Platform Updates
Updates, enhancements, and improvements to the PIO Calendar platform and user experience.
Use this category for:
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New features or tools
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UX/UI improvements
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Backend changes users should know about
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Bug fixes or performance upgrades (high-level, non-technical)
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Submission process improvements
Rule of thumb:
If you built it, fixed it, or improved it, this is the category.
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Platform Update: You Can Now Update Events Directly from Any Listing
The PIO Calendar now includes an “Update This Event” feature on every event page. Events evolve. Dates move. Locations shift. Occasionally, cancellations happen. Rather than relying solely on manual review, this feature allows organizers and attendees to notify us directly of changes. Every submission is reviewed and verified before updates are made. The goal is…
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Platform Update: Event Status Alert Banner Now Live
The PIO Calendar continues to evolve with new features designed to improve clarity, transparency, and usability across the platform. A new site-wide Event Status Alert Banner is now live. This feature automatically displays important updates when a future event’s status changes. If a class or conference is postponed, canceled, or moved online, visitors will now…
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Platform Update: What’s Live at Launch
The PIO Calendar has officially launched with a focused set of features designed to make it easier for Public Information Officers and external affairs professionals to find relevant training and professional development opportunities. At launch, the platform includes: These core features establish the foundation of the PIO Calendar and will continue to be refined and…