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mktouser1-1
mktouser1-1
Level 2
Apr 6, 2023 9:43 PM UTC
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Enable $TriggerObject for Custom Object Updates

It would be extremely useful to be able to utilize $TriggerObject in Email Script Tokens for the "<Custom Object Name> is Updated" trigger, in addition to the "Added to Opportunity", "Opportunity is Updated", and "Added to <Custom Object Name>"  triggers.

This would provide the following benefits:

  • Increased flexibility in Email sends using VTL tokens
  • Increased efficiency in API use
  • Increased scope of Custom Object use

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    Crystal_Pacheco
    Crystal_Pacheco
    Level 4
    Apr 11, 2023 5:06 PM UTC

    @sanfordwhiteman 👀 ⬆️

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    Chris_Willis1
    User Group Leader
    Chris_Willis1User Group Leader
    User Group Leader
    Jan 30, 2026 12:58 AM UTC

    I was about to submit this idea in a follow-up to a blog. Thanks for beating me to it :)  

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    Chris Willis - Fractional GTM Operations Consultant
    anildhull
    anildhull
    Level 2
    Jan 30, 2026 6:23 PM UTC

    I noticed the same issue this week while working on an ON24 integration using a custom object. Currently, only the “Added ON24 Attendee” trigger is available, and there’s no “Updated ON24 Attendee” trigger. This is a much-needed feature, especially when attendee details such as session attendance or minutes viewed are updated later and need to drive follow-up emails or automation based on those changes.

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    Anil D
    Michael_Florin-2
    Michael_Florin-2
    Level 10
    Jan 31, 2026 12:12 PM UTC

    You can request the “Custom Object is updated” trigger from Marketo Support. For some reason it’s not there by default.

     

     

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