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Address list export (Distribution Lists)

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Address lists are used for the distribution of magazines. They are generated by selecting the subscribers/members you want included on the list and then exporting the address list in the desired format.

1. Select the subscribers to include in the list

If you're working with issue-based publications, each issue must be created under the relevant product. The issue is automatically assigned to eligible subscribers on the processing date you specify—or alternatively, when you click “Assign Now”. Assignment means that the issue is registered as delivered to every subscriber with an active (not stopped/expired/suspended) subscription to a campaign that includes the product.

Once the assignment has been made, you can click on the assignment count in the product overview. This will take you to a filtered view showing the subscribers who received the issue. You can also access this view directly by selecting the issue number in the filter settings.

Click the number in the Assigned column to view a list of subscribers/members who have been assigned that issue. The filter will display them like this:

You can then add additional filter criteria if needed. For example, you might choose to show only Danish subscribers or only foreign subscribers. You can also use other filters to extract a subgroup of subscribers.

2. Export the address file

Once you're satisfied with your selection, click the “Export” button in the filter view. If a specific issue is selected in the filter, you'll see “Addresses from the distribution list for… [magazine name and issue]” appear at the top of the Export Type selector.

In the format dropdown, choose your desired export format. If you’re using self-printed payment slips, choose the CSV (ITERAS1) format.

You'll also need to choose whether to include only subscribers with quantity = 1 per subscription or also include those with quantity >1. The latter are usually packed separately (we call them “box subscriptions”). For standard address labeling, quantity = 1 is typically recommended.

The Only unique addresses option can be used if you want to export only one subscription per address, even if the names differ. This is useful for households with multiple cohabiting subscribers or members.

Finally, click “Export” to generate the file. The file will always be exported in comma-separated (CSV) format. Note: If you open the file in Excel, Excel may alter its contents. This is especially problematic with payment slips, where the amount field includes “øre” (cents). If the value is “00”, Excel may automatically change it to just “0”. For this reason, you should ideally forward the file to the distributor in CSV format, without opening it in Excel.

Format

General (Iteras1): A readable format suitable when you don’t use address cleansing services from Post Danmark or Bladkompagniet. Includes payment slip data if you're invoicing via self-print.

PostNord Denmark (Publisher 2) – excluding foreign addresses and PostNord Denmark (Publisher 3): Use one of these if you use PostNord to deliver your products.

Bladkompagniet: Requires at least last name, street name, and postal code. They're fairly flexible. You can send Publisher 2 format, Iteras’ custom Publisher 3 format, or their own SALTII format (note: SALTII cannot be exported directly from Iteras).

DistributionPlus: A third-party service that can accept both Publisher 2 and Iteras’ Publisher 3 format.

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