Idea Fair
Find It Fast: Timestamped Videos for Clear, Confident Communication
How has this idea enhanced your club's operation, etc.?
We used a timestamped Q&A video to enhance Club communications by making complex, time-sensitive information easier for members to understand and navigate. During an initiation fee increase, the Membership Team created a Q&A video to address nuanced and detailed questions, and timestamps helped members quickly find the specific details most relevant to them. This approach improved clarity, supported transparency, and respected members’ time by allowing them to engage with the information on their own terms.
How was this idea implemented, and what have been the club members' reactions?
We produced a Q&A video featuring our Membership Team and included a timestamp reference guide directly in the accompanying email, listing each question alongside the exact point in the video where it was addressed. Members responded positively to the format, noting how easy it was to use and how helpful it was for navigating detailed information. The success of this approach has positioned timestamped videos as a repeatable, member-friendly enhancement for future communications.
About the author
Anne Stryhn