The simplest and most efficient method to report on the number of Contacts is to schedule thebuilt-in
"Contacts Counts" Standard Report. This report summarizes the total number of Contacts and can be scheduled for automatic email delivery to stakeholders like the CMO.
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Exact Extracts from Salesforce Documentation:
Source: Salesforce Help - Contact Count Standard Report
# "The Contacts Counts report shows the number of Contacts in the account and can be scheduled to email automatically on a recurring basis." Source: Salesforce Help - Standard Reports Overview
# "Use Standard Reports like Contact Counts to quickly view and schedule basic statistics without needing custom queries or Automation Studio."
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