TheVP – Page 23 – The Virtual Presenter

The best webinar/virtual classroom interactivity begins here

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posted on February 21, 2012February 21, 2012
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If you’re making a virtual presentation, it’s likely you’ve previously made a presentation in person. But even if you haven’t, this idea still applies. When we speak to a group of people, there are natural ways we interact (or should learn to do). From an opener that asks, “Give me a show

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3 reasons PowerPoint animations may suck in your webinar (and what to do about it)

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posted on February 13, 2012June 18, 2012
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Sometimes PowerPoint animations and webinars aren’t happy couples. Note that not every one of the points below is true for every web conferencing/webcasting platform. Heck, there are still platforms that don’t support PowerPoint animations, while others do beautifully. BUT…even

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What would Spock say about video conferencing?

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posted on February 9, 2012February 10, 2012
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As Spock put it, “Insufficient facts always invite danger.” So, what do 1200 people say they want to see in a video conference? Hint: There’s a difference between what we’re doing and what they said. I confess I’m a little late in posting this, but last summer I had

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A few poignant takeaways from #NSA12

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posted on February 7, 2012February 8, 2012
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Got dream? You have milk, thank you very much, but there’s nothing like an excellent conference to kick you into gear for not settling into mediocrity. National Speakers Association’s Winter Conference was just such a butt kickin’. Here are a few points to ponder…

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Are you ready for mobile webcast attendees?

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posted on February 1, 2012February 1, 2012
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It’s cool and scary: Your webinar/webcast audience could be joining you from an iPad. Or a phone. Are you ready? Today’s guest post comes from industry veteran Dan Roche, Vice President of Marketing at TalkPoint Communications. Five Tips for Improving the Effectiveness of Mobile Webcasts