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Category Ad Media V2

Description

The Category Ad Media Service is a read only resource that returns all the media information for a given category Id.

HTTP Method and Request URL

GET

https://api.macys.com/v2/admedia/category?categoryId=[categoryId]&channel=[Channel]&secure=[true/false]

Path and Query Parameters

 

HTTP Header Parameters

Parameter

Description

Mandatory

Sample Value

Accept

Specifies the output format. Can be application/json or application/xml.

Yes

application/json

application/xml

x-macys-webservice-client-id

Pass the apikey as a header value which is called x-macys-webservice-client-id. The api key is the 24 character alphanumeric string assigned to your application when you registered it. Pass the apikey as a header value which is called x-macys-webservice-client-id. The api key is the 24 character alphanumeric string assigned to your application when you registered it. Click here for a list of your API keys.

Yes

xmj9js4jkdpe1983fmwu98gh

Query Parameters

Parameter

Description

Mandatory

Sample Value

categoryId

Specify one or more category Id's separated by comma. A list of Category ID's can be pulled by making a Category Index call

Yes 27058
channel Channel can be either SITE or REGISTRY
Yes
SITE
secure By default this is set to false. If set to true links in response will be https NOT http No
true or false
callback If sent, the format is JSONP (JSON with Padding) with the callback returned with the JSON response. You can put anything in the callback parameter and whatever you send is returned.  No
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Sample Request and Response

Sample Request

Request URL:

GET

 https://api.macys.com/v2/admedia/category?categoryId=27058&channel=SITE

HTTP Header:

x-macys-webservice-client-id: xmj9js4jkdpe1983fmwu98gh

Accept: application/json

Sample Response

{
       "mediaPoolMapper": {
              "mediaPoolItem": [{
                     "poolName": "GLOBALABOVEFOOTERBANNER",
                     "mediaItemMapper": {
                            "mediaItem": [{
                                   "mediaLinkMapper": {
                                          "mediaLinkItem": [{
                                                 "coordinates": "635,0,902,76",
                                                 "text": "a million reasons to Believe: Create your letter to Santa ",
                                                 "linkType": "STATIC",
                                                 "value": "http://social.macys.com/believe/#/createyourletter",
                                                 "fullLinkURL": "http://social.macys.com/believe/#/createyourletter"
                                          }, {
                                                 "coordinates": "0,0,642,76",
                                                 "text": "Make a list, check it twice. Be Santa anytime, anywhere. Shop the Holiday Gift Guide. ",
                                                 "linkType": "STATIC",
                                                 "value": "http://www.macys.com/campaign/social?campaign_id=213&channel_id=1",
                                                 "fullLinkURL": "http://www.macys.com/campaign/social?campaign_id=213&channel_id=1"
                                          }]
                                   },
                                   "filename": "1101_ElectionDay_hp_gfb_1076497.jpg",
                                   "fullImageURL": "http://assets.macys.com/navapp/dyn_img/cat_splash/1101_ElectionDay_hp_gfb_1076497.jpg",
                                   "height": 74,
                                   "width": 900,
                                   "text": "Make a list, check it twice. Be Santa anytime, anywhere. Shop the Holiday Gift Guide. a million reasons to Believe: Create your letter to Santa ",
                                   "description": "1101ElectionDaySaleHPEventBanner",
                                   "mediaGroupType": "AD",
                                   "mediaType": "IMAGE",
                                   "mediaGroupId": "552791"
                            }]
                     }
              }, {
                     "poolName": "SITE_OP_BANNER",
                     "mediaItemMapper": {
                            "mediaItem": [{
                                   "mediaLinkMapper": {
                                          "mediaLinkItem": [{
                                                 "coordinates": "",
                                                 "text": "",
                                                 "linkType": "STATIC",
                                                 "value": "javascript:pop('/m/campaign/free-shipping/free-shipping-everyday','myDynaPop','scrollbars=yes,width=900,height=900')",
                                                 "fullLinkURL": "javascript:pop('/m/campaign/free-shipping/free-shipping-everyday','myDynaPop','scrollbars=yes,width=900,height=900')"
                                          }]
                                   },
                                   "filename": "0221_FS_search_bnr_01_1030783.gif",
                                   "fullImageURL": "http://assets.macys.com/navapp/dyn_img/cat_splash/0221_FS_search_bnr_01_1030783.gif",
                                   "height": 0,
                                   "width": 0,
                                   "text": "Free Shipping Everyday of the Year",
                                   "description": "0221FlatfeeGenericCatbrowsebanner",
                                   "mediaGroupType": "AD",
                                   "mediaType": "IMAGE",
                                   "mediaGroupId": "536503"
                            }]
                     }
              }, {
                     "poolName": "2143024",
                     "mediaItemMapper": {
                            "mediaItem": [{
                                   "mediaLinkMapper": {
                                          "mediaLinkItem": [{
                                                 "text": "",
                                                 "linkType": "PRODUCT",
                                                 "value": "595257",
                                                 "fullLinkURL": ""
                                          }, { 
                                                 "text": "",
                                                 "linkType": "PRODUCT",
                                                 "value": "728879",
                                                 "fullLinkURL": ""
                                          }, {
                                                 "text": "",
                                                 "linkType": "PRODUCT",
                                                 "value": "728872",
                                                 "fullLinkURL": ""
                                          }, {
                                                 "text": "",
                                                 "linkType": "PRODUCT",
                                                 "value": "728870",
                                                 "fullLinkURL": ""
                                          }, {
                                                 "text": "",
                                                 "linkType": "PRODUCT",
                                                 "value": "728868",
                                                 "fullLinkURL": ""
                                          }, {
                                                 "text": "",
                                                 "linkType": "PRODUCT",
                                                 "value": "728846",
                                                 "fullLinkURL": ""
                                          }, {
                                                 "coordinates": "",
                                                 "text": "",
                                                 "linkType": "CATEGORY",
                                                 "value": "22911",
                                                 "fullLinkURL": "http://www1.macys.com/catalog/index.ognc?CategoryID=22911"
                                          }]
                                   },
                                   "filename": "",
                                   "fullImageURL": "",
                                   "height": 0,
                                   "width": 0,
                                   "text": "Shop Toys and Games",
                                   "description": "",
                                   "mediaGroupType": "AD",
                                   "mediaType": "PRODUCT_PANEL_CATEGORY_FACET"
                            }]
                     }
              }, {
                     "poolName": "2142961",
                     "mediaItemMapper": {
                            "mediaItem": [{
                                   "mediaLinkMapper": {
                                          "mediaLinkItem": [{
                                                 "text": "",
                                                 "linkType": "PRODUCT",
                                                 "value": "733236",
                                                 "fullLinkURL": ""
                                          }, {
                                                 "text": "",
                                                 "linkType": "PRODUCT",
                                                 "value": "733234",
                                                 "fullLinkURL": ""
                                          }, {
                                                 "text": "",
                                                 "linkType": "PRODUCT",
                                                 "value": "335539",
                                                 "fullLinkURL": ""
                                          }, {
                                                 "coordinates": "",
                                                 "text": "",
                                                 "linkType": "CATEGORY",
                                                 "value": "26073",
                                                 "fullLinkURL": "http://www1.macys.com/catalog/index.ognc?CategoryID=26073"
                                          }]
                                   },
                                   "filename": "",
                                   "fullImageURL": "",
                                   "height": 0,
                                   "width": 0,
                                   "text": "Shop Holiday Dressing",
                                   "description": "",
                                   "mediaGroupType": "AD",
                                   "mediaType": "PRODUCT_PANEL_CATEGORY_FACET"
                            }]
                     }
              }, {
                     "poolName": "INTL_GNA",
                     "mediaItemMapper": {
                            "mediaItem": [{
                                   "mediaLinkMapper": {
                                          "mediaLinkItem": [{
                                                 "coordinates": "",
                                                 "text": "",
                                                 "linkType": "STATIC",
                                                 "value": "http://www.macys.com/store/about/visitor/index.jsp",
                                                 "fullLinkURL": "http://www.macys.com/store/about/visitor/index.jsp"
                                          }]
                                   },
                                   "filename": "2012_gnas_10_1079150.png",
                                   "fullImageURL": "http://assets.macys.com/navapp/dyn_img/cat_splash/2012_gnas_10_1079150.png",
                                   "height": 39,
                                   "width": 307,
                                   "text": "visiting the united states? extra 10% off at any macy's store. details",
                                   "description": "extra_off_visitingUS_GNA_307x40",
                                   "mediaGroupType": "AD",
                                   "mediaType": "IMAGE",
                                   "mediaGroupId": "548988"
                            }, {
                                   "mediaLinkMapper": {
                                          "mediaLinkItem": [{
                                                 "coordinates": "",
                                                 "text": "",
                                                 "linkType": "STATIC",
                                                 "value": "http://prefcenter.email.macys.com/Macys_ISHIP/index.asp?rdn=700&aff_src=51",
                                                 "fullLinkURL": "http://prefcenter.email.macys.com/Macys_ISHIP/index.asp?rdn=700&aff_src=51"
                                          }]
                                   },
                                   "filename": "sign_up_memail_GNA_307x40_1072362.jpg",
                                   "fullImageURL": "http://assets.macys.com/navapp/dyn_img/cat_splash/sign_up_memail_GNA_307x40_1072362.jpg",
                                   "height": 40,
                                   "width": 308,
                                   "text": "sign up for macy's emails saving & offers, right to your inbox! sign up",
                                   "description": "newinternationalgnasignupforemails",
                                   "mediaGroupType": "AD",
                                   "mediaType": "IMAGE",
                                   "mediaGroupId": "549407"
                            }, {
                                   "mediaLinkMapper": {
                                          "mediaLinkItem": [{
                                                 "coordinates": "",
                                                 "text": "",
                                                 "linkType": "STATIC",
                                                 "value": "http://www.macys.com/m/international-shipping/index",
                                                 "fullLinkURL": "http://www.macys.com/m/international-shipping/index"
                                          }]
                                   },
                                   "filename": "ishipping_GNA_307x40_1072352.jpg",
                                   "fullImageURL": "http://assets.macys.com/navapp/dyn_img/cat_splash/ishipping_GNA_307x40_1072352.jpg",
                                   "height": 40,
                                   "width": 307,
                                   "text": "we ship to over 100 countries! find out more",
                                   "description": "InternationalGNA100countries",
                                   "mediaGroupType": "AD",
                                   "mediaType": "IMAGE",
                                   "mediaGroupId": "549406"
                            }, {
                                   "mediaLinkMapper": {
                                          "mediaLinkItem": [{
                                                 "coordinates": "",
                                                 "text": "",
                                                 "linkType": "STATIC",
                                                 "value": "http://www.macys.com/service/contact/international/faqs/index.jsp",
                                                 "fullLinkURL": "http://www.macys.com/service/contact/international/faqs/index.jsp"
                                          }]
                                   },
                                   "filename": "2012_gnas_14_1079145.png",
                                   "fullImageURL": "http://assets.macys.com/navapp/dyn_img/cat_splash/2012_gnas_14_1079145.png",
                                   "height": 40,
                                   "width": 307,
                                   "text": "international shipping faqs get answers here",
                                   "description": "questions_ishipping_GNA_307x40",
                                   "mediaGroupType": "AD",
                                   "mediaType": "IMAGE",
                                   "mediaGroupId": "548992"
                            }]
                     }
              }, {
                     "poolName": "ABOVE_NAV_POOL",
                     "mediaItemMapper": {
                            "mediaItem": [{
                                   "mediaLinkMapper": {
                                          "mediaLinkItem": [{
                                                 "coordinates": "",
                                                 "text": "",
                                                 "linkType": "STATIC",
                                                 "value": "javascript:pop('/popup.ognc?popupID=551855','myDynaPop','width=365,scrollbars=yes,height=600')",
                                                 "fullLinkURL": "javascript:pop('/popup.ognc?popupID=551855','myDynaPop','width=365,scrollbars=yes,height=600')"
                                          }]
                                   },
                                   "filename": "1111_vet_day_sale_HP_gna_4_1077412.png",
                                   "fullImageURL": "http://assets.macys.com/navapp/dyn_img/cat_splash/1111_vet_day_sale_HP_gna_4_1077412.png",
                                   "height": 40,
                                   "width": 307,
                                   "text": "Extra 15 percent or 10 percent off. promo code VETDAY.",
                                   "description": "1111VetsDaySaleHPGNA",
                                   "mediaGroupType": "AD",
                                   "mediaType": "IMAGE",
                                   "mediaGroupId": "553776"
                            }, {
                                   "mediaLinkMapper": {
                                          "mediaLinkItem": [{
                                                 "coordinates": "",
                                                 "text": "",
                                                 "linkType": "STATIC",
                                                 "value": "http://www.macys.com/registry/wedding/registryhome",
                                                 "fullLinkURL": "http://www.macys.com/registry/wedding/registryhome"
                                          }]
                                   },
                                   "filename": "2012_gnas_16_1079147.png",
                                   "fullImageURL": "http://assets.macys.com/navapp/dyn_img/cat_splash/2012_gnas_16_1079147.png",
                                   "height": 40,
                                   "width": 307,
                                   "text": "going to a wedding? find a couple's registry",
                                   "description": "registry_wo_shower_GNA_307x40",
                                   "mediaGroupType": "AD",
                                   "mediaType": "IMAGE",
                                   "mediaGroupId": "548996"
                            }, {
                                   "mediaLinkMapper": {
                                          "mediaLinkItem": [{
                                                 "coordinates": "",
                                                 "text": "",
                                                 "linkType": "STATIC",
                                                 "value": "http://www.macys.com/campaign/thanksforsharing/index.jsp",
                                                 "fullLinkURL": "http://www.macys.com/campaign/thanksforsharing/index.jsp"
                                          }]
                                   },
                                   "filename": "1015_sitewide_hp_gna_4_1075370.png",
                                   "fullImageURL": "http://assets.macys.com/navapp/dyn_img/cat_splash/1015_sitewide_hp_gna_4_1075370.png",
                                   "height": 43,
                                   "width": 307,
                                   "text": "thanks for sharing: join and get 10 percent rewards on most Macy's credit card purchases",
                                   "description": "1015SitewideHPGNA",
                                   "mediaGroupType": "AD",
                                   "mediaType": "IMAGE",
                                   "mediaGroupId": "551593"
                            }, {
                                   "mediaLinkMapper": {
                                          "mediaLinkItem": [{
                                                 "coordinates": "",
                                                 "text": "",
                                                 "linkType": "STATIC",
                                                 "value": "http://www.macys.com/m/international-shipping/index",
                                                 "fullLinkURL": "http://www.macys.com/m/international-shipping/index"
                                          }]
                                   },
                                   "filename": "2012_gnas_12_1079143.png",
                                   "fullImageURL": "http://assets.macys.com/navapp/dyn_img/cat_splash/2012_gnas_12_1079143.png",
                                   "height": 40,
                                   "width": 307,
                                   "text": "we ship to over 100 countries! find out more",
                                   "description": "ishipping_GNA_307x40",
                                   "mediaGroupType": "AD",
                                   "mediaType": "IMAGE",
                                   "mediaGroupId": "548989"
                            }]
                     }
              }, {
                     "poolName": "FLEXWIDGET",
                     "mediaItemMapper": {
                            "mediaItem": [{
                                   "mediaLinkMapper": {
                                          "mediaLinkItem": [{
                                                 "coordinates": "",
                                                 "text": "Shop Holiday Dressing",
                                                 "linkType": "MEDIA",
                                                 "value": "2142961",
                                                 "fullLinkURL": ""
                                          }, {
                                                 "coordinates": "",
                                                 "text": "Shop Toys and Games",
                                                 "linkType": "MEDIA",
                                                 "value": "2143024",
                                                 "fullLinkURL": ""
                                          }]
                                   },
                                   "filename": "",
                                   "fullImageURL": "",
                                   "height": 0,
                                   "width": 0,
                                   "text": "",
                                   "description": "Boys 2-7",
                                   "mediaGroupType": "AD",
                                   "mediaType": "WIDGET"
                            }]
                     }
              }, {
                     "poolName": "GLOBALFOOTER",
                     "mediaItemMapper": {
                            "mediaItem": [{
                                   "mediaLinkMapper": {
                                          "mediaLinkItem": [{
                                                 "coordinates": "",
                                                 "text": "",
                                                 "linkType": "STATIC",
                                                 "value": "http://www.macys.com/m/campaign/splash/corporate/campaigns",
                                                 "fullLinkURL": "http://www.macys.com/m/campaign/splash/corporate/campaigns"
                                          }]
                                   },
                                   "filename": "1111_vet_day_sale_HP_efb_1077413.jpg",
                                   "fullImageURL": "http://assets.macys.com/navapp/dyn_img/cat_splash/1111_vet_day_sale_HP_efb_1077413.jpg",
                                   "height": 61,
                                   "width": 209,
                                   "text": "what's happening at Macy's",
                                   "description": "1111VetsDaySaleHPEventBox",
                                   "mediaGroupType": "AD",
                                   "mediaType": "IMAGE",
                                   "mediaGroupId": "553777"
                            }]
                     }
              }]
       }
} 

 

cURL Example

curl -X GET -H "X-Macys-Webservice-Client-Id: xxxxxxxxxx" -H "Accept: application/json" -H "Content-Type: application/json" -H  "https://api.macys.com/v2/admedia/category?categoryId=27058&channel=SITE"

 

 

 

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Error Codes

Call Specific Error Codes:

NONE

General Error Handling Documentation:

Click Here

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