How to manage spots and insertions
Spots and insertions represent individual placements within a Media Schedule. You can copy placements across dates or delete unbooked items to keep schedules accurate and up to date.
Steps to Manage Spots and Insertions
Copying Spots/Insertions
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Open a Media Schedule and select the Medium containing the spots or insertions you want to copy.
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Check the box next to the placement(s).
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Click Copy.
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Select the new date(s) and click Add.
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Repeat to add multiple dates.
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Click Copy or Copy and Close to complete.
Deleting Spots/Insertions
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Open a Media Schedule and select the Medium containing the spots or insertions.
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Check the box next to the placement(s).
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Click Delete.
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Confirm deletion.
Note: Only unbooked spots or insertions can be deleted.
Key Concepts
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Copy Function: Saves time by duplicating placements across multiple dates.
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Delete Limitations: Spots or insertions cannot be deleted once booked.
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Medium Summary Page: Central location for managing placements within a schedule.
Why It Matters
Managing spots and insertions keeps schedules accurate and avoids duplicate entry. It also ensures unbooked placements do not inflate client billing or supplier payable totals.