4/11/2025
Editors: Rebecca Morgan & Ken Braly
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Thursday, April 17
Dramatically Level Up Your Virtual Toolkit
without Breaking the Bank (webcast)
with Luria Petrucci
Five years ago, when the pandemic came along, many of us got into the video business, which we had not expected to do. We bought a webcam and a ring light and started giving virtual presentations.
Back then, just being able to give a decent-quality virtual presentation was a big step forward. But today, five years later, the technology has advanced and so has the technique, so that what was good enough back then can fall short of expectations.
Video isn’t the future — video is the present. Come to this session to make sure your video presence (on Zoom, on YouTube, in video courses, etc.) keeps your brand on top.
Read more about this session at the bottom of this newsletter, then register for the live program or pre-order the recording.
Note: Everyone who registers for the live webcast session or orders the recording will get a link to the recorded video of the online webcast, as well as the audio MP3 for convenient re-listening.
Save the date:
- Wed., May 14 — “Sell Smarter with AI: Turn Speaking Leads into Booked Gigs” with Julie Holmes (Special time: 9:00-10:00 am PDT)
Miscellaneous Tips
Book publishing stats — David Newman
If you’re thinking of publishing your first (or next) book, these statistics from the Association of American Publishers will be encouraging:
- Overall Publishing Industry Up 6.5% Year-To-Date
- Trade revenues were up 6.0%, at $9.5 billion on a year-to-date basis.
- Hardback revenues were up 6.8%, coming in at $3.5 billion;
- eBook revenues were up 1.6% for a total of $1.0 billion
- The Digital Audio format was up 23.8%, coming in at $1.1 billion in revenue.
Read the full report.
How to keep people from fighting on your social media posts — Vickie Sullivan
Ever share an article on social media, then become shocked when an argument about it blows up in the comments section? It happens all the time.
You can prevent those fights by not setting up the temptation. How you frame what you share on social media matters. Here are two ways to avoid arguments:
- Create context: Posting a link and walking away insinuates you want to start a conversation. Adding a backstory to your share prevents people from making up stories about your beliefs. The best option: Include a personal experience explaining why the issue is important.
- Include your intention: Why are you posting in the first place? Is it an example of what you and your followers experience all the time? Including a short note about why you are posting will direct responses toward your motivation instead of triggering an adjacent rant.
A lot of us share articles to validate a more significant point. Put your motivation front and center to prevent strangers from arguing with one another in the comments. When folks understand where you’re coming from, they are less likely to be confrontational.
TV publicity for public speakers — Lynn Brown Rosenberg
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SpeakerNet News Webcast Info
Thursday, April 17
Dramatically Level Up Your Virtual Toolkit
without Breaking the Bank (webcast)
with Luria Petrucci
If you haven’t upgraded your virtual presentation/video gear and tools in a few years, you’re not going to be able to compete with those who have. You need to ensure you are using the latest — and most effective — tools to hold your audience’s attention and connect with them even deeper.
Learn a few simple ideas to level up your virtual toolkit to create even more successful virtual presentations with powerfully authentic engagement tools that gain you instant credibility through video.
In this webcast, you will learn:
- Best current state-of-the-art gear (cameras, lights, mics) that won’t break the bank and are easy to set up
- Two pieces of gear that can transform your presentation
- Ensure your background supports your message, not distract
Note: Everyone who registers for the live webcast session or orders the recording will get a link to the recorded video of the online webcast, as well as the audio MP3 for convenient re-listening.
Date: Thursday, April 17
Time: 7:00 pm Eastern, 6 pm Central, 5 pm Mountain, 4 pm Pacific
(Enter your location here to get your local time)
Length: 60 minutes
Cost: $49 (webcast)
Special Limited-Time Offer:
If you would like more ideas for making your virtual presentations dazzle, we’re suggesting the recordings of several earlier programs to complement this program:
- “The Complete Guide to Virtual Presentations: Setup, Equipment, Marketing & Delivery of Highly Profitable Virtual Presentations” with Chris West
- “Design Engaging Virtual Events to Be More in Demand” with Robbie Samuels
With your order of this live or recorded session, at checkout you will be offered these recordings.
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