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5 Ways to Do Picture-in-Picture on Zoom
One of the key differentiating factors between a standard, boring webinar, and a more engaging, polished virtual presentation is the use of Picture-in-Picture (PiP). This is the industry term for what you see above, where you can see both the speaker and their slides clearly at the same time. Too often, dry webinars consist of […]
Read MoreA Hierarchy of Virtual Events
Updated February 2021 with my current setup at the bottom. With each week that passes under COVID-19, more and more groups are looking towards virtual programs as a way to provide content, value, and connection to their employees, members, and users. Last week, I shared tips on transitioning an event into a virtual experience. This […]
Read MoreShould you host a virtual event? Tips for transitioning events in a time of COVID
As COVID-19 continues to disrupt the events industry, more and more organizations are having to make the tough decision between postponing an event, taking it virtual, or cancelling it all together. While it’s easy to dismiss creating a virtual experience in lieu of the other two, there are a few things worth considering: People need […]
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How to Promote Your TEDx Talk Video
Getting and delivering a TEDx Talk (or any type of fantastic video content) is only the beginning of the journey for that video. What comes next is how you get more people to watch the incredible thing you’ve created. Other content creators will often ask what I did to get my TEDx talk on the […]
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Why Humor is an Idea Worth Spreading
Two years ago today, my TEDx talk on the skill of humor was uploaded to the TEDx YouTube Channel. To say it has changed my life is both an exaggeration and an understatement. It’s an exaggeration because regardless of how it was received, I would have continued on my mission to make the world funnier […]
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The Process of Giving a TEDx Talk
On December 9, 2016 at 18:31, an email hit my inbox that was both exciting and intimidating. It was an invite from TEDxTAMU asking if I was interested in applying to speak at their TEDx event in April 2017. I was excited because doing a TEDx talk is a thrilling experience and it has the […]
Read MoreThe Skill of Humor TEDx Talk
Today is the day: my TEDx talk is finally available to the general public. The talk, titled the “Skill of Humor,” is about how humor is something that we can (and should) learn. You can check out the video below, along with the script. I hope you enjoy it. Update 01/2018: The talk is now […]
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