1---2name: retention-ltv-playbook3description: Lifecycle frameworks for driving repeat purchase, loyalty, and subscription value.4---5
6# Retention & LTV Playbook Skill
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8## When to Use
9- Designing lifecycle journeys (onboarding, loyalty, win-back, VIP).
10- Benchmarking repeat purchase and churn signals by cohort.
11- Equipping lifecycle teams with proven offers, creative angles, and cadences.
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13## Framework
141. **Lifecycle Matrix** – cohort segmentation (new, active, lapsing, churned, VIP, subscription) with KPIs.
152. **Offer Library** – incentives mapped to cohort + margin guardrails.
163. **Channel Cadence** – recommended mixes (email, SMS, push, communities, direct mail).
174. **Measurement Stack** – dashboards for repeat rate, LTV, churn, loyalty engagement, coupon reliance.
185. **Testing Roadmap** – prioritized experiments per lifecycle cohort.
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20## Templates
21- Journey storyboard (touchpoint, trigger, creative brief, offer, KPI).
22- Loyalty program tracker (points, tiers, redemption metrics).
23- Experiment log for retention tests with hypotheses + guardrails.
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25## Tips
26- Align offers with merchandising calendar to prevent message fatigue.
27- Incorporate zero/first-party data capture prompts early in the lifecycle.
28- Pair with `launch-retention-program` for automated plan creation.
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