The Evolution of Salesforce Data Cloud Salesforce’s journey to Data Cloud started with its acquisition of Krux in 2016, which was later rebranded as Salesforce DMP. This transformation gained momentum in 2019 when Salesforce introduced its customer data platform (CDP), incorporating Salesforce DMP. Subsequent acquisitions of Datorama, MuleSoft, Tableau, and Evergage (now Interaction Studio) enriched
As of June 12, 2020, Account Engagement Handlebars Merge Language (HML) is enabled by default for all new Account Engagement accounts. For accounts not yet using HML, Account Engagement admins can permanently upgrade from the legacy Account Engagement Merge Language (PML) to HML for personalizing marketing assets. This article focuses on the upgrade process. If
Innovations from Salesforce, HubSpot, and One AI are driving deeper insights and streamlining processes. Key Takeaways: AI is transforming the way businesses operate, and customer relationship management (CRM) is no exception. AI has been influencing the CRM space for years, but its impact is now reaching new heights. By harnessing AI algorithms, modern CRM systems
Exploring Salesforce Journey Builder Salesforce Journey Builder, a feature within Salesforce Marketing Cloud, is designed to give marketers a comprehensive view of customer interactions across multiple channels, including email, mobile, and social ads. It enables the creation and automation of personalized customer journeys that can be tailored based on specific behaviors, preferences, and demographics. Key
Salesforce Marketing Cloud Administrators play a key role in ensuring the success of an organization’s marketing efforts. Their responsibilities span system configuration, data management, campaign development, and execution. These professionals need a blend of technical expertise, strategic thinking, and keen attention to detail to effectively manage and optimize the Marketing Cloud environment. System Configuration and
Salesforce Gamification: Key Elements to Boost User Adoption Many companies struggle with people-centric challenges when implementing Salesforce—high training costs, frequent employee turnover, and skills gaps can all contribute to a lower return on investment (ROI). One powerful strategy to address these issues is gamification, which enhances adoption and boosts employee engagement. Research shows that gamified
Considerations for Prefilling the Email Field in Forms When setting up forms, you can enable the email field to prefill automatically with the prospect’s email address (if they are already cookied). Before making this decision, it’s important to weigh the benefits and drawbacks. Pros of Prefilling Prefilling the email field provides a more seamless experience
Configuring Revenue Management for Automated Population of Recognition Templates and GLAs Revenue Management can be set up to automatically populate the recognition template and GLAs on your source records based on their revenue recognition treatment. How It Works Revenue Management assigns the correct recognition template to a source record by following these steps: Setting Up
Leveraging Email Marketing in Account-Based Marketing (ABM) Strategies Email marketing is a versatile and powerful tool for targeted outreach, and its impact is amplified when integrated into an account-based marketing (ABM) strategy. ABM focuses on delivering highly personalized campaigns to specific high-value accounts rather than casting a wide net over general segments. Combining the precision
What is a Customer Data Platform (CDP)? A Customer Data Platform (CDP) is one of the most transformative tools in modern marketing. Salesforce CDP Explained. If you’re exploring whether your business needs a CDP and how to begin using one, this guide will walk you through the essentials. CDPs have quickly become a go-to solution
New Salesforce CDP Innovations: Smarter, Faster, and More Personalized Customer Interactions Salesforce has launched new innovations for its Customer Data Platform (CDP), designed to help businesses leverage first-party data for more personalized customer experiences. Leading brands like Bank of Montreal and convenience store retailer Casey’s are already using Salesforce CDP to create a unified source
What Are UTM Parameters in Marketing Cloud? UTM parameters are essential for tracking the effectiveness of your marketing messages by linking user clicks to actions on your website within Marketing Cloud. Once set up, the Marketing Cloud Engagement tool automatically adds these parameters to the URLs in your messages, enabling detailed performance tracking. You can
