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A Streamlined Marketo Segmentation Approach That Reduced Complexity by 40% and Improved Personalization for a Client

Client Objective

A client approached Xgrid to establish a precise and scalable segmentation system within their Marketo instance. The goal was to enable dynamic content delivery, enhance audience targeting, and improve reporting.

Challenges

The client faced several segmentation hurdles:

1

Overuse of complex filters, such as custom and lead owner fields.

2

Frequent approval failures due to high segmentation complexity.

3

Poor organization of segment priority, leading to inefficiencies.

Objectives

1

Develop a scalable and efficient segmentation system within Marketo.

2

Simplify segmentation logic to reduce approval failures and operational inefficiencies.

3

Improve audience targeting for dynamic content delivery and enhanced reporting.

4

Establish best practices to ensure long-term segmentation accuracy and effectiveness.

Solution

Xgrid conducted a comprehensive assessment of their existing segmentation logic and identified areas for optimization.

Step 1: Simplifying and Building Segmentation

Key Actions Taken:

1

Defined Clear Objectives:

Established segmentation goals for personalized audience engagement and detailed reporting.

2

Streamlined Segment Logic:

Focused on standard fields to reduce complexity, avoiding error-prone filters such as “member of list” and revenue stage.

3

Organized Segment Priority:

Utilized Marketo’s drag-and-drop functionality to set logical segment order and documented dependencies for clarity.

Step 2: Implementing the Segmentation Process

Step-by-Step Process:

1

Accessing the Database:

Navigated to the Database section in Marketo and selected New → New Segmentation.

2

Creating Segments:

Defined up to 20 segments, each tailored to a specific audience purpose.

3

Reordering Segments:

Adjusted segment priority to ensure efficient evaluation.

4

Testing and Approving:

Verified segment criteria and simplified logic to resolve approval issues

Step 3: Establishing Best Practices

1

Limit Segment Complexity:

Maintain straightforward filters to minimize errors.

2

Regular Segment Reviews:

Schedule quarterly audits for relevance and accuracy.

3

Contact Support:

Encourage reaching out to Marketo Support for complex segmentation approval challenges.

Results Delivered

By implementing a structured segmentation approach, Xgrid achieved:

1

Enhanced Efficiency:

Reduced segmentation complexity by 40%, leading to quicker approvals.

2

Improved Reporting:

Accurate audience targeting enabled better insights.

3

Sustained Maintenance:

Quarterly reviews ensured segmentation logic remained relevant and effective.

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