Post competitor news alerts to Slack
Know when competitor coverage could change your next move.
Trigger
Webhook received
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
Action
Post message to channel
Deprecated: posts a message to a slack channel, direct message, or private channel. use `send message` instead.
Why this helps
Competitive news is easy to miss when it arrives alongside unrelated market headlines.
- Keep competitive context visible
- Reduce manual monitoring
- Prompt faster strategic review
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Benzinga and Slack in Notis once.
- 2Create an automation naming competitors and the context to include.
- 3Choose the Benzinga webhook trigger.
- 4Select the Slack report channel.
- 5Test with one competitor alert.
Questions about this workflow
Can it include a suggested business implication?
Yes. Ask Notis to separate the source facts from a short implication for your team.
Can low-value mentions be skipped?
Yes. Define what counts as material competitor news.
When this happens · Trigger
Do this · Action
Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link Benzinga to Slack. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
Benzinga triggers
Slack actions
Recurring trigger
Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.
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Webhook trigger
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
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When this happens · Trigger
Do this · Action
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