Two years ago, I set out to uncover how story applies to presentations. There seemed to be a story-like magic to the presentations that caused change and spread broadly. Since I already had the context of thousands of presentations my firm had created for smart companies and causes, I studied what I didn’t know: screenwriting, [...]
Topic: Message, Strategy
Tags: fretag pyramid, resonate, story arc, storytelling
In our workshops we often show what great stories might look like had they been presented as PowerPoint presentations—usually to demonstrate how the typical business presentation can suck the life out of a powerful story.
We wondered what the PowerPoint version of the recent Double Rainbow web video would look like. Here is what we thought [...]
Topic: Delivery, Design, Video
Tags: Delivery, double rainbow, duarte, humor, inspiration, PowerPoint, presentation, rainbow, seminar, story, storytelling, Video, workshop
If you have followed this blog or read slide:ology, you know that we are huge fans of sticky notes. We train people how to build effective presentations by writing their main points on sticky notes and then moving them around until they find a compelling flow for their message. Sticky notes are small, easily movable and readily recyclable. [...]
Topic: Message
Tags: PowerPoint, presentation, seminar, sticky note, storytelling, workshop
Have you ever thought about what you’re doing when you update your Facebook page, change your LinkedIn profile, or tweet? You’re telling a story. With simple phrases and pictures, you’re presenting to the world your opinion on world events, or your favorite restaurant.
With the explosion of social media and mobile devices, the impact of [...]
Topic: Event, Message, Strategy, Technology
Tags: ad:tech, facebook, linkedin, social media, storytelling, twitter
Audio shouldn’t be a slave to the visuals but instead should be thought of while all parts are in development, allow them to be collaborative as an element.
Topic: Design, Event, Tutorial, Video
Tags: audience, Design, PowerPoint, presentation, slide:ology, storytelling, training
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