You’ve probably heard of the relatively new platform sweeping the sales and marketing sector: customer data platforms. But just what are they, and what makes them different from databases you’re already using? Isn’t customer data platform technology just a CRM or DMP with a fancy new name? No! While a customer data platform measures direct customer relationships a bit like a CRM does, there are a few differences.
Consider the last time you went clothes shopping. You might have already had an idea of what you were looking for, or perhaps you had a specific event or occasion in mind for finding an outfit. Chances are you were greeted at some point during the visit by a store employee asking if they could help. While this attentive service has long been a favored feature of brick-and-mortar retail, website personalization allows businesses to do the same in digital environments, tailoring themselves to different customers’ and segments’ needs as soon as they engage with the brand.
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