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December 2004

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Welcome to ConferencingNews: Sponsored by Infinite Conferencing, this e-newsletter is designed to help you conduct better (virtual) meetings, presentations and training.

Yes, it is the new millennium, but videoconferencing can still seem like a novelty straight out of "The Jetsons." Is videoconferencing ready to move out of the cartoon world and on to your desktop - for real? That's what our correspondent discovers in this issue. There's more, including a spotlight on National Sales Manager Omar Maratouk - one of our many people that make Infinite Conferencing work for you.

Thanks for choosing us!

Sincerely,

Dave Kott, Vice President of Sales and Marketing
For Video Conferencing,
the Future May Be Now

It may be the 21st Century, but video on your desktop and the general idea of videoconferencing can still seem far-fetched. But, not for long. The future is starting to look bright once more for videoconferencing and desktop video technologies. ConferencingNews correspondent Sarah Schmelling offers this report.
Get the scoop.
The Value of a Good Listener: Manager Omar Maratouk Really Hears Each Customer
ConferencingNews Contributor Sarah Schmelling interviews Infinite Conferencing National Sales Manager Omar Maratouk. As national sales manager of Infinite Conferencing, Omar Maratouk works in some way with every client of the company. He has learned a critical point from this experience: each client tells a very different story, and has specific needs. Omar listens and meets their needs.
Meet Omar.
How to Make a Stirring Presentation
"A Great Presentation is Like a Good Espresso." That's what speaking expert Jim Endicott says. Endicott points to the three "mission-critical things" that all great presenters do: craft a compelling message, avoid the text trap and create a unique identity. Not all the tips fit the espresso metaphor but all are the makings of a stirring presentation. (pdf)
Get the details.
Be Copyright (c) 2004 Savvy
Using materials created by others can bolster your arguments and provide the facts you need to support your business partners and staff. But, before you use others' ideas and thoughts in your presentations and meetings materials, here's a word to the wise: understand copyright law. This article by presentation expert Dave Paradi offers this basic guide to copyright law.
Follow the guide.
Webify Your PowerPoint Presentations
Microsoft's PowerPoint presentation software has become nearly ubiquitous on today's conference and meeting circuit. Going online and far from the physical slide projector doesn't mean less PowerPoint. Indeed, it can mean more. This tutorial teaches how to deliver PowerPoint presentations over the Internet. It gives tips on converting PowerPoint presentations to a series of Web pages.
Go to the tutorial.
Refer a Colleague or Friend
Had a great experience with Infinite? Share the news about us with a friend or colleague and receive a gift certificate. We are currently offering a seven-day complimentary trial.
Do it now.



  Monthly Survey

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When do you expect to use desktop videoconferencing?

 

 

in the next year

 

in the next two years

 

in the next five years

 

never

 

I don't know, but I'd like to know more.

Review last issue's survey results,
view now.

  Thanks!

Our gratitude to the following customers for referrals in November:

Entira - Mike K
Emerald IS - Bobby B.
Helioline - Susan K.
IVC - Pam L.
Key Sales Group - Linda G.
Curtis Wright - Mike S.
Rapid Reporting - Jeff T.
Interlinks Network - Wayne B.
Illinois Hospital & Research Education - Pat M & Karen K.
Thompson Learning - Mitch A.
Columbia University - Barbara R.

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