Improvements - May 2022 Last updated on 05/09/2022

Important Note: The items marked with * are customer-requested features and may not be present in all sites of MediaFerry.

1. MediaFerry Adpoint integration*

MediaFerry is now integrated with Adpoint, a media sales management platform. Print and its subtypes that have been released to pagination will be returned to the AdPoint creative received flag.

2. New Auth0 login synchronization with MediaFerry

  1. Authorization Code and Access Token variable size has been updated to enhance the performance to the Auth0 platform
  2. Auth0 has updated the process of issuing Access Tokens and Authorization Codes to improve the performance of its platform. Instead of issuing fixed-size opaque Access Tokens, Auth0 will now issue self-contained opaque Access Tokens, eliminating the need for persistently storing access tokens.
  3. Authorization Codes and Access Tokens are typically represented as strings, which can have variable lengths depending on the specific implementation and use case.

    3. MediaFerry's - HUB Integration*

    MediaFerry’s custom HUB tab has been enabled and it will now display HUB info data received via XML feed. This will allow users to have more customized and personalized information displayed in their MediaFerry, which will help them better manage their work and workflows.

    4. MediaFerry Improvements

    1. Improved UI Action List-MediaFerry’s UI action list has been improved to enhance user experience. The new design features a dark blue rollover color and white font text, making it more user-friendly and reducing frustration caused by accidentally clicking the wrong action item.
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    3. Timer warning at logout-MediaFerry’s timer warning feature has been enabled to provide users with more options when they try to log out while a timer is still running. In addition to the current "OK" and "Cancel" options, users will now have three choices:

    • "Discard" - to discard the timer and log out immediately.
    • "Add Task" - to open the task pop-up and add a task before logging out.
    • "Cancel" - to stay on the current page and keep the timer running.
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    This provides users with more flexibility and control over their active timers and allows them to easily manage their work without causing frustration or delays.

    5. MediaFerry Job Lifecycle report

    MediaFerry’s job lifecycle report has been modified to include data for both Sales Rep and Sales Assistant. This means that the report will now provide more comprehensive information about the job's lifecycle, including the name of the sales representative and sales assistant assigned to the job. This update will improve the accuracy and completeness of the job lifecycle report, making it a more valuable tool for tracking and managing jobs in MediaFerry.

    6. GAM business logic updated for some clients*

    The business logic of Google Ad Manager (GAM) has been updated for selected clients to allow creatives with the same size but different materials to be sent.

    1. MediaFerry will now map all material IDs with the same size in GAM.

    2. In the case of a reprocess, MediaFerry will deactivate previously pushed creatives and upload new creatives with the same material IDs. This also applies to material IDs of the same size.

    3. In the case of rework where the material ID is updated with a new version, MediaFerry will deactivate the old creatives pushed to GAM.

    Please note that this update may not apply to all users

    7. Proofing Module - Performance enhancement

    The MediaFerry proofing module has been upgraded to reduce its proof loading time, resulting in faster proof render speed for users. Now the smaller thumbnails are created for the proofs so that it gets uploaded quickly and offers a better user experience.

    8. MediaFerry - Adpoint XML feed updates*

    1. MediaFerry will now freeze the allocation pool if it has been manually changed within the platform, even if a new XML feed is received from AdPoint.
    2. This is a change from the previous behavior, where MediaFerry would decide on an allocation pool each time a new XML feed was received, taking into account the earliest publication in case of multiple publications.
    3. By freezing the allocation pool when it has been manually modified, MediaFerry can ensure that the modified settings are preserved and not overwritten by a new feed. This update ensures that the allocation pool remains unchanged, regardless of any new feeds received, after a manual modification has been made.

    9. MediaFerry GAM API update

    MediaFerry's current version of Google Ad Manager (GAM) API, v202105, has been updated to the latest version.

    10. MediaFerry Studio and Marketing feature update*

    1. MediaFerry’s Studio module has been updated automatically to remove orders with a size of 1x1 to prevent them from being passed forward to the MediaFerry Marketing portal.
    2. In addition, any preprint jobs that come via spooler and are also of size 1x1 would not be added in MediaFerry, providing further streamlining and optimization of the workflow.
    3. These updates help to ensure the orders which are not required are not loaded into the Advertiser portal and don't stay in aLive status until manually updated

    11. Spooler update*

    MediaFerry will automatically copy the click URL from the primary job to the pickup job for both "straight pickups" and "pickup with change". This means that the same click URL will be used for both the primary job and the pickup job, regardless of whether any changes are made to the pickup job. This feature will help to save time and reduce errors by ensuring consistency in the click URL used across multiple jobs.

    12. Smart Report issue fixed

    Smart Report was not showing correct data for pre-set dates like next week and next month on the second attempt. The issue has now been resolved, and the Smart Report will display the correct data for pre-set dates on subsequent attempts.

    13. Auto email notification update

    A new feature has been added in MediaFerry that allows users to change the recipient of the "Reply to" option on auto alert email notifications. This means that users have the option to edit/change the recipient when they click "Reply to" on an auto-alert email.

    14. Proof with Query process updated in MediaFerry

    Proof with Query process has been updated in MediaFerry. These include:

    1. When a job is moved to Proof with a query, an email will be triggered to the sales representative.

    2. When a designer puts in a note for a Proof to Query job, the notes will now appear in the Message tab along with other comments. This streamlines communication and ensu

    3. An approver can now approve the proof if the job is in Proof to Query status.

    15. SmartCorrect Update on Lift ads

    Earlier when a job was built using SmartDesign and then used as a pickup for another job, the user was not unable to use SmartCorrect functionality on the new job. With this update, MediaFerry now allows the Smartcorrect functionality in lift jobs which are built for picking jobs that have been performed using SmartDesign. SmartCorrect is now enabled for the jobs which are lifted and have the parent job created using SmartDesign or SmartCorrect.

    A job of repeated nature that has been completed using SmartDesign can be swiftly repurposed using SmartCorrect.

    16. MediaFerry proofing updates

    MediaFerry’s proofing process has been updated, where the system will count the total number of pushpins marked on single or multiple proofs of a job. Based on this count, the system will then update the wanted date for the job as per the agreed terms.

    The feature aims to improve the efficiency of the proofing process by automatically adjusting the wanted date based on the number of pushpins marked, which can help streamline the approval process and ensure that jobs are completed on time.

    17. End of Campaign reports - New calculation logic implemented*

    The End of Campaign reports for Web page takeovers has been updated with new calculation logic for specific sites of a client. The calculation method is required to be changed for client internal usage purposes so the customization is done accordingly.

    18. Viewing a job in MediaFerry

    1. A new feature has been introduced in MediaFerry called "View" which separates the View and Edit actions. When a user clicks on "View", they will only be able to see the job information without being able to make any changes.
    2. Previously, the View/Edit MediaFerry feature was used to lock the jobs and prevent them from being edited by multiple users. This would not even let the user view the job/project. With the addition of the ‘View’ tab this issue has been addressed
    3. In this feature, the job metadata will be frozen and grayed out, except for the assets tab which will show only one option, which is download for any and all assets in proof or project files. All other actions will be disabled.
    4. When clicking on a job in the list or grid view directly, it will open in View mode only. In the 3 dots menu, there will be an option named "Edit", which will make the job editable and lock it, as it currently does when we click on View/Edit.
    5. This new feature aims to improve the user experience by allowing users to view job information without accidentally locking the job and preventing others from editing it.
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    19. Pickup files update

    The handling of pickup files is updated in MediaFerry, which is created when a reviewer rejects a pickup proof. These files are now moved into the Previous proof tab and will show in the compare feature of the proofing component for the version 1 proof. They are also available under the hamburger menu of the compare feature like other revisions.

    Additionally following is updated on the workflow and applies to both digital and print orders

    1. The file(s) would not download/upload upon check-out/check-in
    2. It would not give the user the delete option for previous proofs
    3. It would not impact the release of the job
    4. It would not get picked up in the new job
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Fixes - May 2022 Last updated on 05/09/2022

Important Note: The items marked with * are customer-requested features and may not be present in all sites of MediaFerry.

Miscellaneous Bug Fixes*

Some of the MediaFerry users have reported bugs in the system though these were limited to a few users only and not all MediaFerry users were experiencing the issues. Here is a list of bugs that we've fixed in the MediaFerry system:

  1. MediaFerry job was getting locked even if it was closed properly by the user. This has now been fixed.

  2. SmartReports data was displaying total time as 0, but this has now been fixed.

  3. In the Job life cycle report, the error/change request was showing n/a, and in case of no wanted date, MediaFerry was marking the jobs as late. These issues have now been fixed.

  4. The allocation pool dates were not coming in the correct format in the downloaded CSV file, but this has been fixed.*