Agility allows you to add contacts from one Targeted List to another, making it easy to consolidate lists for future media outreach. The original list remains unchanged, and the selected contacts are added to the destination list.
This is useful when you want to:
combine similar media lists
create a master list for a campaign
reorganize your Targeted Lists
Tip: In many cases, you don't need to merge lists. When sending an Email Distribution to multiple Targeted Lists, Agility automatically removes duplicate contacts, ensuring each unique email address receives only one copy of your message.
🔹 Step 1: Open a Targeted List
Navigate to:
Media Relations → Targeted Lists
Open the Targeted List containing the contacts you want to copy.
🔹 Step 2: Select the Contacts
Select the contacts you want to add to another list.
To move every contact in the list:
Select the checkbox at the top of the results.
Choose Select All Contacts on the List.
🔹 Step 3: Add the Contacts to Another List
Click Add to List(s).
Select the Targeted List you want to add the contacts to.
If the list doesn't already exist, create a new Targeted List by entering a name.
🔹 Step 4: Update the Lists
Click Update Lists to save your changes.
The selected contacts are added to the destination Targeted List while remaining in the original list.
No contacts are removed during this process.
🔹 When Should I Merge Lists?
Merging lists can be helpful when you want to:
consolidate multiple campaign lists
create a master media list
reorganize existing Targeted Lists
simplify list management
If you simply want to send a press release to multiple lists, merging is usually unnecessary because Agility automatically removes duplicate contacts during distribution.
🔹 Best Practices
Keep separate Targeted Lists for different campaigns or audiences whenever possible.
Create a merged list only if you'll use the combined contacts repeatedly.
Review contacts before merging to ensure the destination list remains relevant.
Remember that merging lists copies contacts—it doesn't move or remove them from the original list.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does merging a list delete the original list?
No.
The original Targeted List remains unchanged. The selected contacts are copied to the destination list.
Will duplicate contacts be added?
If a contact already exists in the destination Targeted List, Agility won't create duplicate entries for the same contact.
Do I need to merge lists before sending a distribution?
Usually not.
When you send an Email Distribution to multiple Targeted Lists, Agility automatically removes duplicate contacts, so each recipient receives only one email.
Can I merge only some contacts instead of an entire list?
Yes.
You can select individual contacts or select every contact in the list before choosing Add to List(s).
Can I create a new list while merging?
Yes.
If the destination list doesn't already exist, you can create a new Targeted List during the process.
📝 Support & Resources
Help Center: Media Relations
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