How to create a new audience in mailchimp

To create a new audience in Mailchimp, follow these steps:

Method 1: Create a new audience from scratch

  1. Log in to your Mailchimp account and navigate to the Audiences tab.
  2. Click the Create audience button.
  3. Choose a name for your audience and add a description (optional).
  4. Select the type of audience you want to create:
    • List: A list of subscribers who have opted-in to receive emails from you.
    • Segment: A group of subscribers who share specific characteristics or behaviors.
    • Automation: An audience that is automatically added or removed based on specific conditions.
  5. Set up your audience's settings:
    • Default subscription status: Choose whether new subscribers are automatically added to the audience or require approval.
    • Default email address: Set the default email address for new subscribers.
  6. Click Create audience to create your new audience.

Method 2: Create a new audience from an existing list or segment

  1. Log in to your Mailchimp account and navigate to the Audiences tab.
  2. Click the Create audience button.
  3. Select Create from existing list or segment.
  4. Choose the list or segment you want to use as the basis for your new audience.
  5. Set up your audience's settings (as described above).
  6. Click Create audience to create your new audience.

Method 3: Import subscribers from another source

  1. Log in to your Mailchimp account and navigate to the Audiences tab.
  2. Click the Create audience button.
  3. Select Import subscribers.
  4. Choose the source of your subscribers (e.g., CSV file, Google Sheets, etc.).
  5. Upload your subscriber list or connect to your chosen source.
  6. Set up your audience's settings (as described above).
  7. Click Create audience to create your new audience.

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