How It Works – Step-by-Step Guide
Reports in Discover can be generated
- from the Feed Page
- from the Reports page
📍 From the Feed Page
This section explains how to create a report in Discover starting from your feed view and managing saved reports.
Start building your report directly from the content you're exploring:
- Apply filters to your feed (e.g., date range, brand, media type, placement type).
- Sort the order of the clippings in a report by selecting your preferred option under the “Sort by” menu—such as Publication Date, MIV, Reach/Subscribers
- Click “Create Report” in the top-right.
- Select your preferred report type (e.g., Excel, Power-point or Online.
- Configure your report by selecting options: compare period, language, currency, tags and clippings.
- Click “Save Report” to store the configuration.
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Choose report visibility settings:
- Private: Only visible to you
- Global: Visible to all users in your site

📍 From the Reports Page
This section explains how to create a report in Discover starting from the report page
- View all previously saved report
- Edit reports: You can choose to update the existing version or “Save as New” — perfect for turning a template into a final report version without overwriting the original.
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Delete reports:
- Users can only delete their own private reports or global reports they created.
- Managers have full rights and can delete any report, including global ones created by others.
- Export report
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💡 Pro Tip:
Use relative date periods (like Current Month, Previous Month, Current Quarter, etc.) and set a comparison period when building your reports. This way, you don’t need to rebuild reports every time — just click “Export”, and your report will be automatically updated with fresh data based on the selected timeframe.
Full demo video
FAQs
Here are some common questions you might have:
Why is my Discover report not automatically downloading?
If your report does not download after completion, it may be necessary to enable "pop-ups" from Launchmetrics.
While downloading your report, monitor your URL bar for a pop-up icon.
- Click the pop up icon to allow downloads

You will receive a similar pop up notification using Safari:

if you miss this pop up, or you do not see it you can add “discover.launchmetrics.com” as a trusted site for pop ups in your browser settings.
- Click the Chrome icon in your menu bar
- Click “Settings”
- Click “Privacy and Security” and on the left hand side
- Scroll down to “Site Settings”
- Scroll down to “Pop ups & redirects”
- Add Discover.launchmetrics.com

The steps are similar for different browsers:
If you need further assistance on this, please reach out to our support team (support@launchmetics.com).
Will my reports created in the old builder still be accessible?
No, as on previous builder you were not able to save them you will start fresh with an empty list of reports
Can I revert back to the old Report Builder?
Once activated, the new experience replaces the legacy version for a more seamless workflow.
Can I share a saved report with teammates?
Yes — when saving your report, select Global visibility to make it accessible to your team.
Do my saved configurations include filters and layout?
Absolutely. Your saved reports retain your chosen filters, layout, and export format.
Can I modify a report without changing the original?
Yes – when editing a report, you can either update it directly or “Save as New”, which is ideal for adapting templates into final reports without losing the original setup.
How can I sort the placements in a specific order within a report?
You can sort the order of the clippings in a report by selecting your preferred option under the “Sort by” menu—such as Publication Date, MIV, Reach/Subscribers, and more.
Where do I select the number of clippings to add in my report?
You can select the number if clippings to add in you report by clicking on +ADD “include clippings of first placements” in the Export section.
You can select up to 500 clippings per feed, both in the online and PowerPoint reports.
Need Help or Have Feedback?
If you need assistance or want to share feedback on the new Report Builder experience, we’re here to support you:
- Visit the Help Center
- Reach out to your Customer Success Manager