Reactions are emoji-based responses that participants can trigger with a single click. When multiple people react simultaneously, R-Link Studio displays visual effects—confetti, stars, or waves—on screen, creating an immersive, engaging experience.

R-Link Studio includes a curated set of reaction emojis:

As a host, you can encourage, monitor, and respond to reactions:

Encouraging Reactions

At key moments, explicitly invite reactions: "Let me know what you think—hit the clap reaction if this resonates!"

Reading the Room

Watch the reactions panel for real-time feedback. A flood of claps and hearts means you're hitting the mark. Silence might signal confusion or disengagement.

Responding to Reactions

Acknowledge reactions in your presentation: "I see the fire reactions—yes, this is huge!" This validates participation and encourages more engagement.

To maximize impact with reactions:

• Don't over-prompt: Ask for reactions at key moments, not constantly.
• Mix with other tools: Combine reactions with polls or Q&A for variety.
• Celebrate momentum: When reactions spike, acknowledge the energy: "I feel that!"
• Mention early: Orient participants to reactions in your opening remarks.
• Use for pacing: Let reaction lulls signal when to shift topics or energy level.

R-Link Studio's Whiteboard is a shared digital canvas where you and your participants can draw, write, and annotate simultaneously. It's ideal for visual collaboration, problem-solving, and creative sessions where seeing ideas take shape in real-time drives engagement and innovation.

Launching a whiteboard is straightforward:

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   Click the Whiteboard icon in your toolbar during a live event
2. 2
   Choose New Whiteboard to start with a blank canvas, or From Template to use a pre-drawn template
3. 3
   Your participants will see the whiteboard appear on their screens; participants can draw if permissions allow
4. 4
   Use the drawing tools (pen, eraser, shapes, text) to annotate and illustrate
5. 5
   Close or save the whiteboard when finished; archived versions are accessible post-event

Whiteboard toolbar with pen, shapes, text, and drawing tools

You control who can draw and how the whiteboard behaves:

Closed captions benefit your entire audience, not just those who are deaf or hard of hearing:

Polls are interactive surveys that participants answer during your event. Results display in real-time, creating moments of shared discovery and providing you with actionable audience insights. Polls can be used for engagement, decision-making, knowledge checks, or fun icebreakers.

R-Link Studio supports multiple poll formats, each suited to different questions:

Make your polls effective and engaging:

Pro tip: Pre-write 2-3 polls before your event for smooth transitions, but also enable spontaneous polls to follow audience energy and questions that arise in real-time.