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Advertising
What you’ll learn
After reading this guide, you’ll be able to:
- ✅ Create and schedule advertisements for rear screens
- ✅ Control which ads display, when, and at which locations
- ✅ Manage active, paused, or expired ads efficiently from HQ
What you’ll need
- Access to HQ > Site > Ad Manager
- Rear screens connected and functional
- JPG images prepared for ad content
- Clear understanding of the campaign schedule (dates, times, days of week)
Understanding Ad Manager
The Ad Manager lets you control what customers see on rear screens. Think of it like a digital noticeboard for your venue: you can display promos, special offers, or branded content, and decide when and where each ad appears.
| Concept | What it does |
|---|---|
| Total Ads | Shows all ads in the system |
| Active Ads | Ads currently displaying |
| Inactive Ads | Ads paused or scheduled for the future |
| Scheduling | Controls when ads appear by date, time, day of week, and location |
💡 Tip: Using scheduling allows you to run ads automatically for campaigns without manual intervention.
How to Create and Manage Ads
Required Setup and Access
- Navigate in HQ to Site Settings > Ad Manager
- Ensure rear screens are connected and functional
- Prepare your JPG images for upload
Dashboard Overview
The Ad Manager dashboard displays the following:
- Total Ads
- Active Ads
- Inactive Ads
- Filter function to sort and find ads efficiently
Creating an Ad
- Press Create Ad in the dashboard
- Enter an ad name for identification
- Attach a JPG image for the ad
- Set the duration (seconds) for display per rotation
💡 Tip: Choose durations appropriate for customer engagement—too short may be missed, too long may bore viewers.
Optional: Enable Scheduling
| Setting | Description |
|---|---|
| Start Date and End Date | Run ads for a specific campaign period |
| Daily Start and End Time | Control display hours each day |
| Days of Week | Choose which days ads appear |
| Specific Locations | Select venues or screens for display |
Note: Ads are active by default once created and follow the configured schedule.
Managing Existing Ads
Each ad shows its current status in the dashboard window.
- Press the three dots (⋮) next to an ad to access options
- Select the desired action:
- Edit – Modify ad content or schedule
- Deactivate/Pause – Temporarily stop display
- Delete – Permanently remove the ad
⚠️ Heads up: Changes take effect after the next refresh cycle (~30 seconds).
Accessing Organisational Ad Options
- Click the profile icon in HQ
- Select Organisational Settings > Ad Rotation
| Option | Description |
|---|---|
| Enable Ad Rotation | Turn ad rotation on/off for the organisation |
| Resume Ads After Order | Delay before ads resume after order display |
| Enable Order Mode Display | Show order info on rear screen during sales |
| Title Colour & Rear Screen Theme | Default display options for ads and titles |
💡 Tip: Organisational settings override individual ad defaults where applicable.
Best Practices
- Plan campaigns and schedule start/end dates ahead of time
- Use descriptive ad names for easy identification
- Set daily time windows for peak customer engagement
- Test new ads with a short duration before full deployment
- Review dashboard regularly to deactivate expired ads
- Filter dashboard to quickly manage multiple ads
- Prepare high-quality JPGs optimized for rear screen resolution
- Coordinate ad schedule with promotional events or seasonal campaigns
- Log into the till after making changes to verify display
Next Steps
- Continue creating and scheduling ads for your campaigns
- Monitor dashboard for ad status and performance
- Adjust schedules as required for marketing changes
- Train staff to understand ad display and management
Summary
✅ Create, schedule, and manage ads centrally in HQ
✅ Use precise scheduling by date, time, day, and location
✅ Manage active, paused, or expired ads easily
✅ Organisational ad settings override individual ad defaults
✅ Monitor and test ads regularly to ensure correct display
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