An automated workflow using zapier
Connects Mailchimp + Slack
Send Slack messages for new Mailchimp campaigns
About this workflow template
This automation scenario allows you to connect Mailchimp and Slack
It can be build using Zapier, a no-code workflow automation tool. Zapier allows you to create automated scripts 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.
Categories
Mailchimp and Slack can also be integrated using automation tools other than zapier:
Diagram
How it works?
When this trigger fires in Mailchimp
New Campaign in Mailchimp
Triggers when a new campaign is created or sent.
Then this action happens in 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 messages for new Mailchimp campaigns.
Part I
Configure Applications
First, we need to connect Mailchimp and Slack to Zapier.
Create Zapier account.
Create Zapier account if you don't have one.
Connect Mailchimp to Zapier.
Give Zapier access to your Mailchimp account, using Mailchimp credentials.
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 Mailchimp
Choose the following trigger: New Campaign (Triggers when a new campaign is created or sent.).
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
Configure the data that is exchanged between Mailchimp and Slack.
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 messages for new Mailchimp campaigns!
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Add an email address to a tag within an audience. Note: the email address , or this will fail.
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Adds an email address to a subscriber list.
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