
ApproveThis manages your Sendloop Integration approvals.
April 17, 2025
Integration Category: Transactional Email
Why Approval Automation Matters for Email Marketing
Modern marketing teams face constant pressure to move faster while maintaining compliance. Sendloop’s email campaign tools become exponentially more powerful when paired with ApproveThis’ structured approval system through Zapier. This integration eliminates bottlenecks in subscriber management, campaign launches, and bounce handling while keeping teams aligned on compliance requirements.
Consider this: 68% of marketing teams report delays caused by manual approval processes (SiriusDecisions). By connecting Sendloop with ApproveThis, you create guardrails that enable faster execution without sacrificing oversight. Marketing leads gain real-time visibility into campaign approvals, while approvers can sign off directly from email – no need to log into multiple systems.
Three Ways This Integration Transforms Email Operations
1. Subscriber Compliance Made Scalable
For SaaS companies and financial institutions requiring strict opt-in verification, the New Subscriber Approval Workflow automatically routes Sendloop sign-ups through ApproveThis. Legal teams receive immediate email notifications to review GDPR/CCPA compliance without needing Sendloop access. A European fintech startup reduced compliance review time by 40% using this method while maintaining audit trails.
2. Automatic List Hygiene Management
When Sendloop detects a hard bounce, ApproveThis triggers an approval request to either update contact info or remove the address. E-commerce brands using this integration reduced invalid email rates by 22% within three months. The key advantage? Decisions happen in context – approvers see bounce details and campaign history directly in the approval request.
3. Post-Approval Automation
Once campaigns get approved in ApproveThis, Zapier automatically adds subscribers to designated Sendloop lists. This bidirectional flow ensures marketing teams never miss a launch window. A B2B software company eliminated 14 hours/month of manual data entry by automating their webinar attendee approval process through this integration.
Technical Synergies That Matter
ApproveThis complements Sendloop’s automation capabilities through:
- Conditional Approval Paths: Route high-risk campaigns to legal teams while auto-approving standard promotions
- Real-Time Calculations: Automatically flag subscriber lists exceeding compliance thresholds before approval
Unlike native Sendloop permissions, ApproveThis gives granular control over who can approve what. Marketing directors might approve campaign copy, while finance teams review budget-related requests – all without sharing Sendloop credentials.
Team-Specific Benefits
For Marketing Teams
Accelerate campaign velocity while maintaining brand consistency. ApproveThis’ calculated fields automatically check email content against style guides before routing for approval. Vacation delegation ensures campaigns never stall because someone’s OOO.
For Compliance Officers
Maintain GDPR/CCPA compliance without micromanaging marketing. Approval thresholds automatically escalate high-risk subscriber additions for review. All decisions are logged with timestamps and comments for audit purposes.
For Operations Managers
Reduce cross-team friction through transparent workflows. Real-time dashboards show exactly where each request stands, eliminating status update meetings. Approval groups enable parallel reviews from legal and compliance teams.
Implementation Guide
Setting up the integration takes under 20 minutes:
- Create a Zapier account
- Connect Sendloop and ApproveThis as trigger/action apps
- Map critical fields:
- Sendloop subscriber email → ApproveThis requester field
- Campaign ID → Approval template
- Test with a non-critical list
Pro Tip: Use ApproveThis’ calculated fields to auto-approve subscribers from whitelisted domains while flagging others for review.
Real-World Scenarios
E-Commerce Flash Sales
A fashion retailer automates price change approvals between their Sendloop campaigns and ApproveThis. When marketing proposes a 50% discount, the workflow:
1. Checks against profit margins using calculated fields
2. Routes to CFO if below threshold
3. Auto-sends approved campaigns at scheduled times
Enterprise Software Launches
A cloud provider reduced compliance risks by:
1. Requiring legal approval for all webinar invite lists
2. Auto-adding approved attendees to Sendloop nurture sequences
3. Escalating international contacts for regional compliance checks
Why This Combination Works
Sendloop excels at email execution; ApproveThis adds governance. Together, they create what Gartner calls “managed autonomy” – giving teams freedom to operate within guardrails. Unlike all-in-one platforms, this integration lets you:
- Keep using Sendloop’s superior email tools
- Add enterprise-grade approvals without complex IT projects
- Maintain separate systems of record (ideal for audits)
Getting Started
Ready to eliminate approval bottlenecks? Start with a free ApproveThis trial and connect it to your existing Sendloop account via Zapier. For complex workflows, request a custom demo showing how approval automation applies to your specific use case.
Final Tip: Begin with one high-impact workflow (like subscriber approvals) before expanding to other processes. Most teams see ROI within their first campaign cycle.
Integrate with Sendloop 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 Sendloop
Suggested workflows (and their Zapier components) for Sendloop
Create approval request for new subscribers
When a new subscriber is added to Sendloop, create an approval request in ApproveThis to verify subscription eligibility. This integration ensures subscriber sign-ups meet compliance standards before processing. *Note: Customize approval thresholds in ApproveThis settings.*
Zapier Components

Trigger
New Subscriber
Triggers when a new subscriber is added to a list.
Action
Create Request
Creates a new request, probably with input from previous steps.
Add subscriber for approved requests
When an approval request is completed in ApproveThis, add the approved email address to a Sendloop mailing list. This integration automates the subscriber addition process, ensuring only verified contacts are added. *Note: Configure field mapping to match Sendloop subscriber details.*
Zapier Components
Trigger
A Request Is Approved/Denied
Triggers when a request is approved or denied.

Action
Add Subscriber
Add a new subscriber to a list you select.
Create approval request for hard bounces
When a hard bounce occurs in Sendloop, automatically initiate an approval request in ApproveThis to review the bounce reason. This integration helps teams address email delivery issues promptly. *Note: Adjust the criteria for hard bounce notifications if necessary.*
Zapier Components

Trigger
New Hard Bounce
Triggers when a subscriber's bounce status is changed to "hard bounce".
Action
Create Request
Creates a new request, probably with input from previous steps.
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