Your Guide to Daylight Saving and Time Zones in Marketing Cloud Engagement | Salesforce Ben

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Here’s a surprising challenge: Daylight Saving Time can disrupt your Salesforce Marketing Cloud campaigns.

1. Daylight Saving Impact
– Adjustments in time zones can lead to inconsistencies in scheduled campaigns.
– Changes might not automatically reflect, affecting send times and customer engagement.

2. Salesforce Specifics
– Marketing Cloud requires manual updates to account for time changes.
– Automation and scheduled sends could be misaligned if not adjusted.

3. Challenges for Professionals
– Ensuring all campaigns are aligned with local times is a critical task.
– Overlooking updates may lead to customer dissatisfaction and reduced open rates.

4. Actionable Steps
– Regularly review and update your time zone settings in Marketing Cloud.
– Implement reminders or automated alerts for time change adjustments.
– Conduct a post-DST check to confirm all scheduled activities align with the new time.

Consider leveraging Salesforce’s features to automate time zone updates, reducing manual tasks and enhancing campaign accuracy.

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