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Understanding Marketo Folder Structure: Campaigns vs. Programs

A well-organized Marketo environment is key to efficient marketing automation. This guide will delve into the two main folder types: Campaign Folders and Program Folders, and how to use them effectively.

Campaign Folders vs. Program Folders:

It’s crucial to distinguish between Campaign Folders and Program Folders within Marketo.

  • Campaign Folders: Maintain a clean workspace for your marketing automation activities. These folders typically house your workflows and other day-to-day tasks.
  • Program Folders: Help you organize reports, smart campaigns, and assets associated with specific marketing initiatives.

Creating Campaign Folders:

  1. Navigate to the Marketing Activities section.
  2. Click New and select New Campaign Folder.
  3. Enter a descriptive name for your folder (e.g., “Workflows”).
  4. Click Create.

Creating Program Folders:

  1. Within Marketing Activities, locate a specific program.
  2. Click New and select New Folder.
  3. Give your folder a relevant name (e.g., “Campaigns”).
  4. Click Create.

Managing Folders:

Once you’ve created folders, you can manage them using the right-click options:

  • Rename Folder: Change the name of a folder by selecting “Rename Folder” and entering a new name.
  • Move Folder: Reorganize your folders by selecting “Move” and choosing the desired destination folder.
  • Delete Folder: Ensure the folder is empty before deleting it. Select “Delete Folder” to permanently remove it.

Conclusion

A well-structured Marketo environment with clear folder distinctions between campaigns and programs fosters a more efficient and collaborative marketing team.

If you want to level-up your marketing automation game, Xgrid’s Marketo consulting services are here to help you.