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    ContactMonkey

    Score6 out of 10
    N/AContactMonkey tracks internal communications via email, and is a plugin for Outlook and Gmail. ContactMonkey gives users the following capabilities: - Track who opens emails, how many times, in what locations, and what email client or mobile device was used. - Track who clicked the hyperlinks in emails (link to LinkedIn profile, company website, proposal, etc.) - See Open Activities and Activity History - Log a Call, Create a Task and Add an Event - Create, Update or…N/A

    Firstup

    Score9.1 out of 10
    N/AFirstup (formerly Dynamic Signal & SocialChorus, merged in 2021) offers an Employee Communication and Engagement Platform that aims to create a connected, inclusive, and engaged workforce where people feel valued and empowered to be their best. Firstup can be used to generate UGC, enabling employees to share on-brand content with their social networks​, and keep employees engaged with gamification (e.g. leaderboards, competitions, etc.), and through making their thoughts known through surveys…N/A
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    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeRequired
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    ContactMonkeyFirstup
    Likelihood to Recommend
    10.0
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    7.7
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    Likelihood to Renew
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    Usability
    9.0
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    User Testimonials
    ContactMonkeyFirstup
    Likelihood to Recommend
    ContactMonkey Inc.
    If you are a sales rep and want to know if your email has been opened without having to use receipts this is perfect. However, many people find this intrusive and inappropriate. I don't believe in this day and age there should be a moral outrage to track your emails but it happens. I particularly like it for Outlook 2016. I've tried Yesaware but found this better suited.
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    Firstup (Dynamic Signal + SocialChorus)
    Firstup is a well-suited solution for companies that would like to spread brand awareness and get employees to be their number one ambassadors. Employees like to share/brag about the company they work for so why not use them as a driving force in spreading brand awareness!
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    Pros
    ContactMonkey Inc.
    • Uploads information from business cards to your current contact database through your camera phone
    • Great resource for looking up people before meetings and doing other types of background research
    • Use information found on the internet to fill in information about your contact
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    Firstup (Dynamic Signal + SocialChorus)
    • Intuitive, easy-to-use templates for posts, newsletters and email notifications.
    • Consistent upgrades and innovation that keeps the tool current with other apps.
    • Flexibility on how users can use the tool (i.e. comments, sharing photos, etc.) This decision is left to each organization, individually.
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    Cons
    ContactMonkey Inc.
    • Salesforce integration seems unnecessary
    • Has refresh issues occasionally
    • Can cause slowing issues for Outlook
    • Doesn't have integration with Outlook.com/Exchange
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    Firstup (Dynamic Signal + SocialChorus)
    • We'd love to see a calendar added that would show key upcoming dates.
    • It would be awesome if the Message feature had a drop-down directory you could scroll through vs. requiring you to type a few letters before the potential names came up.
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    ContactMonkey Inc.
    Easy to use
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    Usability
    ContactMonkey Inc.
    Easy for all users.
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    ContactMonkey Inc.
    Easy to contact, quick follow-up/
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    Implementation Rating
    ContactMonkey Inc.
    It is really easy to integrate with GMail, so just start from there
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    Firstup (Dynamic Signal + SocialChorus)
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    ContactMonkey Inc.
    Contact Monkey was the best solution for Outlook 2016. While Yesaware is a good product with Microsoft 365 integration, I found it expensive and too feature rich for what I needed. If you are just trying to find something simple that does what you need well and cheap, this is the best solution on the market. It does have Salesforce integration but I just use the Salesforce product that is free and provides the same or more prospect info.
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    Firstup (Dynamic Signal + SocialChorus)
    I can't really answer this as the platform was already in place when I took my current role.
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    Return on Investment
    ContactMonkey Inc.
    • I've found companies that have shared my email and opened the email 20-60 times but never responded. It gave me an absolute understanding that this was a hot company
    • Sometimes knowing your email is being opened can be very frustrating if you cannot get a response. However, at least you know it was read and they are not interested.
    • My boss and fellow employee's don't like the fact that I know where they are located. It's somewhat divisive in that sense.
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    Firstup (Dynamic Signal + SocialChorus)
    • We look at the earned media revenue tool that Firstup has, and we have earned media of over $4000 most months. Amazing!
    • We have been recognized by peers, clients, and partner agents who say they always see our Hilldrup news pop up on social media!
    • Marketing has been able to control the voice of the brand while amplifying the message to new audiences - amazing!
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