In short

• Interview length: 6 minutes.
• Hosts: Ahron Young
• Online video login link and code: Sent five minutes before your booked time.
• Address for guests in studio: Level 1, 91 William Street, Melbourne.
• On-air play-out: You’ll receive an email shortly after recording.
• Cancel or reschedule: Use the Ticker Guest Portal (password: interview).
• Interview slots: Subject to availability and editorial discretion. Your booking is not confirmed until you receive a confirmation from our team. Ticker News may reschedule or cancel interviews due to breaking news. Priority is given to guests who pre-purchase their interview clip.
• Licensing and clip options: Content Licensing FAQs.
• Purchase the clip: Amplify Your Interview.

How do I book a time?

Please book through the Ticker Guest Portal (password: interview).

Is my booking confirmed once I submit the form?

Your booking is treated as confirmed unless you hear otherwise. However, Ticker News receives a high volume of interview requests and all slots are subject to availability, editorial guidelines and the newsworthiness of your topic at the time of broadcast. If your interview does not meet our editorial requirements or a slot is no longer available, we will cancel your calendar booking and notify you by email.

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: interview). Once you cancel or decline, an email will be sent to you to confirm.

Do I need to purchase a clip licence to appear?

Purchasing a clip licence is not required to book an interview. However, priority scheduling is given to guests who pre-purchase their clip. If you select Yes in the booking form to confirm you will purchase the clip, your interview will be scheduled for live broadcast once your licence package is confirmed.

Please note that guests who indicate they will purchase and do not follow through will have this noted on their guest profile, which may affect future bookings.

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.

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.

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.

When will it air?

After recording, your interview is scheduled for broadcast on Ticker News. You’ll receive an email confirming timing. Guests who have pre-purchased their clip licence are given priority scheduling for live broadcast.

How often will it air?

All interviews are broadcast on the Ticker News channel. Licensed interviews may include extended replay, articles or additional distribution depending on the package selected.

Will I receive a copy of the interview?

After your interview, you’ll be emailed a code and link to access a preview copy of your Ticker Insight interview. This preview is for viewing only and must not be shared.

If you indicated you would be purchasing your clip licence when you booked, you can complete your purchase using the options on that page. Use the code TICKER100 at checkout to receive $100 off any package. Your purchase should be completed within 5 days of your appearance.

Guests who purchase a licence receive a professionally produced, broadcast-quality MP4 video for use across their own channels. Interviews without a purchased licence do not include a video copy.

What can I do with a licenced 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.

How do I access the preview and purchase options?

After the interview, you’ll be emailed a code and link to access a preview copy of your Insight interview. This is for viewing only and must not be shared. There are purchase options on that page to buy the licence for the interview. Use code TICKER100 at checkout for $100 off.

Can I screen record or reuse the broadcast without a licence?

No. Screen recording or republishing broadcast footage without a licence breaches our copyright policy and compromises video quality. Licenced clips are professionally mastered and cleared for reuse.

Where can I view packages and pricing?

Visit our Content Licensing FAQs page for full details. You can find our Content Packages here.

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: interview).

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 reschedule or cancel interviews due to breaking news or other editorial priorities. All interview slots are subject to availability and the newsworthiness of the topic at the time of broadcast. Priority is given to guests who have pre-purchased their interview clip — if you select Yes in the booking form to confirm you will purchase the clip, your interview will be scheduled for live broadcast once your licence package is confirmed. You will 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 cancel a slot at short notice. You’ll receive an email acknowledgement and we will contact you to rebook if we wish to follow up the story.

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 as it is a workplace and we need to protect our staff’s privacy and intellectual property. Our producers will take photos using a professional camera and in-studio guests will receive professional photographs as part of their licensing package.

Policies and standards

Licenced 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.