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  "description": "Dotdigital is a customer engagement platform that helps businesses deliver personalized communications across email, SMS, social, and chat. Founded in London, it has grown from a specialized email service provider into an omnichannel marketing automation leader with a focus on data integration and CX.",
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    "target_markets": "Ecommerce, Retail, B2B, Not-for-Profit, Mid-market to Enterprise companies.",
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