Carousel Daily is a simple and effective way of increasing your organization's reach to a much wider, more targeted audience than just those within your physical facility. Each one of your unique audiences can subscribe to a specific Carousel Daily Feed to see content relevant to them. You have the ability to add external links to Carousel Daily Feed content. This allows you to direct Carousel Daily app users to other websites or applications your organization uses.
Supported devices include macOS, Windows, iPadOS, and Android devices. These devices can install the Carousel Daily application from their respective app stores, and then subscribe to a specific Carousel Daily Feed using either a URL link or a QR code generated within Carousel Cloud
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The following bulletin/content types are supported for the Carousel Daily App
Uploaded Image
Templated (no video blocks)
RSS
Event Schedule Bulletins
Web (snapshot only)
Power BI (snapshot only)
The Carousel Daily widget will only display the first bulletin in a multi-page bulletin
Carousel Daily access and usage requires a 24XX (or newer) Carousel Cloud subscription. Please contact your customer success manager for more information.
How it works
Create a Carousel Daily Feed Zone in Carousel Cloud
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Log in to your Carousel Cloud account and go to Configure > Zones > New
Set the Name, Tags, Description, and Zone Size, then select Save
Create a Carousel Daily Feed with the Zone
Navigate to Configure > Players > Carousel Daily Feeds
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Click on Create a New Carousel Daily Feed
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Enter a name for the feed
This name will be what Carousel Daily subscribers will see on their devices in their feed list
Select the zone you just created from the drop-down list, then select Submit to create the feed
Sharing Carousel Daily Feeds
To share your feed, click the How To Share Button in the feed options on the right side of the Carousel Daily Feeds page.
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You will be presented with both a Share URL and a Share QR Code.
JAMF Pro Configuration
Please see the example below for JAMF Pro App configuration:
Viewing Carousel Daily Metrics
Navigate to Configure > Players > Carousel Daily Feeds
For the metrics of a particular feed, click the View Metrics button
Using External Links
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In dynamic bulletins where you want to share a URL link, use the Content > Carousel Daily Feeds > External Link URL field to enter a URL link. Subscribers will now have a clickable link directly in their Carousel Daily app feed.
You can optionally add specific text to display with the bulletin in the Carousel Daily feed
To add a clickable telephone number, use tel://1225551212 for the URL input format. This can also be used to open other MacOS, Windows, iOS, or Android apps that provide URL’s for cases like this.
On devices that support adding widgets, you can also create a Carousel Daily widget on your macOS, Windows, iOS, or Android devices
Best Practices
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Content Amount
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Crafting effective small message bulletins, employing larger headers, color coding for specific departments, and incorporating icons for visual reference play pivotal roles in enhancing communication clarity and engagement.
Larger headers serve as attention-grabbing focal points, instantly drawing the reader's eye to the main message.
Color coding provides a quick and intuitive way to associate information with specific departments or categories, facilitating efficient comprehension even at a glance.
Additionally, incorporating icons offers visual cues that aid in message recognition and retention, particularly in instances where space is limited.
Together, these design elements not only enhance the visual appeal of bulletins but also streamline information delivery, ensuring that key messages are both noticed and comprehended effectively.
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Links in Content
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External Link URL: Allows you to bring people to an external link
The link gets embedded into the external link text. This text will live just below your bulletin title in your feed.
Adding a link to your content not only creates an interactive experience for your viewers by providing additional information but also simplifies certain processes. For instance, when sharing a holiday calendar bulletin, including a link grants users access to the full calendar and enables them to add all events to their personal calendar with a single click.
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Naming Bulletins
Naming your bulletins is of utmost importance as it serves as the primary identifier for users navigating through The Daily feed. (Much different than in a regular Carousel channel where most people never see the bulletin name) When naming a bulletin, careful consideration should be given to how it will appear in the feed, as this is the main reference point for users seeking information. The name should succinctly and accurately convey the content or purpose of the bulletin, making it easy for users to locate relevant information quickly. A well-chosen bulletin name maximizes the usability and impact of this communication platform.
(Your bulletin name and the External link text show up next to each other so be sure these “titles” are different)
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Zone Size
Create zones at a larger size so that when content is viewed on the screen resolutions your users primarily have, the content will look great
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Breathing Room
Make sure your content has enough breathing room or padding, and try not to use a design element like a thin border or something around the edges. When used correctly, white space brings balance to a layout. It allows the eye to flow through the information listed, which creates a better user experience. Allowing your content to breathe means people can focus on a section of the screen, absorb the content, retain the content, and then move on to the next section of the screen, which results in successful digital signage.
Use Cases for Carousel Daily
Spanish Carousel Daily Feed (If you have a company that speaks many languages, you could split feeds up by language)
Providing a link in a Carousel Daily zone bulletin that allows you to “add all holidays” to your calendar