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General Marketing

Whether you‘re new to marketing or a seasoned pro, our General Marketing category offers tips, tools, and expert advice to boost your marketing efforts. Learn from top experts and enhance your marketing skills.

16 Ways To Prepare for a Lightning Talk

Last week I delivered a speech at a large, local technology event. I was one of five speakers to address the crowd during the lightning talk session. What is a lightning talk? Generally speaking, it‘s a micro presentation or pitch of some sort to your audience. Organizers can choose different metrics, from time length to topic. The event I participated in was part of a week-long gathering for those in the tech and new media community. On Tuesday, I spoke under the umbrella topic, “The Future of Digital Marketing.” Speakers could use visual aids, demonstrate a case study or pitch their company. Oh, and we only had three minutes to present.

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