When setting up a new live stream for ‘Let’s talk about public code’ there are some steps to remember.
Who, when and what
- Decide who will be the next guest
- Decide the date and time of the stream
- Prepare questions for the interview in a HackMD shared with all interviewers
- Share the questions with the guest so no delays happen and they can run it past their communications department if needed
- An ace up your sleeve: backup name in case the current guest can’t make it. Ideally, that person would be the next guest
- Update the running script intro and rounding off sections
Platform preparations
- Make a new intro video with the BumperScripter, adding the guest and organization
- Create a new preview image adding the guest and organization with the help of the preview image template
- In the week before the stream, create a new broadcast in StreamYard
- Upload the new intro video in Streamyard and remove the old one to avoid confusion during the stream
- Update banners with links related to the upcoming show
Communication
Make sure these are ready at least 3 weeks in advance:
- Text messages for social media
- Images and graphs that can be used in the communication
- Social media campaign: short video with the guest if possible
- Shared strategy with the stakeholders involved for every interview