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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

Charles Perret

Founder of devlo.ch · March 2026

262
Prospects contacted
89%
Open rate
69%
Response rate
16
Interested prospects

The 9 keys in the sequence

6 emails, 2 phone calls, 1 LinkedIn message — over 30 days.

EmailDay 1Email #1
Subject: audiovisual projects - {{firstName}} & {{salesRep}}
Hello {{firstName}}, {{Icebreaker – example: post shared on LinkedIn – Your background is impressive; I visited your LinkedIn profile; As a [JobTitle], is [subject] important to you?}}. Many {{engineering firms; architectural firms}} have turned to us to find the best solutions to their clients’ audiovisual challenges, and {{CompanyName}} came to mind. Our company will provide you with full support for your projects, advise you on the latest innovations and technologies, and answer all your questions, such as: What about the elevation plan, technical diagrams, high-voltage circuits, networks, cable routing, etc.? What solutions are used to implement hybrid working? How can we navigate between {{client_ref}}, etc., and ensure their interoperability? Our clients also call on our experts for their digital signage, room booking, home automation, interactive visual installations, and other projects. If audiovisual integration is a key priority for you and your clients, would you be interested in an initial discussion? Thank you for your time and your response. Kind regards, {{salesRep}} PS: I hope this photo brings a smile to your face! {{signature}}
Email3 days laterEmail #2
Hello {{firstName}}, I hope you are well. I would like to make a proposal and provide you with further details. We would be delighted to invite you to lunch to get to know you better. We look forward to learning more about {{CompanyName}}, as well as your current and future projects. Since 2001, over 750 clients have turned to our team of 40 staff, based mainly in Gland. Recently, hybrid working solutions have become a priority. It would therefore be an excellent idea to discuss this topic together. Would you be interested in this invitation? Or would you prefer a 10- to 15-minute telephone call? You can choose a date that suits you directly from my manager’s calendar. Thank you in advance for your reply. Kind regards, {{salesRep}} PS: My to-do list below reminded me to get in touch with you 😉 {{signature}}
Email6 days laterEmail #3
Hello {{firstName}}, I hope you’re well. I was wondering if perhaps this wasn’t the right time, or if our services hadn’t sparked your interest. Is it because: Do you already have another antivirus partner? Would it be better to contact another of your colleagues, perhaps {{colleaguename}}? Is there another reason? The invitation to have lunch together that I sent you in my last message still stands. Thank you in advance for your reply. Kind regards, {{salesRep}} {{signature}}
Call5 days laterPhone call
Cold call no. 1 Date sent: 5 days after the last message Call script: If the prospect answers: Hello {{firstName}}, this is {{salesRep}} from [ClientCompanyName]. How are you? … [“Fine, thank you, and you?”] Very well, thank you. I contacted you by email because I saw that you are the {{jobtitle}} at {{companyName}}. I thought I’d give you a quick ring. Would you have a minute to discuss this with me? If so: We are an integrator of audiovisual and communication technology systems: video conferencing solutions, digital signage, home automation and room booking. You know as well as I do that [...]. [DiscoveryQuestion]? [Prospect’s response] That’s why I was wondering if you’d be interested in meeting with my manager? __PROTECTED_6____PROTECTED_7____PROTECTED_8____PROTECTED_9____PROTECTED_10____PROTECTED_11____PROTECTED_12____PROTECTED_13____PROTECTED_14____PROTECTED_15____PROTECTED_16____PROTECTED_17____PROTECTED_18__ -------__PROTECTED_19____PROTECTED_20____PROTECTED_21____PROTECTED_22____PROTECTED_23____PROTECTED_24____PROTECTED_25____PROTECTED_26____PROTECTED_27____PROTECTED_28____PROTECTED_29__ ------------------------- If they are interested, ask these questions to qualify the prospect: __________________________________________________________________________________. __________________________________________________________________________________. __________________________________________________________________________________. If they are qualified, ask these questions to personalise the demonstration: __________________________________________________________________________________. __________________________________________________________________________________. [...] (full content available on request)
Email1 day laterEmail #5
Hello {{firstName}}, I tried to reach you by phone yesterday. Would it be possible to call you at another time? If not, I’ll try to get in touch again in a few days. I wanted to speak with you to find out more about your current projects and see if any of our work shares similarities. I’m sending you our brief brochure. In it, you’ll find several examples of our work as well as additional information that will help you better understand the types of projects we could consider together. Have a good day, {{salesRep}} {{signature}}
Call2 days laterPhone call
Cold call no. 2 Date sent: 2 days after the last contact Call script: (Same as for contact no. 4)
Email1 day after the last touchEmail #7
Hello {{firstName}}, I hope you are well. I tried to reach you by phone yesterday regarding your audiovisual projects (my mobile number is [PhoneNumber]). Would it be possible to call you at another time? If not, I’ll try to get in touch again in a few days. Thank you in advance for your reply. Kind regards, {{salesRep}} {{signature}}
Email3 days laterEmail #8
Hello {{firstName}}, I hope you are well. If another time would suit you better, or if you are not interested in our services, please do let me know. Or should I speak to one of your other colleagues instead? Perhaps {{colleaguename}}? I’m here to help if you have any questions or would like to discuss your projects. Thank you in advance for your reply, and I wish you all the best for the future. Kind regards, {{salesRep}} {{signature}}
LinkedIn1 day laterLinkedIn login
LinkedIn connection request Sent: 1 day after the last message Content: from LinkedIn Hello {{firstName}}, my name is {{salesRep}} and I work at [ClientCompanyName]. I look forward to connecting with you and learning about the projects and ideas from {{companyName}} that you share. See you soon.

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.

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Last updated: March 2026