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How do you fight cancer when many of those affected are not digitally savvy? Here’s how we helped Kalbe reach those that needed it the most.
This problem is further aggravated by the fact that Indonesia is a large archipelago of around 17,000 islands and a population of over 260 million. This means less accessiblity to early detection methods, supplements and awareness.
Indonesia, as a country is unique because slow internet and high data costs have made SMS the preferred method of communication.
Kalbe, the leading pharmaceutical in Indonesia, knew that their supplements specifically designed for cancer patients could help. However, they needed to reach out to a very non-digital savvy target market, including elderly patients with mobility issues.
They needed a partner that could help them bridge the gap and reach those that needed it the most.
The approach was to combine data and technology to create a simple solution; reach them with the channel they were already comfortable using – SMS. Together with ADA, Kalbe managed to make the process as seamless as possible for their customers. Each purchase came with a simple thank you message, which was followed up with a reminder once it was time to refill. With this simple solution, they were also able to simplify the refill process using USSD as a channel to place orders.
USSD stands for Unstructured Supplementary Service Data – using any kind of mobile phone, users can place their orders by simply dialling a USSD code then selecting the number which corresponds to “paybills”.
While it was now easier to reach Kalbe’s customers, they still relied on manual methods of managing them. ADA then took the solution one step further and changed that.
ADA created a CRM platform for Kalbe. This meant the ability to manage sales performance, promotions, user profiles and even a rewards system through multiple communication channels all through a single dashboard. They could also track individual customer journeys in real time: what they consumed, how often, their location and time, and reach out to them accordingly
ADA had the advantage of an unmatched data source that connects data from XL, Telkomsel and Indosat which effectively reaches around 90% of Indonesians. By leveraging on our data, Kalbe was able to target the right customers with the right messaging. Differentiating returning and one-off customers to serve them with different promos.
We were able to combine the capabilities of data and technology and create a full long-term solution for Kalbe. By going deeper into the problem ADA was able to create a system where we could cut through the hassle and challenges their customers were facing. We provided a solution that was not only the most convenient for the customers but also one that worked for the business.
Through this highly collaborative partnership Kalbe plans to continue to extend the integration of ADA’s capabilities to further improve production and stock management. We will continue to help Kalbe reach a specific set of customers with a very crucial need – all with the power of data.
With the integration of the data that ADA has, Kalbe saw a 30% increase in revenue. By reaching out to non-tech savvy customers through SMS their returning customers increased by 50%, (a 40% improvement from before).
The success of this campaign demonstrates the value of ADA’s data-first approach to deliver impactful business value for clients.