Email Frequency vs Revenue Calculator

Find the revenue-maximizing send frequency for your list engagement profile.

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Email Frequency vs Revenue Calculator

Model the revenue-vs-churn tradeoff at different sending frequencies to find the optimum for your list.

The Frequency-Revenue Curve

Revenue increases with frequency up to a point, then declines as fatigue and unsubscribes accelerate. The optimal frequency depends on:

  • Content quality: High-value content sustains higher frequency
  • Audience type: B2C transactional lists tolerate 5–7x/week; B2B lists rarely sustain above 2x/week
  • Seasonal peaks: Q4 e-commerce can temporarily sustain higher cadence

When net list growth turns negative (churn exceeds acquisition), you are burning your asset faster than you are rebuilding it — a common trap of over-sending to short-term revenue targets.