Happy Holidays 2025 from Forcery

Salesforce Marketing + Agentforce Around the World

As 2025 comes to a close, we at Forcery want to say thank you—to our clients, partners, and the broader Salesforce community. Whether we worked together directly or crossed paths through events, sessions, or conversations around Agentforce or Next-Gen Marketing Cloud, Account Engagement, Pardot, and Agentforce, we’re grateful for the trust, collaboration, and curiosity that continue to fuel this work.
Tigh Loughhead's Forcery holiday marketing image featuring a cozy New York City living room with a glowing fireplace, Christmas tree, snowy skyline and Brooklyn Bridge outside the window, and a small blue-and-white robot agent beside candles under the Forcery logo and “Making MarTech Magic” tagline.

2025 turned into an epic year, and I was blessed with the opportunity to share Salesforce Marketing around the world, sharing how Next-Gen Marketing is evolving from our homebase in Manhattan New York City, across Cairo, Dubai, Albania, Lagos, Chicago, Philadelphia and San Francisco. Everywhere we went, the same questions kept coming up: how does Agentforce Marketing actually work, what does “Next-Gen Marketing Cloud” mean in practice, and how do teams move from AI ideas to real execution?

Forcery CEO Tigh Loughhead presenting at CairoDreamin 2025, discussing Agentforce Marketing and Salesforce’s Next-Gen Marketing Cloud with Trailblazer community members in Cairo, Egypt
I started the year by returning to Cairo, presenting at the foot of the Great Pyramids, and building on the momentum from helping launch the first CairoDreamin’. I presented on how Marketing Cloud Growth and Advanced—now part of Salesforce’s broader Next-Gen Marketing Cloud vision—are changing how campaigns are built directly on Salesforce Core. The energy from the Trailblazer community there set the tone for the rest of the year.

Throughout the year, I continued teaching with Trailhead Academy as a certified instructor while staying closely involved with Salesforce teams as Agentforce Marketing took shape. One highlight was being invited to preview and give feedback on Agentforce ahead of major launches—watching Salesforce move decisively from copilots to autonomous, action-taking agents was a real inflection point.

Tigh Loughhead presenting Agentforce Marketing on Salesforce Core at Albania Dreamin 2025, sharing Forcery insights on Marketing Cloud Growth and Marketing Cloud Advanced with the Trailblazer Community in Tirana Albania
From there, I joined the AlbaniaDreamin’ community to help marketers make sense of Salesforce’s expanding marketing portfolio—what still matters, what’s new, and how Next-Gen Marketing Cloud changes the way campaigns are designed and executed.

Tigh Loughhead presenting in Lagos, Nigeria, on Salesforce Marketing Cloud on Core and Agentforce Marketing with the Lagos Marketer Trailblazer Community.
In March, I had the chance to present to the Lagos, Nigeria Marketer Trailblazer Community. We focused on clarifying the differences between Marketing Cloud Engagement, Account Engagement, and the newer core-based platforms, and how Agentforce Marketing brings AI-native automation into the mix in a way that’s actually usable.

Forcery CEO Tigh Loughhead presenting “Agentforce for Marketers 2.0” at the NYC Agentforce World Tour, discussing Agentforce Marketing and autonomous agents for Salesforce marketing teams.In the spring, I brought those ideas to the NYC Agentforce World Tour with my session, “Agentforce for Marketers 2.0.” The room was packed, the questions were sharp, and it was clear marketers are ready to move beyond automation toward autonomous action.


Mid-year, I teamed up with Salesforce’s Guilda Hilare for an Agentforce Marketing Learning Camp session. We walked through real use cases for autonomous agents across both core and legacy platforms—showing how agents can take on repetitive marketing work across engagement, operations, and analytics so teams can focus on strategy.

At Dreamforce, I was honored to be speaking about the journey to earning Agentblazer Legend status alongside other early agentic practitioners. We focused moving past AI buzzwords to real-world outcomes—what it actually takes to design, test, and deploy autonomous agents using Agentforce, where things break, and how marketers and builders can avoid common pitfalls while creating real impact with agentic AI.

Just a couple of weeks ago, I was back on stage again at the NYC World Tour in December, closing out the year with a look at where Agentforce Marketing and Next-Gen Marketing Cloud are headed—and what marketers can start doing now, not next year.

Looking ahead, I’m excited to be speaking at Cairo Dreamin 2026 as part of a session on the future of Agentforce and Next-Gen Marketing, sharing lessons from the agentic journey—the late nights, the Flow debugging, the missteps, and the wins.

Thanks again for being part of Forcery’s 2025. I’m grateful for the conversations, the collaboration, and the momentum—and I’m looking forward to continuing the work in 2026.

Unleashing the Future of Marketing: Exploring Salesforce Marketing Cloud Growth

In today’s fast-paced digital world, delivering personalized customer experiences isn’t optional—it’s essential. Salesforce Marketing Cloud Growth and Marketing Cloud Advanced are transforming how businesses connect with customers. These innovative tools empower marketers to drive engagement, streamline operations, and unlock new opportunities. But how do they compare to established Salesforce products like Account Engagement (formerly Pardot) and Marketing Cloud Engagement (SFMC)? Let’s explore the details.Marketing Cloud Growth Experts Forcery NYC

Marketing Cloud Growth vs. Account Engagement and Engagement

Account Engagement (Pardot) is a favorite for B2B marketers. It excels in lead generation, scoring, and nurturing. Its strength lies in managing long, complex sales cycles. For businesses that need precision in tracking leads across multiple stages, Pardot remains a reliable choice.

Marketing Cloud Engagement (SFMC), on the other hand, focuses on B2C relationships. It’s designed for large-scale email campaigns, cross-channel marketing, and dynamic customer journeys. It’s perfect for companies that need robust capabilities across email, SMS, social, and advertising channels.

Now comes Marketing Cloud Growth, a game-changer. Built on Salesforce Data Cloud and Foundations, it combines features from both Pardot and SFMC while introducing simplified tools for scaling campaigns. With Growth, businesses can use AI to segment audiences, optimize content, and measure ROI—without needing advanced technical expertise.

While Pardot and SFMC cater to specific marketing niches, Marketing Cloud Growth offers a unified solution for mid-sized businesses looking to grow without the complexity of enterprise-level tools. It strikes a balance, making it a compelling choice for modern marketing teams.

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The Tradeoffs of Simplicity and Power

With Marketing Cloud Growth, simplicity comes with tradeoffs. Its intuitive interface sacrifices some of the granular control found in Pardot or SFMC. Marketers used to highly customized journeys may find Growth’s out-of-the-box capabilities limiting in comparison.

However, its seamless integration with Salesforce CRM and Data Cloud fills that gap. Data Cloud enables real-time customer profiles, allowing you to act on insights instantly. It’s a shift from traditional batch processing to live, actionable intelligence.

The Challenge of Implementing Data Cloud and Salesforce Foundations

Introducing Data Cloud and Salesforce Foundations into your organization isn’t without challenges. These tools require significant planning and alignment across departments. Success depends on clean, unified data—a hurdle for companies with fragmented systems.

Additionally, Salesforce’s move to a consumption-based pricing model can be a double-edged sword. This model offers flexibility—you pay for what you use. But it also demands vigilance. Without proper monitoring, costs can escalate quickly. Businesses need a clear strategy to balance their usage with their budget.

Why Marketing Cloud Growth is Worth Trying

Despite these challenges, Marketing Cloud Growth stands out as a transformative product. It’s designed for Salesforce customers using Professional or Enterprise licenses, providing an easy entry point into advanced marketing without overwhelming complexity. Its AI-driven tools and integration with Salesforce CRM make it a smart choice for businesses ready to scale.

The potential for innovation is vast. Imagine creating hyper-personalized campaigns based on live data, automatically adjusting strategies in real-time, and boosting ROI—all with minimal effort. Marketing Cloud Growth opens doors to these possibilities.

Take Action Today

Are you ready to elevate your marketing game? Start your journey with Marketing Cloud Growth. For Salesforce customers with Professional or Enterprise licenses, this is your chance to unlock the next generation of marketing tools.

Take the first step. Explore Marketing Cloud Growth today and discover how it can transform your customer relationships. The future of marketing is here. Don’t wait—embrace it.