages)
• Feature/Setting: Upon form submission, API sends direct promo code message.
3.20. Facebook Messenger (Messenger Send API)
• Feature/Setting: Customer action triggers code message via Messenger API, using personalization.

Benefits

4.1. Eliminates manual promo code management, ensuring speed and accuracy.
4.2. Maximizes exposure by distributing via preferred customer channels (SMS, email, social).
4.3. Enables granular targeting and real-time reward delivery, boosting engagement.
4.4. Ensures consistent branding and reduces risk of miscommunication.
4.5. Tracks code usage for analytics, fraud prevention, and campaign ROI.
4.6. Scales seamlessly to high volume, maintaining efficiency as business grows.
4.7. Frees marketing and sales staff for high-value strategic tasks.

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