The Challenge
Overcoming Data Silos and Lack of Personalization on WeChat
A leading Luxury Brand faced significant challenges in engaging the Chinese luxury clientele due to data silos, lack of insights into Chinese consumer behavior, and limited personalization capabilities.
Key challenges included:
Data Silos
A lack of a unified view of global prospects, as WeChat data was not integrated into their central CRM platform, Salesforce.
Lack of Insights
Limited understanding of the digital behavior of Chinese consumers on WeChat, their most critical digital channel.
Lack of Personalization
Difficulty segmenting WeChat followers and sending personalized broadcasts due to the inability to track behavior.
PIPL Compliance
Ensuring all data collection, storage, and processing practices are aligned with PIPL requirements.
The Solution
Integrating WeChat Data with Salesforce for Personalized Marketing
CLD worked with the brand to implement a comprehensive solution that allowed for personalized, targeted, and automated marketing through Salesforce Marketing Cloud on WeChat.
Key solutions included:
Integrating WeChat Data with Salesforce
Utilizing the CLD WeChat Marketing solution to obtain and synchronize data from WeChat followers with their global CRM platform, Salesforce.
Identifying WeChat Followers as Clients
Integrating offline and online data through campaigns and incentives using H5 forms and mini-programs to accurately identify which followers were actual clients.
Creating a Personalized Welcome Message
Establishing a personalized welcome message on WeChat that highlighted brand heritage, identity, and offerings.
Implementing WeChat Marketing Automation
Launching campaigns, including giveaways and livestream events, and using user tagging to enable decision splits in Salesforce Marketing Cloud Journey Builder for timely confirmation messages.
Key Features of CLD’s Solution
WeChat Data Integration
Seamless integration of WeChat data with Salesforce, providing a unified view of the customer.
Personalized Welcome Message
A customized welcome message designed to engage new followers and guide them to relevant resources.
H5 Forms and Mini-Programs
Tools for capturing customer data and identifying WeChat followers as clients.


Data Binding
Analyzing follower interests based on menu clicks, geolocation from in-store QR codes, and interactions across WeChat.
WeChat Marketing Automation
Automated engagement through campaigns, giveaways, and livestream events, with personalized follow-up messages.

The Results
Improved Customer Identification and Engagement on WeChat and Salesforce
By partnering with CLD, the Luxury Leather Goods House was able to achieve significant results.
Customer Identification
Enhanced ability to identify WeChat followers as clients, leading to more accurate customer profiles.
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Improved Personalization
Enhanced ability to personalize marketing strategies based on customer behavior and preferences.
Enhanced Engagement
Increased engagement with new followers through personalized welcome messages and automated campaigns.
Conversion Rate Boost
Boosted conversion rates through targeted messaging and personalized offers.
The Security
Ensuring Data Compliance and Streamlined Operations in China
CLD understands the critical importance of data privacy and compliance in the Chinese market, especially with regulations like PIPL. We provide comprehensive data compliance solutions and expert guidance to ensure you meet all regulatory requirements when integrating WeChat data with Salesforce, including those related to consent management, data localization, and cross-border data transfer. Our expertise ensures that your data integration strategy is fully compliant with PIPL, protecting customer data and mitigating risks.