Integration

August Ads + Slack

Keep your team in the loop with Slack notifications for video creation. Get alerts when videos are ready, share creative for review, and streamline approval workflows without leaving Slack.

Bring Video Creative Into Your Team's Workflow

Marketing teams live in Slack. The August Ads integration brings video creation updates directly into your workspace. Receive notifications when videos finish rendering, share previews with stakeholders, collect emoji reactions as quick approvals, and keep everyone aligned on creative production status. No more checking another dashboard or sending 'is it ready?' messages.

Instant notifications when videos complete rendering
Share video previews directly in Slack channels
Collect quick feedback with emoji reactions
Tag team members for review and approval
Track creative production status without leaving Slack

Video Updates in Your Slack Workspace

Simple integration that fits into how your team already works.

01

Connect Workspace

Authorize August Ads to send messages to your Slack workspace. Choose which channels receive notifications.

02

Configure Notifications

Set up which events trigger Slack messages: video complete, rendering started, batch finished, or generation errors.

03

Receive Updates

Get rich notifications with video thumbnails, metadata, and direct links to view and download completed content.

04

Collaborate & Approve

Team members react, comment, and approve creative directly in Slack threads. Approvals flow back into August Ads.

Slack Workflow Examples

Creative Review Channel

Marketing team needs visibility into what creative is being produced and approve before launch.

Dedicated #creative-review channel receives all completed videos. Team members react with approval emojis or comment with feedback. Clear audit trail of approvals.

Automated Status Updates

Campaign manager needs to know when large batch generation jobs complete.

Batch completion summaries posted to project channels. Manager sees total videos created, any errors, and links to download assets.

Cross-Functional Visibility

Sales and customer success want to see new creative being produced without access to marketing tools.

Public #marketing-creative channel shows all new videos. Other teams stay informed and can share relevant content with prospects and customers.

Slack Integration Features

Rich Notifications

Video thumbnails, metadata, and action buttons directly in Slack messages.

Channel Routing

Route different notification types to different channels based on project or team.

Threaded Discussions

Feedback and approval discussions happen in threads to keep channels organized.

Emoji Reactions

Quick approval workflows using configured emoji reactions.

Direct Links

One-click access to view, download, or edit videos from Slack notifications.

Error Alerts

Immediate notifications if video generation fails with troubleshooting details.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I control which videos trigger Slack notifications?
Yes. You can configure notifications by project, batch, or individual generation. Choose to only notify on specific projects or enable notifications for all video creation.
Can team members without August Ads access view videos?
Slack notifications include secure preview links that don't require August Ads login. Team members can view and comment without needing their own accounts.
Does the Slack integration support approval workflows?
Yes. You can configure emoji-based approvals where specific reactions mark videos as approved. Approval status syncs back to August Ads for tracking.
Can I trigger video generation from Slack?
Currently, Slack integration focuses on notifications and approvals. For triggering generation from Slack messages, use our Zapier integration to build custom workflows.
What Slack plans is this compatible with?
The August Ads integration works with all Slack plans including Free, Pro, Business+, and Enterprise Grid.

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