SMS is one of the most effective channels marketers have, and one of the easiest to misuse. Yes, open rates are high, and response times are fast. But without CRM context, SMS can shift quickly from helpful to intrusive. When every text is treated as urgent, nothing feels important. In a CRM-driven customer journey, SMS has a specific job. The value isn’t the channel itself; it’s when and why the message is sent. SMS Is an Accelerant, Not the Foundation Email does the heavy lifting in most customer journeys. It provides space for explanation, education, and storytelling. SMS works differently. SMS is […]
Most email automations are built around surface-level signals: a form fill, a download, a page view. Those signals matter, but on their own they don’t provide enough context to automate intelligently. That context already lives in your CRM. The key is knowing which data points to use and how to apply them. Here’s a practical framework for turning CRM data into more relevant, better-timed email automations. Step 1: Identify CRM Fields That Actually Drive Decisions Start by auditing your CRM and asking one question: Which fields help determine what someone should receive next? Prioritize fields that are: Ideally, these fields are shared and agreed upon by […]
Coordinating SMS and email gives your campaigns more reach, better timing, and higher response rates. Working across both channels increases visibility and ensures your marketing reaches customers where they’re most likely to engage. In this guide, you’ll learn exactly how to combine SMS and email for maximum engagement, which campaigns benefit most, and how to manage everything efficiently from one platform. What Are the Benefits of a Multi-Channel Approach? A multi-channel approach uses both SMS and email to reach your customers. This strategy helps your business connect with more people, […]
A well-maintained Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system is a beautiful thing. It’s the one place you, or anyone else in your organization, can expect to see a 360-degree view of your customer interactions, sales performance, and marketing insights that help improve engagement, boost sales, and make more informed decisions. Essentially, it’s the digital brain of your business. When something is as important as your CRM, it needs looking after. Unfortunately, we don’t always take the best care of our CRM systems. This can result in lost opportunities, poor customer experiences, […]
Marketing automation technology, much like email marketing before it, has long been central to the essential task of sending the right message to the right person at the right time. This used to involve relatively simple workflows that typically triggered ‘batch and blast’ campaigns based on previous engagements. However, the potential of marketing automation, especially platforms like emfluence, goes far beyond this. It’s not just about sending the right message at the right time, but about creating and sending marketing campaigns that are more personalized and effective than ever before. […]
