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Generate weekly marketing performance reports with GPT-4o & Google Docs to Slack

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Important notice

This workflow is provided as-is. Please review and test before using in production.

1. Workflow Overview

Description Save hours of manual reporting with this end to end automation . This workflow pulls campaign performance data (demo or live), generates a clear AI powered executive summary , and compi...

Best for

  • Market Research automation workflows
  • AI Summarization automation workflows
  • advanced n8n builders looking for reusable templates

Tools used

n8n-nodes-base.scheduletrigger, n8n-nodes-base.stickynote, n8n-nodes-base.code, @n8n/n8n-nodes-langchain.openai, n8n-nodes-base.googledocs, n8n-nodes-base.slack

Source and attribution

This workflow is cataloged by N8N Workflows and links back to its original n8n.io source page by Emilio Loewenstein.

Original n8n.io source

1.1 Workflow description

Title
Generate weekly marketing performance reports with GPT-4o & Google Docs to Slack
Workflow name
Generate weekly marketing performance reports with GPT-4o & Google Docs to Slack

Description

Save hours of manual reporting with this end-to-end automation.
This workflow pulls campaign performance data (demo or live), generates a clear AI-powered executive summary, and compiles everything into a polished weekly report. The report is formatted in Markdown, automatically stored in Google Docs, and instantly shared with your team via Slack β€” no spreadsheets, no copy-paste, no delays.

What it does

  • ⏰ Runs on a schedule (e.g. every Monday morning)
  • πŸ“Š Collects performance metrics (Google Ads, Meta, TikTok, YouTube – demo data included)
  • πŸ€– Uses AI to summarize wins, issues, and recommendations
  • πŸ“ Builds a structured Markdown report (totals, channel performance, top campaigns)
  • πŸ“„ Creates and updates a Google Doc with the report
  • πŸ’¬ Notifies your team in Slack with topline numbers + direct report link
  • πŸ“§ Optionally email the report to stakeholders or clients

Why it’s valuable

  • Saves time – no manual data aggregation
  • Standardizes reporting – same format and quality every week
  • Adds insights – AI highlights what matters most
  • Improves transparency – instant access via Docs, Slack, or Email
  • Scales easily – adapt to multiple clients or campaigns
  • Professional delivery – branded, polished reports on autopilot

πŸ’‘ Extra recommendation: Connect to a Google Docs template to give your reports a professional, branded look.

1.2 Logical Blocks

This catalog entry is organized from the workflow JSON. The node-level section below shows the executable blocks available for review before importing the template.

2. Block-by-Block Analysis

Block 1 - Schedule Trigger

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.scheduleTrigger - scheduleTrigger
Config choices
Version 1.2

Block 2 - Sticky Note

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote - stickyNote
Config choices
Version 1

Block 3 - Google Ads Demo

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.code - code
Config choices
Version 2

Block 4 - Message a model

Type / Role
@n8n/n8n-nodes-langchain.openAi - openAi
Config choices
Version 1.8

Block 5 - Code in JavaScript

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.code - code
Config choices
Version 2

Block 6 - Create a document

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.googleDocs - googleDocs
Config choices
Version 2

Block 7 - Update a document

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.googleDocs - googleDocs
Config choices
Version 2

Block 8 - Send a message

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.slack - slack
Config choices
Version 2.3

Block 9 - Sticky Note1

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote - stickyNote
Config choices
Version 1

Block 10 - Sticky Note2

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote - stickyNote
Config choices
Version 1

Block 11 - Sticky Note3

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote - stickyNote
Config choices
Version 1

Block 12 - Sticky Note4

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote - stickyNote
Config choices
Version 1

Block 13 - Sticky Note5

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote - stickyNote
Config choices
Version 1

Block 14 - Sticky Note7

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote - stickyNote
Config choices
Version 1

Block 15 - Sticky Note6

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote - stickyNote
Config choices
Version 1

Block 16 - Sticky Note8

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote - stickyNote
Config choices
Version 1

3. Summary Table

Workflow Generate weekly marketing performance reports with GPT-4o & Google Docs to Slack
Complexity advanced
Nodes 16
Categories Market Research, AI Summarization
Author Emilio Loewenstein
Published 14 Oct 2025

4. Reproducing the Workflow from Scratch

  1. 1. Download the workflow JSON

    Use the JSON export at /data/workflows/9647/9647.json as the source template for this automation.

  2. 2. Import the template into n8n

    Open n8n, import the downloaded JSON, and review each node before activating the workflow.

  3. 3. Configure credentials and variables

    Replace placeholder credentials, API keys, webhook URLs, account IDs, and environment-specific values with your own settings.

  4. 4. Test with sample data

    Run the workflow manually or in a staging workspace, inspect node output, and confirm downstream systems receive the expected data.

  5. 5. Activate and monitor

    Enable the workflow only after testing, then monitor executions, errors, and rate limits during the first production runs.

5. General Notes & Resources

Review imported nodes carefully before activation. This catalog entry is intended to help you inspect the workflow structure, understand required services, and find related templates faster.

Node names, credentials, schedules, webhook paths, and external service limits may need adjustment for your workspace.

Frequently asked questions

What does Generate weekly marketing performance reports with GPT-4o & Google Docs to Slack do?

Description Save hours of manual reporting with this end to end automation . This workflow pulls campaign performance data (demo or live), generates a clear AI powered executive summary , and compi...

What do I need before importing this workflow?

Review the workflow JSON, configure any required credentials in n8n, and test the automation in a safe workspace before using it in production.

Can I customize this workflow?

Yes. Use the block-by-block analysis and the downloadable JSON to inspect each node, then adjust credentials, prompts, schedules, filters, or destinations for your Market Research, AI Summarization use case.