News allows audience-specific publishing of dynamic content in the Staffbase App and Intranet. It streamlines content and delivers it to employees in easy-to-consume formats. News is best for content with a short-to-medium lifespan, such as recent updates or HR improvements, as posts are designed to grab readers' attention. It is organized into a three-layered system. This allows content to be timely and targeted. Learn more about the relation between news pages, channels, and posts. 
 

 

News Page

A hub that displays channels and their posts. The newest posts appear at the top, and older posts move down and, eventually, out of view.

 

News Channel
A news channel is a themed space within a news page. You can define audience-specific visibility and editing permissions for channels. 

• Article: Detailed communications like stories or reports, with features such as headings, teaser texts, images, videos, and customizable layouts.
• Updates: Quick, time-sensitive posts like notices or microblogs, focusing on short text with optional images or videos.
• Media: Visual content, showcasing a picture or video with a short description.

 

Post
Posts are the actual content created within a channel. The content format for each post depends on the channel type.

Posts are flexible and customizable, giving editors creative freedom over their content. Readers can comment, react, and further engage with content, as defined in the channel settings and individual post settings. This creates an inclusive and supportive environment within your platform.

Additional News Features

You can use additional features to simplify news content creation and present content in a more engaging manner. Including:

• Companion Editor
• Content Reviews
• @Mentions
• Widgets
• Mobile Podcast Player

Metrics

You can track metrics for News to understand how your content is being received through:

• Post statistics: Information about how readers accessed the post and the overall reach of the content.
• Analytics dashboard: The News tab provides deeper insights, including a visual representation of engagement metrics. 
• Comments:  Comments are a type of interaction that help connect your employees with the content you create, and provide direct feedback on topics.

Additional Helpful Information

• The Relation of News Page, Channels, and Posts
• Overview of News Channel Types
• Creating a Post