Release Highlights
On this page, you will find the release highlights for all major releases of the Broadsign Control platform.
Note: The documentation for Broadsign Control 12.1 was archived on 14 August, 2018. See Broadsign Control v12.1 Documentation (Archived).
Display Unit CSV Export
Online and DOOH have many differences which only Broadsign Reach’s SSP can truly service. We’ve enhanced inventory export tools to Broadsign Control Administrator to make deployments of Broadsign Direct and Broadsign Reach easier.
Related links: Bulk Import/Export Display Unit Addresses
Enhanced HTML5 Support
Enhanced HTML5 support with Chromium 59 update and webgl support for smoother playback.
Related links: HTML5 Content
REST API
For developers, we have added a REST API to facilitate easier use and to faster deploy integrations. We provide a REST console, using Swagger, that is more intuitive and enjoyable to use.
Related links: Getting Started (REST) | REST Method Reference
3G/4G Synchronization
3G/4G network synchronization allows line-of-sight screens playback to stay synchronized.
Related links: 3G Synchronization
Screen Suspend/Resume Action
With the Screen Suspend/Resume action of Broadsign Control Player API, you can allow player-side applications to suspend or resume the connected screen.
Related links: Suspend/Resume Actions
IP Whitelisting
Keep your network secure with an extra layer of access control with IP whitelists for both Broadsign Control Administrator and Broadsign Publish (Broadsign Creator).
Related links: Domain Properties - General Section
Duplicate MAC Address Protection
Duplicate MAC protection prevents double-registration of players with fake MAC addresses.
Related links: Duplicate MAC Addresses
5.1 Audio Support
Targeted to clients in the cinema vertical, Broadsign Control 12.1 includes support for 5.1 Audio to take advantage of the theatre’s audio capabilities.
Related links: Products Section - The Video Tab
Note: The documentation for Broadsign Control 12.0 was archived in November, 2017.
Broadsign Reach (formerly Broadsign Serv SSP)
We are committed to bringing clients new programmatic revenue streams. Full native support for Broadsign Reach is now available, including priority campaigns and programmatic events.
Related links: Broadsign Reach | The Reach Tab
Dynamic Pacing
Allow for more flexible ad placement over periods of time. Dynamic pacing reacts in real-time to network events and changes by increasing or decreasing the frequency of ad insertion to hit the target.
Related links: Dynamic Pacing
Real-Time POP API
Broadsign Control can export proof-of-play (POP) data to an external location for input into third-party analytics platforms. You can customize analytics and reporting systems with up-to-the-minute proof-of-play information.
You control the frequency at which you receive the proof-of-play logs. Caching of information protects against network outages. Broadsign will upload the data as soon as the network connection resumes, protecting your statistics’ integrity.
Related links: Real-time POP API | The POP Tab
The New Availability Report
Based on client feedback, we reorganized the Availability Report.
If issues like overbooking or missing content arise, you can see them right away. Expanding and collapsing of information in the report eases the analysis of much larger networks. You can more easily focus on areas that require attention.
Related links: Availability Report
Ubuntu 16.04 Support
Broadsign Control Player and Broadsign Control API now support Ubuntu Linux 16.04.
Related links: Install the Player on Linux
Map-Based Campaign Booking
Users of Broadsign Control Administrator can geofence display units in map view, to more easily book campaigns based on geography.
Related Links: Display Units in Map View
Bulk Criteria Import
Schedulers using criteria in Broadsign Control Administrator for fine-grained targeting can now bulk import their criteria.
Related Links: Bulk Criteria Import
Unique Ad Copy Filler
Schedulers using Broadsign Control Administrator can adjust the limit of unique filler ad copies that Broadsign Control Player adds to a loop policy.
Rather than insert filler content (stopping when the loop reaches its maximum duration), schedulers can override this setting by specifying the number of unique filler ad copies used.
Related links: Filler Tab
Bulk Import/Export Display Unit Addresses
In Broadsign Control Administrator, clients of either Broadsign Direct or Broadsign Reach can bulk import the geolocation data of their display units.
Related links: Bulk Import/Export Display Unit Addresses