Trigger a Quickfire Newsflash in Hoopla

When to use this

Use Quickfire Newsflashes to make instant announcements that appear on Hoopla channels. You can post a text message, upload an image or video, or combine both. Once you fire the Newsflash, it displays immediately on all channels your admin has configured.

Steps

1. Log into Hoopla and navigate to the Quickfire tab.
2. Select the Newsflash you want to post from the list your admin has configured.
3. Type your message in the text field.
4. (Optional) Upload an image or video attachment (see file requirements below).
5. (Optional) If you want to include a link, enter the full web address. The link will unfurl after the message displays on screen. URLs that require login credentials (such as Facebook or third-party CRM systems) will not unfurl.
6. Click Fire to broadcast your Newsflash.

File requirements for attachments:

• Maximum file size: 200MB
• Supported formats: MP4, JPEG, PNG, GIF

Verify

Watch the TV screen to confirm your Newsflash appears. You can also check the Activity tab in Hoopla, where your Newsflash will be listed for viewing, likes, and comments.

If it doesn’t work

• No Newsflashes appear in the Quickfire tab: Your admin needs to configure Quickfire Newsflashes for your account. Contact your Hoopla administrator.
• Link does not unfurl: Verify the URL does not require login credentials. URLs to sites like Facebook or authenticated systems cannot be unfurled.
• Attachment fails to upload: Confirm your file is under 200MB and uses a supported format (MP4, JPEG, PNG, or GIF).

Related articles

• Add Quickfire Newsflashes in Hoopla Set up a Quickfire Newsflash so the users you enable can post on-the-fly announcements and shout-outs to your channels.
• Types of newsflashes in Hoopla Compare the five Hoopla newsflash types, from metric and streaming to Slack, Zapier, and API, and when to use each.
• View recent activities in Hoopla Filter your Hoopla Activity feed, like and comment on items, and repost or replay newsflashes.

• Contact your Hoopla administrator if you need a new Quickfire Newsflash configured.