# Connect Mailchimp campaigns to Slack channel updates

> To update Slack, click Create, select Zaps, set Mailchimp as the trigger with an event and connected account, specify the campaign, and test. Then add Slack as the action app, select an event, connect the account, choose a channel, customize the message, test, and click Publish.

Canonical: https://livedemo.ai/tutorials/connect-mailchimp-campaigns-to-slack-channel-updates/
Apps: Mailchimp, Slack
Updated: 2026-10-05
Interactive demo: https://story-api.livedemo.ai/workspaces/62255d3d3304f17b8f5e2d03/stories/6929ff007dd0e157abed8bfe/preview?step=1

## Steps

1. Click "Create" and select "Zaps" to begin the automation process.
2. Click "Trigger."
3. Search for and select Mailchimp.
4. Choose an event like "Campaign Sent" or "Campaign Status Change" to trigger the Slack update.
5. Connect Your Mailchimp account.
6. Specify the Mailchimp campaign or list you want to monitor.
7. Run a test.
8. Add Slack as the Action App.
9. Select an action event.
10. Connect your Slack account.
11. Choose the channel and customize the message content to include details from the Mailchimp campaign (e.g., campaign name, open rate, etc.).
12. Run a test.
13. Click "Publish" to turn on your zap.