Overview
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Backstage Coordination
Enables seamless communication among presenters and moderators.
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Real-Time Support
Helps teams manage event flow without disrupting the audience experience.
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Organized Collaboration
Provides a recorded chat log for post-event analysis and quality control.
What Is Presenter Chats?
Presenter Chats is an internal communication feature built into the ON24 Intelligent Engagement Platform. During webinars and virtual conferences, presenters, moderators, and event managers can exchange messages privately through the Team Chat window. These messages are captured in a chat log that can be reviewed after the event.
This feature allows teams to coordinate timing, troubleshoot issues, provide speaker cues, and share critical information behind the scenes—all without affecting the audience-facing experience. Presenter Chats are especially useful when managing interactive webinars using engagement tools available through the ON24 Webinars Page.
Why It Matters
Smooth communication is essential during live digital events. Presenters and moderators often need to sync on timing, transitions, questions, or unexpected adjustments. Presenter Chats create a private environment where team members can collaborate and manage the event efficiently.
This behind-the-scenes communication helps avoid disruptions, reduces confusion among presenters, and ensures the event follows the intended flow. Presenter Chats also support accessibility and preparedness, especially during high-attendance events or multi-presenter sessions. To understand how ON24 enables high-quality digital experiences overall, explore the ON24 Platform.
How It’s Used
Live Event Coordination:
Presenter Chats allow moderators to remind presenters of timing cues, session pacing, or upcoming interactive elements (e.g., polls or Q&A).
Presenter Support:
Team members can privately guide new presenters, support guest speakers, or assist with technical prompts like “unmute,” “share screen,” or “advance slides.”
Coordination of Engagement Tools:
When using features like polls, surveys, or resource downloads, Presenter Chats help presenters sync on when tools should be launched. Learn more about engagement tools in ON24’s content workflows at https://www.on24.com/resources/propel-your-pipeline/.
Emergency Troubleshooting:
If technical issues arise, such as audio disruptions or connectivity problems, team members can coordinate fixes immediately without alarming attendees.
Post-Event Review:
The chat log provides valuable insight into event operations, helping teams refine processes, identify recurring issues, and improve future webinar preparation.
Key Benefits
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Improved Coordination: Keeps presenters aligned on timing, transitions, and content flow.
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Real-Time Problem Solving: Enables quiet troubleshooting without impacting attendees.
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Enhanced Professional Delivery: Reduces confusion and delivers a smoother audience experience.
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Better Event Management: Offers a record of communication to improve future event preparation.
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Supports Multi-Presenter Sessions: Helps teams stay organized in complex or fast-moving webinars.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What Are Presenter Chats In ON24?
- Presenter Chats are internal communication messages sent between presenters and hosts during a webinar or virtual conference.
- Can Attendees See Presenter Chats?
- No. Presenter Chats are private and only visible to those in presenter or host roles.
- How Do Presenter Chats Support Event Management?
- They help coordinate timing, troubleshoot issues, and keep presenters aligned without disrupting the audience’s experience.
- Are Presenter Chats Saved After The Event?
- Yes. A chat log is available for review, supporting quality control and event analysis.
Editorial & Methodology Notice
This article adheres to ON24’s editorial and data integrity standards, referencing only verified ON24 benchmark sources and official platform documentation. Updated: November 2025