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How to Create a Personalized Message in Alta (Katie)

This guide explains how to create and customize a personalized email or LinkedIn message using Katie (AI SDR) in the campaign builder.

Written by Sharon Drelevich

Step 1: Navigate to Touchpoints

After completing your Audience and Pitch, go to the Touchpoints section of your campaign.

  1. Click Add New

  2. Select either:

    • Email Step

    • LinkedIn Step

For this example, choose:
Email → Personalized


Step 2: Add a Personalized Step

Once selected:

  • A new email step will automatically be added to your workflow.

  • On the right-hand side, you will see:

    • Preview (final message output)

    • Prompt (where you control the message)


Step 3: Edit the Prompt

  1. Click on Prompt.

  2. A default prompt will already be generated for you.

  3. Customize it based on your goals.

Example:

  • Goal: Sell cakes

  • Instruction: Always mention that you sell cakes

You can freely adjust:

  • Messaging tone

  • Value proposition

  • Personalization instructions


Step 4: Configure Email Elements

Add CC Recipients

  • Click the CC option at the top to include additional recipients.

Add Attachments

  • Click the paperclip icon to attach files to the email.

Add a Call-to-Action (CTA)

  1. Click on Variables.

  2. Select Rep Meeting Link.

  3. Add custom text (e.g., Click here to book a meeting).

This will automatically insert your scheduling link into the email.


Step 5: Use “Suggest Edits”

Click Suggest Edits to quickly adjust the message style.

You can modify:

  • Formality

  • Urgency

  • Persuasiveness

  • Level of personalization

Adjust Word Count

  • Set a desired length (e.g., 200 words).

  • The preview will automatically update with a longer or shorter version.


Step 6: Control Personalization with Input Data

At the bottom of the prompt, you can control what data Katie can use.

Available Data Includes:

  • First name

  • Last name

  • Job title

  • Company name

  • Company summary

  • Location (city)

How to Use:

  • Toggle ON to allow usage

  • Toggle OFF to prevent usage

Example:

If you turn off Company Name, the email will not mention the prospect’s company.


Step 7: Preview the Final Message

  1. Click on Preview.

  2. Review the generated message.

You will see:

  • Your CTA included

  • Adjusted length (based on word count)

  • Only the selected personalization fields applied


Step 8: Save Your Changes

  • Click Save to apply your updates to the campaign.


Key Takeaways

  • The Prompt is where you control the messaging logic.

  • The Preview shows the final output.

  • Input Data toggles give you full control over personalization.

  • Suggest Edits helps refine tone and structure quickly.

  • You can reuse and iterate on prompts to improve performance over time.

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