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How To:

Virtual Town Hall

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WHY HOLD A VIRTUAL TOWN HALL?

These digital events will allow you to:

Connect with voters
Provide updates
Answer any questions they may have

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CHECKLIST BEFORE YOU GO LIVE:

You must have a strong internet connection and a working camera, either on a phone or computer.
Record a test video and play it back to ensure the camera and microphone are working properly.
Set the camera up and frame the shot around you. Avoid holding it yourself.
Facebook: shoot horizontally (phone on its side).
Be in a clean and quiet space so there are no distractions.
Face the light source or window.
Turn off anything that could make noise (a/c, phone).
Write down a list of things you’d like to cover.

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PREPARING TO GO LIVE

Let people know you’re holding a virtual town hall! ��Create a Facebook event and use the graphic below as your event cover. �Tell people to leave their questions in the comments and tune in to hear them answered!

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PROMOTE YOUR TOWN HALL

🗣 We must find ways to come together at this time - virtually. Ask any questions you have in the comments and tune into my virtual town hall to hear them answered today at [TIME]! [FB EVENT LINK]��🙋 I’m hosting a virtual town hall from home today at [TIME]! I’ll be reviewing what I know about the coronavirus, tips to stay healthy, and answering any questions you may have. Please join me: [YOUR FB EVENT LINK]

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HOW TO GO LIVE ON FACEBOOK

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DURING YOUR LIVE

Wait a few seconds for your friends and followers to join in. Greet the first few people that join.
Introduce yourself. People will jump in and out. It is good to repeat your name and position you are running for every so often.
Encourage those that are participating to ask questions in the comments.
As you’re signing off, ask viewers to like and share the live stream to share the information.

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