Global keynote speaker Christoph Trappe shares virtual presentation tips with examples of what to consider to do better.
Category: Coronavirus
Will this virtual background work for my video Zoom business meeting?
Virtual backgrounds on Zoom are a bit of a thing to do right now with more and more people working remote and taking video calls from home due to the coronavirus pandemic. This article discusses how you can use virtual backgrounds.
What kind of virtual reality videos are worth watching
A look at how to watch and produce virtual reality videos and a few examples of videos worth watching at home.
How to unlock your iPhone with a mask on! Face ID works even with mask!
A look at how to unlock your iPhone with Face ID while wearing a mask due to the coronavirus pandemic.
How to achieve work life balance – especially in the digital age
Work life balance can be a challenging … dare I say balancing acts. But it is. I used to think of it as work-life integration. But then can be tiring. Carlos Hidalgo calls it work-life boundaries instead.
181: Follow these Zoom etiquette tips to stay sane and have better virtual meetings (Audio/Video)
This articles discusses Zoom etiquette that can help you stay sane and make virtual meetings better and more collaborative.
Should your brand create branded face masks?
Marketing executive Jeanniey Walden and podcast host Christoph Trappe discuss the topic on this episode of the Business Storytelling Podcast. Jeanniey shares how she predicts that face masks will be with us for 6-12 months and that brands should think about creating branded ones for their target audiences. Children going back to school will likely ask their parents for specific ones and professionals will match the day’s face mask to their outfit.
E173: Are virtual conferences really working? And how about the networking?
This article discusses how well virtual conferences work and how you can turn your off-line conference into a virtual conference.
Small business marketing strategies: How to make sure customers know you are open
This article discusses small business marketing strategies that can help you ensure your customers know that your business is open.
When and how to use a Slack channel to communicate with people
Not all communication needs to happen in a Zoom meeting or emails. One way to collaborate is to create a Slack channel or use a similar functionality on other tools like Basecamp or Microsoft Teams.
How businesses can maximize direct mail now as the U.S. Postal Services is seeing a decline
Eric Van Kerckhove, owner of AllegraCr.com, shared with me on the Business Storytelling Podcast how restaurants and other B2C businesses can use direct mail now to reach customers. B2B businesses might consider waiting until offices reopen but he shares strategies here as well. Sending direct mail campaigns can be a differentiator during the coronavirus pandemic of 2020.
Should I rebrand my webinars as Zoom Meetings since everyone now seems to love Zoom?
Zoom has really taken off and is dominating social media discussions with the current coronavirus pandemic and people working remote. In this article I discuss whether you should call your webinars Zoom Meetings to ride that awareness of the brand.
What’s a Facebook Watch Party? And when brands should consider hosting one
Facebook Watch Parties are now a thing brands can host and participate in on Facebook. This article looks at what they are and how Facebook users are participating in a Facebook Watch Party.
Tips for freelancers during the coronavirus pandemic and really any time business is slowing down
Estimated read time: 7 minutesThe coronavirus pandemic has impacted probably everyone in the United States. That can be through working remote, no school, being infected or reduced or lost income. A total of 3.3 million people filed unemployment claims during the pandemic  – an all-time high […]
How companies can share stories that uplift our spirits during the coronavirus epidemic
A look at how we can recognize teammates to lift our spirits in the times of the coronavirus pandemic.
Remote work: How to maximize your home WiFi
With many families at home due to the coronavirus, home WiFi is stretched to a max. Here are some tips on how to maximize WiFi to allow you to get work done.