Booking and scheduling

How do I book a time?

Use the Ticker Guest Portal (password: ticker247). First choose a time in Calendly, then submit the guest details form.

When is my interview booked?

Your interview is booked once you have selected a Calendly time and submitted the guest details form. We'll send you a confirmation email. Ticker News may occasionally need to reschedule due to breaking news or other editorial priorities.

How long is the interview?

Ticker News interviews are approximately six minutes long.

Who will interview me?

Our host Ahron Young will greet you on the day.

Can I reschedule?

Yes, simply cancel or decline the calendar invite, then rebook via the Guest Portal (password: ticker247). Once you cancel or decline, an email will be sent to you to confirm.

Do I need to purchase a clip licence to appear?

No. There is no fee to book or take part in the interview, and a clip licence is optional when booking. A licence is only required if you want to receive, publish or share Ticker's interview content on your own channels.

What should I select in the clip-options field?

If you already know you want to use and share your interview, select one of the three clip packages. Otherwise, select “I'll decide after the interview — no prepayment”; this will not affect your booking.

Preparing for your interview (remote)

What software do I need to join?

We don't use Teams, Meets or Zoom. We use a browser-based platform called vMixCall.

When will I get the login link?

You'll receive a secure login code five minutes before your scheduled time, so you don't accidentally join during another guest's interview.

Tech checklist

• Quiet, private space with notifications silenced.
• Camera at eye level, well-lit face, minimal headroom.
• Good front lighting; avoid strong backlight.
• Stable internet connection (wired preferred).
• Make sure any videoconferencing software is closed (Meets, Teams, Zoom).
• Use a desktop or laptop with Chrome or Edge browser.
• Check out our live cross guide for more help.

How do I join?

At your start time, click the link in our email, allow camera/mic access, enter your name and the code in the email, and wait for our producer to welcome you.

Preparing for your interview (in-studio)

Where is the studio?

Ticker Studios, Level 1, 91 William Street, Melbourne VIC 3000.

Arrival time

Please arrive 10 minutes early. Our team will meet you at reception.

What should I wear?

Solid colours work best. Avoid busy patterns or fine stripes.

On the day

Is the interview live?

No, we pre-record all of our interviews to make sure they run smoothly and there are no legal issues. We record the interviews as live to avoid any editing, so we can get the content on air and to you ASAP.

What happens during the interview?

You'll have a short discussion led by the host - a quick intro and a few questions. Maintain eye contact with the camera when speaking. The host is listening to your answers and will follow up with any questions.

Remember, it's an insightful conversation, not an interrogation, so enjoy it! Our hosts want to make you look good.

Can I read off notes?

We strongly recommend you don't. Firstly, it breaks eye contact with the viewer, and it is very obvious to people that you are reading. Ticker interviews are authentic so the viewer enjoys the experience too. Our hosts will help you to remain calm and keep the interview relaxed.

Can I show videos or images?

Please check with our producer ahead of time; we can advise on what's possible.

After your interview

When will it air?

After recording, your interview is scheduled for broadcast on Ticker News. You'll receive an email confirming timing.

How often will it air?

All interviews are broadcast on the Ticker News channel. Your interview may include extended replay, articles or additional distribution depending on the package you choose.

Will I receive a copy of the interview?

A licensed copy is not automatically included simply because you were interviewed. If you purchase a licence before or after recording, you'll receive the professionally produced MP4, usage rights and any additional assets included in your selected package.

With a pre-purchased Standard licence, the downloadable copy is sent very shortly after the interview airs. If you've chosen Share + feature or Feature + amplify, the additional assets are usually delivered by the end of the business day.

What happens if I don't purchase a licence?

Your interview can still be broadcast by Ticker, but you won't receive a copy or the rights to publish or share Ticker's footage on your own channels. You can decide to purchase a licence after the interview.

Licensing and using your clip

What can I do with a licensed clip?

You can share your interview on LinkedIn, websites, social media, presentations, events and internal communications, showcasing your appearance on television with full usage rights.

Can I screen record or reuse the broadcast?

No. Screen recording or republishing broadcast footage breaches our copyright policy and compromises video quality. Your licensed MP4 is professionally mastered and cleared for reuse.

Do I need to choose a package before my interview?

No. You can pre-purchase a package if you already know you want to use and share the interview, or decide after recording. Your choice does not affect your interview booking.

Why would I pre-purchase?

Pre-purchasing means your selected clip and distribution package is already arranged for delivery after recording. Clip licensing also helps fund Ticker's independent journalism and production.

Where can I view packages and pricing?

The packages are displayed on the Ticker Guest Portal below the booking forms. Visit our Content Licensing FAQs page for full details.

Cancellations and rescheduling

How do I cancel or change my time?

You can decline or delete the calendar invite at any time, and your booking will be automatically removed from our schedule. If you wish to reschedule, simply rebook via the Ticker Guest Portal (password: ticker247).

You don't need to notify us separately. Once you cancel or reschedule through the calendar, our team is automatically updated.

Can Ticker cancel my booking?

Yes. Ticker News may need to reschedule interviews due to breaking news, presenter availability or other editorial priorities. If your interview can't proceed as planned, we'll reschedule it and do our best to work around your availability — any licence you've already purchased carries over to the new recording. You'll be notified by email if your slot is affected.

What if Ticker cancels for technical reasons?

On rare occasions, such as technical issues or if our program runs over time, we may need to reschedule at short notice. You'll receive an email acknowledgement and we'll arrange a new time with you — any licence you've already purchased carries over to the rescheduled recording.

Where to watch

Watch Ticker News

Find ways to watch the Ticker News channel here: tickernews.co/where-to-watch/

We recommend you download the Ticker app on your iOS device, Apple TV, Samsung TV or via Google Play (search Ticker App).

Photography

We do not allow people to take photographs of the production area or studio because it is a workplace and we protect our staff's privacy and intellectual property. Our producers take professional photographs. In-studio photography is included where applicable in the selected package; this isn't possible for guests appearing remotely by webcam.

Policies and standards

Licensed clips must not misrepresent the interview or imply Ticker's endorsement of a product or service. See our Content Licensing FAQs and Copyright Policy for details.