How do I translate a supplied UTC embargo into a release decision for a proposed publication instant?
Use UTC whole hours for both times. Confirm any contract time zone and daylight-saving conversion with the issuer.
Open Embargo Release DeskTry the worked example
These are the example inputs from Embargo Release Desk. Replace them in the tool to run your own case.
| Announcement | Embargo date UTC | Embargo hour UTC 0–23 | Proposed date UTC | Proposed hour UTC 0–23 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ink launch | 2026-11-11 | 14 | 2026-11-11 | 12 |
| Atlas release | 2026-11-13 | 9 | 2026-11-13 | 10 |
Example result
Ink launch · Hold · Proposed time is 2 hour(s) early.
Who uses this?
Product announcement editors. The free online tool runs the calculation in your browser. To edit the files and use the tools offline in one business, see the €49 offline edition.
Where the idea came from
Benchcraft adapted the reviewed creator partnership and sponsorship pipeline idea for product announcement editors. The rules and fictional example here were created for this tool.
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