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# Calendar

The Calendar provides a visual overview of all your scheduled ad placements. This guide explains how to use the calendar to manage your 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 your confirmed ad placements
* Scheduled dates for each booking
* Newsletter names for each placement
* Visual overview of your advertising schedule

### Calendar Navigation

Navigate through the calendar:

| 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 newsletter name
* Visual indicator of the placement
* Quick identification of what's scheduled when

### 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 status

## Using the Calendar Effectively

### Planning Your Campaigns

Use the calendar to:

1. **See upcoming ads** — Know when each ad runs
2. **Track multiple campaigns** — View all placements at once
3. **Identify gaps** — Find periods without ads
4. **Plan future bookings** — Choose optimal dates

### Managing Ad Frequency

The calendar helps you:

* Avoid over-advertising (too many ads at once)
* Maintain consistent presence
* Space out campaigns effectively
* Coordinate across newsletters

### Coordinating with Other Marketing

Align newsletter ads with:

* Product launches
* Promotional periods
* Content releases
* Other marketing activities

## Calendar and Your Workflow

### Weekly Review

Consider a weekly calendar review:

1. **Check upcoming week** — See what ads are scheduled
2. **Verify creative** — Ensure all assets are ready
3. **Check for conflicts** — With other marketing activities
4. **Plan follow-up** — Prepare for campaign results

### Monthly Planning

At the start of each month:

1. Review booked placements
2. Identify open slots for new bookings
3. Plan campaigns for upcoming promotions
4. Book high-demand newsletters early

## What's on the Calendar

### Shown on Calendar

| Items              | Description                   |
| ------------------ | ----------------------------- |
| Confirmed bookings | Paid and scheduled placements |
| Scheduled dates    | When each ad will run         |

### Not Shown on Calendar

| Items                    | Where to Find |
| ------------------------ | ------------- |
| Pending payment bookings | My Bookings   |
| Active bids              | My Bids       |
| Campaign applications    | Campaigns     |

For items not yet confirmed, check the relevant pages.

## Multiple Bookings

### Same Day Bookings

If you have multiple bookings on the same day:

* Each appears on the calendar
* Different newsletters may be indicated
* Click to see individual details

### Tracking Across Newsletters

When advertising in multiple newsletters:

* All bookings appear on one calendar
* Easy to see your complete advertising schedule
* Plan for consistent messaging across outlets

## Integration with Other Features

### From Calendar to Bookings

Click any calendar booking to access:

* Full booking details
* Creative assets
* Communication options
* Status information

### From Bookings to Calendar

When viewing bookings:

* Scheduled dates correspond to calendar entries
* Use either view depending on your preference

## Best Practices

### Check Regularly

Make calendar review part of your routine:

* Daily: Check for same-day placements
* Weekly: Review the upcoming week
* Monthly: Get an overview of your ad schedule

### Plan Strategically

Use the calendar for strategic planning:

* Align ads with business events
* Maintain consistent advertising presence
* Space out similar campaigns
* Coordinate multi-newsletter campaigns

### Book Ahead

For important dates:

* Book high-demand newsletters early
* Secure prime dates before they fill
* Plan seasonal campaigns in advance

## 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 different newsletters?

Each booking appears on its scheduled date. You can have multiple ads running on the same day across different newsletters.

### How far in advance can I see bookings?

Navigate to any month to see scheduled bookings. You can book and view placements weeks or months in advance.

### What if I need to reschedule a booking?

Contact the newsletter owner through messaging to discuss rescheduling. Any changes would be reflected in the calendar.

### Can I see past bookings on the calendar?

Yes, navigate to previous months to see completed bookings.

## Using Calendar for Analysis

### Historical View

Look back at past months to:

* See when you advertised
* Identify patterns in your advertising
* Review which newsletters you've used
* Plan future campaigns based on history

### Identifying Patterns

The calendar can reveal:

* Busy periods with many placements
* Gaps in your advertising
* Seasonal patterns
* Newsletter preferences

## 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

* Manage bookings in [My Bookings](/adly.news-docs/03-businesses/05-managing-bookings.md)
* Communicate with newsletter owners via [Messages](/adly.news-docs/03-businesses/06-messages.md)
* Review [Payments](/adly.news-docs/03-businesses/08-payments.md) for completed bookings


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