Events (Today)

Events (Today)

Effortlessly Share Daily Events and Announcements Across Your Organization!

Keep your team informed and engaged with this Events Today Template. Enhance productivity and foster a collaborative environment by displaying important announcements, events, and updates in real-time. This feature is perfect for showcasing ‘Today's Events’ and highlighting what's ‘On Next.’

Ideal for a variety of date-based events, including social club activities, staff sports, training schedules, meeting room bookings, and sales meetings. Enhance your event management and keep your audience informed with ease!

Video: Template Tour



Content source

Once you have created your slide using the Events (Today) template, choose a content source to start adding your content:

Web Portal

  1. Select Web Portal from the Content Source dropdown

  2. Add an event
    1. Click [Add Content] to enter your event information using the content editor, then click [Save].

  3. When you are ready to go live, add your slide to one or more playlists.

File Upload (XLSX)

  1. Select File Upload (XLSX) from the Content Source dropdown
  2. Download the Events (Today) XLSX data template


  3. To manage events via the XLSX data template, use the available columns to key in the event details (one event per row).

    IdeaLearn more about the supported formats for this data template.
  4. Save your changes and upload the saved XLSX file into the slide editor.

  5. When you are ready to go live, add your slide to one or more playlists.

Google Sheets

Follow the prerequisite steps to set up your integration and get started with Google Sheets seamlessly
  1. Vibe Portal - Download the VIBE-DATA-TEMPLATE_EventsToday.xlsx

  2. Google Drive - Upload the VIBE-DATA-TEMPLATE_EventsToday.xlsx to your connected Google Drive folder and add your data
  3. Vibe Portal - Choose Google Sheets in the Content Source dropdown and select your saved Google Spreadsheet
NotesRecommend reading: Prep your Google Sheets

SharePoint (XLSX)

Follow the prerequisite steps to set up your integration and get started with using SharePoint Folders to store your Excel files.
  1. Vibe Portal - Download the VIBE-DATA-TEMPLATE_EventsToday.xlsx

  2. SharePoint - Upload the VIBE-DATA-TEMPLATE_EventsToday.xlsx to your connected SharePoint folder and  add your data
  3. Vibe Portal - In the slide editor, choose SharePoint (XLSX) in the Content Source dropdown and select your saved Excel file.

XLSX Data Template

If you have selected 'File Upload (XLSX)', 'Google Sheets' or 'SharePoint (XLSX)' as your content source, use this section as a guide for formatting the data in your spreadsheet.

Supported Data Formats

 ColumnSupported Formatting
DateMMMM DD YYYY or DD/MM/YYYY or MM/DD/YYYY
TimeHH:MM (24hr) or HH:MM AM and HH:MM PM
LocationFree format
OrganiserFree format
Contact Number
Numeric
SummaryFree format. Supports Bold and Underline format
Recommended Reading:
Vibe Data Templates (for tips on how to download and connect your data to a slide)
Common Data Entry Formats (for more information on managing your data)

Date/Time

Expected Behaviour for Date Time Overlay

Vibe shows the Date Time Overlay based on the time zone of each device. When you’re previewing slides (including using the 'Preview As' dropdown), you’ll see the date/time in your own local time zone — it won’t switch to another screen’s time zone. As long as each screen’s time zone is set correctly in its system settings, everything will show up at the right time, wherever it is in the world.

Design

  1. Customize Slide Titles with Styles and Colors - Elevate your presentation by modifying the styles and colors of your slide titles


  2. Customize Date/Time Widget - Enhance your presentation by using the toggle to show or hide the Date & Time widget as needed. This feature allows you to keep your slides clean and focused or provide important time-related information when necessary. Additionally, you can modify or adjust the styling of the widget to match your slide design. Use the color picker to choose the perfect background color, adjust the font color for better readability, and select a font style that complements your overall theme. You can also change the letter casing to suit your preference, whether it's all caps for emphasis or sentence case for a more traditional look. These customization options ensure that your Date & Time widget seamlessly integrates with your slide template, enhancing both functionality and aesthetics.


  3. Shape - Transform your presentation by customizing the shape background color of your event details. By changing the colors, you can highlight key points, create visual interest, and ensure your content stands out


IdeaLearn more about our template Slide Design Options (Text | Elements | Themes)

Use-Case Scenario 

Coordinating Onboarding Day Schedule to New Hires

A global tech company uses Event Today to guide new hires through the first day, across reception, training rooms, and cafeteria screens. HR needs every newcomer to know where to go and when each session starts without crowding inboxes or printing agendas.

Using Event Today, they publish an onboarding day schedule to all relevant screens. Each tile includes a location tag (Reception, Training Rooms A–C, Cafeteria) and a one-line descriptor for quick context. Because the same onboarding flow appears consistently across reception, training floors, and break areas, new hires can quickly orient themselves, find their next session, and reduce confusion during the first day. This setup also allows facilitators to update times or rooms in real time without reprinting schedules, ensuring a smooth and welcoming first-impression experience.

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