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This guide shows you how to set up a dynamically personalized Sendspark video and add it to your Apollo emails at scale. You record one video, add dynamic personalization so each recipient sees their own name and company, customize the thumbnail, then copy the Apollo snippet into an Apollo email template. Every recipient gets their own personalized version of the video.

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Key takeaways

  • You record one video in Sendspark and add dynamic personalization so each recipient sees their own name and company details.
  • Add personalized elements on the video’s share page: a header greeting, a message area with company-specific text, and a call to action.
  • Customize the video thumbnail with personalized text (such as a first-name greeting) so it stands out in the inbox.
  • Copy the Apollo snippet from Sendspark, paste it into your Apollo email template, then preview with different contacts to confirm the fields populate correctly.
This guide shows you how to create dynamically personalized videos in Sendspark and integrate them with Apollo emails. With dynamic personalization, you can record one video that automatically adapts to show each recipient’s name and company information.

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Prerequisites

  • A Sendspark account
  • An Apollo account with email templates set up
  • A recorded or uploaded video in Sendspark

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Step 1: Set Up Dynamic Personalization in Sendspark

  1. Navigate to your video’s share page in Sendspark
  2. Click Add Dynamic Personalization
  3. Configure your personalized elements:
  • Header: Add “Hi ####{{first_name}}” or similar greeting
  • Message area: Include company-specific text like “wanted to show how ####{{company_name}}”
  • Call to action: Add your desired CTA text and link
Tip: The dynamic fields will automatically populate with each contact’s information when they view the video.

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Step 2: Customize Your Video Thumbnail

  1. Click Share Video from your video page
  2. Click Customize over the video thumbnail
  3. Add your personalized text (like “Hi ####{{first_name}}”) to appear on the thumbnail
  4. Review how the thumbnail will appear to recipients

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Step 3: Add Video to Apollo Email Template

  1. In Sendspark, click the Apollo snippet button to copy the video code to your clipboard
  2. Open your Apollo email template
  3. Paste the video snippet where you want the video to appear
  4. Format the placement as needed (you can add spacing or remove the “watch video” text if desired)

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Step 4: Test Your Dynamic Video

  1. Preview your Apollo email template with different contacts
  2. Verify that names and company information populate correctly
  3. Check that the video thumbnail displays the personalized greeting
Note: Each recipient will see their own personalized version of the video, including their name in both the thumbnail and video content, creating a more personal connection at scale.

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Frequently asked questions

You’ll need a Sendspark account, an Apollo account with email templates set up, and a recorded or uploaded video in Sendspark.
You add dynamic personalization on the video’s share page — a header greeting, a message area, and a call to action. The dynamic fields automatically populate with each contact’s information when they view the video, so each recipient sees their own name and company details.
In Sendspark, click the Apollo snippet button to copy the video code to your clipboard, then open your Apollo email template and paste the snippet where you want the video to appear. You can add spacing or remove the “watch video” text if you’d like.
Preview your Apollo email template with different contacts and verify that names and company information populate correctly and that the video thumbnail displays the personalized greeting. Each recipient will see their own personalized version, including their name in both the thumbnail and the video content.
Updated July 2026.