PayPal

Converting Clicks to Conversations: PayPal’s 1:Few ABX Campaign Delivers £2M in Pipeline

Challenge

Project background

PayPal wanted to deepen engagement with travel and hospitality brands across Southern Europe — specifically France, Spain, and Italy — where digital payments are increasingly driving post-pandemic recovery. However, fragmented buyer journeys, complex decision-making units, and differing regional priorities made it difficult to reach and convert target accounts at scale.


Looking to drive pipeline from a curated list of 90 enterprise-level travel accounts, PayPal turned to Agent3 to build brand visibility and generate high-value opportunities.

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Approach

What we did

Agent3 partnered with PayPal to design and execute a multi-channel ABX programme underpinned by a clear understanding of regional audiences. The campaign blended data, creativity, and precision targeting to nurture relationships across the funnel.


Key elements included:

  • Seamless digital and offline touchpoints designed around the journey mapping strategy, reflecting both the travel experience and PayPal’s role in enhancing customer journeys.
  • Development of bespoke research and a whitepaper tailored to FSI and travel audiences.
  • Activation of content syndication across France, Spain, and Italy.
  • 12 sales enablement packs designed to support regional teams with hyper-relevant outreach materials.

We also created:

  • Direct Mail with a Twist – A travel-themed mailer including a PayPal-branded Airtag and solar power bank symbolising seamless, reliable experiences. Each package was personalized with a handwritten note for key stakeholders.
  • Executive-Level Outreach – Hyper-personalized content hubs and Folloze Boards featuring curated insights, followed up with C-level direct mail to deepen engagement.
  • Digital Activation – Country-specific assets, email nurture campaigns, and real-time engagement analytics supported by actionable account insights.

The campaign rolled out over an extended timeframe to accommodate complex translation and legal approval processes. To ensure local resonance:

  • Content and messaging were translated and localised for each market.
  • Creative assets were adapted to reflect regional cultural nuances and buyer motivators.
  • Sales teams were brought in later in the process, which lengthened feedback cycles — a key learning for future programmes to drive greater co-creation and speed.

Despite logistical hurdles, the campaign maintained strong alignment between brand, demand, and sales enablement teams.

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Results

How it went

The campaign exceeded expectations, delivering:

  • £2 million in qualified pipeline
  • 99 leads delivered for all target accounts across France, Spain & Italy
  • Dozens of new executive-level conversations
  • Stronger relationships across high-priority accounts
  • High engagement across personalised content hubs

By blending personalised content, innovative outreach, and data-backed strategy, PayPal was able to elevate its brand position and build meaningful relationships within one of its most strategic verticals.

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