Sending reminders for online satsangs or webinars

Purpose

1. The purpose of this automation flow is to automate the sending of reminders for online satsangs or webinars, ensuring participants of Ashram Retreats (Spiritual Content Distribution) receive timely notifications through multiple channels.

2. This automated process increases engagement, reduces manual errors, and enables spiritual centers to focus on content delivery rather than repetitive outreach.

3. The automation facilitates reaching diverse audiences via SMS, email, push, and chat, supporting better attendance and community continuity.

Trigger Conditions

1. Scheduled time before the satsang/webinar (e.g., 24 hours, 1 hour).

2. New registration or sign-up for an event triggers the automated reminder sequence.

3. Manual override triggers from admins for last-minute updates or changes.

4. Integration with calendar updates or changes to session time/date.

Platform Variants

1. Twilio SMS

• Feature/Setting: Automate SMS reminders via Twilio API.
• Sample: Configure Event Reminder flow; set message template and webhook schedule.

2. SendGrid

• Feature/Setting: Automate email reminders through SendGrid’s Email API.
• Sample: Create sender identity; enable event-triggered transactional templates.

3. Slack

• Feature/Setting: Automates channel and direct message reminders via Slack Bot API.
• Sample: Schedule bot notifications to targeted users/groups.

4. WhatsApp Business API

• Feature/Setting: Automate WhatsApp reminders; setup approved template messages.
• Sample: Register message templates; automate broadcasts to participant lists.

5. Gmail API

• Feature/Setting: Automate sending personalized email reminders from official Ashram account.
• Sample: Setup OAuth credentials, enable automated draft & send actions.

6. Zoom

• Feature/Setting: Automate registration and integrated calendar/event reminders via Zoom API webhooks.
• Sample: Dynamically add attendees and automate reminder emails.

7. Google Calendar API

• Feature/Setting: Automate event creation and notification scheduling for participants.
• Sample: Insert calendar event; set up automated reminders via notifications API.

8. Microsoft Outlook Calendar API

• Feature/Setting: Automatedly add reminders to users’ Outlook calendars; configure event triggers.
• Sample: Use REST API to push calendar invites with preset reminders.

9. Mailchimp

• Feature/Setting: Automate email campaign reminders for satsangs/webinars.
• Sample: Segment contacts, schedule recurring reminder automation flows.

10. Facebook Messenger

• Feature/Setting: Automate chat reminders via Messenger API.
• Sample: Build a Messenger bot to send automated reminders to registrants.

11. Telegram Bot API

• Feature/Setting: Automate broadcast reminders to group or individuals.
• Sample: Configure bot webhook for event reminders and updates.

12. HubSpot

• Feature/Setting: Automate workflow emails/SMS using HubSpot Marketing Automation API.
• Sample: Trigger contacts workflow upon registration for automated reminders.

13. Salesforce Marketing Cloud

• Feature/Setting: Automate multi-channel reminders using Journey Builder.
• Sample: Configure event-triggered journeys for scheduled communications.

14. ActiveCampaign

• Feature/Setting: Automate email/SMS reminder sequences.
• Sample: Use automations to trigger campaigns upon webinar sign-up.

15. Zoho CRM

• Feature/Setting: Automate event-based reminders using Zoho Flow or CRM workflows.
• Sample: Configure flow to send reminders when event status is “Upcoming”.

16. Pipedrive

• Feature/Setting: Automate reminders for deals tagged with satsang/webinar.
• Sample: Set up workflow automation for scheduled communications.

17. Intercom

• Feature/Setting: Automate in-app and email reminders to users.
• Sample: Schedule automated messages based on event timing.

18. Zapier

• Feature/Setting: Automates triggering reminders across multiple channels by connecting event management and communication tools.
• Sample: Create Zaps linking event source to chosen reminder channel.

19. ClickSend

• Feature/Setting: Automate SMS, email, and voice reminders for events.
• Sample: Use API to send multi-channel reminders at pre-set intervals.

20. Viber Bot API

• Feature/Setting: Automate message to subscribed users for event reminders.
• Sample: Develop automated Viber bot workflow to distribute event alerts.

Benefits

1. Automates reduction of no-show rates through timely, multi-channel reminders.

2. Automation saves staff time by eliminating manual outreach for routine reminders.

3. Automatedly ensures accurate, consistent communication for every event.

4. Automator delivers reminders even during non-working hours, increasing flexibility.

5. Automating workflow enables scale as audience grows, without additional effort.

6. Automation allows rich customization and personalization of messages.

7. Automates tracking of delivery and engagement analytics for continuous improvement.