Announcements
Announcements let you display rotating text messages on your screens — useful for staff notices, company updates, event reminders, or anything you want everyone to see. Messages rotate automatically so viewers catch them without waiting.
What it looks like on a display
Section titled “What it looks like on a display”Announcements appear as a styled text block in a layout area. Messages cycle through one at a time, with a brief pause between each. You can choose from several visual styles — bold minimal type, sticky-note cards, a full-bleed poster, or a memo format.
Adding announcements
Section titled “Adding announcements”- Navigate to Content in the sidebar (URL:
/admin/content). - In the Hub tab, click Add New.
- Under the Fun category, select Announcements.
- Give the content item a name (for example, “Staff Notices” or “Daily Updates”).
- Add your announcement messages — one per entry.
- Set the display style and rotation interval.
- Save and add the item to your playlist.
Each announcement entry can include a title and body text. You can add as many messages as you need — they’ll cycle through in order.
Settings
Section titled “Settings”Display style — Controls the visual appearance of each announcement:
| Style | Description |
|---|---|
| Clean | Bold type with generous spacing, minimal accent — blends into the layout |
| Sticky Notes | Tinted note cards with a playful feel (board format only) |
| Poster | Full-bleed accent background with large type — high visibility |
| Memo | Icon, category, title, body, and date chip in a structured layout |
Rotation interval — How long each announcement stays on screen before the next one appears:
| Interval | When to use |
|---|---|
| 5 seconds | Short messages with quick readers (like a lobby display) |
| 10 seconds (default) | Standard for most uses |
| 15 seconds | Longer messages that need reading time |
| 30 seconds | Detailed notices or announcements with instructions |
Show title — Toggle whether to display a header above the announcements (for example, “Announcements” or a custom section title).
- Keep individual announcements short — one key message per entry works better than paragraphs.
- Rotate announcements regularly by editing the content item in your library. Remove outdated messages so viewers always see current information.
- For urgent notices, add them to the top of the list so they appear first in the rotation.
- Use the Poster style for high-priority messages — the full-bleed accent background draws attention naturally.
Common uses in retail
Section titled “Common uses in retail”- Daily staff reminders (opening procedures, inventory tasks)
- Shift-change notices
- Policy updates for customer-facing staff
- Promotional reminders (“Don’t forget to mention the weekend sale”)
- Safety and compliance notices
Troubleshooting
Section titled “Troubleshooting”Announcements aren’t rotating. Check the rotation interval setting — if it’s set to 30 seconds, messages will appear to stay for a while. Verify the content item is properly added to your playlist and the display is online.
Messages are cut off or hard to read. Switch to a display style that gives more visual contrast — Poster or Clean work well for readability. Also check the font size setting in your layout if text appears too small.