
ApproveThis manages your AvenueHQ Integration approvals.
April 17, 2025
Integration Category: Marketing
When Approval Meets Action
Let's cut through the corporate speak: approval processes suck when they're manual. Someone's always on vacation, three people need to sign off, and half the time requests get buried in Slack. That's why pairing ApproveThis with AvenueHQ through Zapier isn't just convenient – it's like giving your operations team a defibrillator.
What This Combo Actually Does
AvenueHQ keeps your contacts and marketing details organized. ApproveThis forces people to actually make decisions. Connect them via Zapier, and you've got automatic approval triggers for every new contact or marketing action – no more chasing down signatures or letting leads rot in someone's inbox.
Real-World Fixes for Annoying Problems
Use Case 1: No More Rogue Lead Follow-Ups
Picture this: your sales team gets a hot lead through AvenueHQ. Normally, they'd either jump on it immediately (risky) or wait 3 days for manager approval (stupid). With this integration:
- New AvenueHQ contact → Auto-creates ApproveThis request
- Approval happens via email in <30 mins
- Auto-add approved contacts to nurture sequences
Marketing agencies use this to prevent junior staff from overpromising to big clients. Approval thresholds let $10k+ deals auto-route to execs, while smaller leads get instant green lights.
Use Case 2: Stop Wasting Approved Opportunities
Ever approve a vendor contract...then forget to actually onboard them? The reverse integration fixes that:
- ApproveThis request gets approved → Auto-creates AvenueHQ contact
- All approval details auto-populate custom fields
- Triggers welcome sequences or task assignments
HR teams automate contractor onboarding this way. Approved freelancers instantly get added to payroll systems and project boards without manual data entry.
Why This Isn't Just Another Integration
Most approval tools make you choose between speed and control. This setup gives both through features like:
Email approvals that don't suck: Approvers can reject/approve from their inbox without logging into another system. Critical when dealing with external partners or clients who won't learn new software.
Vacation safeguards: Approval tasks auto-reassign if someone's OOO. No more "Sorry, didn't see this!" excuses from your approvers.
Cost controls baked in: Set approval thresholds so small expenses auto-approve, while big spends route to finance. Integrates directly with AvenueHQ's budget tracking.
Who Actually Benefits
Sales Teams
Cut lead response time from days to hours by auto-routing enterprise leads to VPs while letting AEs handle small accounts immediately.
Marketing Ops
Require legal approval for high-risk campaigns without creating bottlenecks. Approved assets get auto-pushed to AvenueHQ for scheduling.
Operations
Automate vendor onboarding so approved suppliers get added to payment systems and project tools in one click.
Setting This Up Without Losing Your Mind
1. Connect both apps in Zapier (takes 4 minutes)
2. Map critical AvenueHQ fields to ApproveThis requests
3. Set approval rules based on deal size/type/urgency
4. Test with a $50 fake expense before going live
Pro tip: Use ApproveThis' calculated fields to auto-flag requests needing extra scrutiny. Example: "If contract value > $15k AND vendor is new → require CFO approval."
The License Advantage Everyone Misses
Here's the kicker: approvers don't need AvenueHQ licenses. Your client's legal team can approve contracts via email without accessing your systems. Same for external partners – they get approval emails, click approve/reject, done. No user seats wasted on people who just need to say yes/no.
When Not to Use This
If your team approves 2 things a month, this is overkill. But if you're managing:
- 50+ monthly marketing assets
- 20+ vendor contracts
- Any client-facing deliverables
...you're already wasting hours weekly on approval logistics.
Bottom Line
This isn't about being fancy with tech – it's about eliminating the 37 back-and-forth emails currently happening between your sales lead and accounting. ApproveThis + AvenueHQ via Zapier forces structured decisions while keeping pace with real business speed.
Up Next: Want to see how a 200-person agency cut approval delays by 81%?
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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 AvenueHQ
Suggested workflows (and their Zapier components) for AvenueHQ
Create approval requests for new AvenueHQ contacts
New contacts reaching out through AvenueHQ could benefit from structured follow-up. This integration creates a new approval request in ApproveThis whenever a new contact is received, allowing teams to decide the next action steps efficiently. *Note: Ensure the approval workflow in ApproveThis is set up to notify relevant team members.*
Zapier Components

Trigger
New Contact
Triggers when a new Contact reaches out to you for the first time.
Action
Create Request
Creates a new request, probably with input from previous steps.
Add approved ApproveThis requests to AvenueHQ as contacts
Streamline onboarding by adding approved requests directly to AvenueHQ as contacts. This automation triggers when a new approval request workflow is initiated in ApproveThis, ensuring all approved requests are promptly reflected in your contact list. *Note: Customize your AvenueHQ contact fields to match the approval request details.*
Zapier Components
Trigger
New Request
Triggers when a new approval request workflow is initiated.

Action
Create Contact
Creates a Contact
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