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Hello and welcome to the DTC Podcast with Eric Dyck. Today, we’re joined by Jason Prowd of AMP / Lifetimely to dive into how DTC brands can move from data paralysis to strategic action. Jason shares how cohort analysis, optimized subscription offers, and behavioral triggers unlock new revenue.
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Key Insights:
Retention vs Acquisition: Why the second-half funnel yields better ROI
Cohorts over Averages: Finding hidden cohorts with 2× LTV and reallocate spend
Subscription Strategy: Optimize first-order vs ongoing discounts, plus surprise incentives
Test Culture: Run 2–4 week experiments, build a feedback loop for continual learning
Behavioral Flows: Triggered campaigns outperform generic campaigns
This episode is packed with analytical tactics for performance marketers, founders, and operators aiming to optimize LTV and margins.
Timestamps:
00:00 - Why customer insights need constant validation
02:00 - The danger of tracking too many metrics
04:00 - How to find hidden revenue in underused cohorts
08:00 - Lifetime value vs volume-driven strategies
14:00 - How Lifetimely gives actionable analytics
23:00 - Rethinking subscription discount structures
29:00 - Flows vs campaigns in retention
32:00 - Importance of behavior-based triggers and referral timing
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