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Salesforce Spring ’23 release is packed with new features and updates, and Marketing Cloud is no exception. Keeping track of all the changes can be challenging, but we’ve got you covered. In this blog, our experts on all things Marketing Cloud, James Hubbard, Peter Scott and Balwinder Tank, will showcase three new features included in the spring Marketing Cloud release. These features will enable you to integrate and automate your data, systems, and workflows, allowing you to concentrate more on your customers.
Written by: James Hubbard
As a marketer, you now have greater flexibility in where you can send your data.
You can now seamlessly connect Marketing Cloud imports and exports to Google Cloud Storage with Automation Studio. With this addition, you can directly transfer data between Marketing Cloud and Google Cloud, as well as Microsoft Azure Blob or Amazon S3.
By using the direct connections, you no longer need to rely on Marketing Cloud FTP to transfer data. Transferring directly via your cloud storage is up to 10 times faster! It also allows for self-management of your folders, permissions, and security controls from Google Cloud, Azure, or Amazon S3. This eliminates the friction that can come from getting internal approval to use an FTP location, making it easier for you or your IT team to manage the data transfer process.
Another major advantage of this feature is the ability to trigger automations to start running as soon as a file is loaded onto your cloud storage. This works similarly to configuring a file-drop starting source when using the FTP location, but instead, it listens for the trigger API and automatically runs the automation when a recognised file is placed in your cloud storage location.
This is particularly beneficial in ensuring error-free automations and only running data processes when the files are readily available.
Written by: Peter Scott
WhatsApp Business Messaging was integrated with Marketing Cloud in the January 2021 release. The Spring 2023 release brings added enhancements that make it easier for businesses to deliver more relevant messaging and include WhatsApp in an expanded omni-channel engagement strategy.
Meta (Facebook) is the WhatsApp business account provider, and it’s important to observe their opt-in/opt-out methods, which can be done through SMS, website, Interactive Voice Response (IVR), WhatsApp thread, in-person, or on paper.
It’s legally required to strictly follow opt-in and opt-out processes, which should be explicitly included alongside other forms of communication via SMS, push, and email, and encompass permissions for each message category. By ensuring opt-in and opt-out workflows are clear and intuitive, businesses can reduce the risk of being blocked.
A few other prerequisites to note are:
Written by: Balwinder Tank
The Marketing Cloud Package Manager allows users to create custom packaged solutions in Marketing Cloud, which can be shared with other business units within an organisation.
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Salesforce Marketing Cloud has recently announced updates to its Package Manager, which are expected to enhance efficiencies and save significant time for users.
The latest Spring ’23 release includes an update that allows the journey builder templates to be included when creating a package. Previously, users had to manually create journey templates for each business unit, which could be time-consuming and prone to human error. With this new update, users can avoid repeating the same tasks across different business units and benefit from a more efficient and streamlined process. This feature is particularly useful for complex journey setups that require multiple components.
AMPscript is a scripting language unique to Marketing Cloud and is used for advanced dynamic content in emails, landing pages, SMS, and push messages.
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The Spring ’23 release of Salesforce Marketing Cloud includes added support for the ContentBlockByName AMPScript function. This function is used to retrieve specific content stored in a content block in Content Builder. This is particularly useful for email messages. With this update, any content referenced by the ‘ContentBlockByName’ AMPscript function will be automatically included in newly created packages.
It will facilitate better sharing of content across different business units. Users will have information readily available when they need it. And this, in turn, will reduce the chance of receiving incomplete or broken templates in packaged and copied emails. This is a significant improvement that will enhance the user experience and reduce the likelihood of errors in content sharing.
The Spring ’23 release of Salesforce Marketing Cloud includes an update to the Package Manager. It now supports Automation Import activities that use subscriber lists. This enhancement saves users the time and effort of configuring the same automation logic for imports across different business units. This lowers the chance of errors and improving Quality Assurance by reducing the need for duplicated work.
Additionally, Shared Data Extensions have been included in this update, allowing them to be part of new packages created. Users can directly select these extensions from the user interface, providing even more flexibility and collaboration. This is a significant improvement that will streamline the automation process and enhance the overall user experience.
These three new features introduced in the Spring ‘23 release of Salesforce Marketing Cloud will enable marketers to save time through streamlined processes and reduced duplication of work.
If you need help configuring your Marketing Cloud instance to take advantage of these updates, contact our experts for assistance.