From Broad Messaging to Targeted Communication
Initially, campaigns relied on sending messages to a wide and less refined contact database. This often resulted in lower relevance for recipients and a higher likelihood of customers opting out. Messaging was largely limited to basic formats, which made it harder to fully capture customers’ attention or encourage interaction.
Working with our platform Kero.Chat, the focus shifted toward improving the foundation of communication: the customer database. By cleaning and refining contact data, Positive Impact was able to ensure that messages were sent to the right audience. This transformation laid the groundwork for more effective and meaningful engagement.
At the same time, the businesses transitioned to using richer, more interactive messaging through our WhatsApp Business Platform. This enabled campaigns to include image links and buttons, moving beyond one-way communication to more engaging customer-focused interactions.
Campaign performance growth (3-Month Comparison)
| Metric | 2025 | 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Messages Sent | 2,264 | 2,223 | Messaging volume remained stable as the database was refined |
| Delivered Rate | 13.3% | 15.5% | 2.2 percentage point improvement |
| Read Rate | 69.3% | 63.1% | Strong engagement maintained above 60% |
| Opt-Out Rate | 1.9% (42) | 0.9% (21) | 1.0 percentage point (50% reduction in opt-outs) |
Driving Better Results Through Better Data
The results highlight a clear improvement in messaging performance. Despite a slight decrease in overall message volume, delivery rates improved, and failure rates decreased, indicating a cleaner, more reliable database. Most notably, strong read rates across both periods demonstrate that customers are actively engaging with the content being sent.
This shift reflects the impact of sending richer messages to a better-defined audience. By refining the database, Positive Impact reduced unnecessary outreach and ensured communication was intentional and effective.
Turning Messages into Meaningful Engagement
Beyond the metrics, the real transformation lies in how Positive Impact now communicates with its customers. Richer Messaging through the WhatsApp Business Platform via Kero.Chat has enabled the brand to move from basic notifications to interactive experiences. Customers can now easily engage with content, access information, and respond directly through the intuitive message formats.
This evolution has contributed to fewer opt-outs, improved engagement, and a stronger connection between the brand and its customers.
Key Takeaways
By focusing on database quality and adopting richer messaging capabilities, Positive Impact has significantly improved the effectiveness of its customer communication. The result is a more targeted, engaging, and effective messaging strategy that continues to deliver measurable value.
Positive Impact continues to build on this foundation by strengthening its overall communication strategy across multiple channels. This includes maintaining an active presence on platforms such as LinkedIn, keeping their website up to date, and expanding their mobile messaging approach from traditional SMS to more interactive channels like RCS and WhatsApp.