For many years, newsrooms managed their shows using Excel templates. It was cheap and familiar — but it was never built for television. As shows became more complex, Excel began to show its limits. That’s where smart, dedicated rundown software like Falcon Rundown comes in.
The Limitations of Spreadsheets
Spreadsheets can store data, but they can’t manage a live production. Producers waste time calculating timings, presenters lose scripts, and multiple versions of the same rundown cause chaos.
Falcon Rundown replaces these outdated methods with a centralized, real-time rundown system.
What Makes Falcon Rundown “Smart”
- Dynamic timing: Adjust one story’s duration and the entire rundown updates automatically.
- Color-coded tagging: Instantly see camera, server, or graphic assignments.
- Script and prompter integration: No more Word files or email chains.
- Digital cuecards: Presenters see live updates on tablets.
- PDF export: Generate clean rundowns for each department in seconds.
This smart approach eliminates redundancy and gives everyone exactly what they need.
The Cultural Shift
Switching from Excel to Falcon Rundown often feels like going from chaos to control. The newsroom becomes a connected ecosystem where communication flows effortlessly.
And because Falcon Rundown is cloud-based, it supports hybrid and remote work — something traditional NRCS systems can’t do easily.
The Future of Newsroom Workflows
The evolution from spreadsheets to smart rundown software mirrors the digital transformation happening across media. Teams that adapt now will run faster, more efficient operations for years to come.