I’m sure you’ve read the horror stories that some speakers have faced as an audience turns on them in Twitter.
I’ve even participated in some of those backchannels where the audience challenged a speaker for more current information, less boring PPTs or corrections of misstated facts. (I’ve also participated in backchannels, where the conversation and tweets were very robust, fueled by a speaker’s great presentation.)
Presenting with Twitter can be challenging. Olivia Mitchell has written a fantastic free eBook “How to present with Twitter (and other backchannels” to help your speakers avoid the fate. You should download a copy now!
Free eBook on presenting with Twitter backchannels by Olivia Mitchell.
I had the privilege of reviewing an early copy and think it is a must-read for all meetings and event professionals, and speakers as well. As I wrote in an email to Olivia:
[It is a] “Fantastic eBook! Outstanding information and well worth the read.”
Download your copy, read and enjoy! And, stop by her blog, Speaking About Presenting, for other great tips for your speakers.
Jeff, the link to the free ebook came up as non-valid address.
@Inge
Sorry about that. Try again now. Enjoy. Thanks for letting me know too.
Awesome – way cool free 62 page ebook with no optin. What a gift. What a demo of moving the free line – and uber packed with very useful info for anyone who ever gets in front of a group, live or virtual!!!
Thanks for letting us know about Olivia’s book, Jeff!!!
@MariSmith
Wow, thanks so much for dropping by and adding a comment. You rock and you made my day!
Olivia Mitchell is awesomesauce for sure and I suggest all speakers and presenters read her blog for great presentation tips.
Thanks again Mari.
@jeff Thx for pointing out @OliviaMitchell as a great resource. I completely agree. Three of her blog posts are referenced in my Dec #mpi Event Bytes article on Twitter at Events: http://www.mpiweb.org/Magazine/Archive/US/November2009/TwitterFlitter.aspx
At the time of writing this comment, your post has been retweeted 50 times! (according to your counter) That is a testament both to your following and the value that Twitter is now bringing to events.
Thanks Jeff – This is great!
I just finished 3 events in Australia…
Wish I had this BEFORE I went on stage!
Keep up the great work mate
@Swan – Thanks Swan for stopping by and adding the kind comments.
@Simon – Thanks for reading my blog. Olivia Mitchell is a great person for speakers like yourself to follow. Here’s to your next 3 events where you integrate Twitter into your presentations!
Jeff, thank you so much for providing this fantastic link! I will be doing a lot more public speaking in 2010 as I’m going through Mari Smith’s ISMA Social Media Consulting Certification Course, and am building my practice! I’m excited, and happy to have resources like this to help along the way!
Thanks and Happy Thanksgiving!
Nancy
Pleasure Nancy!
great information Jeff!! I work designing customers and users communities, and we get on tech savvy groups, it’s quite important to get this kind tools on hand!
Thanks a lot for sharing it!!
@RolandoPeralta
@Rolando – Thanks Roland for stopping by and leaving a comment too. Yes, Olivia Mitchell has some wonderful content worth sharing!
Thanks @jerrbone for the referral on this. Very helpful indeed!
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I tried to download the e-book “How to Present with Twitter….” and got an error message that the file is damaged. Can you please email it to me?
Thanks,
Sheryl Lindsell-Roberts
@Sheryl
Both links opened fine on my end. It is a PDF document. I’ll email it to you instead. Thanks for reading and stopping by.