Releasing Promotions
- The promotion schedule, and
 - The activation status.
 
To release a promotion:
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            Select the channel from the context selection box, then select Marketing | Promotions.
            This displays the list of all promotions in the current sales channel.
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            Click the name of the promotion you intend to release.
            This opens the General tab of the detail view for the promotion.
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            Set the promotion schedule.
            In the Activation section, specify a start and end date/time for the promotion's validity period.Note:When you have assigned the promotion to a campaign, the promotion's start and end time must be defined within the boundaries of the campaigns time frame.
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            Enable the promotion.
            Select the Active checkbox.
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            Click Apply.
            This enables the promotion and makes it available in the storefront for the scheduled time.