Here at Dog and Pony Show, we proudly label ourselves as grammar and diction nerds. Whether it's playing with puns or rambling in rhymes, our team is always trying to use the English language to our creative and communicative advantage. One of our favorite speaking tools is alliteration; in titles and descriptions alike, this technique catches the ears and attention of audience members like none other. Here are some guidelines to help your team implement this tool throughout

Trust, friendship, kindness: these three things can be fostered with the simple art of eye contact. It's one of the first things we're taught to do when introducing ourselves to another person, making a good first impression, and let someone know we're listening to them. Despite these realities, however, eye contact can be one of the easiest things to forget when presenting. Whether our nerves or desire to present quickly get in the way of healthy eye contact with our audienc

Presentations are born out of the desire to inform, influence, and engage; whether you are presenting to potential investors or a classroom of 3rd graders, you are sharing your time and knowledge in hopes to persuading others. The success of your message depends on your credibility; that is, whether your audience trusts you and the information you are sharing. As trust is a critical component of successful communication, here are 3 of Dog and Pony Show's favorite credit-build

It is no secret that the world of presentation design is constantly changing. As we are constantly introduced to updated tools and new platforms of presenting, determining the best practices for your cause can become overwhelming. This is where the power of data comes in handy; the Dog and Pony Show team has consolidated 3 of our most impactful statistics to guide you and your business into the future of presentation development. Read up and see how these 3 realities can in

Presenting to senior executives can feel like talking to a specific breed of human beings: ones that have infinite power, no time, and front cortexes that operate at 10x the speed of average human beings. That being said, your run-of-the-mill presentation formats will not cut it with these audience members. Here are a few of Dog and Pony Show's favorite tips and tricks to captivate any C-level crowd: 1. Start with a Summary Before you move past your first slide, give your aud

While an interview or personal pitch might not immediately strike you as a presentation, it is a chance for you to present yourself as a resource to a specific team or role. That being said, there are several presentation tips that can enhance your chances of getting hired; here are a few of Dog and Pony Show's favorites. 1. Research Your Interviewer It is no secret that gaining insight on your audience before giving a presentation will equip you to better cater to their need

One of the Dog and Pony Show team's favorite public speaking quotes comes from Jerry Seinfeld; he shares, "According to most studies, people's number one fear is public speaking. Number two is death. Death is number two. Does that sound right? This means to the average person, if you go to a funeral, you're better off in the casket than doing the eulogy." Whether you are trying to make a room full of people laugh or buy your product, public speaking can be scary. Here are a f

It's no secret that presentation activities have gotten a bad rep. From the universal groan that follows "Now everyone get up out of your seat!", to the seemingly pointless interactions that follow, the benefits of this presentation practice are often lost. Presentation activities allow audience members to engage with your material, create connections with those around them, and enhance overall engagement (and also give you, the presenter, a chance to catch your breath). Here

More often than not, your presentation content will not be something that you have developed completely on your own. Whether you are introducing data to company leadership, or pitching your product to potential investors, your slides will most likely highlight work contributed by your team. While avoiding taking up precious presentation time to read the biography of each team member, here are Dog and Pony Show's favorite ways to introduce and pay homage to your colleagues. 1.

Presenters have around 3-5 seconds to capture an audience member's attention (CreativeCultivate). No pressure, right? While a wordy presentation is only always the cause of disengaged audience members, it certainly does not help captivate viewers. Here are a few of Dog and Pony Show's favorite tips to eliminate wordiness and enhance engagement in your presentations: 1. Avoid Repetition It is true that audience members need to hear a phrase a few times before it begins to reso