Presentation Tips & Insights
Minimalist Presentation Design Tips
3 Things to Cut + 3 Things to Add to Your PowerPoint Presentations Picture this. You finished drafting that message you’re planning to share at the next company-wide presentation. You’re proud. You did it! You wrote down everything you want to say in Google Docs or Microsoft Word. Now, you can take a break and…
Read MoreHow to Turn a PowerPoint into a Video (Without Losing Your Sanity).
If you’ve ever wondered whether PowerPoint is just for slides… the answer is: yes. And also absolutely not. PowerPoint is, quietly, one of the most accessible video-creation tools sitting on your desktop. No fancy converters, no extra apps, no budget approvals required. And while R+C is (very deliberately) not in the business of producing video…
Read MoreTip of the Month! Editing Photos in PowerPoint
How to resize, crop and add contrast to photos for your business presentations. Nobody wants to use multiple tools to complete a task they feel should be simple. It doesn’t matter whether that task is vacuuming the house, cooking dinner, or creating a PowerPoint presentation. We can’t help you with your household chores or cooking…
Read MoreHow to send large PPT files without frustration
It’s not you. Your email platform of choice doesn’t hate you. It’s the size of your PowerPoint presentation. If you have ever tried to send a PowerPoint presentation by email, you’ve likely encountered that pesky “file too large” error message. This is Sending PowerPoint via Email 101 Strap in. We’re talking about: Why PowerPoint Files…
Read MoreDeath by PowerPoint Was an Inside Job: How Terrible Presentations Became the Workplace Norm
“Death by PowerPoint” isn’t just a snarky phrase your coworker drops during all-hands. It’s a reality – one that has quietly haunted corporate conference rooms for over two decades. But here’s the kicker: this epidemic wasn’t caused by PowerPoint itself. It was us. All of us. Collectively, willingly, tragically misusing a tool that had the…
Read MoreThis One Design Change Can 10x Your Conversions
Let’s be honest – your website, presentation, or marketing collateral might be leaving money on the table, even if you have the right product, message, and audience. If your numbers aren’t hitting like they should, the culprit might be your design. One simple design change can completely transform your conversion rates: visual hierarchy. What Is…
Read MorePower Up Your PowerPoint Game: 5 Lesser-Known Hacks You Need to Try
In the dynamic world of presentations, the ability to captivate your audience hinges on your prowess with lesser-known PowerPoint hacks that can revolutionize your approach. Join us on this journey as we unlock five hidden gems within PowerPoint. Morph Transition for Seamless Animation In the world of presentation design, creating a captivating and engaging slideshow…
Read MoreHow to Use Stock Images Effectively
6 Questions to Ask When Choosing Stock Images that Fit Your Brand Using stock images is a great way to affordably extend the life of your brand photography. However, finding stock images that fit your brand can be tricky and time-consuming. If you’re considering using stock photography to market your business, then we want to…
Read More6 Questions You Must Answer Before Building Your First Pitch Deck
How Does Pitch Deck Design Help You Communicate Business Basics & Score Support from Investors? We’re often asked about our process of how we help clients build their first pitch deck (aka investor deck). It’s a popular question because creating your first pitch deck feels daunting. You know what we’re talking about. Have you ever…
Read MoreFrom PowerPoint to Video in a Few Easy Steps
Learn How to Make PowerPoint Videos from Your Business Presentations Wait, PowerPoint creates presentation slides, not animated videos, right?! Well, that’s half true. Microsoft PowerPoint can be a powerful video-making tool, and you don’t need a special PowerPoint video converter to make it happen either. Today, we’re going to walk you through how to make…
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