What Happens If I Change a Live Media Item?

by Zack Cilia

Last updated: 14-Sep-2026

Each media item created in MyAffiliates is assigned a unique Media ID.
When an affiliate selects a media item, the generated JavaScript references this Media ID.
For example:

https://js.xyzaffiliates.com.au/javascript.php?prefix=yUBNjFNO8fn7ob7cqlxNSWNd7ZgqdRLk&media=1219&campaign=1

In this example, the code references:

media=1219

If the media associated with Media ID 1219 is changed in the Admin, the change will automatically apply to affiliates whose existing advertising code references that Media ID.
This can also be used to rotate banners without requiring affiliates to update their advertising code.

Example
A client could create a media item called "Game of the Week Banner" and provide this media to affiliates.
Instead of creating a new media item every time the promotion changes, the client can update the source banner behind the existing Media ID.
All affiliates currently using that Media ID will then receive the updated banner after the cache refresh.

This provides a simple way to rotate promotional content while allowing affiliates to continue using the same advertising code.