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Engagement Spike Alert

Fast follow-ups

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Written by Julie Zehntner
Updated over a week ago

Summary

Some accounts go quiet, others suddenly light up. This play spots sharp engagement jumps and triggers fast follow-up while the signal is fresh.

Why this works

  • Catches intent signals that might otherwise go unnoticed

  • Helps prioritize timely outreach

  • Aligns attention with where energy is actually happening

Goal

  1. For the reader

    Jump on engagement spikes to turn interest into meaningful next steps.

  2. For the company

    Activates timely conversations, shortens response lag, and lifts close rates.


Accoil Signal

(1) Primary signal

  • Account engagement increase > X% in 7 days

  • Or significant interaction with multiple features in a short window

(2) Additional insights ###

  • Red Hot or Spike-tagged segment

  • Active trial or customer in expansion window

  • Specific product module spiked


Action steps

  1. Identify Spikes

    • Use score delta (e.g., +15 points in 7 days)

    • Highlight recent behaviors: login flurries, feature bursts

  2. Investigate the Why

    • Check account activity timeline

    • See who’s active and what they’re exploring

  3. Alert the Team

    • Use connections to send insights to the tools your team uses

    • Notify Customer Success Rep or Account Executive immediately

    • Prioritize accounts with upside potential

  4. Follow Up With Context

    • Message based on what they did—not generic outreach

    • Offer strategic next step: demo, support, expansion CTA


Supporting metrics

Metrics

How to measure in Accoil

Spike Detection Rate

# of spike-tagged accounts per period

Follow-Up Speed

Avg. time from spike → outreach

Conversion from Spikes

% of spike accounts leading to action (trial, upsell, meeting)

Segment Retention

Retention of spike-based contacts after 30/60/90 days



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