
ApproveThis manages your Maileon Integration approvals.
April 17, 2025
Integration Category: Email Newsletters
Let’s cut to the chase: approvals suck. They’re the speed bumps of business operations. But here’s the thing – when you connect an approval workflow powerhouse like ApproveThis with an email marketing workhorse like Maileon through Zapier, you don’t just remove friction. You create a system where marketing compliance and operational efficiency actually play nice with each other.
Why This Combo Doesn’t Just Work – It Wins
Maileon handles the heavy lifting of email campaigns, while ApproveThis manages the gatekeepers. Together through Zapier, they ensure that every marketing action gets the green light without creating bureaucratic gridlock. For companies juggling multiple departments or working with external clients, this integration means you can:
- Automatically trigger approval processes based on email campaign metrics
- Maintain compliance without manual oversight
- Keep external stakeholders in the loop without buying extra software seats
Real-World Use Cases That Don’t Feel Like Corporate Fluff
1. The Subscriber Onboarding Power Play
When a new high-value lead hits your Maileon list through double opt-in, ApproveThis can automatically route approval for a personalized nurture sequence. Picture this:
A luxury travel agency uses this integration to ensure VIP clients get manually vetted before receiving exclusive offers. Sales ops saves 12 hours/week previously spent forwarding lead details between systems.
2. Bounce Management That Actually Works
Email bounces aren’t just annoying – they can tank deliverability. Connect Maileon’s bounce alerts to ApproveThis to:
- Require team approval before suppressing contacts
- Route problematic addresses to IT for domain verification
- Track bounce rates as KPI in approval dashboards
An e-commerce brand reduced their hard bounce rate by 40% in 3 months using this exact setup.
3. Unsubscribe Gatekeeping Made Simple
When someone opts out in Maileon, ApproveThis can:
• Trigger a mandatory review of the last 5 emails they received
• Require marketing lead sign-off before removing from segments
• Automate GDPR-compliant record keeping
A European fintech company uses this to maintain compliance across 22 countries without legal team overload.
The Hidden Perks You’ll Actually Care About
While the Zapier integration does the heavy lifting, these native ApproveThis features make it sing:
Approval Thresholds: Auto-approve routine list cleanups under 50 contacts, but require human eyes on larger segments.
Vacation Delegation: Campaign approvals keep moving when marketing managers are OOO.
Calculated Fields: Automatically flag lists with >2% bounce rate for mandatory review.
Setup That Won’t Make You Want to Throw Your Laptop
1. Connect both apps in Zapier (takes 3 minutes max)
2. Choose your trigger from Maileon:
- New double opt-in
- Bounce event
- Unsubscribe
3. Map the data to ApproveThis’ approval request template
4. Set escalation rules for stuck approvals
Pro tip: Use ApproveThis’ calculated fields to auto-populate Maileon metrics like open rates directly in approval requests.
Who Actually Benefits? (Spoiler: Everyone)
Marketing Teams
Finally prove ROI on campaign approvals. When every email A/B test requires sign-off, ApproveThis tracks which variations actually get approved vs. those that drive results.
Operations Managers
Cut the 37-slide compliance decks. Built-in audit trails in ApproveThis automatically document every Maileon campaign decision against regulatory requirements.
Client Services
Include external stakeholders in email approvals without:
- Giving them Maileon access
- Creating endless email chains
- Paying for extra licenses
The Bottom Line
This isn’t about “streamlining workflows” or “synergizing systems.” It’s about making sure your email marketing doesn’t get stuck in approval purgatory while keeping compliance teams off your back. The magic happens when Maileon’s campaign muscle meets ApproveThis’ governance brains – all connected through Zapier’s nervous system.
Ready to stop babysitting approvals? Book a demo or start your free trial. No sales theatrics – just 15 minutes to show how you’ll get 25% of your week back.
Integrate with Maileon Integration and get 90 days of ApproveThis for free.
After you create a Zapier integration, please email us at support@approve-this.com with your account name and we'll add 3 months of ApproveThis to your account. Limit one redemption per account.
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Best Approval Workflows for Maileon
Suggested workflows (and their Zapier components) for Maileon
Create contacts in Maileon for new ApproveThis requests
Need to track new approval requests directly in your email contacts? This integration automates the process by creating a new contact in Maileon whenever a new request is started in ApproveThis. This ensures you can follow-up promptly via email marketing.
Zapier Components
Trigger
New Request
Triggers when a new approval request workflow is initiated.

Action
Create Contact
Create a contact in Maileon and send a double optin email (optional)
Create ApproveThis requests for bounced emails in Maileon
Worried about bounced emails affecting your outreach? Set up this integration to automatically create a new approval request in ApproveThis whenever a Maileon email bounces. Ensures you can take necessary actions to update contact information or review communication strategies.
Zapier Components

Trigger
Bounce
Triggers when an email has bounced.
Action
Create Request
Creates a new request, probably with input from previous steps.
Initiate ApproveThis requests for new double opt-in confirmations in Maileon
Want to ensure each double opt-in confirmation is handled with care and compliance? Automatically create a request in ApproveThis when Maileon confirms a double opt-in. This adds an extra layer of approval to manage your subscribers efficiently.
Zapier Components

Trigger
Double Optin Confirmation
Triggers when a user confirms a double optin email.
Action
Create Request
Creates a new request, probably with input from previous steps.
Start ApproveThis requests for unsubscribed contacts in Maileon
Losing subscribers can be a concern for your email campaigns. This integration allows you to create ApproveThis requests for each Maileon unsubscription, so you can manage policy reviews, feedback requests, or strategic adjustments on approval.
Zapier Components

Trigger
Unsubscription
Triggers when a contact is unsubscribed in Maileon.
Action
Create Request
Creates a new request, probably with input from previous steps.
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