Mailchimp
Slack
Google Sheets
Gmail
ifttt

An automated workflow using ifttt

Connects Mailchimp + Slack + Google Sheets + Gmail

Share newsletter performance with the team

About this workflow template

This automation scenario allows you to connect Mailchimp, Slack, Google Sheets, and Gmail.

It can be build using Ifttt, a no-code workflow automation tool. Ifttt 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.

Mailchimp, Slack, Google Sheets and Gmail can also be integrated using automation tools other than ifttt:

Diagram

Share newsletter performance with the team
Workflow diagram: Mailchimp + Slack + Google Sheets + Gmail integration

How it works?

When this trigger fires in Mailchimp

Mailchimp

Campaign summary available in Mailchimp

This Trigger fires every time there is a new campaign summary available.

Then these actions happen in Google Sheets, Gmail and Gmail

Slack

Post to channel in Slack

This Action will post a message to the channel you choose in Slack.

Google Sheets

Add row to spreadsheet in Google Sheets

This action will add a single row to the bottom of the first worksheet of a spreadsheet you specify. Note: a new spreadsheet is created after 2000 rows.

Gmail

Send an email in Gmail

This Action will send an email to up to twenty recipients from your Gmail account.

How to set up this workflow

This guide contains information on how to set up an automatic workflow that allows to Share newsletter performance with the team.

Part I

Configure Applications

First, we need to connect Mailchimp, Slack, Google Sheets and Gmail to IFTTT.

  • Create IFTTT account.

    Create IFTTT account.

    Create IFTTT account if you don't have one.

  • Connect Mailchimp to IFTTT.

    Connect Mailchimp to IFTTT.

    Give IFTTT access to your Mailchimp account, using Mailchimp credentials.

  • Connect Slack to IFTTT.

    Connect Slack to IFTTT.

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

  • Connect Google Sheets to IFTTT.

    Connect Google Sheets to IFTTT.

    Give IFTTT access to your Google Sheets account, using Google Sheets credentials.

  • Connect Gmail to IFTTT.

    Connect Gmail to IFTTT.

    Give IFTTT access to your Gmail account, using Gmail 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

    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

    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.).

  • Then set up another Action for Google Sheets

    Then set up another Action for Google Sheets

    Choose this action: Add row to spreadsheet (This action will add a single row to the bottom of the first worksheet of a spreadsheet you specify. Note: a new spreadsheet is created after 2000 rows.).

  • Then set up another Action for Gmail

    Then set up another Action for Gmail

    Choose this action: Send an email (This Action will send an email to up to twenty recipients from your Gmail account.).

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 Mailchimp, Slack, Google Sheets and Gmail.

  • 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 Share newsletter performance with the team!

Supported triggers and actions

  • Google Sheets

    New spreadsheet row

    Triggered when a new row is added to the bottom of a spreadsheet.

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  • Google Sheets

    New or updated spreadsheet row

    Triggered when a new row is added or modified in a spreadsheet.

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  • Google Sheets

    Watch new rows

    Triggers when a new row is added.

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  • Google Sheets

    New spreadsheet row (team drive)

    Triggered when a new row is added to the bottom of a spreadsheet - works best with Team Drives.

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  • Google Sheets

    New or updated spreadsheet row (team drive)

    Triggered when a new row is added or modified in a spreadsheet - works best with Team Drives.

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  • Google Sheets

    New spreadsheet

    Triggered when you create a new spreadsheet.

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  • Gmail

    Send channel message

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

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  • Gmail

    Send email

    Create and send a new email message.

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  • Gmail

    Add/update subscriber

    Add a new subscriber to an audience of your choosing. Can be used to update an existing subscriber too.

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  • Gmail

    Send direct message

    Send a direct message to a user or yourself from the Slackbot. Can also schedule a message for later.

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  • Gmail

    Send a direct message

    Send a message to specified User as Slackbot

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  • Gmail

    Send message to a public channel

    Send message to a public channel

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Apps you need

Mailchimp

Mailchimp

Email Marketing

Email and marketing platform targeted for small Business

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

Slack

Team Chat

A cloud-based platform for team communication and collaboration

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.

Google Sheets

Google Sheets

Spreadsheets

Online spreadsheets for personal use and collaboration, part of Google Drive

Google Sheets is a powerful and flexible web and mobile spreadsheet application that lets you collaborate and share your data with others. Create and edit spreadsheets on-the-go, all in real-time.

IFTTT

IFTTT

Automation Platforms

An automation service with a simple formula - IF This Then That

IFTTT helps to create applications connections with a simple statement: if this then that. For example: "Tweet your Instagrams as native photos on Twitter". You define a task by a trigger and an action.