
ApproveThis manages your Autogrow Integration approvals.
April 17, 2025
Integration Category: Developer Tools
Two Platforms, One Competitive Edge
Modern businesses face a critical challenge: moving fast without breaking things. Autogrow helps teams execute marketing campaigns and growth projects at scale, while ApproveThis brings structure to the approval processes that keep those initiatives compliant and aligned with company goals. Together, they create a closed-loop system where execution meets governance – perfect for organizations balancing speed with accountability.
Consider this: 83% of knowledge workers say they lose time weekly chasing approvals (Forrester). By connecting Autogrow's project automation with ApproveThis' decision workflows, companies can reclaim that lost productivity. A digital agency might cut campaign launch times from 5 days to 12 hours. A SaaS company could reduce budget overruns by automatically flagging unapproved expenses before they hit QuickBooks.
Why This Integration Works
Autogrow excels at managing the execution of growth projects – tracking tasks, coordinating teams, and measuring outcomes. ApproveThis adds a layer of control, ensuring each milestone meets financial, legal, and strategic requirements before moving forward. The Zapier integration acts as the connective tissue between these two priorities.
Key synergies include:
- Gatekeeping Without Bottlenecks: Auto-generated approval requests when Autogrow tasks/projects complete
- Audit-Ready Operations: Permanent records of who approved what, when, and why
Unlike native approval features in project tools, ApproveThis provides enterprise-grade controls (multi-step approvals, conditional logic) without requiring approvers to learn new software. External clients or execs can approve via email – no Autogrow license needed.
Real-World Workflow Transformations
1. Campaign Launch Governance (Marketing Teams)
When an Autogrow project labeled "Campaign Launch" reaches 90% completion, ApproveThis automatically:
- Routes final creative assets to legal for trademark review
- Sends budget numbers to the CFO if spend exceeds $15k
- Only upon both approvals, triggers the "Go Live" task in Autogrow
Impact: A consumer goods company reduced compliance incidents by 62% while maintaining their 2-week campaign cycle.
2. Innovation Pipeline Management (Product Teams)
Every time Autogrow's idea board gains 10+ upvotes, ApproveThis:
- Validates concept against current product roadmap
- Checks engineering capacity via Jira integration
- If approved, converts the idea into a prioritized Autogrow project
Impact: A fintech startup doubled their feature release rate by filtering out low-potential ideas early.
3. Vendor Payment Safeguards (Finance Teams)
Freelancer tasks marked "Complete" in Autogrow trigger ApproveThis to:
- Confirm deliverables met SLA terms
- Verify invoice amounts match contracted rates
- Route payment approval to department heads
Impact: An e-commerce company eliminated $240k/yr in duplicate payments and scope creep.
Technical Setup Made Simple
Connecting Autogrow and ApproveThis via Zapier takes under 15 minutes:
- In Zapier, choose Autogrow as your trigger app
- Select an event (Task Complete, Project Milestone Reached, etc.)
- Map key Autogrow data to ApproveThis request fields
- Set approval rules (thresholds, required reviewers)
- Test with a non-critical task
Pro Tip: Use ApproveThis' Calculated Fields to auto-approve routine tasks (e.g., social posts under $500) while flagging exceptions for human review.
Department-Specific Benefits
Marketing Operations
Eliminate last-minute scrambles for executive sign-offs. When your Autogrow content calendar triggers approval requests 3 days before publish dates, you maintain velocity without compromising brand safety.
Product Development
Hardcode compliance checks into your innovation process. New feature ideas in Autogrow automatically check regulatory databases via ApproveThis integrations before hitting your roadmap.
Finance & Legal
Maintain oversight without micromanaging. Receive ApproveThis alerts only when Autogrow projects exceed budget thresholds or involve unvetted contractors.
Beyond Basic Approvals
While the Zapier integration handles most use cases, ApproveThis offers deeper controls for complex organizations:
- Escalation Paths: Auto-reassign approvals if not addressed in 24hrs
- Cross-Platform Checks: Deny Autogrow projects if linked Salesforce deals aren't marked "Closed-Won"
- Compliance Archiving: Automatically store approved records in your designated Google Drive
Getting Started
The best integrations start small. Try automating approvals for a single Autogrow project type (e.g., blog posts or PPC ads). Measure time saved vs manual reviews, then expand to other workflows.
Ready to transform how your team balances speed and control? Start your ApproveThis trial or explore Autogrow's automation features today.
Integrate with Autogrow 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 Autogrow
Suggested workflows (and their Zapier components) for Autogrow
Create approval requests for completed projects
When a project is completed in Autogrow, this integration creates a new approval request in ApproveThis to streamline decision-making. It ensures that each completed project undergoes a standardized review process. *Note: Ensure approval workflow settings are configured in ApproveThis.*
Zapier Components

Trigger
Complete Project
Triggers when a project is completed.
Action
Create Request
Creates a new request, probably with input from previous steps.
Create ideas from new approval requests
When a new approval request is initiated in ApproveThis, this automation creates a new idea in Autogrow to capture insights and drive innovation. It channels approval inputs directly into creative projects. *Note: Verify idea creation criteria are properly mapped in Autogrow.*
Zapier Components
Trigger
New Request
Triggers when a new approval request workflow is initiated.

Action
Create Idea
users has the ability to create a idea
Create approval requests for completed tasks
When a task is completed in Autogrow, this integration sends a new approval request to ApproveThis, ensuring timely review and validation of completed work. It helps teams maintain structured quality checks on task outcomes. *Note: Adjust approval parameters within ApproveThis as necessary.*
Zapier Components

Trigger
Complete Task
Triggers when a task is completed.
Action
Create Request
Creates a new request, probably with input from previous steps.
Send messages for approved requests
When an approval request is approved or denied in ApproveThis, this automation sends a message in Autogrow to notify relevant stakeholders. It enhances communication by linking approval outcomes with team chats instantly. *Note: Customize message content in Autogrow to meet your needs.*
Zapier Components
Trigger
A Request Is Approved/Denied
Triggers when a request is approved or denied.

Action
Send Message
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