Key takeaways
- Create a video in Sendspark from your video dashboard, then click Share Video.
- Download the GIF thumbnail to use as the clickable preview inside Campaign Monitor.
- Copy your Sendspark video link so you can attach it to the preview image.
- In Campaign Monitor, add an image block, upload the thumbnail, and link it to your video URL.
- Send yourself a test to preview the recipient experience before sending to your list.
- Create a new video campaign in Sendspark, by clicking “New Video” from the top right of your video dashboard.

- Record yourself or screen, or upload an existing video

- Click “Share Video”

- Click to Download Thumbnail (GIF). You’ll use this as the preview to your video in Campaign Monitor.

- Copy the link your video to your clipboard. You’ll use this to link the video preview to your video for viewer’s to watch.

- Add an image block to your email on Campaign Monitor

- Upload the Sendspark video preview to Campaign Monitor in an image block and paste the link to your video in Campaign Monitor

- That’s it! Send yourself a test video to see how recipients will experience your video before sending it off.
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to set up?
How long does it take to set up?
You can send your first video email in Campaign Monitor in less than 2 minutes.
How do I add the video to a Campaign Monitor email?
How do I add the video to a Campaign Monitor email?
Add an image block to your email, upload the Sendspark GIF thumbnail into it, and paste your Sendspark video link so the preview links to the full video.
What is the GIF thumbnail for?
What is the GIF thumbnail for?
The GIF thumbnail is the animated preview recipients see in the email. When they click it, they’re taken to your full Sendspark video to watch.
Can I preview it before sending?
Can I preview it before sending?
Yes. Send yourself a test video to see exactly how recipients will experience your video before sending it to your list.