> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://adly-news.gitbook.io/adly.news-docs/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://adly-news.gitbook.io/adly.news-docs/02-newsletter-owners/08-calendar.md). # Calendar The Calendar view provides a visual overview of all your scheduled bookings. This guide explains how to use the calendar to manage your newsletter advertising schedule. ## Accessing the Calendar ### Navigate to Calendar 1. Click **Calendar** in the sidebar 2. The calendar view opens showing your bookings ## Calendar Overview ### What You'll See The calendar displays: * All confirmed bookings across your newsletters * Scheduled dates for each ad placement * Booking details at a glance ### Calendar Navigation Navigate through the calendar using: | Control | Action | | ------------------ | --------------------------------------- | | **Previous/Next** | Move to previous or next month | | **Today** | Jump to the current date | | **Month/Week/Day** | Change the calendar view (if available) | ## Viewing Bookings ### Bookings on the Calendar Each booking appears on its scheduled date showing: * Booking title or campaign name * Business name * Visual indicator of the booking ### Clicking on a Booking Click on any booking in the calendar to: * View quick booking details * Access the full booking page * See creative assets and requirements ## Using the Calendar Effectively ### Planning Your Newsletter Use the calendar to: 1. **See upcoming ads** — Know what sponsored content is coming up 2. **Plan content** — Organize your editorial content around booked ads 3. **Avoid conflicts** — Ensure you don't double-book dates 4. **Prepare in advance** — Review bookings before publication day ### Identifying Busy Periods The calendar helps you identify: * Dates with multiple bookings (if applicable) * Periods with high advertising activity * Gaps where you might want to attract more bookings ### Coordinating Multiple Newsletters If you have multiple newsletters: * All bookings appear on the same calendar * Different newsletters may be color-coded * View your complete advertising schedule at once ## Calendar and Your Workflow ### Weekly Review Consider a weekly calendar review: 1. **Check upcoming week** — See what's scheduled 2. **Review creative** — Ensure all assets are ready 3. **Contact businesses** — Clarify any outstanding questions 4. **Prepare content** — Plan around booked placements ### Publication Day On publication days: 1. Check the calendar for today's bookings 2. Access booking details for creative assets 3. Include the ad in your newsletter 4. The booking is automatically marked complete after the scheduled date ## What's Not on the Calendar The calendar shows confirmed bookings only: | Shows | Doesn't Show | | ------------------ | ------------------------ | | Confirmed bookings | Pending bids | | Scheduled dates | Pending payment bookings | | Active bookings | Cancelled bookings | For pending items, check the **Bids** and **Bookings** pages. ## Ad Slot Availability Your ad slot publishing days affect availability: * Bookings can only be scheduled on your publishing days * The calendar reflects dates when ads can run * Keep publishing days updated in your ad slot settings ## Integration with Other Features ### From Calendar to Bookings Click any calendar booking to access: * Full booking details * Creative assets * Communication with the business * Status and action buttons ### From Bookings to Calendar When viewing bookings: * Scheduled dates correspond to calendar entries * Use either view depending on your preference ## Calendar Best Practices ### Check Regularly Make calendar review part of your routine: * Daily: Check for same-day bookings * Weekly: Review the upcoming week * Monthly: Get an overview of booking patterns ### Stay Organized Use the calendar to: * Never miss a scheduled ad * Prepare content in advance * Manage your newsletter workload ### Keep Availability Accurate Ensure your calendar reflects reality: * Update ad slot publishing days if your schedule changes * Bookings are automatically completed after publication date * Maintain accurate booking statuses ## Common Questions ### Can I export the calendar? Currently, the calendar is viewed within the platform. External calendar integration may be added in the future. ### What if I have bookings on the same day for multiple newsletters? Each booking appears on its scheduled date. If you have multiple newsletters, you may have multiple bookings on the same day — each for a different newsletter. ### How far in advance can I see bookings? You can navigate to any month to see scheduled bookings. Bookings can be scheduled weeks or months in advance. ### What if a booking needs to be rescheduled? Contact the business through messaging to discuss rescheduling. Any date changes would be reflected in the calendar. ### Can I block off dates when I'm unavailable? Currently, availability is managed through your ad slot publishing days. Set your publishing days to only the days you actually publish. ## Mobile Access The calendar is accessible on mobile devices: * Navigate months with swipe or buttons * Tap bookings to view details * Responsive design adapts to screen size ## Next Steps * Review [Managing Bookings](/adly.news-docs/02-newsletter-owners/04-managing-bookings.md) for detailed booking management * Check [Messages](/adly.news-docs/02-newsletter-owners/07-messages.md) for communicating with advertisers * See [Payments & Payouts](/adly.news-docs/02-newsletter-owners/09-payments-and-payouts.md) for earnings from bookings --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. 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