Business
Broadcast channels

Share updates with your whole community at once

Broadcast channels are a one-to-many way to message the people who follow your business. You post, they get the update right in their messages.

Maya EllisBroadcast channel
Today 9:12 AM
Good morning. The spring wall hangings are finished and photographed.
They go up in the Store tab on Friday at noon. You’re hearing it here first.
Today 4:40 PM
A few people asked about plant hanger lengths. All three sizes are in the listing now.
Broadcast channel (admin only)
9:41
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What are broadcast channels?

A broadcast channel is a chat where only admins post. It’s built for announcements, so your updates never get buried under replies.

You create one from the same place you start a new group: choose Create Broadcast Channel, give it a Channel name and start sharing with your community.

People in your channel see every update in their messages, next to their other chats.

Want a back-and-forth instead? Group chats, direct messages and audio Rooms are all in the same inbox.

Best practices

Tips for running a great channel

Priya RamanBroadcast channel
You created this channel
Welcome to Studio Prints Drops. Release dates and restocks, nothing else.
Broadcast channel (admin only)
9:41

Name it for what it is

A clear Channel name tells people exactly what they’re joining, like drop alerts, restocks or live schedules.

Sam OkaforBroadcast channel
Monday
This week: new mix Wednesday, live set Friday night.
Wednesday
The new mix is up. Link is on my profile.
Broadcast channel (admin only)
9:41

Post on a rhythm

A steady schedule helps people know when to check in, and keeps your channel from feeling noisy.

Nadia ColeBroadcast channel
Today
Sneak peek before anyone else: the braid clips come in four new colors next week.
Broadcast channel (admin only)
9:41

Give members something first

Share early looks, behind-the-scenes updates and drop times in your channel before you post them anywhere else.

Devon PierceActive now
Saw the restock update in your channel. Does the canvas tote come in black?
It does. Black and natural, both in the Store tab now.
Perfect, ordering now
Message...
9:41

Take questions to DMs

Only admins post in a channel. When someone wants to ask about an order or a product, pick it up in a direct message.

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Maya Ellis29:12 AM
📣 They go up in the Store tab on Friday at noon.
Priya RamanMon
📣 Release dates and restocks, nothing else.
Lena FoxSun
see you at the market this weekend
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Keep it worth opening

Your updates appear in people’s messages next to their friends. Keep each one short, useful and clearly from you.

Theo MarshBroadcast channel
Today
Going live at 7 PM to answer your questions about the new collection. Bring them.
Broadcast channel (admin only)
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Point people to what’s next

Use your channel to tell people when you’re going live, posting a new Mini or opening a drop, so they show up when it matters.

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How to start a broadcast channel

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Priya Raman12m
can we do the photos on Thursday instead?
Devon Pierce1h
Does the canvas tote come in black?
Sam OkaforTue
sent a Mini
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    can we do the photos on Thursday instead?
    Devon Pierce1h
    Does the canvas tote come in black?
    Sam OkaforTue
    sent a Mini
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    Open your messages and tap the new message button to begin setting up a new group.

More ways to connect

Everything else in your messages

A broadcast channel is one part of Whistlr messaging. These tools help you keep every conversation with your community going.

Weekend Market CrewMaya, Priya, Devon and 3 others
Booth map is final. We’re in row C this weekend.
Bringing the new prints and the big table.
I’ll cover setup at 7
Message...
9:41
  • Weekend Market CrewMaya, Priya, Devon and 3 others
    Booth map is final. We’re in row C this weekend.
    Bringing the new prints and the big table.
    I’ll cover setup at 7
    Message...
    9:41

    Bring your team, collaborators or a small group of regulars into one conversation.

Feature spotlight

Rooms

When you’d rather talk than type, open a Room. Rooms are live audio conversations you can start with a title of up to 40 characters.

Use them for Q&As, product walk-throughs or a casual hang with your community.

Questions?

Who can post in a broadcast channel?

Only admins. Members see every update, and the message bar shows that the channel is admin only.

Where do I create a broadcast channel?

Start a new group from your messages and choose Create Broadcast Channel, then give it a Channel name.

Can people message me directly?

Yes. Direct messages and group chats work alongside your channel, and new conversations wait in message Requests until you accept them.

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