1.Detects new RFP request in Slack
Integrate Slack and chat parsing tools to watch for new private-channel RFP requests and trigger automation for qualifying records.
Create RFP show folder structure with workspace channel
Automatically monitor qualifying RFP request messages across Slack and format them for Google Drive and Google Sheets. Create and update when RFP show details show up in a private channelβso you can provision folders, update show sheets, and launch a dedicated workspace channel without manual setup.
How this automation provisions your show workspace fast
When a new message is posted to a private channel with an RFP show request, manual folder setup and sheet updates can delay response work. This automation parses the request, provisions Google Drive folders and budget templates, and updates Google Sheets while creating a workspace channelβso your team can start with consistent structure.
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2.Parses request fields for shows
Integrate Formatter by Zapier and data normalization tools to extract client, show name, and load-in and load-out date parts.
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3.Finds or creates show folder
Integrate Google Drive and folder management tools to search for year and RFP parent folders, then create the show folder.
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4.Creates subfolders and copies template
Integrate Google Drive and file templating to create budget and vendor info subfolders and copy the budget estimator file.
5.Updates show spreadsheet rows
Integrate Google Sheets and spreadsheet mapping tools to update key cells with show name, client, and load date fields.
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6.Creates channel and invites users
Integrate Slack and channel management tools to create the show channel, post a kickoff message, and invite configured owners.
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