Add default start/end dates to media files in the library in addition to the current expire date field.
User Story
We heavily utilize dynamic playlists based on tags on media files for different layouts. This allows us to easily swap out content on a daily basis. without affecting the layout/playlist or schedule. It would be great to be able to upload media files to be played back in the future based on start/end dates. Currently, this functionality exists within the playlist/layout but not associated with the media files themselves.
The ask is to be able to have a default start/end date at the media file level. When added to a layout/playlist, these default values would govern the playback window, even with a dynamic playlist. These values could be manual overridden in non-dynamic playlists.
I would like to see this feature as well. Would like to see a startdate for media or layout added in a campaign. We don’t see the benefit in adding to a schedule since we are using 1 layout in many campaigns and displays. It’s either adding 1 media with start/end date or changing 100 schedules.
I would also love to see this as well. We have a dynamic playlist that staff and faculty can request ad space in and without the ability to set a start date for future ads we have to resort to a spreadsheet of reminders on when to add the media to our CMS.
it is possible now, not sure in which version they added this feature, but if you are on the latest, it is already built in. BUT, you have to add the media in the layout first, set with expiry option the start date.
I saw that feature. The benefit of it being tied to the media item is for dynamic playlists. We use several dynamic playlists and it would be nice to be able to “pre-load” the media items into them and have them ready to roll on the appropriate dates.
we have tested this feature, if you leave one of the layers empty in your layout, the layout will not be visible but it is pushed to the display. We have 2 layers, one logo of the company and one full screen with content.
If we put in a media with a start date, it still won’t be visible. After the expiry date the media will be removed from the layout (and library) and the layout is not complete. The layout is still pushed but not visible.