Though some view them in opposition, your marketing automation and CRM systems are a match made in heaven. Each system is designed to gather and use customer data to improve your sales, so how could they not be perfect for each other?
This reciprocal relationship often falls apart due to a rift between sales and marketing teams. When each team thinks they have the answer on their own, they lose out on the power of the dual relationship.
The year 2020 exposed some of the most fragile parts of businesses. Many found a lack of sales and digital marketing investment was one of those weaknesses.
Those who diversified their sales and marketing with digital tactics could rapidly assess shifting metrics. This allowed them to be nimble, taking action and adjusting to swiftly changing trends.
But those who relied on outdated tools or labor-intensive data gathering practices were left behind. If you felt unprepared for the unexpected in 2020, you need to update your practices to gain, interpret, and act on critical data now. Some of the most valuable data you need includes:
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Our blog post, Marketing Automation: Helping Bring Sales and Marketing Together, hit the high points on why and how sales and marketing need to work together to be effective—and the role marketing automation plays in making that happen. Our latest eGuide takes that...
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