HARLEY-DAVIDSON

HARLEY-DAVIDSON

Harley-Davidson
CRM Overhaul

Harley-Davidson
CRM Overhaul

Harley-Davidson
CRM Overhaul

Brand Promise: The timeless pursuit of adventure. Freedom for the soul.

Problem: While H-D ads captured the adventurous spirit of riders, they handled their eComm CRM just like everyone else—focusing on product and not people.

Insight: To be known as a lifestyle brand, you need to inject that lifestyle into every facet of your communication.

Solution: We overhauled the H-D email ecosystem. Instead of just selling products, we highlighted an adventurous lifestyle. We hyper-segmented non-riders, riders, enthusiasts and biker hopefuls. From onboarding to membership sign-up, we ended frustrations that customer had with non-stop irrelevant "offers". Instead, we created a tighter CRM experience that resulted in +35% CTR and a whopping +60% revenue increase YOY.

Role: CRM Design Strategy | YEAR: 2024

  • DRAMATICALLY REDUCED NUMBER OF SENDS

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    An Impressive CTR of +35%

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    Results

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    +60% REVENUE INCREASE IN FIRST 2 QUARTERS ALONE

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    BEAT ANNUAL REVENUE GOAL BY AN ADDITIONAL $2MM

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We shifted from promo-driven messaging to identity-first hooks. Short, punchy subject lines paired with pre-headers that add context and personalize the moment resulting in attention-earning opens.

SL: Attitude and power with a retro look

PH: Joe, break away with the Low Rider® ST

SL: Represent the legacy

PH: Make a statement in orange & black

SL: We stand by those who serve us

PH: Join us in supporting our military

The swappable content blocks allowed the same email framework to adapt for different audiences (non-riders, riders, enthusiasts) and local realities (weather, geography, seasonal riding) keeping campaigns cohesive while making the content feel made for you vs. broadcasted.
We inserted video-led moments to add energy and emotion to the CRM ecosystem making email feel closer to branded content—dynamic, bold, and built to carry the Harley tone.
We shifted the visual center from product specs to the Harley-Davidson lifestyle. More rider imagery, more mood, more story. Product became supporting cast. Identity and aspiration became the lead,
Type, hierarchy, modules, and layouts could be reused across campaign types without reinventing the wheel. We improved consistency, sped production, and kept the brand voice intact across every send.

“The new emails are beautiful. I love them!”

“The new emails are beautiful. I love them!”

“The new emails are beautiful. I love them!”

Sarah Bratholt, Global Campaign Marketing Director, H-D

Sarah Bratholt, Global Campaign Marketing Director, H-D

Sarah Bratholt, Global Campaign Marketing Director, H-D

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