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Choose a trigger
A trigger is the event that starts your Zap—like a "New Campaign" from Mailchimp.
Add your action
An action happens after the trigger—such as "Add Video to Playlist" in YouTube.
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Zapier seamlessly connects Mailchimp and YouTube, automating your workflow.
Supported triggers and actions
Zapier helps you create workflows that connect your apps to automate repetitive tasks. A trigger is an event that starts a workflow, and an action is an event a Zap performs.
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- Status
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- LinkRequired
- Track all links clicks
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- Audience
- Trigger each time a subscriber opens an email
Try ItTriggerPolling- New Audience
Triggers when a new audience is added to your MailChimp accounts.
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Practical ways you can use Mailchimp and YouTube
Automatically email a list update when a new video is uploaded.
Every time you publish a new YouTube video, Zapier can automatically add the link to a Mailchimp audience newsletter campaign. This keeps your email subscribers informed without manual work and helps drive up YouTube views and engagement.
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Add/remove email subscribers based on YouTube activity.
When someone subscribes to your YouTube channel or unsubscribes, Zapier can automatically add or remove them from a corresponding tag in your Mailchimp audience. This keeps email lists aligned with YouTube's active community, ensuring data consistency.
ITShare YouTube content with email subscribers automatically
Zapier can trigger an addition of a newly uploaded video on YouTube to a draft Mailchimp campaign. This automation keeps your email subscribers in the loop while reducing the manual effort of curating and drafting emails.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Mailchimp + YouTube integrations
New to automation with Zapier? You're not alone. Here are some answers to common questions about how Zapier works with Mailchimp and YouTube
How can I connect Mailchimp and YouTube?
To connect Mailchimp and YouTube, you'll need to use an integration platform that supports both services. Our platform provides triggers like new YouTube video uploads and actions such as adding or updating subscribers in Mailchimp. Simply set up a workflow to match your requirements.
What triggers can I use with Mailchimp and YouTube?
Popular triggers include new video uploads on your YouTube channel. This allows you to automate actions such as sending a subscriber update when you upload a new video.
Can I send emails via Mailchimp when I upload a new YouTube video?
Yes, you can set up an automated workflow where a new video upload on your YouTube channel triggers an email campaign to your Mailchimp subscriber list.
Is it possible to add YouTube subscribers to my Mailchimp list automatically?
Directly syncing YouTube subscribers with Mailchimp is not possible due to privacy restrictions. However, you can manually collect emails from engaged viewers through other means like landing pages or sign-up forms.
What actions are available in the integration between Mailchimp and YouTube?
In our platform, after detecting a trigger from YouTube, you can perform several actions like creating or updating subscribers in Mailchimp, or even sending out specific email campaigns.
Why would an action fail when using the integration between Mailchimp and YouTube?
Failing actions might be due to issues such as invalid email addresses in your list or API limitations from one of the platforms. We recommend checking log details for insight into any errors.
How do I troubleshoot issues with the Mailchimp-YouTube integration?
Start by reviewing any error messages provided during failed actions. Ensure that all credentials are up-to-date and that both platforms' APIs are functioning correctly without restrictions.
