# Countdown

Broadcast's Countdown section gives you the tools to create attention-grabbing promotions. With customizable countdown styles, showcase flash sales, limited-time offers, or pre-order launches and keep customers engaged and eager to buy.

Easily build promotions that you can place throughout your store:

<figure><img src="/files/DfDtmh53OTifcMjkP7DL" alt=""><figcaption><p><strong>Background image example</strong></p></figcaption></figure>

<figure><img src="/files/aIbEXURx76GPGq770SK8" alt=""><figcaption><p><strong>Solid background example</strong></p></figcaption></figure>

<figure><img src="/files/ov7tDou3rIofaq70rkF0" alt=""><figcaption><p><strong>Add next to collections and other supporing sections</strong></p></figcaption></figure>

### Flexible

Design custom countdown promotions with background images and solid or gradient colors. Use the expiry features to hide the promotion or display a custom message during the countdown. &#x20;

### **Customize**

* Choose an end date and time for your event.
* Pick a size for the countdown timer and choose from split or centred styles.
* Display a custom message or hide the entire section after the event.
* Desktop and mobile background image, text size and alignment.&#x20;
* Add text and button blocks for event messaging.&#x20;

<figure><img src="/files/NNWmAyuawOE7qqhDUeum" alt=""><figcaption><p><strong>Section settings</strong></p></figcaption></figure>

### Video Overview

This video demonstrates some of the settings and options, including gradients:

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**Video walkthrough for the Countdown timer section**
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