How to Send The Events Calendar Data to iContact

iContact is a email marketing platform for managing subscribers and campaigns. Getting The Events Calendar event into iContact does not require external tools. Advanced Form Integration handles it natively, and this guide covers every step.

The direct approach

AFI delivers event data straight from WordPress to iContact. No third-party cloud, no per-task fees, and every request is logged for troubleshooting.

What you will need

• A WordPress site with The Events Calendar installed and configured.
• A iContact account.
• The Advanced Form Integration plugin (free from WordPress.org).

Connect iContact to AFI

iContact uses OAuth 2.0 for authentication. In AFI → Settings → iContact, click Authorize and grant access. This is a one-time step.

Setting up the integration

1. Create a new integration

Go to AFI → Add New. Name it The Events Calendar to iContact.

2. Pick your trigger

Select The Events Calendar as the form provider. AFI fires when an event RSVP or ticket order is submitted, giving you access to attendee name, email, event title, event date, ticket type, and order total.

3. Select iContact as the destination

Choose iContact from the platform dropdown and pick Add Contact. This adds a contact to iContact.

4. Map fields

Match each iContact field on the left to the corresponding The Events Calendar field on the right. Common mappings include attendee name, email, event title, event date, ticket type, and order total. You can also use smart tags like {{_submission_date}}.

5. Add conditions if needed

Only want to send certain records? Set up a conditional rule based on any field value.

6. Save and test

Click Save Integration. Trigger a test event in The Events Calendar. Check iContact to confirm the data arrived. If anything looks wrong, open AFI → Log to see the exact request and response.

Free vs Pro

The free version maps email and name to iContact with unlimited records. Pro adds custom field mapping. No per-record fees on any plan.

Frequently asked questions

Which The Events Calendar events trigger the integration?

AFI fires when an event RSVP or ticket order is submitted. This covers new submissions and relevant status changes.

Will adding this slow down my site?

No. AFI sends data to the destination after the event completes. Your site performance is not affected.

Can I send data to multiple platforms?

Yes. Create a separate integration for each destination, and every record flows to all of them simultaneously.

Get started

Install Advanced Form Integration free from WordPress.org and connect The Events Calendar to iContact in minutes.