Email sequence vs drip campaign — what's the difference?
A drip campaign sends pre-scheduled emails on a fixed timeline regardless of behavior; a sales sequence is behavior-aware — multichannel, stops on reply, and adapts. For outbound sales, you want a sequence.
Short answer: a drip campaign fires a fixed series of emails on a set schedule no matter what the recipient does — fine for marketing nurture. A sales sequence is behavior-aware: multichannel (email, LinkedIn, call), it stops the moment someone replies, and it branches on engagement. For *outbound sales*, reach for a sequence. For *nurturing* a warm, opted-in list, a drip does the job.
The key differences
- Triggers: drip = time-based only; sequence = time + behavior (reply, open, accept).
- Channels: drip = usually email-only; sequence = multichannel.
- Stop logic: drip = runs to the end; sequence = halts on reply.
- Use case: drip = marketing nurture; sequence = sales outreach.
Which to use
Cold outbound → sequence, so you never email someone after they've already replied. Long-term nurture of opted-in contacts → drip.
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