The Genesis Energy Winback Programme is a triggered direct response campaign to win back those customers who have switched to a competitor energy supplier. There is only a 4½-day window to contact the customer and win them back before they are officially transferred to the new energy supplier and can no longer be contacted.

Taking a bold stance, Genesis Energy challenged the norm. Instead of reacting to the market via desperate buybacks, they decided to do something about the problem and confront it head on. They reached out to customers to find out what they liked, didn’t like or desired more of from their retailer.

The SMP was ‘Let’s Talk’. These customers had fallen out of love with their energy supplier, they may have never called to officially end the relationship and probably hadn’t been given a chance to talk it through. Genesis Energy wanted to talk to them, make them feel valued and convince them to stay.

Firstly they got smart – identifying the areas and customers who were most under threat. There was no point saturating the market if there wasn’t a need.

Then they got nimble – knowing they couldn’t be at everyone’s door, they designed an approach that would appeal to any one of their customers. Whether they were happy with Genesis Energy or ready to pack their bags, customers received a mobile-optimised email and online experience that allowed them to express their opinions and potentially get rewarded for it.