An automated workflow using ifttt
Connects Mailchimp + Slack
Automatically share your MailChimp campaign performance summary to a Slack channel
About this workflow template
This automation scenario allows you to connect Mailchimp and Slack
It can be build using Ifttt, a no-code workflow automation tool. Ifttt 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.
Categories
Mailchimp and Slack can also be integrated using automation tools other than ifttt:
How it works?
When this trigger fires in Mailchimp
Campaign summary available in Mailchimp
This Trigger fires every time there is a new campaign summary available.
Then this action happens in Slack
Post to channel in Slack
This Action will post a message to the channel you choose in Slack.
How to set up this workflow
This guide contains information on how to set up an automatic workflow that allows to Automatically share your MailChimp campaign performance summary to a Slack channel.
Part I
Configure Applications
First, we need to connect Mailchimp and Slack to IFTTT.
Create IFTTT account.
Create IFTTT account if you don't have one.
Connect Mailchimp to IFTTT.
Give IFTTT access to your Mailchimp account, using Mailchimp credentials.
Connect Slack to IFTTT.
Give IFTTT 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 IFTTT.
Set up a Trigger action for Mailchimp
Choose the following trigger: Campaign summary available (This Trigger fires every time there is a new campaign summary available.).
Then set up an Action for Slack
Choose this action: Post to channel (This Action will post a message to the channel you choose in Slack.).
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 Automatically share your MailChimp campaign performance summary to a Slack channel!
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New message in channels (instant)
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triggerbyzapierNew saved message
Triggers when you save a message.
triggerbyzapierNew pushed message
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Triggers when a username or highlight word is mentioned in a public #channel.
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Add/update subscriber
Add a new subscriber to an audience of your choosing. Can be used to update an existing subscriber too.
actionbyzapierAdd subscriber to tag
Add an email address to a tag within an audience. Note: the email address , or this will fail.
actionbyzapierpipedreamAdd/update a subscriber
Adds an email address to a subscriber list.
actionbyintegromatUnsubscribe or delete contact action
Unsubscribe or delete a contact by email address within an audience.
actionbyzapierCreate campaign
Creates a campaign draft.
actionbyzapierautomateiointegratelypabbly-connectpipedreamSend campaign
Sends a campaign draft. PLEASE NOTE: This action sends an email to _everyone_ signed up to the Campaign. Are you trying to send an email to just one person? [Set up an Automation within MailChimp](https://mailchimp.com/help/create-an-automation/) and assign the welcome email to a tag. Then assign that tag to your customer with the Action.
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Apps you need
Mailchimp is an all-in-one marketing platform that helps you design email newsletters, automate campaigns, track results and more. Grow your business smarter, faster and easier with Mailchimp.
Slack is the go-to platform for modern teams seeking seamless communication and collaboration. With everything in one easily searchable place, including channels, integrations, and tools, Slack keeps your team aligned and productive.
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