PrimeTime is a broadcasting mode within Zoho Cliq designed for large internal audiences. A host schedules a PrimeTime session and shares it to a channel or sends invitations directly. During the broadcast, only the host and panellists can speak and share video. Attendees watch the stream and interact through a text-based Q&A panel. The host can promote an attendee to panellist status during the live session to allow them to speak.
PrimeTime is suited to all-hands meetings, product announcements, leadership updates, training sessions, and any scenario where a consistent message needs to be delivered to a large group without the disruption of open microphones. It is not the right format for collaborative working sessions where multiple participants need to speak freely; a standard Cliq video call is more appropriate in those cases.
Session capacity and recording availability depend on your Zoho Cliq plan; verify the attendee limit before scheduling a company-wide event. The Q&A panel provides a structured way to handle questions, but the host must actively moderate it during the broadcast. Internet bandwidth is more critical for broadcast quality in PrimeTime than in a standard call, because the host’s stream is received by all attendees simultaneously.
The attendee limit for PrimeTime sessions depends on your Zoho Cliq subscription plan. Higher-tier plans support larger audiences. Before scheduling a company-wide broadcast, check the capacity limit in your Cliq admin settings or the plan comparison page on the Zoho website to confirm it covers your expected attendance. Exceeding the limit may prevent late joiners from accessing the session.
Recording availability for PrimeTime sessions varies by plan. When recording is supported, the host can start and stop recording during the session, and the file is typically made available in the channel or to the host after the broadcast ends. Check your specific plan features before committing to record and share a PrimeTime session with participants who could not attend live.
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