Get IFTTT alerts for new Big Think YouTube episodes
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New Episode
Polling trigger
Polling Applets run after IFTTT reaches out to the trigger service and finds a new trigger event. These trigger checks occur every 5 minutes for Pro and Pro+ users, and every hour for Free users.
This trigger fires when there is a new episode available for the "Big Think" YouTube channel
Send Message
Action
An action is the task your Applet carries out after the trigger occurs. It defines what happens as the result of your automation and completes the workflow.
This function is designed to activate the process of sending a Short Message Service (SMS) message to a pre-determined phone number upon receiving a specific request. It seamlessly facilitates the communication by ensuring that the SMS is transmitted efficiently to the designated recipient.
New Episode
Polling trigger
Polling Applets run after IFTTT reaches out to the trigger service and finds a new trigger event. These trigger checks occur every 5 minutes for Pro and Pro+ users, and every hour for Free users.
This trigger fires when there is a new episode available for the "Big Think" YouTube channel
Send Message
Action
An action is the task your Applet carries out after the trigger occurs. It defines what happens as the result of your automation and completes the workflow.
This function is designed to activate the process of sending a Short Message Service (SMS) message to a pre-determined phone number upon receiving a specific request. It seamlessly facilitates the communication by ensuring that the SMS is transmitted efficiently to the designated recipient.
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About Big Think
Big Think is the leading source of expert-driven, actionable, educational content -- with thousands of videos, featuring experts ranging from Bill Clinton to Bill Nye, we help you get smarter, faster. Get actionable lessons from the world’s greatest thinkers & doers. Our experts are either disrupting or leading their respective fields. We aim to help you explore the big ideas and core skills that define knowledge in the 21st century, so you can apply them to the questions and challenges in your own life. Other Frequent contributors include Michio Kaku & Neil DeGrasse Tyson.
About sendSMS
sendSMS is a leading European Communications Platform as a Service (CPaaS) known for its reliability. Established in 2008, the platform has expanded its services globally. Specializing in seamless no-code and low-code integrations, sendSMS has effectively integrated with over 30 eCommerce platforms, CRMs, ERPs, and various integrators, streamlining communications and operational efficiency.