Observed Signal · Sep 26, 2022 · Product Launch · Source: CMSWire · Impact: 3/5 · Sentiment: Positive
Salesforce Unveils Genie, WhatsApp Partnership at Dreamforce
Dreamforce 2022 featured major Salesforce announcements, including the launch of Salesforce Genie, a hyperscale real-time data platform powering Customer 360, enabling personalized experiences via real-time customer data. Salesforce also introduced Net Zero Marketplace for carbon credit purchasing, and forged a partnership with WhatsApp to integrate its Business Platform with Salesforce Customer 360, allowing businesses to manage messaging, marketing campaigns, and sales directly within chat. Additionally, Slack introduced new innovations like Slack canvas, huddles, and a developer platform, enhancing collaboration and remote selling. Employee experience was highlighted, with Salesforce Chief People Officer emphasizing flexibility and connectivity. The event underscored Salesforce's growing platform ecosystem, with over 17 million Trailblazers and $31 billion expected revenue.
Salesforce, a major MarTech vendor, announced significant platform updates and partnerships (Genie real-time data, WhatsApp) that will impact marketing and customer experience strategies.
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Key Takeaways & Evidence Grounding
- Salesforce launched Genie, a hyperscale real-time data platform for Customer 360.
- Salesforce introduced Net Zero Marketplace for carbon credit purchases.
- Salesforce partnered with WhatsApp to integrate WhatsApp Business Platform with Customer 360.
- Slack introduced canvas, huddles, and a new developer platform.
- Salesforce reports 44 billion Flow automations run daily and 175 billion Einstein predictions daily.
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