A Common Sticking Point in Dynamics 365 Deployments For many Microsoft Partners, implementing Dynamics 365 is a smooth process—until the conversation turns to marketing automation. Clients want to run campaigns, build nurture flows, or track engagement. But the tools available to them often feel disconnected from the rest of the Dynamics environment. When the marketing component doesn’t work well, it doesn’t just frustrate marketers—it can delay adoption, cause internal friction, and reflect poorly on the overall implementation. Where Most Marketing Tools Miss the Mark 1. Integration is rarely seamless While many […]
Amanda Bacher
Even inside the Salesforce ecosystem, marketers often find themselves working in a different interface than sales. Campaigns live in one system, while customer data and sales activity live in another. The result? Extra steps, siloed reporting, and missed opportunities for alignment. The emfluence Marketing Platform’s Salesforce integration closes that gap. It connects your marketing automation directly into Salesforce, so your campaigns and your CRM speak the same language. The result? A faster, clearer path from campaign to closed-won. One View of Your Leads and Contacts Forget manual exports and stale […]
Too many brands treat the moment of purchase like a finish line. They simply send out a receipt, maybe a shipping confirmation, and then… nothing. That’s a mistake. Because your best customers aren’t the ones you’ve just acquired – they’re the ones you keep, nurture, and grow over time. CRM and marketing automation platform (MAP) integration is your ticket to keeping the conversation going and revenue flowing long after the initial deal is done. So, let’s break down four key areas where CRM-MAP integration can transform your marketing from transactional […]
A marketing calendar brings clarity to chaos, and when your strategy is centered on well-thought-out campaigns, it is more than just a nice-to-have; it’s a strategic asset. From coordinating team efforts to ensuring campaigns go live at the right moment, a thoughtful marketing calendar can be the difference between reactive marketing and proactive, high-performing campaigns. A solid marketing calendar keeps your efforts aligned and intentional. And, with the right platform, you’re not just tracking dates. You’re streamlining collaboration, capitalizing on opportunity, and setting the stage for high-impact marketing. What is […]
If you’re a Microsoft Dynamics 365 shop evaluating marketing automation tools, you’ve likely discovered a crowded playing field. But for mid-market B2B companies who need deep integration, ease of use, and enterprise-grade email automation, emfluence consistently rises to the top. In this blog, we break down the real reasons Dynamics 365 users choose emfluence over competitors like HubSpot, Customer Insights, Mailchimp, and Zoho—and why it may be the right move for your marketing team, too. Built for Microsoft: No Middleware, No Headaches Unlike platforms like HubSpot or Mailchimp that require […]