Recommendations for Message Sending

With Marketing Cloud Engagement+, you can continue to send messages by using the Engagement apps you know and love, such as Email Studio, Mobile Studio, and Journey Builder. You can also augment and extend your existing marketing programs by using Salesforce Platform tools such as Flow Builder to send your messages. The right product to use depends on your objectives and use case.

Required Editions

Available in: Marketing Cloud Engagement Pro+, Corporate+, and Enterprise+ Editions

This table includes our notes and recommendations for each messaging channel.

Channel Recommendation Notes
Email Continue to use Marketing Cloud Engagement for all use cases.

IP addresses, or consent information between Marketing Cloud Next and Engagement isn’t supported.

SMS

For new use cases that use a new phone number or code, consider using a flow. See Set Up SMS Messages in Marketing Cloud Next.

For existing use cases that require you to use an existing number or code, continue to use Engagement.

Sharing short codes, long codes, or SMS consent information between Marketing Cloud Next and Engagement isn’t supported.

WhatsApp Consider using a flow for new WhatsApp use cases. See Set Up WhatsApp in Marketing Cloud Next.

You can use new or existing WhatsApp phone numbers in both Marketing Cloud Next and Engagement.

Keyword-based opt-out information is shared between Marketing Cloud Next and Engagement isn’t supported.

Preference center opt-outs for specific subscriptions aren’t shared.

Mobile App Messaging

Mobile App Messaging includes push notifications, in-app messages, and app inbox messages.

Continue to use Engagement for all use cases.

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