An immersive workshop at General Assembly, SF. I typically teach this workshop at General Assembly, San Francisco. To see a list of my upcoming classes, visit https://generalassemb.ly/instructors/seth-familian/4813
I also teach this workshop as a private lunch-and-learn or half-day immersive session for corporate clients. To learn more about pricing and availability, please contact me at http://familian1.com
The Science of Story: How Brands Can Use Storytelling To Get More CustomersDigital Surgeons
Storytelling is not only an entertaining source for information, but a way to engage and humanize our messages that helps them stick. Our brains are wired for stories. Like a drug, we seek them out. Good stories create lasting emotional connections that persuade, educate, entertain, and convert consumers into brand loyalists.
Here’s another good reason to believe in the power of stories: You don't have a goddamn choice. We spend a third of our waking hours crafting stories, and the rest of the time consuming them. Our brains are always searching for stories. You need stories. You live your life around stories. Your life itself is a story. So, now find out how you can use them to better understand how brands and businesses can use storytelling to increase engagement and sales.
Learn more about "The Science of Memorable Presentations" by checking out the Ethos3 blog post on this topic: http://ethr.ee/1ULMrxy
Ethos3 is a presentation design agency with premier PowerPoint and presentation designers. We can create the perfect presentation for you: www.ethos3.com
If you need help creating professional presentations, email us at: info@ethos3.com
Fight for Yourself: How to Sell Your Ideas and Crush PresentationsDigital Surgeons
Don't let your blood, sweat, and pixels be overlooked, great creative doesn't sell itself.
Every presentation is a story, an opportunity to sell not just your work, but what people actually buy — YOU.
This presentation will walk viewers through three core aspects of winning at any presentation, Confidence, Comprehension, and Conviction.
These concepts, central to your work as a creative professional, are backed by science and bolstered by thoughts from some of the world’s leading creative professionals.
This document discusses better collaboration between agencies and clients. It notes that historically, agencies did not provide clients with a full understanding of the creative process or ideas, and clients did not know how to properly evaluate work. It advocates that agencies start presentations with the agreed upon creative brief to provide necessary context before presenting ideas. Agencies should tell a story that bridges the brief to the final idea, giving clients a complete understanding. The document also provides models for properly evaluating ideas and ensuring collaborative discussions between agencies and clients.
How I got 2.5 Million views on Slideshare (by @nickdemey - Board of Innovation)Board of Innovation
This document provides tips for creating engaging slide decks on SlideShare that garner many views. It recommends focusing on quality over quantity when creating each slide, using compelling images and headlines, and including calls to action throughout. It also suggests experimenting with sharing techniques and doing so in waves to build momentum. The goal is to create decks that are optimized for sharing and spread across multiple channels over time.
Things That Don't Matter in Your Presentation!Ayman Sadiq
We often spend hours together on stuffs that don’t really matter in your next presentation. You need to unclutter, focus, provide insight and yes, tell a story to convey the big idea. When you stop wasting time on the things that don’t really add any value to you presentation, we finally start adding proper value to the message and objective of your presentation. So here goes a list of things on which you should not even spend a minute. Cheers!
3 Ingredients to Spice Up Your Content MarketingSemrush
Spice up your content marketing with just 3 ingredients! Discover how the art of rhetoric can help you to develop, commission and produce more effective, persuasive and exceptional content in a repeatable workflow.
In this presentation by Jonathan Crossfield, you'll discover:
- The three ingredients of exceptional and persuasive content
- How to generate original and powerful content ideas
- A five-step workflow from Ancient Greece that still works today!
You can also watch video version of the presentation here: www.semrush.com/webinars/3-ingredients-to-spice-up-your-content-marketing/
Pitching Ideas: How to sell your ideas to othersJeroen van Geel
Learn how to convince others of your UX ideas by understanding them.
We are good in designing usable and engaging products and services. We understand the user's needs and have a toolkit with dozens of deliverables. But for some reason it remains difficult to sell an idea or concept to team members, managers or clients. After this session that problem will be solved!
Selling your ideas and convincing others is one of the most undervalued assets in our field. This ranges from convincing a colleague to use a certain design pattern to selling research to your boss and convincing a client to go for your concept. You can come up with the best ideas in the world, but if it is presented in the wrong way these ideas will die a lonely dead. This is sad, because everybody can learn how to bring a message across. The main thing is that you know what to pay attention to.
In this session I will take you on a journey through the world of presenting ideas. We will move through the heads of clients and your colleagues, learn what their thoughts and needs are. We will move to the core of your idea and into the world of psychology.
3 Storytelling Tips - From Acclaimed Writer Burt HelmEthos3
Visit the Ethos3 blog (http://buff.ly/1B8ehRa) to get the full scoop on these tips. By reading the Ethos3 blog post, you will learn how to tell stories that will captivate even the most challenging audiences.
If you need help creating professional presentations, email us at: info@ethos3.com
Ethos3 is a presentation design agency with premier PowerPoint and presentation designers. We can create the perfect presentation for you: www.ethos3.com
You are dumb at the internet. You don't know what will go viral. We don't either. But we are slighter less dumber. So here's a bunch of stuff we learned that will help you be less dumb too.
Download a full version of the report at:
www.psfk.com/report/future-of-work-2016/
The PSFK Future of Work Report deep dives into the talent and development landscape to identify the conditions and qualities that cultivate tomorrow’s leaders in the workplace. In return for investing in greater opportunity and education, employers will reap the rewards of increased efficiency, engagement and entrepreneurship—reducing mistrust, stress and ultimately turnover across teams.
Additionally, PSFK has developed six workplace visions that were inspired by 10 strategies to develop a new era of internal leadership. These boundary-pushing product and workplace concepts reimagine how teams can onboard employees, expand the office, and prevent miscommunication.
We held the largest ever Virtual SlideShare Summit a week back, if you missed it here's your chance to hear from the experts once more on some of the takeaways on presentation design and SlideShare Marketing
40 Tools in 20 Minutes: Hacking your Marketing CareerEric Leist
Marketing today requires doing a little bit of everything from creative writing to HTML to light Photoshopping. There are a ton of free tools to make those tasks easier and scalable.
Originally presented at Suffolk University's Bridging the Gap Conference--April 18th, 2014.
WEB APPS
http://zapier.com
https://ifttt.com/
http://twitterfeed.com/
http://gaggleamp.com
http://landerapp.com/
https://support.google.com/analytics/answer/1033867?hl=en
http://99designs.com/
http://visual.ly
http://www.alexa.com/
http://www.hubspot.com/blog-topic-generator
http://www.wordle.net/
www.inboundwriter.com
http://litmus.com/
http://www.inboundwriter.com/
https://www.optimizely.com/
http://thenounproject.com/
http://fortawesome.github.io/Font-Awesome/
https://www.facebook.com/help/459892990722543/
http://ads.twitter.com
https://plzadvize.com/
DESKTOP APPS
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/caffeine/id411246225?mt=12
http://jumpcut.sourceforge.net/
http://www.gifgrabber.com/
http://www.gimp.org/
EMAIL TOOLS
http://getsignals.com
http://www.yesware.com/
http://www.boomeranggmail.com/
http://rapportive.com/
http://www.wisestamp.com/
http://verify-email.org
MOBILE APPS
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.xuchdeid.clear
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/cardmunch-business-card-reader/id478351777?mt=8
BROWSER PLUGINS
https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/omnidrive/gpnikbcifngfgfcgcgfahidojdpklfia?hl=en-US
https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/klout/
LEARNING PLATFORMS
http://www.google.com/analytics/learn/
http://www.codecademy.com/
http://teamtreehouse.com/
https://generalassemb.ly/
http://www.intelligent.ly/
http://smarterer.com/
Motivate Design Presents the What If TechniqueMona Patel
The document describes the "What If Technique" for generating innovative ideas. It recommends starting with a broad problem area, identifying cliches and the status quo, then asking "What if?" questions without censoring ideas. Users are guided through writing questions for 3 minutes, sharing ideas, then repeating the process to refine questions into opportunities and developed concepts. The goal is disruptive thinking outside constraints to pursue unexpected solutions. The technique is illustrated by reimagining laundromats more positively as luxurious social spaces.
Community management goes way beyond customer service and crisis management. Making human connections is absolutely crucial to the success of your business. There is no avoiding it.
All the data has citations and sources, so you can show this to your boss, your coworkers, your clients, or anybody who needs to learn the value of community management!
This document outlines 50 essential content marketing hacks presented by Matt Heinz, President of Heinz Marketing Inc. at CMWorld. It provides an agenda for the presentation and covers topics such as content planning, measurement, formats, distribution, influencer engagement, repurposing content, and getting sales teams to leverage content. The goal is to provide new tools, tricks and best practices to help convert readers into customers through effective content marketing.
20 Ideas for your Website Homepage ContentBarry Feldman
Perplexed about what to put on your website home? Every company deals with this tough challenge. The 20 ideas in this presentation should give you a strong starting point.
Thirstier - Time is short. We are running out. #drought #California #SaoPaulo...Empowered Presentations
Groundwater is rapidly disappearing and in less than 12 months California will run out of water. What you can do to save yourself from getting thirsty.
Be a social CEO. Share your stories on Linkedin.Slides That Rock
The document encourages CEOs to be more active on social media by sharing stories about their company, colleagues, and customers, like Richard Branson and Andy Barratt do. It argues that having an active CEO presence online helps humanize the brand and builds connections with customers, which can translate to increased sales. The document suggests CEOs commit to sharing three stories on topics related to their company, colleagues, and customers to start becoming a more "social CEO".
This document contains slides from a presentation by Andre Woolery on designing effective presentations by making slides visually appealing. The presentation covers various design elements like fonts, color, composition, shapes, and images that can be manipulated to grab audiences' attention and keep them engaged. It provides examples and tips for using these elements like using bold text or different font sizes to create emphasis, leveraging color to attract the eye or accentuate points, and guiding the viewer's eye through slide composition and alignment.
Visual Design Basics: The Building Blocks of a Great SlideChiara Ojeda
This document provides tips for improving presentation slides. It suggests making slides more visually appealing by using images, charts, and color to engage the audience. A website is referenced that offers additional resources for learning how to refine slide design and content.
A major misconception in business is that design should be an afterthought. The (flawed) thinking is that design is not tied to the bottom line, so therefore it should take a back seat to other consideration. We believe the opposite to be true.
Design should be a primary consideration for any business, because it is directly tied to the bottom line. This is a presentation about why design matters.
As much as we love how fun the Ice Bucket Challenge is, we can't stand to watch that the whole meaning of why it exists is lost. Here's why you should care about ALS.
The document outlines the eight distinctions of a world-class presenter: 1) Get to the point quickly without dramatic distractions. 2) Avoid rambling and keep content concise using less words. 3) Present to persuade by causing changes in mindset, feelings, and behaviors of the audience. 4) Connect with the audience before influencing them by establishing common ground. 5) Sell the "why" of the message before the "what" and "how". 6) Use stories and vivid language to paint pictures in the minds of the audience. 7) Treat the audience as king by helping solve their problems and leaving them better than before. 8) Be authentic rather than polished.
What stops us from making great presentations? Lots of fictonal limits and fears. Let's face 5 common fears and start making awesome slides from now on.
You can learn everything you want about presentations from 74 star decks that we've chosen. Find advice from Garr Reynolds, Emiland de Cubber, Empowered Presentations, Alexei Kapterev and other experts on Slideshare!
How to Use Outstanding Visual Language in a Presentation – Part ISOAP Presentations
http://soappresentations.com/how_to_use_outstanding_visual_language_i/
This e-Book will inspire you to use more visuals in your next presentations, avoiding boring slides with too much text and full of bullet points.
Download the first part of our e-Book, “How to Use Outstanding Visual Language in a Presentation”, and deliver highly impactful messages from now on.
http://soappresentations.com/how_to_use_outstanding_visual_language_i/
Want to make better presentations at work? Here are 12 timeless principles. Applied by Steve Jobs, Elon Musk and other impactful presenters. Use the principles and your audience will love you!
For the one-page guide, go to www.coachbay.com/tools
The document provides information about the Zika virus outbreak, including how it spreads and symptoms. It notes that Zika virus is mainly spread by Aedes mosquitoes and infected mothers can pass it to fetuses. While there is no vaccine currently, people can protect themselves by preventing mosquito bites, using repellent and eliminating standing water where mosquitoes breed. The most important advice is to stay informed but remain calm.
March's Slideshare offering is all about visual design. Learn why simplicity takes work, why it's best to pair one idea with one slide, why unity matters, why pictures are superior, how losing signal can lose your audience, and a simple method for eliminating slide fluff
TEDx events are independently organized local events that bring people together to share ideas in the spirit of TED's mission of spreading ideas. The TEDx program provides guidelines for organizing these events including obtaining a license, choosing a theme, finding speakers, promoting the event, livestreaming options, and reporting back to TED. Organizers are responsible for following TED's guidelines to ensure a quality experience for participants.
This document provides tips and best practices for creating effective presentations using visuals such as shapes, colors, images, and fonts. It recommends starting with a bold cover slide to grab attention, using visuals to highlight key points and sustain audience interest, and ending with a clear call to action. The overall message is that presentations should be visually appealing and easy to understand in order to effectively engage the audience.
Muhammad Ali was a legendary boxer and philanthropist known for his accomplishments in the ring and advocacy outside of it. Some of his notable achievements included being a 3-time heavyweight champion, donating extensively to charitable causes, and sacrificing his title when refusing to fight in the Vietnam war due to his religious beliefs. Ali left behind a legacy of determination, courage in standing up for his principles, and inspiration to achieve one's dreams despite obstacles.
The document provides five design principles for creating slides that effectively communicate messages to audiences:
1. Focus on the main message you want the audience to remember.
2. Keep designs simple with less text and only 1 main point per slide.
3. Use interesting fonts instead of boring standard ones to engage audiences.
4. Include high quality images that visually represent the message.
5. Choose a color scheme that fits the theme and works cohesively.
The document provides examples of standard, boring presentation templates and encourages the creation of unique, visually appealing templates instead. It emphasizes using fewer words and more images per slide, varying fonts and colors, and breaking content into multiple slides to keep audiences engaged. Inspiration sources like design blogs and galleries of infographics and slide designs are recommended for making impactful presentations that attract and impress audiences.
Discover how to move beyond keywords and master Google's Search Generative Experience (SGE) with our in-depth guide. Learn to optimize your strategies for improved search performance. Ready to enhance your SEO skills? Check the powerpoint below.
Get More Shares on Quora................SocioCosmos
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Buy YouTube Followers and Build Your BrandSocioCosmos
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Monetizing Social Media- How Influencers and Brands Make Money OnlineArpan Buwa
Monetizing social media involves influencers and brands leveraging their online presence to generate income. Influencers, who amass large followings on platforms like Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok, make money through sponsored posts, brand partnerships, affiliate marketing, and selling their own products or services. Brands collaborate with influencers to reach targeted audiences, increasing their visibility and credibility. Additionally, both influencers and brands use ad revenue from platforms, subscription services, and exclusive content offerings to boost their earnings. This dynamic ecosystem allows for diverse revenue streams, making social media a lucrative avenue for digital entrepreneurship.