AI and the Future of Presentations: Friend or Foe?
AI presentation tools can now write your script, design your slides, and even generate a voiceover in seconds. So… do you still need to present? Absolutely. In fact, as AI becomes more capable, your role as a presenter becomes even more valuable—when you use these tools intentionally and creatively. 1. AI Can Make Slides Faster—Not […]
How to Create Investor Presentations That Work
When it comes to investor presentations, we’ve seen what works—and what doesn’t. Knowing how to create investor presentations that work is essential—because most don’t. At Talk-Deck, we’ve produced over 1,500 investor roadshow presentations over the past five years. From the smallest to some of the largest public companies, we’ve helped presenters turn complex stories into powerful, persuasive […]
Online Presentation Engagement: How to Keep Viewers Hooked
Most presenters know how to read a room—but what about when there is no room? In the virtual world, online presentation engagement becomes a whole new challenge. You lose the real-time cues—eye contact, body language, and energy in the room—that help you connect and adjust on the fly. And without those signals, it’s far too […]
When eLearning Doesn’t Need All the Bells and Whistles: Meet Talk-Deck
Most e-learning tools come packed with features you’ll never use—and yet they still fall short. That’s why we offer interactive video for e-learning as a done-for-you service: so your content actually helps people learn, without adding to your workload. If you work in e-learning, you know the drill. Platforms like Articulate, Captivate, or iSpring let […]
Beyond Bullets: How Great Images Make Your Message Stick
“A picture is worth a thousand bullet points.” That may not be the original saying, but in the world of presentations, it might as well be. Bullet points have long been the default tool for organizing ideas, yet they often create more visual noise than clarity. Audiences quickly tune out, eyes glaze over, and your […]
Why Storytelling Is the Secret Weapon in Any Presentation
If there’s one thing that separates a good presentation from a great one, it’s storytelling. Facts inform—but stories connect. Whether you’re trying to win over investors, onboard a new hire, or rally your team, a strong narrative can make your message more relatable, more memorable, and far more persuasive. At Talk-Deck, we’ve seen it time […]
How Can I Structure My Presentation for Maximum Impact?
You can have the best content in the world—but if your presentation doesn’t have structure, your message won’t land. Structure is what gives your ideas momentum. It helps your audience follow your logic, absorb your message, and—most importantly—remember it. Think of your presentation like a story or a well-planned journey. There’s a beginning, a middle, […]
How Can Interactive Video Presentations Improve Engagement?
We live in a distracted world. The average attention span is shrinking, competition for eyeballs is fierce, and static slide presentations just aren’t cutting it anymore—especially when shared online. If you want your presentation to stand out and truly connect with your audience, interactivity is no longer a bonus; it’s a necessity. That’s where interactive […]
How Can I Tailor My Presentation to Different Audiences?
One of the biggest mistakes presenters make is assuming that one presentation fits all. But just like a good conversation changes depending on who you’re speaking with, an effective presentation should adapt to its audience. Whether you’re addressing potential investors, new customers, employees, or industry peers, understanding who you’re speaking to—and adjusting your content accordingly—is […]
10 Common PowerPoint Presentation Design Mistakes (And How to Fix Them)
Many presenters make a critical mistake before they even begin building their slide deck: they forget to ask, What is this presentation for? Is it a handout? A downloadable PDF? Or is it meant to support a live or online presentation? These are not the same thing—and treating them as such is where most PowerPoint […]