Cold email campaign for IT and audiovisual integration — 69% response rate
9 steps over 30 days. 6 emails, 2 phone calls, 1 LinkedIn message. 262 prospects contacted.
Charles Perret
Founder of devlo.ch · March 2026
The 9 keys in the sequence
6 emails, 2 phone calls, 1 LinkedIn message — over 30 days.
Why this sequence works
262 prospects and an impressive response rate of 69% — the highest of all our campaigns. This success can be attributed to highly targeted outreach (engineering and architecture firms) and a clear value proposition: comprehensive support for audiovisual projects.
The invitation to lunch offered at Touch #2 is a key differentiator. In an industry where professional relationships are built on trust and close ties, offering an in-person meeting rather than a virtual demo resonates much more strongly with IT decision-makers at Swiss SMEs.
The two phone calls (Touch #4 and #6), made just two days apart and sandwiching a follow-up email (Touch #5), create a fast-paced sequence that works particularly well in the audiovisual integration sector, where decisions are often made quickly.
What you can learn from this campaign
- Invite them for lunch rather than to a demo. For Swiss SMEs, face-to-face meetings build more trust than a video call.
- Hand out a leaflet after the call. Touch #5 sends the brochure after the call attempt — the prospect has a document to look at.
- Two close calls. Sessions #4 and #6, held two days apart, create an effective intensive routine.
- The 69% response rate demonstrates its effectiveness. Precise targeting + a clear value proposition = exceptional results.
When to use this sequence
AV and IT integration
Video conferencing, digital signage, home automation, room booking — your service covers these areas.
Targeting engineering and architectural firms
The IT managers at these organisations are the key decision-makers for AV projects.
SMEs in French-speaking Switzerland
An invitation to lunch and physical proximity are strong selling points in French-speaking Switzerland.
Hybrid working solutions
If your offering addresses the challenges of hybrid working (connected meeting rooms, remote collaboration).
Who can use this sequence?
AV and IT integrators
If you install and set up audiovisual and communication systems.
SDRs aimed at IT managers in SMEs
The call script and the lunch invitation have been adapted for the Swiss market.
Providers of collaboration solutions
Teams, Zoom, and smart meeting room solutions.
AV technology retailers
If you represent brands of professional audiovisual equipment.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you achieve a 69% response rate?
Three key factors: (1) highly targeted outreach (engineering and architecture firms in French-speaking Switzerland), (2) a clear and actionable value proposition (comprehensive AV support), (3) an invitation to lunch that sets this approach apart from all other cold emails. The Swiss market places particular value on personal relationships.
Why invite them for lunch rather than to a demo?
In the AV integration sector in Switzerland, trust is built face-to-face. A lunch meeting breaks down the barrier of a ‘sales call’ and creates a space for conversation on equal terms. This approach is particularly effective with IT decision-makers at SMEs who prefer a personal touch.
How can this approach be adapted to other IT sectors?
Keep the structure (9 touches, 30 days, 2 follow-up calls) and adapt the value proposition. Replace “audiovisual” with your sector. The invitation to lunch works in any sector where personal relationships are important. Keep sending the brochure after a missed call (Touch #5) as an additional point of contact.
Want a customised sequence for your industry?
devlo designs and executes bespoke B2B cold email campaigns. ICP, buying signals, multi-channel sequences — we take care of everything.
Last updated: March 2026
