This release includes a number of bug fixes and refinements to existing features. No major database changes, but many important upgrades under the hood were included.
Features
Broadstreet Ad Server
With this release we've added an important update to our integration with Broadstreet for ad serving. For new clients this feature is on by default. For existing clients you may opt-in. The Broadstreet (v2.0) integration includes responsive ad zones, a new Ad Sprocket, and key-value targeting.
Find out more:
- Broadstreet (v2.0 - Beta) in Metro Publisher
- Upgrading to Broadstreet (v2.0 - Beta)
- New Broadstreet Ad Sprocket
"Pin" Sponsored Content within Sprockets
There is a new feature that allows Sprockets to display additional content. Use this feature to "pin" certain articles, locations, and events within the flow of a Sprocket. This is particularly useful when promoting sponsored content.
Refinements & Bugfixes
- Event Tags displayed on Sprockets
- "Skip navigation" link added to page templates to improve accessibility
- Added "last modified" user name to content
- Fixed some IE10 compatibility issues
- Fixed DfP ad refresh when scrolling through media carousel
- Fixed ad units on legacy Sections (v 3.0) for old DfP implementation
