How to Send to Multiple Slack Channels

No matter the tool, messaging internally has gone from sending an awkward email to using an service that makes chatting more interactive and fun. Whether you’re using Slack, Microsoft Teams, or Google’s (Gmail) Chat, internal communication via email can sometimes been seen as a blast in the past. 

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Slack, is a popular messaging app with over 38.8 million daily active users (DemandSage), serves as a platform that integrates with numerous tools to streamline workflows and keep teams connected. From creating lists to kicking off internal workflows, Slack is helpful for all types of users. 

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However, when you need to send messages to multiple Slack channels efficiently, things can get tricky. This is where Threadly comes in. In this blog post, we’ll walk you through how to use Threadly to send messages to multiple Slack channels with one quick and easy flow.

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What is Threadly?

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Threadly is a powerful communication extension designed to enhance the capabilities of your Slack workspace. It allows you to automate message delivery to various Slack channels, attach custom call-to-action buttons on your messages, customize the look and feel of the sender.

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Why Use Threadly for Multi-Channel Slack Messaging?

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Sending messages to multiple Slack channels manually can be time-consuming, messy, and even prone to cause errors. Threadly helps by:

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• Automating the process, saving you time.
• Ensuring consistency in your messaging across different channels.
• Reducing the risk of missing out on any channel.
• Eliminating copy-and-paste.

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Setting Up Threadly

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Threadly is ready to roll as soon as it’s installed, and you can click here to add Threadly to your Slack workspace.

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Sending Messages to Multiple Slack Channels

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Once you have Threadly set up, sending messages to multiple channels is straightforward. Here’s a step-by-step guide:

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1. In the Threadly dashboard, click on the "New Message" button. This will kickoff the message flow. 
2. Write the content of your message in the editor. You can use Slack's formatting options (using markdown) to enhance your message with bold text, italics, lists, and more. Beneath the message editor, you’ll see a field for an image link. As long as your image is publicly accessible, Threadly will preview it. If your image doesn’t preview, try a different link! When you’re ready, click Next.
3. You’ll now see the Actions screen, where you can easily create or add Action buttons to your message. 
4. Next, choose a profile image and name for your send. This is a handy feature that allows you to customize the look and feel of your message, so that channels understand who it’s coming from. 
5. You’ll then be redirected to the destinations screen, where you can either select to send your message to a list of channels, or a preset Channel Group.
6. Finally, on the preview screen, you’ll see everything together with the option to send!
7. Ready to send? Click send, then head to the logs to view CTA analytics and understand who is clicking into your actions.  

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To make the most out of Threadly, consider the following best practices:

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• Be Clear and Concise: Ensure your messages are clear and to the point to avoid confusion. Messages over 300 characters risk being truncated by Slack. 
• Engage with Threads: Use threaded messages to keep discussions organized.
• Monitor Analytics: Use the analytics provided by Threadly to measure the impact of your messages and adjust your strategy accordingly.

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Threadly is a game-changer for users that rely heavily on using Slack to communicate news, updates, features, and more. By automating and simplifying the process of sending messages to multiple channels, Threadly ensures that your channels are informed and connected without the hassle of manual messaging. 

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Threadly is free, forever! Let’s CTRL+ALT+DEL the need to Copy+Paste!