Case Study  ·  SMS Marketing

SMS Strict Attribution $129K in 3 Months

Over a 3-month window, a high-volume NYC dispensary generates $516K in total strictly-attributed revenue, with SMS accounting for $129K. The most conservative measurement proves sustained SMS performance.

SMS MarketingStrict AttributionHigh Volume3-Month Window

SMS vs. Total Strict Revenue (3 Months)

$129KSMS Strict Revenue
$516KTotal Strict Revenue
25%SMS Revenue Share
3 MoMeasurement Window
The Challenge

Quantifying SMS marketing value under strict attribution for a high-volume dispensary, and separating SMS impact from email in a blended marketing program. The dispensary ran both channels simultaneously but had no clear measurement of SMS contribution under the most conservative attribution methodology available.

Results at a Glance
Total Strict Revenue

$516,548

All channels, March–June 2026

SMS Strict Revenue

$129,137

SMS only, 3-month window

SMS Revenue Share

25%

Quarter of all strict revenue

Measurement Window

3 Months

March through June 2026

Attribution Model

Strict

Opened AND clicked before purchase

Send Cadence

High Freq.

Optimized for revenue & retention

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Strict attribution via Alpine IQ: only revenue from recipients who opened AND clicked SMS before purchasing is counted.

What We Did

How we did it.

    Channel Isolation

    Configured separate strict attribution tracking for SMS and email to measure each channel independently. This eliminated the ambiguity of blended reporting and provided a clear view of SMS contribution to total revenue.

    SMS Cadence Optimization

    Tested send frequency to find the sweet spot between revenue generation and unsubscribe rates. The high-frequency cadence was calibrated to maximize monthly revenue while keeping list attrition within acceptable bounds for sustained growth.

    Content Strategy

    Built SMS-specific content that is short, urgent, and promotion-focused, distinct from email content. SMS messages drive immediate action with time-limited offers while email handles product education, brand storytelling, and longer-form engagement.

    3-Month Measurement

    Ran strict attribution for a full quarter to eliminate monthly variance and prove sustained performance. The 3-month window smooths out promotional spikes and seasonal effects, showing that SMS revenue is consistent and compounding, not a one-time result.

    Key Takeaways

    Gold Standard Solutions manages SMS marketing for a high-volume NYC dispensary, generating $129,137 in strictly-attributed SMS revenue over a 3-month period from March through June 2026. SMS accounted for 25% of the dispensary's total $516,548 in strictly-attributed marketing revenue across all channels. Strict attribution counts only recipients who opened and clicked SMS messages before making a purchase, tracked through the Alpine IQ platform.

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