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Glossary entry

Account-based outbound

Also known as ABM-style outbound

Outbound strategy that targets a small list of high-value accounts (typically 50-500) with personalized, multi-channel, multi-stakeholder campaigns — as opposed to volume outbound that targets thousands with light personalization. The right approach when ACV is high and target list is short; the wrong approach for transactional SaaS where volume matters more than depth. Mama supports both motions; pick based on deal economics.

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01Definition

TLDR
Outbound strategy that targets a small list of high-value accounts (typically 50-500) with personalized, multi-channel, multi-stakeholder campaigns — as opposed to volume outbound that targets thousands with light personalization. The right approach when ACV is high and target list is short; the wrong approach for transactional SaaS where volume matters more than depth. Mama supports both motions; pick based on deal economics.

02Why it matters

Defines whether your SDR team is a volume function or a research function. Determines hiring profile, tooling, and comp.

03Example

Worked example
Salesforce enterprise outbound: 200 named accounts, 6-touch sequences across 4 stakeholders each, personalized openers on every send.
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