Feature Guide: Briefs

With DISCO Briefs, you can send briefs to your DISCO Contacts and Mailing Lists of any size.

At a glance

This feature is in the alpha stage and is only available for select Supervisor accounts.

Creating and sending Briefs

To create a new brief

1. On the left sidebar of your DISCO, under Tools, select Briefs.
2. In the upper-right corner of the Briefs page, click the New brief button.
3. Follow the step-by-step guide in the next section of this article to build and send your brief.

Step-by-step:

Step 01: Brief Content

1. Enter a brief name.
2. Enter a brief deadline.
3. Enter a brief description.

   Tip:  In the brief description: Include key details like usage type, media, term, mood, lyrical themes, reference tracks, and any creative or licensing restrictions.

4. Click the Next button.

Example:

Step 02: Email Details

1. Fill in the fields:
   • Email subject - the subject line that your contacts will see.
   • Sender from address* - the email address that any replies will be sent to.
     *Emails will show as partly from the email address you input in this field, but the domain will be @disco-mailer.net. 

Example:

Step 03: Choose Recipients

1. Enter an email address, search for a DISCO contact, or select a mailing list. 
2. Recipients added to the brief can also be removed.

Example:

Step 04: Confirm and Send

1. Verify that all information is correct, and the brief looks the way you want.
2. To send the email right away, click the Send brief button. You can edit the brief once it’s sent. 
3. You're done! 🙌
4. Recipients will receive an email that will allow them to view the brief in DISCO. 

Example:

Brief Preview:

Editing a Brief 

To edit a brief navigate to the pencil (edit) icon. Once inside the brief editor, you can make any desired changes. To save the changes and update the brief, click the Publish Update button.

FAQs:

Will recipients be able to see who else the brief was shared with?

No, only the creator of the brief can see the full list of recipients.

Can I edit my brief after I have shared it?

Yes. You can make edits to your brief at any time, just be sure to publish your changes. Once published, recipients will see the updated version.

Can I add/remove recipients once a brief has been sent? 

Yes, you can add recipients by updating the recipients list and sharing the brief.

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