iContact
Slack
zapier

An automated workflow using zapier

Connects iContact + Slack

Send Slack channel messages for new contacts in iContact

About this workflow template

This automation scenario allows you to connect iContact and Slack

It can be build using Zapier, a no-code workflow automation tool. Zapier allows you to create automated bots using a simple drag-and-drop interface for non-technical users. This is a ready-made scenario, but it can be customized by adding more apps, actions, filters or branches.

iContact and Slack can also be integrated using automation tools other than zapier:

Diagram

Send Slack channel messages for new contacts in iContact
Workflow diagram: iContact + Slack integration

How it works?

When this trigger fires in iContact

iContact

New Contact in List in iContact

Triggers when a contact is created in the given list.

Then this action happens in Slack

Slack

Send Channel Message in Slack

Post a new message to a specific #channel you choose. Can also schedule a message for later.

How to set up this workflow

This guide contains information on how to set up an automatic workflow that allows to Send Slack channel messages for new contacts in iContact.

Part I

Configure Applications

First, we need to connect iContact and Slack to Zapier.

  • Create Zapier account.

    Create Zapier account.

    Create Zapier account if you don't have one.

  • Connect iContact to Zapier.

    Connect iContact to Zapier.

    Give Zapier access to your iContact account, using iContact credentials.

  • Connect Slack to Zapier.

    Connect Slack to Zapier.

    Give Zapier access to your Slack account, using Slack credentials.

Part II

Build an integration workflow

Next, we need to create a workflow automation scenario using graphical no-code web interface of Zapier.

  • Set up a Trigger action for iContact

    Set up a Trigger action for iContact

    Choose the following trigger: New Contact in List (Triggers when a contact is created in the given list.).

  • Then set up an Action for Slack

    Then set up an Action for Slack

    Choose this action: Send Channel Message (Post a new message to a specific #channel you choose. Can also schedule a message for later.).

Part III

Test and Publish

Finally, we need to test this automation and publish it.

  • Customize data flow

    Customize data flow

    Configure the data that is exchanged between iContact and Slack.

  • Test the workflow and turn it on for production use

    Test the workflow and turn it on for production use

    Test your scenario and publish to production. Now you have an automatic workflow, that will Send Slack channel messages for new contacts in iContact!

Supported triggers and actions

  • Slack

    New message in channels (instant)

    New message in channels (instant)

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  • Slack

    New message posted to channel

    Triggers when a new message is posted to a specific #channel you choose.

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  • Slack

    New saved message

    Triggers when you save a message.

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  • Slack

    New pushed message

    Triggers when you click the "Push to Zapier" button from a message in Slack.

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  • Slack

    New user

    Triggers when a new Slack user is created / first joins your org.

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  • Slack

    New reaction added

    Triggers when a reaction (aka reactji) is added to a message in a public #channel.

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  • iContact

    Create contact

    Creates a new contact in your account.

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  • iContact

    Subscribe contact to list

    Subscribes a contact to a given list.

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  • iContact

    Find contact

    Finds contact by search field.

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  • iContact

    Update contact

    Updates a contact.

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  • iContact

    Unsubscribe contact

    Unsubscribes a contact from a given list.

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  • iContact

    Create sender property

    Creates a new sender property.

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Apps you need

Slack

Slack

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A cloud-based platform for team communication and collaboration

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