December 2, 2024

2024 in Review: How Data Management Drives ROI

A message from our CEO

I want to talk to you about something we all know is important but often put on the back burner—data quality. At first glance, it might seem like just another IT issue but let me tell you from experience: clean data drives everything. From marketing success to

closing deals, it’s the secret weapon behind smooth operations, AI output, and business growth.

In fact, poor data can cost you big time. Duplicate contacts? Inaccurate reports and forecasts? Missing follow-ups? Lacking personalization? These issues add up—fast. And when they do, they not only hurt productivity but also damage your brand’s reputation.

Why Quality Data is Non-Negotiable

"Email marketing databases naturally degrade by about 22.5% every year.

(Source: Hubspot)

This kind of data decay means that even if your database is solid today, it won’t be for long. The trick isn’t just cleaning your data once and hoping for the best—it’s about building data management processes to maintain that quality over time.

Want a pulse on your future data decay? Check out this calculator by HubSpot here.

Clean data isn’t just nice to have. It’s the backbone of:

  • Accurate Reporting & Analytics: You can’t make good business decisions with bad data.
  • Effective Marketing Campaigns: Clean data means personalized, impactful outreach.
  • Improved AI Output: With clean data, AI can provide actionable insights that support faster and more informed decisions. Learn more here.
  • Stronger Customer Relationships: Better data > more personalization > better service.
  • Sales Pipeline Management: Forecasts only work when your data is accurate.
  • Compliance & Governance: Good data practices help you avoid fines and legal risks.

"Over the next 12 months, companies are expected to experience a 22% average increase in generated data."

(Source: Salesforce)

The way I see it, managing this growing mountain of data is more than a challenge—it’s an opportunity. When your data is clean and maintained, it boosts productivity, improves decision-making, and drives sales. Data Management is a direct line to better business results.

How Cloudingo Makes Data Work for You

We built Cloudingo to solve these headaches and help companies like yours get the most out of their Salesforce and Marketo data. The key? Streamlined data management.

Cloudingo can help you:

  • Automate Merging: Automate duplicate detection and data syncing across platforms.
  • Streamline Data Management: Easily maintain clean data and tailor Cloudingo to fit your needs.
  • Scalable and Secure: As your business grows, Cloudingo grows with you. And yes, we’re SOC2 certified for peace of mind.
  • Track Your Progress: Our data quality dashboard gives you visibility into what’s working (and what isn’t).

Great Tool, Great Support!

We processed over a million records for the initial cleanup and use it for on-going maintenance. The team at Cloudingo is supportive and attentive to any troubleshooting/help requests we have. The tool is easy to use with the Cloudingo Team's training.

(Double Star Ranger on the Salesforce AppExchange)

When you clean your data and keep it clean, the results speak for themselves.

Business decisions based on high-quality data lead to:

  • A more productive workforce
  • Better insights and visibility
  • Stronger brand trust

The Bottom Line: Data Management Pays Off

Data isn’t going anywhere—it’s only growing. And if you don’t have a strategy for managing it, it will cost you time, money, and missed opportunities. The good news? You don’t have to do it alone.

With Cloudingo, we help you go from playing catch-up to proactively managing your data. Our platform automates the hard stuff so you can focus on what really matters—growing your business.

Don’t miss our end-of-year special!

Take the first step today with a free 10-day trial of Cloudingo—no credit card required.

Plus, don’t miss our end-of-year special: Sign up by January 1, 2025, and get 10% off your first year. That’s at least $250 in savings, depending on your license type!

Invest in your data now and watch the returns roll in. Start your trial with the discount link below!

What's to gain with high quality data?

Learn more about how your team can become a bigger player with clean, high quality data.

Meet the Author: Lars Nielsen

CEO and Cofounder of Cloudingo
Lars Nielsen is a visionary leader with a passion for developing tools to streamline data management.

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