# Idea Campaigns

### Overview

Idea Campaigns are a tool to facilitate idea development by providing a structured approach to collect and manage ideas on specific topics. Admins can create campaigns, define their parameters, and manage submissions to drive innovation and collaboration. 

To access **Idea Campaigns**, navigate to the **Ideas** module and click on **Campaigns**. From here, admins can view and manage campaigns, search for specific campaigns, or filter campaigns based on ownership (all campaigns or campaigns created by you) and status (open, closed, or any status).

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### Idea Campaign List

Each Idea Campaign displays essential details, including its title, visibility, total views, the number of ideas submitted, and its status (open or closed). Using the three-dot menu, you can view campaign details, see all associated ideas, and submit an idea to an open campaign. 

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Closed campaigns remain visible but **do not** accept new ideas.
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#### Campaign Details

Each Idea Campaign displays the following details:

* **Title:** Name of the campaign.
* **Visibility:** Who can view the campaign.
* **Total Views:** Number of views for the campaign.
* **Total Ideas Submitted:** Number of ideas linked to the campaign.
* **Status:** Open or Closed.

Use the **Three Dot Menu** to:

* View campaign details.
* View all associated ideas.
* Submit an idea (only for open campaigns).

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### Creating an Idea Campaign

To create a new Idea Campaign, navigate to the Ideas screen, select Campaigns, and click on Create a Campaign.

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Provide a clear title, associate the campaign with a relevant team (such as a project, group, department, or opportunity), and add a description to explain its purpose. Define the start and end dates, assign a Campaign Manager (defaulting to the creator), and add hashtags to improve searchability. You can also upload relevant files.&#x20;

Once all details are entered, you can choose to cancel, preview, or create the campaign.

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### Managing Idea Campaigns

After creating an Idea Campaign, several tools become available.&#x20;

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Users can:

* Submit new ideas linked to the campaign
* Add existing ideas by searching for and selecting them
* Share the campaign via direct message or link.&#x20;

From the three-dot menu, **admin** users can:&#x20;

* Edit campaign details
* Close the campaign (making it visible but no longer accepting ideas)
* Export campaign and idea details as XLS and ZIP files
* Delete the campaign (<mark style="color:red;">only available to the Campaign Manager or an Admin</mark>).

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### Why Use Idea Campaigns?

Use **Idea Campaigns** to foster structured collaboration, innovation, and problem-solving within your organization.&#x20;

Create focused campaigns to:

* **Gather Targeted Feedback:** Campaigns allow admins to direct idea generation toward specific challenges, projects, or opportunities, ensuring contributions are relevant and actionable.
* **Encourage Collaboration:** Campaigns bring together diverse perspectives from teams, departments, or the entire organization, fostering a culture of open communication and teamwork.
* **Promote Engagement:** Structured campaigns engage employees or stakeholders by inviting their participation in shaping solutions and strategies, increasing their sense of ownership and motivation.
* **Streamline Idea Management:** Using campaigns, admins can organize ideas by topic, team, or project, making it easier to review, prioritize, and implement solutions.
* **Track Progress and Impact:** Campaigns provide a transparent platform to monitor the number of submissions, views, and engagement, helping measure the effectiveness of innovation efforts.
* **Facilitate Decision-Making:** With features like status tracking (open or closed), exporting data, and associating ideas with campaigns, admins can manage and evaluate contributions efficiently, accelerating decision-making processes.


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