Overview
After creating a playlist in MW Content, you’ll need to manage and schedule its content. The Playlist Management module allows you to:
Add, remove, or reorder content
Approve and call off content
Set up daily or weekly scheduling
Preview playlists
Track status and duration conflicts
This module ensures content is organized, scheduled correctly, and ready for playback across assigned devices.
Playlist Management Functions
Feature | Purpose |
Add/Remove Content | Insert or delete media files within a playlist |
Reorder Content | Rearrange playback sequence using drag & drop |
Schedule Content | Set start/end dates, repeat rules, and playback days |
Call Off Content | Temporarily deactivate media from the playlist |
Preview Playlist | Visual preview of how the playlist appears on screen |
Approve Content | Confirm scheduled content for final playback |
Clone Playlist | Create a duplicate with the same settings |
Duration Check | Alert if total duration exceeds or underutilizes set loop time |
How to Manage a Playlist (Step-by-Step)
Navigate to:
Scheduled Content Tab → Select Network → Location → Playlist
Click Edit or View Content
From here you can:
Add media from Storage
Set scheduling options:
Start/End Date
Days of the Week
Repeat Count
Schedule Type (Client, Mall, Filler, etc.)
Use Call-Off to deactivate content temporarily without deleting it
Drag items to reorder
Click Preview to simulate the playlist
Click Approve to finalize the scheduled playlist
Playlist Tools and Actions
Action | Description |
Edit | Modify content, metadata, or schedule |
Copy | Clone playlist structure and reuse |
Call-Off | Remove/Hide content temporarily from the loop |
Preview | See real-time simulation of content flow |
Approve | Finalize for playback across devices |
Delete | Only available if the playlist has no active schedules |
Approval Workflow
New content added to a playlist remains in Pending state
Admin or approver must review and approve it before it’s live
This ensures quality control before broadcasting
Best Practices
Maintain a playlist duration that matches the screen loop (e.g., 120 seconds)
Use tags for easy playlist search and filtering
Always preview playlists after major updates
Keep a default playlist assigned as a fallback
Group content by campaign or message type for clarity