ShoutOuts Reel Overview and Setup

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What is the ShoutOuts Reel?

ShoutOuts Reel is a display tool that showcases purchased and approved ShoutOuts in a continuously looping slideshow. Designed for in-person use, such as in a lobby or on stage, it transforms audience support into a dynamic visual experience that creates a vibrant, welcoming atmosphere and highlights real-time engagement.

Below is a brief demonstration showing what the ShoutOuts Reel looks like and how it works.

 

 

How to Access the ShoutOuts Reel

  1. Select the project poster to open the project's landing page.

  2. Scroll down to Management Features.

  3. In the Management Features header, select ShoutOuts Reel.

 

 

The ShoutOuts Reel will open in a new window and begin playing automatically.

 

How the ShoutOuts Reel Works

  • Approved ShoutOuts automatically scroll in a continuous loop

  • The Reel auto-refreshes as new ShoutOuts are approved.

Admins can control the display interval of ShoutOuts. Available interval options:

  • 5 seconds

  • 10 seconds

  • 20 seconds

  • 30 seconds

To adjust the interval, scroll down, select a new timing option, then scroll back up. The change applies immediately.

At the end of each loop, a QR code is displayed, allowing attendees to purchase a ShoutOut after viewing the ShoutOuts Reel. After the QR code, the Reel automatically starts again without any action required.

 

Who Can Access the ShoutOuts Reel?

  • Any organization admin, Ticketing Manager or Project Manager can access and display the ShoutOuts Reel

  • The ShoutOuts Reel is not public-facing and does not have a shareable URL.

  • Shoutouts Reel must be opened from inside CUR8 and displayed on a dedicated or secondary screen using a browser. Chrome is recommended.

If you need a shareable way to display ShoutOuts to attendees, we recommend using a Digital Program instead.

How to Set Up and Share a Digital Program in CUR8

 

Requirements to Use ShoutOuts Reel

Before the ShoutOuts Reel will display content, all of the following must be in place:

  • ShoutOuts are enabled for the specific project.

  • ShoutOuts have been purchased

  • ShoutOuts have been approved through Moderation

ShoutOuts! What is a ShoutOut and how do they work?

How to Enable ShoutOuts on a Project in 4 Steps

 

Important notes about approval:

  • ShoutOuts purchased by attendees must be manually approved by an admin in the Moderation area.

  • ShoutOuts purchased by admins are auto-approved.

  • Approved ShoutOuts cannot be hidden or removed from the Reel.

 

Where to Consider Using ShoutOuts Reel for your Organization

ShoutOuts Reel is best used in physical spaces such as:

  • Theatre or venue lobbies

  • On-stage displays before a show or during intermission

  • Event Entrances and check-in areas

  • Pre-show in Greenrooms as a hype tool before performances to boost morale

  • Display during Gala/Fundraiser events

It is intended to run in a browser on a dedicated display or secondary screen and does not include full-screen or presentation mode options.

If you find an interesting way to use ShoutOuts Reel - let us know!

 

ShoutOuts Reel vs Digital Program

ShoutOuts can appear in both places, but each tool serves a different purpose.

Use ShoutOuts Reel when:

  • You want an in-person, looping visual display. 

  • Something public and "set and forget". 

  • You do not want to share directly with attendees.

Use Digital Program when:

  • You need a public or shareable URL

  • You want a more flexible, attendee-facing experience

  • Attendees will access content on their own devices; digital programs are available via their E-Tickets. You can also post QR codes for the Digital Program.

Both tools can be used together to maximize visibility and engagement.