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Salesforce CRM for AI driven transformation
27Feb

Salesforce CRM Crucial for Transformation Driven by AI

Salesforce recently commission Forrester to wrangle up the state of AI. Overwhelmingly a CRM tool was found to be crucial for transformation driven by artificial intelligence. 89% of those surveyed said AI strategy and capability are top of mind when selecting a CRM partner. Tectonic is pleased to share our thoughts on the crucial role of Salesforce CRM for AI driven transformation. As companies increasingly adopt AI across various technologies, CRM is emerging as a crucial foundation for business transformation driven by AI. The interactions with customers generate substantial volumes of unstructured data from emails, meeting transcripts, phone conversations, and more. AI has the capability to distill this data into key insights and actionable next steps, thereby streamlining employee workflows and enhancing customer interactions. Today’s CRM customers are eager to leverage AI-powered CRMs to personalize front office content, address inquiries, and summarize customer interactions. Customers are rapidly integrating AI across most CRM use cases. According to Forrester’s research: The success of integrating AI capabilities into CRM relies heavily on data readiness. AI-powered CRMs depend on high-quality, well-structured, and clean data for informed predictions, personalized recommendations, and automation of various tasks. Respondents recognize the criticality of data readiness, with 92% emphasizing the importance of a strong data strategy for AI success. However, despite this awareness, many respondents are rushing to implement AI before achieving data readiness, with only 34% having a formal data strategy integrated across the business. Not only is Salesforce CRM a great choice for your digital AI transformation. Salesforce Data Cloud assists in ingesting and unifying data, ensuring your data is ready. Are you aware of the Salesforce Data Cloud license offer? Data readiness practices are generally low, as indicated by respondents ranking their organization’s level of data readiness into three bands: A, B, and C. Twenty-seven percent have ad hoc data initiatives and lack a formal strategy (band A), 39% have a formal data strategy but it is not integrated across the business (band B), and only 34% have a formal strategy integrated across the business (band C). Data readiness is critical for AI-powered CRM, as incomplete or unreliable data may lead to inaccurate and incomplete AI models, risking adverse outcomes. Data remains a primary challenge in Customer Relationship Management, with respondents highlighting data quality issues, extensive reliance on manual processes to synthesize data, and a lack of internal data skills as their top challenges. It’s essential to address these challenges, especially when incorporating generative AI features into an organization’s CRM, as genAI specifically requires a significant amount of data for successful implementation. Tectonic is ready to help you assess your data, implement Salesforce CRM, and experience an AI driven transformation. Contact Tectonic today for a trusted Salesforce partner to assist with your AI driven transformation. Like2 Related Posts Salesforce Artificial Intelligence Is artificial intelligence integrated into Salesforce? Salesforce Einstein stands as an intelligent layer embedded within the Lightning Platform, bringing robust Read more Salesforce’s Quest for AI for the Masses The software engine, Optimus Prime (not to be confused with the Autobot leader), originated in a basement beneath a West Read more How Travel Companies Are Using Big Data and Analytics In today’s hyper-competitive business world, travel and hospitality consumers have more choices than ever before. With hundreds of hotel chains Read more Sales Cloud Einstein Forecasting Salesforce, the global leader in CRM, recently unveiled the next generation of Sales Cloud Einstein, Sales Cloud Einstein Forecasting, incorporating Read more

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February 27, 2024in Salesforce Einstein
Turtle Bay Salesforce Journey
25Feb

Proud to Be A Part of the Turtle Bay Salesforce Journey

Turtle Bay a featured Success story at Salesforce TralblazerDX and more. Proud to be part of the Turtle Bay Salesforce journey! Learn how Tectonic can help you increase bookings. Proud to be part of the Turtle Bay Salesforce journey Travel Transportation Salesforce Tectonic has helped hospitality clients create a real-time view of their guests to surprise and delight them with personalized service across every interaction. Salesforce provides tailored solutions for the hospitality, tourism, resort and travel industry, helping businesses in this sector deliver exceptional customer experiences, streamline operations, and drive growth. These solutions leverage the power of the Salesforce Customer 360 platform to centralize data, enhance communication, and provide a personalized experience for guests. Salesforce provides technologies that digitally transform travel, tourism, and hospitality businesses. About the Company Nestled on O‘ahu’s legendary North Shore, Turtle Bay Resort spans 1,300 pristine acres with 12 miles of nature trails, seven secluded beaches, 408 ocean-view rooms, 42 Ocean Bungalows, a 468-acre Kuilima Farm, championship golf course, and Nalu Spa, with activities including surfing, kayaking, horseback riding, biking, helicopter tours, and more. Turtle Bay Resort is a sustainable and completely self-sufficient resort, cultivating all of the ingredients for its restaurants directly from the property. “We are dedicated to delivering the most incredible experience for each and every single one of our guests, personalizing their stays to their needs and wants. The Salesforce Einstein platform makes it easy for us to achieve this.” Lynette EugenioDirector of Marketing, Turtle Bay Resort Like1 Related Posts Salesforce OEM AppExchange Expanding its reach beyond CRM, Salesforce.com has launched a new service called AppExchange OEM Edition, aimed at non-CRM service providers. Read more The Salesforce Story In Marc Benioff’s own words How did salesforce.com grow from a start up in a rented apartment into the world’s Read more Salesforce Jigsaw Salesforce.com, a prominent figure in cloud computing, has finalized a deal to acquire Jigsaw, a wiki-style business contact database, for Read more Health Cloud Brings Healthcare Transformation Following swiftly after last week’s successful launch of Financial Services Cloud, Salesforce has announced the second installment in its series Read more

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February 25, 2024in Marketing Automation, Salesforce, Salesforce Hospitality Travel and Transportation, Salesforce Implementation Services, Salesforce Personalization, Salesforce Sales Cloud
Salesforce roles and responsibilities
24Feb

What Are Salesforce Roles and Responsibilities?

When Salesforce Ben, one of our favorite resources for Salesforce information, originally published this list of Salesforce roles and responsibilities in 2021, the number of roles for Salesforce professionals had already grown significantly.  Arguably at Salesforce’s current rate of growth and the evolution of new technologies like AI, the list will only get longer.  By 2021 I had already been employed in the Salesforce ecosystem for over a decade.  Truthfully just a brief two years later the list continues to grow. As the Salesforce ecosystem experiences rapid expansion, IDC (International Data Corporation) predicts the creation of 4.2 million new jobs by the end of 2024. With Salesforce continually innovating and broadening its product suite through acquisitions and development, the growing roles and responsibilities within the Salesforce domain is in constant flux. Now is an opportune moment to enter the world of Salesforce, not only due to its substantial growth but also owing to the diverse array of roles available within the ecosystem. Your perfect job awaits, contingent on your skill set and preferences. Salesforce Roles and Responsibilities Salesforce Admin: Admins play a fundamental role in any Salesforce implementation. Continually ensuring the smooth operation of the system, addressing bugs, and optimizing a company’s investment. Their responsibilities encompass collaborating with stakeholders to comprehend business requirements, utilizing declarative functionality to build solutions, managing user access, and conducting platform maintenance. Salesforce Developer: Salesforce Developers extend the platform using code, supporting Admins and other roles. Their duties include collaborating with Salesforce Admins to validate business requirements, developing Apex code, creating user interfaces, utilizing Salesforce APIs for integration, and adhering to best practices. Salesforce DevOps Engineer: Salesforce DevOps Engineers facilitate smooth deployment of Salesforce changes through the software development lifecycle. Their responsibilities cover source control management, setting up and monitoring DevOps processes, and overseeing the end-to-end DevOps process,. They hold responsibility for ensuring final releases to production. Salesforce Consultant: Salesforce Consultants work on new or existing implementations, helping implement new products or build custom functionality. Responsibilities include scoping projects, creating Salesforce solutions based on user stories, and continually utilizing declarative functionality. They oversee User Acceptance Testing, and provide documentation and training. Salesforce Business Analyst: Business Analysts act as translators, understanding business needs and translating them into Salesforce solutions. Typically their responsibilities include gathering requirements, writing user stories, and facilitating requirements acceptance. Continually applying business process mapping, and presenting outcomes to executive teams. Salesforce Product Owner: Salesforce Product Owners manage the vision, strategy, roadmap, and requirements of Salesforce as a product. Their roles involve collaborating with stakeholders to discover and build the Salesforce roadmap, working with users to understand needs, adhering to a product vision, and prioritizing deliverables. Salesforce Project Manager: Salesforce Project Managers oversee project delivery, ensuring it aligns with scope, timelines, and budget. Their responsibilities include end-to-end project delivery, sprint planning, and holding team members accountable, Thereby they provide effective use of project management tools. Salesforce Solution Architect: Salesforce Solution Architects oversee Salesforce implementations to ensure the correct solution aligns with documented requirements. Their roles involve a deep understanding of Salesforce products, customization, and development, ensuring solutions meet best practices. Solution architects see the big picture. Salesforce Technical Architect: Salesforce Technical Architects are highly technical roles, guiding the technical direction of a project. They consistently possess expert knowledge of Salesforce and surrounding technologies, lead development teams, identify risks, and understand platform limitations. Salesforce Marketers: Salesforce Marketers encompass a range of roles related to marketing automation platforms such as Pardot and Salesforce Marketing Cloud. Responsibilities may include setting up campaigns, reporting on campaign influence, building email campaigns and other marketing assets. Building and managing automation, maintaining data quality, lead qualification, launching advertising campaigns, monitoring website behavior, and technical tasks like data import and SQL queries. In this thriving ecosystem, diverse opportunities cater to varied skill sets and preferences, therefore making Salesforce an enticing domain for career growth and exploration. If your core Salesforce team is missing a solid Salesforce members, reach out to Tectonic today for assistance. Like Related Posts Salesforce OEM AppExchange Expanding its reach beyond CRM, Salesforce.com has launched a new service called AppExchange OEM Edition, aimed at non-CRM service providers. Read more The Salesforce Story In Marc Benioff’s own words How did salesforce.com grow from a start up in a rented apartment into the world’s Read more Salesforce Jigsaw Salesforce.com, a prominent figure in cloud computing, has finalized a deal to acquire Jigsaw, a wiki-style business contact database, for Read more Health Cloud Brings Healthcare Transformation Following swiftly after last week’s successful launch of Financial Services Cloud, Salesforce has announced the second installment in its series Read more

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February 24, 2024in Salesforce
Virtual Event Management Plan
23Feb

Virtual Event Management Plan

Have You Recently Attended an Information-Packed Webinar? Think back to your experience: from how you first learned about the event to its promotion and eventual execution. It might seem like organizing a webinar is straightforward, but… Virtual event management requires meticulous planning, from the initial concept and promotion to post-event tasks. Read on to discover how you can plan your online events in Salesforce with ease and what you’ll need for success. What is Virtual Event Management Plan in Salesforce? Virtual event management encompasses all the activities needed to ensure your online event runs smoothly. It’s how you prepare to share your insights—or those of other experts—virtually. Why plan your events in Salesforce? All your data stays integrated within your CRM, allowing you to manage every aspect of your event, from registration and ticketing to marketing and attendee engagement, without the hassle of multiple tools or disorganized planning. Types of Virtual Event Management Plans in Salesforce Choosing the right virtual event format can be overwhelming, but here are some common options: How to Plan Virtual Events in Salesforce: A 4-Step Guide 1. Create a Virtual Event Concept When planning a virtual event, don’t treat it like an in-person one. Virtual events require their own set of strategies. Start by answering these questions: Remember, seasonal holidays or other events can impact attendance. Avoid scheduling events during low-attendance periods, like the summer or late December. 2. Select an Event Management Tool You need the right technology to manage online events effectively. Salesforce offers robust functionality for this. When selecting a tool for Salesforce event management, look for these features: 3. Outline Content and Strategy Crafting a virtual event that resonates with your audience requires more than just setting a date and topic. You need a compelling content strategy. Here’s how to make it work: 4. Design an Event Microsite Like in-person events, virtual ones benefit from a dedicated event page or microsite. On your Salesforce Experience Cloud site, you can: The Ultimate Virtual Events Checklist Final Thoughts Virtual event management isn’t daunting if approached wisely. With a clear plan, engaging content, and the right tools, success is within reach. Follow these steps, and your next virtual event will be a breeze. Like Related Posts Salesforce OEM AppExchange Expanding its reach beyond CRM, Salesforce.com has launched a new service called AppExchange OEM Edition, aimed at non-CRM service providers. Read more The Salesforce Story In Marc Benioff’s own words How did salesforce.com grow from a start up in a rented apartment into the world’s Read more Salesforce Jigsaw Salesforce.com, a prominent figure in cloud computing, has finalized a deal to acquire Jigsaw, a wiki-style business contact database, for Read more Health Cloud Brings Healthcare Transformation Following swiftly after last week’s successful launch of Financial Services Cloud, Salesforce has announced the second installment in its series Read more

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February 23, 2024in Data, Enterprise, Marketing Automation, Salesforce, Salesforce Experience Cloud, Technology
How Good is Our Data
22Feb

How Good is Our Data?

Generative AI promises to significantly reshape how you manage your customer relationships, but it requires data that is accurate, updated, accessible, and complete. Why is this important? You may do something differently this quarter than you did last quarter, based on the latest data. But if your data is outdated or incorrect, that’s what the AI will use.  Generative AI focuses on creating new and original content, chat responses, designs, synthetic content or even deepfakes. It’s particularly valuable in creative fields and for novel problem-solving, as it can autonomously generate many types of new outputs. Generative Artificial Intelligence models often present inaccurate information as though it were correct. This is often caused by limited information in the system, biases in training data, and issues with the algorithm. These are commonly called ‘hallucinations‘ and they present a huge problem. When training your models for generative AI, you should first ensure high information excellence from top to bottom. To get your information house in order, remove duplicates, outliers, errors, and other things that can negatively affect how you make decisions. Then connect your data sources — marketing, sales, service, commerce – into a single record, updated in real time, so the AI can make the best recommendations.   McKinsey recently wrote, “Companies that have not yet found ways to harmonize and provide ready access to their information will be unable to unlock much of generative AI’s potentially transformative power.” Why is data important in generative AI? Aside from the cost factor, poor information quality can introduce unnecessary and harmful noise into the generative AI systems and models, leading to misleading answers, nonsensical output, or overall lower efficacy. What is high-quality data for AI? High-quality information is essential for AI systems to deliver meaningful results. Data quality possesses several key attributes: Accuracy: High-quality information is free from errors and inaccuracies. Inaccurate information can mislead AI models and produce unreliable outputs. Is AI 100 percent accurate? Because AI will still rely on your data for decision making and accuracy depends on the quality of your information. AI machines must be well-programmed to make sure the machine is making decisions based on the correct, available information. Also, privacy and security of the data are paramount. AI machines need to access information that is encrypted and secure. Understand that Generative AI is most effective at creating new data based on existing patterns and examples, with a focus on text and image data. Generative AI is most suitable for generating new data based on existing patterns and examples. It doesn’t actually think for itself. Yet. Known Limitations Of Generative AI Large language models (LLMs) are prone to “hallucinations” – generating fictitious information, presented as factual or accurate. This can include citations, publications, biographical information, and other information commonly used in research and academic papers. Like1 Related Posts Salesforce Artificial Intelligence Is artificial intelligence integrated into Salesforce? Salesforce Einstein stands as an intelligent layer embedded within the Lightning Platform, bringing robust Read more Salesforce’s Quest for AI for the Masses The software engine, Optimus Prime (not to be confused with the Autobot leader), originated in a basement beneath a West Read more How Travel Companies Are Using Big Data and Analytics In today’s hyper-competitive business world, travel and hospitality consumers have more choices than ever before. With hundreds of hotel chains Read more Consent Management Analytics and Data Quality Understanding Data Analytics Consent and Consent Management Why Consent Management is Crucial Consent Management Analytics and Data Quality. With laws Read more

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February 22, 2024in Generative AI, Salesforce Einstein
Exploring Google Vertex AI
21Feb

Vertex AI

Exploring Google Vertex AI Conversation — Dialogflow CX with Generative AI, Data Stores, and Generators Vertex AI Conversation, built on Dialogflow and Vertex AI, introduces generative conversational features that utilize large language models (LLMs) for natural language understanding, crafting responses, and managing conversation flow. These advancements streamline agent design and enhance the quality of interactions. With Vertex AI Conversation, you can employ a state machine approach to develop sophisticated, generative AI-powered agents for dynamic conversation design and automation. In this insight, we’ll delve into the cutting-edge Dialogflow CX Generative AI technology, focusing on Data Stores and Generators. Data Stores: The Library of Information for Conversations Imagine Data Stores as an extensive library. When a question is asked, the virtual assistant acts as a librarian, locating relevant information. Dialogflow CX’s Data Store feature makes it easy to create conversations around stored information from various sources: For data preparation guidance, visit Google’s official documentation. Generators: LLM-Enhanced Dynamic Responses Dialogflow CX also enables Generators to use an LLM directly in Dialogflow CX without webhooks. Generators can perform tasks like summarization, parameter extraction, and data manipulation. Sourced from Vertex AI, they create real-time responses based on your prompts. For example, a Generator can be customized to summarize lengthy answers—an invaluable feature for simplifying conversations in chat or voice applications. You can find common Generator configurations in Google Cloud Platform (GCP) documentation. Creating a Chat Application with Vertex AI To start building, go to the Search and Conversation page in Google Cloud, agree to the terms, activate the API, and select “Chat.” Setting Up Your Agent After naming your agent and configuring data sources, like a Cloud Storage bucket with PDF documents, you’ll see your new chat app under Search & Conversation | Apps. Navigate to Dialogflow CX, where you can use your data store by setting up parameters for the agent and configuring responses. Once your agent is ready, you can test it in the Agent simulator. Adding a Generator for Summarization Using the Generator feature, you can further refine responses. Set parameters to target the Generator’s summarization feature, and link it to a specific page for summarized responses. This improves chat flow, providing concise answers for faster interactions. Integrating with Discord If you want to deploy your agent on platforms like Discord, follow Google’s integration guide for Dialogflow and adjust your code as needed. With the integration, responses will include hyperlinks for easy reference. Conclusion Vertex AI Conversation, with Dialogflow CX, enables powerful, human-like chat experiences by combining LLMs, Data Stores, and Generators. Ready to build your own dynamic conversational experiences? Now is the perfect time to experiment with this technology and see where it can take you. Like Related Posts Salesforce OEM AppExchange Expanding its reach beyond CRM, Salesforce.com has launched a new service called AppExchange OEM Edition, aimed at non-CRM service providers. Read more The Salesforce Story In Marc Benioff’s own words How did salesforce.com grow from a start up in a rented apartment into the world’s Read more Salesforce Jigsaw Salesforce.com, a prominent figure in cloud computing, has finalized a deal to acquire Jigsaw, a wiki-style business contact database, for Read more Health Cloud Brings Healthcare Transformation Following swiftly after last week’s successful launch of Financial Services Cloud, Salesforce has announced the second installment in its series Read more

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February 21, 2024in Data, Generative AI, Google, Technology
How Does Copilot Work
21Feb

How Does Copilot Work?

How Does Copilot Operate? At the core of Copilot’s functionality lies the Einstein Trust Layer, serving as a foundational element that upholds the highest standards of privacy, security, and ethical AI use. How Does Copilot Work? Salesforce emphasizes that this layer acts as a safeguard against bias, preserves data confidentiality, and ensures that all interactions align with the company’s dedication to user trust and safety. Leveraging its innovative features and trust-centric approach, Einstein Copilot is positioned to revolutionize how businesses engage with their data, simplifying intricate tasks and driving unprecedented efficiencies. How Does Copilot Work? Einstein Copilot sets itself apart from competitors by providing users with the flexibility to customize its functionality and responses. Fueled by the Prompt Builder, a tool designed to facilitate the creation and management of natural language prompts, users can seamlessly interact with Copilot on the front-end. To initiate the process, follow these steps: Einstein Copilot has gained significant attention recently, coinciding with the global surge of generative AI impact across major industries. Notably, 86% of IT executives anticipate a substantial impact from generative AI on their companies, and recent research from Slack reveals a 24% acceleration in AI adoption within the workplace during the past quarter. Like1 Related Posts Salesforce’s Quest for AI for the Masses The software engine, Optimus Prime (not to be confused with the Autobot leader), originated in a basement beneath a West Read more Types of Objects and Fields in Salesforce Salesforce relies heavily on objects, which serve as a fundamental component by offering a framework for data storage and integration Read more Fully Leveraging Salesforce Salesforce, a dominant force in customer relationship management (CRM) systems, revealed a study that suggests that 83% of sales professionals Read more Salesforce Integrations How do you make Salesforce even better? Integrate it with all the third party apps you already use. From productivity Read more

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February 21, 2024in Einstein 1 Platform, Salesforce Slack
Salesforce Pro Suite
20Feb

Salesforce Pro Suite

Revolutionizing CRM: Introducing Salesforce Pro Suite In today’s dynamic business technology landscape, Salesforce has established itself as a leader in customer relationship management (CRM) solutions. The launch of Salesforce Pro Suite marks a significant milestone in their mission to empower businesses with cutting-edge tools designed to optimize operations, enhance customer engagement, and drive growth. This article explores the features, benefits, and potential of Salesforce Pro Suite, showcasing why it stands out as a transformative solution for businesses of all sizes. What is Salesforce Pro Suite? Salesforce Pro Suite is a comprehensive collection of integrated tools and services designed to augment the capabilities of Salesforce’s CRM platform. Tailored for modern businesses—from startups to large enterprises—it incorporates advanced functionalities such as artificial intelligence (AI), automation, and data analytics to boost productivity, foster collaboration, and facilitate informed decision-making. Unlock growth and deepen customer relationships with Pro Suite—the all-in-one CRM suite with marketing, sales, service, and commerce tools that scale with your business. Get the flexibility to automate tasks and customize your CRM to fit your specific needs with Pro Suite. Key Features of Salesforce Pro Suite Benefits of Salesforce Pro Suite Use Cases of Salesforce Pro Suite What Can You Do with Pro Suite? Conclusion Salesforce Pro Suite represents a significant advancement in CRM technology, offering a comprehensive suite of tools that cater to the diverse needs of modern businesses. By harnessing AI, automation, and advanced analytics, Pro Suite empowers organizations to optimize operations, enhance customer engagement, and make informed, data-driven decisions. Whether you’re a small startup or a large enterprise, Salesforce Pro Suite provides the scalability, flexibility, and security required to thrive in today’s competitive landscape. Like Related Posts Salesforce OEM AppExchange Expanding its reach beyond CRM, Salesforce.com has launched a new service called AppExchange OEM Edition, aimed at non-CRM service providers. Read more The Salesforce Story In Marc Benioff’s own words How did salesforce.com grow from a start up in a rented apartment into the world’s Read more Salesforce Jigsaw Salesforce.com, a prominent figure in cloud computing, has finalized a deal to acquire Jigsaw, a wiki-style business contact database, for Read more Health Cloud Brings Healthcare Transformation Following swiftly after last week’s successful launch of Financial Services Cloud, Salesforce has announced the second installment in its series Read more

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February 20, 2024in Artificial Intelligence, Data, Enterprise, Salesforce, Technology
marketing growth channels in 2022
20Feb

Marketing Growth Channels in 2022

In their quest for multichannel engagement, marketers are integrating push and mobile messaging alongside email campaigns. Despite these additions, email marketing remains the predominant player. According to Salesforce Marketing Cloud product data, which draws from trillions of message sends, email usage has seen a year-over-year increase, comprising 80% of all outbound messaging. Additionally, the volume of outbound emails has surged by 15% in the past year. Customers affirm the enduring effectiveness of email, ranking it among their preferred channels to interact with brands, second only to the phone. Email maintains an 84% usage share, surpassing push and SMS marketing. Marketing Growth Channels in 2022. Amidst evolving customer expectations, marketers face increased challenges, with 71% expressing that meeting these expectations is more difficult than a year ago. For marketers, personalization extends beyond targeted messaging to encompass a hyper-personal understanding of individual needs. Recent research reveals that 73% of customers expect companies to comprehend their unique needs and expectations. In response, 83% of marketers leverage dynamic customer insights to tailor their strategies and enhance the impact of each interaction. Regardless of their approach to a multichannel strategy, marketers are dedicated to delivering exceptional customer experiences, with high-performing marketers taking this commitment seriously. A notable 82% of high-performing marketers identify customer experience as a key competitive differentiator, expressing confidence in their progress towards deciphering the code. Furthermore, 86% of high-performing marketers engage with customers in real time across multiple channels, showcasing their proficiency in unlocking actionable data. Marketing Growth Channels in 2022. Like1 Related Posts Salesforce OEM AppExchange Expanding its reach beyond CRM, Salesforce.com has launched a new service called AppExchange OEM Edition, aimed at non-CRM service providers. Read more Health Cloud Brings Healthcare Transformation Following swiftly after last week’s successful launch of Financial Services Cloud, Salesforce has announced the second installment in its series Read more Guide to Creating a Working Sales Plan Creating a sales plan is a pivotal step in reaching your revenue objectives. To ensure its longevity and adaptability to Read more 50 Advantages of Salesforce Sales Cloud According to the Salesforce 2017 State of Service report, 85% of executives with service oversight identify customer service as a Read more

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February 20, 2024in Marketing Automation
Marketing Cloud Growth Extends The Platform
20Feb

Marketing Cloud Growth Extends The Platform

Marketing Cloud Growth extends the platform capabilities to enhance your team’s marketing endeavors. It allows you to integrate multiple data sources with Data Cloud, create content using Digital Experiences, orchestrate complex customer journeys with Flow Builder, and optimize campaigns with Einstein AI. Required Editions: Available in Salesforce Enterprise and Unlimited Editions with Marketing Cloud Growth Edition. Marketing Cloud Growth Extends The Platform Today, Salesforce unveiled Marketing Cloud Growth, a new edition tailored for small businesses to drive efficient growth through CRM, AI, and data integration. Marketing Cloud Growth integrates marketing automation with sales, service, and commerce functionalities on Salesforce’s trusted customer platform, Einstein. Furthermore, Salesforce announced that marketers can leverage Data Cloud at no cost, enabling them to access trusted first-party data crucial for AI-driven, personalized customer experiences. Why it matters: Studies show that 51% of marketers use generative AI to streamline tasks like content creation, copywriting, and market data analysis. However, without high-quality first-party data, AI-generated content lacks the accuracy necessary for businesses to trust and utilize it effectively. AI has significant potential to benefit small businesses, which spend nearly 11 hours per week drafting emails—time that could be saved through AI-driven automation for content creation, personalization, and optimized customer communication timing. By consolidating CRM, AI, and data within a unified platform, these innovations empower businesses to deliver compelling, interconnected customer experiences. Steve Hammond, EVP and GM, Marketing Cloud, Salesforce perspective: “Marketers want to leverage AI to fuel creativity, drive efficiency, and grow their business, but often lack the necessary data for accurate, trustworthy results. By consolidating CRM, AI, and data within a single platform, these innovations empower businesses to deliver the compelling connected experiences customers expect.” With Marketing Cloud Growth, small businesses gain access to Data Cloud and generative AI directly within their workflow, integrating multi-channel marketing with sales, service, and commerce on a single platform. New customers can easily start leveraging data and generative AI to: Additionally, Data Cloud, available at no cost to Salesforce customers, enables: Go deeper: Data Cloud enables companies to consolidate trapped data into Salesforce, creating a comprehensive 360-degree view of customers across products, services, and interactions. Einstein 1 seamlessly integrates with Data Cloud to unlock organizational data for superior customer experiences, AI-driven employee augmentation, and enhanced profitability. Manage Your Marketing App: Salesforce admins, Data Cloud admins, and marketing admins configure and manage Marketing Cloud Growth. Determine whether these roles are consolidated or managed by multiple individuals. Increase Productivity with AI: Predictive and generative AI tools from Einstein in Marketing Cloud Growth enhance work outcomes and day-to-day productivity. Comply with Privacy Regulations: Stay compliant with privacy and consent regulations using Marketing Cloud Growth’s consent management tools, including default marketing communication subscriptions and a built-in email preference page. Target Audiences with Marketing Cloud Growth: Utilize Data Cloud data to filter segments, ensuring your campaigns reach the right audience. Manage Marketing Efforts with Campaigns: Design and automate campaigns in a centralized hub with templated options for content creation. Manage Content in Marketing Cloud Growth: Organize and create various content types within the Content tab powered by Salesforce CMS. Measure Success in Marketing Cloud Growth: Monitor performance and campaign success with Data Cloud reports available in the Analytics tab. Marketing Cloud Growth will initially launch in the United States and Canada, with plans to expand to EMEA by year-end and additional regions thereafter. Salesforce customers with Sales or Service Enterprise Edition (EE) or above can access Data Cloud at no cost. Like1 Related Posts Salesforce OEM AppExchange Expanding its reach beyond CRM, Salesforce.com has launched a new service called AppExchange OEM Edition, aimed at non-CRM service providers. Read more The Salesforce Story In Marc Benioff’s own words How did salesforce.com grow from a start up in a rented apartment into the world’s Read more Salesforce Jigsaw Salesforce.com, a prominent figure in cloud computing, has finalized a deal to acquire Jigsaw, a wiki-style business contact database, for Read more Health Cloud Brings Healthcare Transformation Following swiftly after last week’s successful launch of Financial Services Cloud, Salesforce has announced the second installment in its series Read more

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February 20, 2024in Marketing Automation, Salesforce, Salesforce Data Cloud, Salesforce Einstein
Conversational Commerce
20Feb

Conversational Commerce

“Hey Siri, find the top-rated red saddle pads.” This simple command exemplifies how conversational commerce is revolutionizing the digital shopping experience. While Siri and Alexa are training us to talk to our technology, traditional chatbots teach us to ask our technology in natural language to do something. Now, customers can utilize chatbots, messaging apps, and voice assistants to explore products and complete purchases online. This experiential shopping shift enables businesses to engage with consumers in a natural manner, seamlessly integrating into their everyday routines. With conversational AI, shopping feels akin to conversing with a friend. Thanks to advancements in generative AI, the process is becoming increasingly personalized, intuitive, and hassle-free. Here’s an overview of conversational commerce: What is conversational commerce? Conversational shopping tools involve enhancing sales through direct communication with customers. It encompasses automated conversation flows as well as interactions between sales and service representatives and customers via text or social media messaging. Ultimately, conversational commerce aims to establish meaningful, personalized connections with customers, combining the convenience of digital communication with the warmth of human language to drive sales and foster loyalty. Different Types of Conversational Commerce: The Role of AI in Conversational Commerce: AI plays a primary role in evolving conversational commerce by understanding consumer intent and guiding them through the purchasing process. Natural language processing (NLP) enables chatbots to comprehend inquiries and provide relevant responses, while machine learning analyzes customer data to offer personalized recommendations and streamline the purchase journey. Conversational Commerce and Social Commerce: Conversational commerce intersects with social commerce, capitalizing on platforms like Instagram and TikTok to build authentic connections with customers and facilitate seamless transactions embedded in their social interactions. Benefits of Conversational Commerce: Common Pitfalls and Solutions: By leveraging conversational commerce effectively, businesses can create seamless, personalized interactions that drive sales and foster long-term customer relationships. Like Related Posts Salesforce OEM AppExchange Expanding its reach beyond CRM, Salesforce.com has launched a new service called AppExchange OEM Edition, aimed at non-CRM service providers. Read more Salesforce Jigsaw Salesforce.com, a prominent figure in cloud computing, has finalized a deal to acquire Jigsaw, a wiki-style business contact database, for Read more Health Cloud Brings Healthcare Transformation Following swiftly after last week’s successful launch of Financial Services Cloud, Salesforce has announced the second installment in its series Read more Top Ten Reasons Why Tectonic Loves the Cloud The Cloud is Good for Everyone – Why Tectonic loves the cloud You don’t need to worry about tracking licenses. Read more

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February 20, 2024in Generative AI, Salesforce Development Services, Salesforce Sales Cloud
steps to embrace ai
19Feb

Steps to Embrace AI

The world is evolving rapidly, with AI playing a transformative role. Despite concerns about AI’s impact on jobs, it has the potential to empower and simplify our lives. Rather than replacing humans, AI can automate routine tasks, allowing individuals to focus on more creative and value-added work. The future lies in human-AI collaboration, requiring us to prepare for a shift in roles and responsibilities.

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February 19, 2024in Generative AI, Salesforce Einstein
Salesforce prompt builder
18Feb

Salesforce Prompt Builder Spring ’24

Salesforce and Salesforce Admins have long been familiar with the concept of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Salesforce Prompt Builder Spring ’24 release brings it closer than ever. Over time, Salesforce has provided admins with a user-friendly interface to implement predictive AI features like Opportunity Scoring, Lead Scoring, and Einstein Bots. Now, with the introduction of generative AI in Salesforce, admins have even more tools to enhance productivity and empower users with AI-driven solutions. One such tool is Prompt Builder, a groundbreaking generative AI tool that enables admins to integrate prompts seamlessly into workflows, enhancing business tasks. This post delves into the essential AI concepts underlying Prompt Builder and offers best practices for creating, managing, testing, and refining prompt templates. But before we explore Prompt Builder, let’s understand what generative AI means for admins and the opportunities it presents: Generative AI opens up new possibilities for admins in the evolving world of Salesforce Administration. However, utilizing such technologies comes with its own set of challenges. Admins need to consider various factors, including grounding large language models (LLMs) with context and business data, ensuring data security, refining prompts to avoid inaccuracies, and deploying AI seamlessly to users. With the Spring ’24 release, Salesforce introduces Prompt Builder, a revolutionary tool designed to address these challenges and drive efficiency and innovation for admins. Prompt Builder empowers admins to: These templates streamline user workflows and make businesses smarter while ensuring data security within Salesforce trust boundaries. To effectively leverage Prompt Builder, admins need to understand key components such as grounding data, creating and managing prompt templates, testing and refining prompts, and deploying them to users. Overall, Prompt Builder revolutionizes how businesses leverage AI within the Salesforce Platform, offering admins a comprehensive solution to harness the full potential of generative AI. Whether you’re a seasoned Salesforce Admin or new to AI integration, Prompt Builder opens up a world of opportunities for innovation and transformation. Like Related Posts Salesforce OEM AppExchange Expanding its reach beyond CRM, Salesforce.com has launched a new service called AppExchange OEM Edition, aimed at non-CRM service providers. Read more The Salesforce Story In Marc Benioff’s own words How did salesforce.com grow from a start up in a rented apartment into the world’s Read more Salesforce Jigsaw Salesforce.com, a prominent figure in cloud computing, has finalized a deal to acquire Jigsaw, a wiki-style business contact database, for Read more Health Cloud Brings Healthcare Transformation Following swiftly after last week’s successful launch of Financial Services Cloud, Salesforce has announced the second installment in its series Read more

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