“Integrating all functionality in the same place enhances your efficiency. We have streamlined many processes, compressing them into fewer steps. We have also added powerful functionality that didn’t exist in the PC Spotpak application,” says Jacqueline Vanover, spot media product director as DDS.

New functionality includes EDI components for order processing. Electronic connectivity with your rep’s or station’s order processing system saves time and eliminates discrepancies. Spot Desktop displays all orders in one central inbox, providing easy order tracking.

Spot Desktop transforms makegood analysis, providing a one-screen process for makegood analysis and approval. You can also see the effects of makegoods on your schedule and demos before you apply them.

Built-in reporting capabilities eliminates the need to exit to additional application and request printed reports.

“The new rollout has been a joint effort by many teams at DDS, including Product Development, account teams, Integrated Training, and the Customer Solutions Center. They have all been actively involved in our beta-testing, which began in the summer of 2005,” states Vanover.

Contact your account team to install Spot Desktop, version 2 and to arrange for comprehensive training, including a refresher on buy management functionality.