Create a Broadcast

Next, you’ll craft your first broadcast. A broadcast is a message that you share through email. In DASH, most users start with a regular email campaign.

To get started on a broadcast, follow these steps.

How to Set Up an Email Broadcast in DASH2

Step 1: Build Your Broadcast

1. Navigate to the Email Broadcast Page
   • In the left sidebar, click on “Email” to access the email broadcast setup.
2. Enter Your Email Details
   • Fill in the “From Line” with your sender name.
   • Add a “Subject Line” that will appear in recipients’ inboxes.
3. Select Your Email List(s)
   • Click on the appropriate list(s) from the available options (shown as colored circles with numbers).
   • You can select multiple lists if needed.
4. Choose an Email Template (Optional)
   • If you have a custom email template, select it from the “Select custom email” dropdown.
   • Alternatively, you can choose a pre-configured email from the “Select email” dropdown.
5. Set the Send Date and Time
   • Click on the calendar icon and select the date and time when you want the email to be sent.
6. Upload Email Content
   • Drag and drop your art file or HTML email template into the designated upload area.
   • This will serve as the main content of your email.
7. Add a Landing Page Link (if applicable)
   • If prompted, a pop-up will appear asking for a landing page URL.
   • Enter the full URL where recipients will be directed when they click links in the email.
   • Click OK to confirm.
8. Proceed to the Next Step
   • Click Step 2: Enhance Broadcast to continue.

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Step 2: Enhance Your Email

1. ePages Section

• This section allows you to attach an ePage (digital catalog, brochure, or flyer) to your email.
• You can:
  • Browse the available ePages and select one to include.
  • Search for a specific ePage using the search bar.
  • Manually enter a URL if you prefer linking to an external catalog instead of an ePage.
  • If you check the option “I would like the catalog link to go to a URL and not an ePage”, a field will appear for you to enter the direct URL.

2. Samples Section

• If you want to attach sample products or promotions, you can select items from this section.
• Click on “Samples” and browse through available options.
• These samples will be added to the email content.
• If no samples exist, you can add them by uploading new assets in the Assets section from the left-hand menu.

3. Categories Section

• This section helps categorize the content in your email for better organization.
• The icons displayed are for quick reference and are not specific to any one industry.
• Categories include various product types such as Apparel, Bags, Electronics, Food, etc.
• Select the category that best fits your email content.

4. Print Flyers & End-User Safe Flyers Section

• This section allows you to include flyers as part of your email content.
• You can choose between:
  • Print Flyers – Designed for internal use or distribution.
  • End-User Safe Flyers – Pre-designed, customer-facing flyers that do not contain supplier branding, making them safe to send directly to customers.

5. Review & Finalize Enhancements

• Once you have selected your ePages, Samples, Categories, and Flyers, review the selections.
• Make sure all linked content is relevant and accurate.
• If needed, you can remove or change selections before proceeding.

6. Proceed to the Next Step

• Click Step 3: Extend Broadcast to continue.

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Step 3: Extend Your Broadcast (Optional)

1. Add a Social Media Post
   • If you want to share this email campaign on social media, fill in:
     • Post Title
     • Post Date and Time
     • Select Social Platforms (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, etc.)
     • Upload an Image
     • Add a Caption
2. Proceed to the Next Step
   • Click Step 4: Broadcast Proof to review.

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Step 4: Review & Approve the Broadcast

1. Check the Broadcast Proof
   • Review the email preview to ensure accuracy.
   • Confirm the list selection, subject line, sender name, and send time.
2. Approve or Edit
   • Click the green checkmark to approve and schedule the email.
   • If changes are needed, use the edit options.

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Your email is now scheduled and ready to be sent!

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