Remove advertising content from all displays and the system
How to Delete Display Ads
Deleting display ads requires accessing the ad edit modal, as there is no direct delete option from the main ad list. This ensures users review the ad details before permanent removal and prevents accidental deletions.
Once deleted, ads are permanently removed from all displays and cannot be recovered. Make sure to download any important ad content before deletion, as the system does not provide an undo function for deleted ads.
Ad Deletion Process
Follow these steps to safely delete advertising content:
Access Ad Edit Modal
Click on the ad thumbnail from the main Display Ads page to open the edit modal.
Review Ad Details
Verify you have the correct ad by checking the title, content, and display assignments.
Download Content (Optional)
Use the download button to save a copy of the ad content before deletion if needed.
Click Delete Button
Click the red 'Delete' button in the bottom action bar of the edit modal.
Confirm Deletion
Confirm the deletion in the popup dialog to permanently remove the ad.
Publish Changes
Use the 'Publish Ads' button to remove the ad from all displays immediately.
Important Deletion Warnings
Please be aware of these critical points before deleting ads:
Deleted ads cannot be recovered or restored
- • Ads are permanently removed from the system
- • No undo function is available
- • Content cannot be retrieved after deletion
- • Download important content before deleting
- • Consider archiving instead of deleting
Deletion immediately affects all displays
- • Ad stops showing on all assigned displays
- • Play order automatically adjusts
- • Other ads may play more frequently
- • Display rotation continues without the deleted ad
- • No gradual phase-out period
Historical performance data may be lost
- • Ad performance metrics may be deleted
- • Historical impression data lost
- • Engagement statistics removed
- • Download reports before deletion
- • Consider keeping for analytics purposes
Alternatives to Deletion
Consider these alternatives before permanently deleting ads:
Turn off all display toggles to stop showing the ad
- • Ad remains in the system but doesn't display
- • Can be re-enabled later if needed
- • Preserves all ad content and settings
- • Maintains performance data and history
- • Easy to reverse if needed
Set the end date to immediately stop the ad
- • Ad stops showing on the specified date
- • Content remains available for future use
- • Can extend the date later if needed
- • Maintains all ad settings and data
- • Natural expiration without deletion
Keep the ad but remove from active rotation
- • Move ad to inactive status
- • Preserve for future campaigns
- • Maintain all content and settings
- • Can be reactivated when needed
- • Useful for seasonal content
User Permissions & Deletion Access
All user types can delete ads with appropriate center restrictions.
Deletion Capabilities:
Can delete ads for their assigned center only
Can access ad edit modal for deletion
Can download ad content before deletion
Can publish deletion changes to displays
Safety Tips & Best Practices
Before Deletion
- • Verify you have the correct ad by checking the title and content
- • Download important ad content as a backup
- • Check if the ad is currently running on any displays
- • Consider if disabling displays would be a better option
- • Review the ad's performance data if needed
- • Confirm with team members if it's a shared ad
During Deletion
- • Double-check the ad details in the edit modal
- • Use the download button to save content if needed
- • Read the confirmation dialog carefully before proceeding
- • Ensure you're in the correct ad edit modal
- • Don't rush the deletion process
- • Take a screenshot if you need a record of the ad
After Deletion
- • Use the 'Publish Ads' button to remove from displays
- • Verify the ad no longer appears on displays
- • Check that other ads are playing correctly
- • Monitor display performance after deletion
- • Update any related documentation or schedules
- • Inform team members if it was a shared ad
Recovery Options
- • Deleted ads cannot be recovered from the system
- • Use downloaded backup files to recreate ads if needed
- • Check with system administrators for any recovery options
- • Consider recreating the ad from scratch if necessary
- • Learn from the deletion to prevent future mistakes
- • Implement better backup procedures for important content
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