NOTE: MailChimp web site provides additional details and information on setting up a campaign.


1.) Log into MailChimp


2.) Click on "Create Campaign" on the top right of the page.



3.) You will run a "Regular Campaign". Click "Select" for this option


4.) If you have groups established in your list, select "Send to a group or new segment."


OR... select "Send to entire list", then skip to step #6



5.)  Pick the correct group. In this case, all subscribers in the "Newsletter Recipients" group.




6.) Click "Next" in the lower right hand corner



7.) Set up the blog by completing the following fields:

  • Name your campaign: The date and short description of the campaign (Example: "8/4/2015 Newsletter campaign")
  • Email Subject: Your name and the title of the blog post (Example: "Joe Smith Blog: It's a beautiful day.")
  • From name: Do not change
  • From email address: Do not change

Do not change remaining settings




8.) Click "Next" in the lower right hand corner of page.



9.) Select the "Saved Templates" tab



10.) Select the "Blog Broadcast" template.




11.) Pick the main block to edit.




12.) Type in the content of the newsletter.




13.) Click "Save & Close" near the bottom.




17.) Click "Next" in the lower right of the web page.



18.) This page allows you to review all the settings for the campaign.



19.) Send a test email of the campaign to make sure all looks right. Click in the top right: "Preview and Test" -> "Send a Test Email".
Make any changes as needed.



20.) In lower right hand corner, click "Schedule"



21.) Set up release date and time.




22.) Click the "Schedule Campaign" button.





23.) DONE!