METADATA last updated: 2026-03-06 by BA file_name: XPrize - XPRCT Field Notes Comms Toolkit.md file_date: **FLAGGED - UNKNOWN** title: XPRIZE Rapid Covid Testing - Field Notes Communications Toolkit category: various subcategory: xprize tags: source_file_type: gdoc xfile_type: docx gfile_url: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1DFBBbP7CQd8wzN5ZKcMdgrl-qECGjp_pIgu02pJoYzc/ xfile_github_download_url: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/FocusOnFoundationsNonprofit/floodlamp-archive-wip/main/various/xprize/XPrize%20-%20XPRCT%20Field%20Notes%20Comms%20Toolkit.docx pdf_gdrive_url: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1JMS9K85AAtlsF3ZVeHx4poXJD0yS2WXw/ pdf_github_url: https://github.com/FocusOnFoundationsNonprofit/floodlamp-archive-wip/blob/main/various/xprize/XPrize%20-%20XPRCT%20Field%20Notes%20Comms%20Toolkit.pdf conversion_input_file_type: docx conversion: pandoc license: CC BY 4.0 - https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ tokens: 624 words: 389 notes: summary_short: The XPRIZE Rapid Covid Testing Field Notes Communications Toolkit encouraged semi-finalist teams to create 60-second selfie video updates ("Field Notes") documenting their progress, with guidance on content format, suggested social media copy, and promotion of the #RapidTesting campaign across XPRIZE social channels. CONTENT ***INTERNAL TITLE:*** FIELD NOTES COMMS TOOLKIT As XPRIZE Rapid Covid Testing semi-finalists receive testing kits to validate their solutions, we want to encourage ongoing filming of prize teams in their quest to help reopen society, safely. ### THE ASK Please record yourself and the team in a '60-second selfie video, a 'Field Notes' film, to keep us up-to-date on what is happening. Then, post the video via social channels with #RapidTesting and tag @XPRIZE. Additionally, if you would like a chance to be to have your video produced into an XPRIZE video, please submit your Field Notes to [https://cloud.greenrock.tv/index.php/s/Db1yvXGY2Ku9V9y](https://cloud.greenrock.tv/index.php/s/Db1yvXGY2Ku9V9y) ### WHAT MAKES A GOOD FIELD NOTE? This format needn't be bogged down in the context of the overall prize, just a snapshot. | **What this is** | **What this isn't** | |------------------------------------|------------------------------------| | Off the cuff team generated content | Polished content | | One part of the greater narrative of each prize | All encompassing narrative | | Snap shot of team activity | Overview of prize | | Bankable content for raising awareness of prizes | Detailed look at the specifics | || ### QUESTIONS TO SHAPE THE RECORD Who are you and what do you do? Where are you recording the message from? What are you working on at the moment? How will this impact your future work? Sign off ### WHAT SHOULD I POST ON SOCIAL? To help, XPRIZE has drafted a suggested social copy example. Edit where needed to match your channel's tone and voice. - **Suggested Copy:** COVID-19 has impacted our lives for too long. We want everything to reopen, but it needs to happen safely. We're one of 219 teams in the $5M XPRIZE Rapid Covid Testing competition trying to solve this problem. Follow along our #RapidTesting journey with @XPRIZE. ### HOW CAN I HELP PROMOTE THIS CAMPAIGN? Our goal with the campaign is to let the world know people are working on solutions to help society reopen. Other teams will be posting videos. Click on the hashtag #RapidTesting, and share videos of other competitors. Be sure to mention and tag @XPRIZE in your social media accounts where possible. Here are links to the pages of our most active accounts: - [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/XPRIZE/) - [Twitter](https://twitter.com/xprize) - [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/xprize/) - [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/user/xprize) ### QUESTIONS? For marketing and media inquiries, contact Caden Kinard, Communications Strategist, at [caden.kinard@xprize.org](mailto:caden.kinard@xprize.org).