While the Q&A feature allows participants to submit questions, comments, ideas, or feedback, an announcement (also known as a host message) works in the opposite direction—it's a message sent from you, the host, to all participants.
These messages are displayed on:
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The Q&A board
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Participant mobile devices
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Present view (if being used)
Why Use Announcements?
Announcements are a great way to:
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Welcome participants at the start of your session
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Share important updates
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Encourage participation
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Provide instructions or time reminders
You can:
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Write your own message, or
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Use one of our pre-set announcement templates
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Prepare announcements in advance and publish them when needed
Using announcements effectively can help guide your session smoothly and keep your audience engaged.
How to Tell the Difference Between an Announcement and a Participant Message
There are two key differences:
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Placement on the Q&A board
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Announcements are always pinned to the top of the message list—no matter which tab you're viewing.
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Participant messages, however, appear in either the ‘Published’ or ‘Needs Review’ list, based on your moderation settings.
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Color and background
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Announcements appear with a different background color, making them stand out from participant messages.
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This ensures your messages catch everyone’s attention.
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