What this workflow does
This workflow sends a daily Slack report with the current number of subscribers in your Mailchimp list.
It’s a simple way to keep your marketing or growth team informed without logging into Mailchimp.
How it works
- Cron Trigger starts the workflow once per day (default: 09:00).
- Mailchimp node retrieves the total number of subscribers for a specific list.
- Slack node posts a formatted message with the subscriber count into your chosen Slack channel.
Pre-conditions / Requirements
- A Mailchimp account with API access enabled.
- At least one Mailchimp audience list created (you’ll need the List ID).
- A Slack workspace with permission to post to your chosen channel.
- n8n connected to both Mailchimp and Slack via credentials.
Setup
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Cron Trigger
- Default is set to 09:00 AM daily. Adjust the time or frequency as needed.
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Mailchimp: Get Subscribers
- Connect your Mailchimp account in n8n credentials.
- Replace
{{MAILCHIMP_LIST_ID}} with the List ID of the audience you want to monitor.
- To find the List ID: Log into Mailchimp → Audience → All contacts → Settings → Audience name and defaults.
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Slack: Send Summary
- Connect your Slack account in n8n credentials.
- Replace
{{SLACK_CHANNEL}} with the name of the channel where the summary should appear (e.g., #marketing).
- The message template can be customized, e.g., include emojis, or additional Mailchimp stats.
Customization Options
- Multiple lists: Duplicate the Mailchimp node for different audience lists and send combined stats.
- Formatting: Add more details like new subscribers in the last 24h by comparing with previous runs (using Google Sheets or a database).
- Notifications: Instead of Slack, send the update to email or Microsoft Teams by swapping the output node.
Benefits
- Automation: Removes the need for manual Mailchimp checks.
- Visibility: Keeps the whole team updated on subscriber growth in real time.
- Motivation: Celebrate growth milestones directly in team channels.
Use Cases
- Daily subscriber growth tracking for newsletters.
- Sharing metrics with leadership without giving Mailchimp access.
- Monitoring the effectiveness of campaigns in near real time.
