Slack

For starters, read through this article from Slack: "Collaborate with kindness: consider these etiquette tips in Slack"

• @here to get the attention of anyone in the channel that is currently active on Slack

• @channel to send a push notification to everyone in the channel, regardless of whether they are active or not; ideally should be reserved for company-wide notices and emergencies

• @-tag a specific person's handle to get their attention in a channel; targeting your asks are highly recommended

• Direct-message a specific person/people for more time-sensitive or private concerns

• Customize your sidebar

  • Create sidebar sections to organize your channels and messages

• Respond in a thread to keep relevant messages organized and nested under the original message

• Remind me... will allow you to go back to a message once you can give it the attention it needs

  • You can also use /remind functions

• Star conversations and messages to bring them to the top of your left-hand navigation for easy access

• Pin a message to refer back to it quickly in a channel; this is ideal for resources that are currently relevant to all members of the channel

• Bookmark resources that you'll need in perpetuity as pinned messages will eventually be archived and you will lose access to them over time

• Customize notification settings

  • Pause when you need uninterrupted time, e.g. when giving a presentation

  • Customize notification sounds for different workspaces, especially if you belong to client workspaces

• Start a huddle in a channel or direct message

• Schedule messages to send at a later date/time

We’re also launching 4 Orchestra-wide channels in the Orchestra Slack (formerly labeled as BerlinRosen). If you’re already connected to the existing BerlinRosen instance, no action is required and we’ll automatically add you. If you’re not yet in that workspace, you’ll receive a notification via Slack and email with instructions to join.

#orchestra-announcements

• Official updates from Orchestra leadership will be posted here. Only select users can post, but everyone can reply in threads. Please try to keep this channel unmuted so you don’t miss key info.

#orchestra-connections

• Looking for a contact at a brand, with talent, a publicist, or platform? Need help brainstorming, pitching support, or have questions on other teams’ capabilities for upselling and cross-selling? This is your space to ask “Who knows X?” and share helpful intros. Everyone can post here, and @channel and @here are allowed. 

#orchestra-all-staff

• A casual, social space for all Orchestra employees—memes, weekend plans, birthday wishes, employee shoutouts, and more. Everyone can post, but @here and @channel notifications are disallowed so it doesn’t get too noisy. 

#Conductor-Notes

• Here you’ll hear directly from Jonathan Rosen. Expect book and article recs, industry insights, and strategic updates. Only Jonathan can post, but threads and reactions are open to all. 

#195broadway

• Slack channel for office updates, timely questions relevant to the group, and for us to come together and have fun.

#ai-at-orchestra

• Channel for Orchestra’s new product organization. Here to help you work better and faster. And artificial intelligence will play a big role in that effort. 

#general

• You will be automatically added when you set up your Slack account.

#techsupport

• Slack channel for you to get quick tech support from our amazing IT team.  

• Staying organized with channels

• Slack Connect: creating a shared channel with external clients/partners

• Convert a group direct message to a private channel

• Convert a channel to private