The ultimate guide to solving your PowerPoint font issues
Ever wonder why when you send your perfectly formatted presentation to customers, the text sometimes appears big and ugly on their screens? Or worse, how does your beautiful presentation turn out all wrong on a conference PC, leading you to a last-minute scramble to reformat every slide? Well, these deep cosmic mysteries are caused by […]
9 visual tactics to elevate your sales pitch
You’ve finally secured a sit-down meeting with that promising prospect you’ve been nurturing for what feels like forever. With such a huge opportunity in front of you, how can you maximize your chances of delivering a truly compelling sales pitch? What if we were to tell you that there are graphic design techniques, backed up […]
7 reasons to get your presentation professionally designed
People are more skeptical than ever before. 97% of business professionals have a strong preference for trustworthy content, per DemandGen Report. Nothing can overshadow your credibility and message faster than a shady-looking slide deck. Your next presentation is an opportunity to fight for the trust of your audience and inspire action. Presentations are a blend […]
PowerPoint: Friend or Foe?
Stanley Allen McChrystal is a decorated four-star general who once commanded all American and coalition forces in Afghanistan. In other words, don’t get on his bad side. But in the summer of 2009, that’s exactly what someone did—when they had the audacity to, in the thick fog of war, present him with…a PowerPoint slide. Source: […]
Leads and analytics: the hidden benefits of presentation sharing
Content marketing is still the majestic, reigning queen of the digital marketing age. That’s because storytelling always wins. As modern humans, we patently disregard that which is not relevant, relatable, visual—and, OK—somehow juicy. But storytelling is not just for blog posts, newsletters, infographics, and published articles. When slick and compelling presentations tell a visual tale, […]
How to build a TED Talk-worthy presentation
If you’ve experienced the challenge of developing and/or delivering an important presentation to a good-sized audience, there’s a chance you hoped it would go as well as a TED Talk—those incredibly well regarded presentations first popularized by the TED Foundation in the mid 2000s. TED Talks are often considered the “Everest” of engaging, informative presentations. […]
Five tips for working with presentation designers
Three days after your presentation is over, your audience will remember 10–20% of what you said, but 65% of what they saw. The visuals of your presentation are critical, and when done right, they can help your audience think of you and your key takeaways. So, if your business relies on presentations to clients and […]
Design a quarterly business review presentation
Quarterly Business Review presentations can be either a hit that drives your company forward or a waste of everyone’s time.
The definitive guide to creating a high impact business presentation (with examples)
How to give a business presentation Have you ever watched a presentation and been blown away by the presence or charisma of the speaker? The truth is that the best speakers included,use a set of specific skills which they have learned and developed over time. It’s not a fluke that they have taken you on […]
Hire a pitch deck designer
Pitch decks were where we made our 1st break, earning coverage in TechCrunch “SketchDeck Turns Terrible Slide Decks Into Beautiful Presentations”. Almost four thousand decks later, it’s still our most popular service. Whether you need a slick pitch for sales, keynote speeches, fundraising or an important meeting, SketchDeck is your go-to partner for all your […]