Shout Documentation
Unified messaging hub for broadcasting across multiple platforms
What is Shout?
Shout is your unified messaging command center. Compose once, broadcast everywhere - across social media, email, SMS, chat platforms, and more.
Key Features
- Multi-Platform Broadcasting: Post to LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, and more
- Email Groups: Send to predefined email distribution lists
- SMS Campaigns: Bulk SMS messaging support
- Message Templates: Save and reuse common messages
- Scheduled Posts: Schedule messages for optimal timing
- Message History: Track all sent messages and engagement
- Platform Customization: Tailor content per platform
Supported Platforms
- LinkedIn (posts and articles)
- Twitter / X
- Facebook (personal and pages)
- Email (SMTP integration)
- SMS (via Twilio)
- Microsoft Teams (channel posts)
- Slack (channel broadcasts)
Getting Started
- Connect your platforms in Settings → Integrations
- Create email groups if using email broadcasting
- Compose your message in the Shout dashboard
- Select target platforms and recipients
- Preview and customize for each platform
- Send immediately or schedule for later
Best Practices
- Customize messaging for each platform's audience
- Use templates for recurring announcements
- Schedule posts for peak engagement times
- Review message history to track what works
- Test email groups before major broadcasts
- Include relevant hashtags for social platforms