
ApproveThis manages your Aprova.ai Integration approvals.
April 17, 2025
Integration Category: Todo Lists
Let’s cut through the corporate jargon: approvals suck. They’re the traffic jams of business operations – especially when you’re dealing with clients, multiple teams, or complex projects. That’s why pairing ApproveThis with Aprova.ai through Zapier isn’t just smart, it’s survival mode for companies scaling from 50 to 5,000 employees. Here’s why this combo works harder than a caffeine-addicted project manager during Q4.
When Approval Meets Execution
Aprova.ai handles job management for marketing agencies like a drill sergeant – precise, organized, relentless. ApproveThis? It’s the diplomat that gets everyone to actually make decisions. Together through Zapier, they create a handshake between “We need to do this” and “Let’s f***ing go.”
Why This Isn’t Just Another Integration
Most tools promise automation. These two deliver a closed-loop system:
- No approval black holes: Requests in Aprova.ai trigger immediate action in ApproveThis
- Zero license headaches: Clients/approvers don’t need Aprova.ai seats – just email access
Think of it as your operational bouncer – only letting vetted tasks through the velvet rope.
Real Workflows for Real Teams
Enough theory. Let’s talk about stealing these setups for your team:
1. Client Onboarding That Doesn’t Embarrass You
The Problem: New client in Aprova.ai → 17 Slack threads → Missed contract details → Awkward discovery call.
The Fix: Zapier triggers an ApproveThis workflow the second a new client hits Aprova.ai. Legal gets the NDA, finance checks the budget, ops verifies capacity – all before anyone schedules a kickoff meeting.
Who Cares: Marketing agencies drowning in client intake forms. Manufacturers vetting new distributors. SaaS companies managing enterprise trials.
2. From “Approved” to “Active” in 3…2…1
The Reality: Approval comes through → Someone forgets to update the project board → Deadline blown → Blame game begins.
The Automation: When ApproveThis gives the green light, Zapier instantly creates a detailed job in Aprova.ai. No humans required. No status update meetings needed.
Use Case Gold: Creative teams launching campaigns. Product teams shipping features. Logistics companies managing shipments.
3. Change Control That Actually Controls Things
The Nightmare: Client changes scope → Team keeps working on old specs → Budget overallocation → Profit margin? What’s that?
The Safety Net: Any job status change in Aprova.ai (think: scope, timeline, budget) triggers an ApproveThis review. No silent creep – just documented decisions.
Who Needs This: Agencies dealing with scope creep. Construction firms managing change orders. Healthcare providers updating patient protocols.
Setting Up Without Losing Your Mind
Here’s the 3-step process even your least techy PM can handle:
- Connect Aprova.ai + ApproveThis via Zapier (takes 4 minutes)
- Set triggers: “When X happens in Aprova…” → “…do Y in ApproveThis”
- Test with real data (protip: use a client project you’re already late on)
Bonus points for using ApproveThis’ calculated fields to auto-flag high-risk requests.
Department-Specific Wins
This isn’t just for ops nerds. Here’s how different teams benefit:
Marketing Teams
Client approves campaign concept in ApproveThis → Aprova.ai auto-creates production jobs for design, copy, media buying. No more “I thought you were handling that!”
Operations
New vendor request in Aprova.ai triggers compliance reviews in ApproveThis. Legal signs off without leaving Outlook. Procurement gets notified automatically.
Finance
Set approval thresholds so small expenses auto-approve. Big spends get escalated. All synced to Aprova.ai jobs for real-time budget tracking.
Features You’ll Actually Use
Beyond the integration, here’s why ApproveThis doesn’t suck:
- Vacation Delegation: Approver OOO? Requests automatically reroute
- Conditional Logic: Under $5k? Auto-approve. Over? Send to CFO
- Email Approvals: Stakeholders can approve from their phone without another f***ing login
Bottom Line
If you’re managing approvals across teams or clients without this setup, you’re basically using a flip phone in the smartphone era. It works…until it doesn’t.
Ready to stop being the approval bottleneck? Get Started with ApproveThis or schedule a 15-minute demo that might actually make your CFO smile.
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Best Approval Workflows for Aprova.ai
Suggested workflows (and their Zapier components) for Aprova.ai
Create approval requests for new customers
When a new customer is created in Aprova.ai, this automation sends an approval request via ApproveThis to standardize customer onboarding. It streamlines review processes and enhances oversight for new accounts. *Note: Customize your approval conditions in ApproveThis as needed.*
Zapier Components

Trigger
New Customer
Triggers when a new customer is created.
Action
Create Request
Creates a new request, probably with input from previous steps.
Create jobs for new approval requests
When an approval request is received in ApproveThis, this automation creates a new job in Aprova.ai to initiate subsequent processing. It accelerates task initiation by seamlessly converting approvals into actionable jobs. *Note: Adjust job parameters in Aprova.ai to match your workflow.*
Zapier Components
Trigger
New Request
Triggers when a new approval request workflow is initiated.

Action
Create a Job
Creates a Job in the system.
Create approval requests for updated job statuses
When a job status is updated in Aprova.ai, this automation triggers an approval request via ApproveThis to verify the change. It ensures that updates are reviewed and adhere to quality control standards. *Note: Ensure job status fields are mapped correctly in the approval request.*
Zapier Components

Trigger
Job Status Updated
Triggers when a job status is updated.
Action
Create Request
Creates a new request, probably with input from previous steps.
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