Top Tools for Engaging the Backchannel

Jan 05, 2010

Audiences are transforming their relationships with speakers by using new technologies to communicate with one another during live presentations.

Watch this video with special guest Timo Elliott as we explore the "must have" tools you need to know to fully understand and engage the backchannel, including:

How and why audiences are increasingly using Twitter as a backchannel, and its pros and cons Other tools you and your audiences can use to create backchannels Innovative new tools you can use to proactively engage the backchannel, including Timo's new PowerPoint Twitter Tools

Twitter: #backchannelbook @cliffatkinson @timoelliott

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Join a New Hands-On BBP Working Session

Jan 15, 2010

Whether you're almost finished with a presentation or are just beginning to think about one, bring your topic to our weekly workshop at 9am Pacific on Friday January 15th, and we'll work on it together in this hands-on session.

These working sessions are great for fine-tuning ideas and focusing story structures that can save you a great deal of time later.

If you'd like to volunteer your topic for the workshop, email stacey@bbpmedia.com, or show up 10 minutes early to the workshop -- difficult topics are welcome.

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Special Free Webinar with SlideRocket

Jan 19, 2010

"The Backchannel -- A Presenter's Nightmare or a Dream Come True?"

This week's webinar is a special event hosted by SlideRocket, the online presentation company, on Tuesday Jan. 19 at 10am Pacific. Titled, "The Backchannel: A Presenter's Nightmare or a Dream Come True?" the webinar will explore the double-edged nature of the backchannel during live presentations.

For more information, and to register through SlideRocket for the free webinar, visit http://www.sliderocket.com/marketing/seminars.html

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Consulting with BBP in a Corporate Context

Jan 29, 2010

If you work within a corporation, or consult for one, introducing and using BBP can be a way to deliver big value. But it can also present challenges, for example:

-What should you do if your client doesn't totally "get" the value of the BBP approach? -How do you handle it if your client wants to change the core BBP structure? -What should you do if the consulting process seems to start to get out of control?

My special guest Diane works at a large technology company where she has been pioneering the use of BBP with senior executives. During the session I'll interview Diane about the work she has been doing, the challenges she faces, and obstacles she has overcome. If we have time, we'll talk about presentations she has helped develop, and how we can take them to the next level.

Join us at this weekly workshop at 9am Pacific on Friday January 29th

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Join a New Hands-On BBP Working Session

Feb 04, 2010

Whether you're almost finished with a presentation or are just beginning to think about one, bring your topic to our next weekly workshop at 9am Pacific on Thursday, February 4th, and we'll work on it together in this hands-on session.

These working sessions are great for fine-tuning ideas and focusing story structures that can save you a great deal of time later.

If you'd like to volunteer your topic for the workshop, email stacey@bbpmedia.com, or show up 10 minutes early to the workshop -- difficult topics are welcome.

http://www.beyondbulletpoints.com/members/8469.cfm

Consulting with BBP in a Corporate Context - Part 2

Feb 11, 2010

Join us at this weekly workshop for part 2 of "Consulting with BBP in a Corporate Context" at 9am Pacific on Thursday February 11th.

If you work within a corporation, or consult for one, introducing and using BBP can be a way to deliver big value. But it can also present challenges, for example:

-What should you do if your client doesn't totally "get" the value of the BBP approach? -How do you handle it if your client wants to change the core BBP structure? -What should you do if the consulting process seems to start to get out of control?

My special guest Diane works at a large technology company where she has been pioneering the use of BBP with senior executives.

After we finish up some loose ends from Part 1 of our conversation, we'll take questions from you about issues and obstacles you face when you consult with BBP.

http://www.beyondbulletpoints.com/members/8623.cfm

Using Social Media to Market Webinars and Excite Audiences

Feb 25, 2010

Join Cliff on Thursday February 25th at 12:15-1pm PST / 2:15pm-3pm CST during the AMA's FREE Virtual Conference:

When you use social media to market your webinars, you can open up a whole new world of opportunity to conduct audience research, generate buzz, increase registrations, and improve lead generation. And when you use social media during your webinar you can involve your audiences more, improve satisfaction and grow greater reach for your message.

Attend this session to learn: • How to integrate social media into your webinar planning. • How organizers and presenters can use social media to involve audiences more. • How to build so much buzz that people keep registering for a webinar after it has already started. • How to use social media with care because it can be a double-edged sword.

Five of Cliff's books will be awarded to audience members during the webinar.

Register FREE here (click "Non-members Register Now" if you are not an AMA member):

http://www.marketingpower.com/Calendar/Pages/VirtualEventSocialMedia.aspx

(Reminder: Cliff's time is between 12:15-1pm PST / 2:15pm-3pm CST)

This webinar is sponsored by the American Marketing Association and Adobe Acrobat Connect.

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Join a New Hands-On BBP Working Session

Mar 03, 2010

Whether you're almost finished with a presentation or are just beginning to think about one, bring your topic to our next weekly workshop at 9am Pacific on Wednesday, March 3rd, and we'll work on it together in this hands-on session.

These working sessions are great for fine-tuning ideas and focusing story structures that can save you a great deal of time later.

If you'd like to volunteer your topic for the workshop, email stacey@bbpmedia.com, or show up 10 minutes early to the workshop -- difficult topics are welcome.

http://www.beyondbulletpoints.com/members/10317.cfm

Selecting a Theme for your BBP Story

Mar 10, 2010

What do you do when you have a solid story, and are struggling to find a strong theme to tie it all together? Join us for our next weekly webinar at 9am Pacific on Wednesday, March 10th, and we'll work with BBP member Steve to develop his theme for his investor presentation.

These working sessions are great for fine-tuning ideas and focusing story structures that can save you a great deal of time later.

http://www.beyondbulletpoints.com/members/10471.cfm

Cliff Atkinson "The Backchannel" Book Reading at SXSW

Mar 12, 2010

If you're attending the South by Southwest Interactive Conference this year, be sure to attend Cliff's book reading at 3pm on Friday, March 12.

During his 20-minute session, Cliff will read from his new book The Backchannel, and take questions from the audience.

The reading will be at the Day Stage, which is located on the top floor of the Austin Convention Center (use the northwest entrance). Cliff will be available after the reading for book signings.

Hope to see you at SXSW in Austin!

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