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Target by location

You can target users by selecting locations on a map. Users with any geolocation attribute in the selected locations are targeted in the alert or event. In addition, any users with a Last Known Location attribute that was updated within the selected timeframe are also targeted by default.
  1. In the
    Content
     section of an alert or alert template, in the
    Location
     section, click
    Add
    . The publisher map opens.
  2. On the map, do one of the following:
    • Click
      Create Custom Locations
       to display the drawing tools for creating shapes. Click a shape button and then click and drag on the map to select the location you want to use in the alert or event. You can add multiple custom locations.
    • Click
      Select Predefined Locations
      , and select any of the layers that have been created for you. When you select a layer, the map updates to display the layer location on the screen. Select one or more predefined locations in the layer by clicking them on the map or selecting them from the drop-down menu. As you make selections, the locations are highlighted on the map.
    For a detailed description of how to select locations, see "Select an alert or event location" in the guide.
  3. Click
    Apply
    . The Targeting Summary section updates to display the total number of locations on the map that will be used to target recipients.
  4. In the
    Target Users
     section, click
    By Advanced Query
    . By default, users who have a location attribute in the selected locations and who have a Last Known Location attribute updated within the last 4 hours are targeted.
  5. Optionally, click
    map selection(s)
     to change the selected locations.
  6. Optionally, enter a number and select
    Minute(s)
    ,
    Hour(s)
    , or
    Day(s)
     to change the timeframe for the Last Known Location attribute.
  7. Optionally, in the
    Targeting Summary
     section, click the number beside
    By Location
     to open a map that shows the targeted locations.