What the Tech? Results from a recent member survey

A rundown of what TSPRAns use, wish for and plan to do with their technology

by Tracie Seed Communications & Marketing Manager TSPRA

Whether it is a team of 10 or an office of one, a quality communications program is always looking for ways to streamline their workload while still producing top-notch content. We surveyed TSPRA’s membership, and this is what they said about their current tech apps and equipment as well as their plans to refresh in 2022. And it never hurts to have a wish list! Use these survey results as a conversation starter or inspiration for your own district.

by Cissa Madero Communications Specialist

What are the top apps your communications department uses?

Adobe Creative Suite

All Adobe Creative Cloud programs, including Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere Pro and Acrobat Pro, are available as apps, so you have these powerful design tools on your device wherever you go.

Asana

This mobile app mobile app helps you stay on track, keep projects organized and hit deadlines. Visualize your progress on projects with Asana boards as your team moves tasks from do to done.

Canva

Create beautiful designs & professional graphics in seconds. Share your design via any social media, email or text.

Constant Contact

Create and send emails from your mobile device with this digital marketing app. Manage all your online marketing, including results, on mobile.

Facebook Business Suite

Facebook Business Suite lets you manage all your connected accounts across Facebook and Instagram in one place. It offers a variety of tools that makes it easier to manage your business presence for free.

Google Meet

Securely connect, collaborate and celebrate from anywhere. With Google Meet, everyone can safely create and join high-quality video meetings for groups of up to 250 people.

Hootsuite, Sprout Social

Social media management platforms where users can do the simple stuff like curate content and schedule posts all the way up to managing team members and measuring ROI.

Social Media

Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube

Trello

A project management tool that allows you to start up a board in seconds, automate tedious tasks and collaborate anywhere, even on mobile.

What are your plans for updating your technology or other programs in 2022?

• Create an online newsroom • Safety applications for website • New iPad Pro with a tripod for Facebook

Live events • New iPhone to get better quality images and videos • RODECaster podcast system • Update communications platforms • Update video equipment including audio, tripods, lighting

If budget weren’t an issue, what is the one piece of equipment you’d purchase for your communications department?

• More staff • Canon Mark 5 with a lens • Nikon D6, 600mm lens • TriCaster • Mac Pro, 28-core processor, 1.5 TB RAM • New iPad & iPhone • Podcast Studio • High-tech video equipment and microphones • Mounted studio lighting

Have a great app or equipment you’d like to share with your fellow TSPRAns? Email Tracie at tseed@tspra.org.