How to Share New Mailchimp Campaigns on Slack Using Pabbly Connect

Learn how to share new Mailchimp campaigns on Slack using Pabbly Connect. This detailed tutorial walks you through the integration step-by-step. Master proven automation processes with practical implementation examples and strategic recommendations you can apply immediately in your workflow.

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1. Accessing Pabbly Connect for Mailchimp and Slack Integration

To begin the integration process, you need to access Pabbly Connect. Start by visiting the Pabbly Connect website at Pabbly.com/connect. Once there, you will see options to either sign in or sign up for a free account. If you are a new user, click on the ‘Sign Up’ button; this process takes just a couple of minutes and includes 100 free tasks.

After signing in, you will be directed to the applications page. Click on the ‘Access Now’ button for Pabbly Connect. Here, you will find the dashboard where you can create a new workflow for your Mailchimp and Slack integration.

2. Creating a Workflow in Pabbly Connect

In this section, you will create a workflow to share new Mailchimp campaigns on Slack. Click on the ‘Create Workflow’ button on the dashboard. Name your workflow something like ‘Share New Mailchimp Campaigns on Slack’ and click ‘Create’. This sets the stage for the automation process. using Pabbly Connect

• Workflow Name: Share New Mailchimp Campaigns on Slack
• Trigger Application: Mailchimp
• Action Application: Slack

Once the workflow is created, you will see options for triggers and actions. Select Mailchimp as the trigger application and choose the event ‘New Campaign’. This means every time a new campaign is created in Mailchimp, the automation will trigger.

3. Setting Up Webhook in Mailchimp

The next step involves setting up a webhook in your Mailchimp account. Copy the webhook URL provided by Pabbly Connect. Log into your Mailchimp account and navigate to the ‘Audience’ section. Here, click on ‘Manage Audience’ and select ‘Settings’.

Scroll down to find the ‘Webhooks’ option and click on it. Choose ‘Create New Webhook’ and paste the URL you copied earlier. For updates, select only the ‘Campaign Sending’ option to ensure you only receive updates when a campaign is sent. Click ‘Save’ to configure the webhook successfully.

4. Testing the Integration with a New Campaign

Now that your webhook is set up, it’s time to test the integration. Go back to Mailchimp and create a new campaign. Click on ‘Campaigns’ and then ‘Create Campaign’. Fill in the details, including a subject line and email content, then click ‘Send’.

After sending the campaign, return to Pabbly Connect and click on ‘Recapture Webhook Response’. This will allow Pabbly Connect to capture the details of the campaign you just sent. Once the API response is received, you will see the campaign details in Pabbly Connect.

5. Integrating with Slack to Send Messages

For the final step, you will integrate Slack to send messages about the new campaign. In Pabbly Connect, select Slack as the action application. Choose the action event ‘Send Channel Message’. Click on ‘Connect’ and authorize Pabbly Connect to access your Slack account.

Once connected, you will be prompted to select the channel where you want the messages to be sent. Map the necessary fields such as the campaign details like creation date and subject. After filling in the details, click ‘Save’ and then ‘Send Test Request’. Check your Slack channel to confirm that the message has been sent successfully, indicating that the integration is complete.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we explored how to share new Mailchimp campaigns on Slack using Pabbly Connect. By following the steps outlined, you can automate the process of notifying your team every time a new campaign is created. This integration not only streamlines communication but also enhances productivity across your team.