Trigger Slack Messages when New Mailchimp Subscribers Join

Quick summary

This tutorial shows how to build a Zapier automation that sends a Slack message every time a new Mailchimp subscriber is added to your list. By connecting Mailchimp as the trigger and Slack as the action, you can keep your team instantly informed about new email signups without any manual effort.

Steps

1. Click "Create" and select "Zaps" to begin the automation process.
2. Click "Trigger" to set up the starting point of your Zap.
3. Search for and select Mailchimp as the trigger app.
4. Choose "New Subscriber" as the trigger event.
5. Connect your Mailchimp account to authorize access.
6. Choose the Mailchimp list where new subscribers are added.
7. Run a test to confirm the Mailchimp trigger is working correctly.
8. Add Slack as the Action App in your Zap.
9. Select an action event for the Slack step (e.g., Send Channel Message).
10. Connect your Slack account to authorize access.
11. Choose the Slack channel and customize the message to include subscriber details such as name, email, and date of subscription.
12. Run a test to verify the Slack action sends correctly.
13. Click "Publish" to turn on your Zap and activate the automation.