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The Flashcast Files

Writing about the art and science of engaging live audiences.

By Adam Siegel on Oct 24, 2019

Nipping anxiety in the bud at your next public speaking event

When it comes to public speaking, which I have to do fairly often as a CEO, my irrational negativity tends to run amok, leading to bouts of anxiety. Here's what I do to try and calm down.

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By Ben Schachter on Aug 12, 2019

Is there a "catch" to wisdom of the crowd methods like Flashcast?

New research proves skeptics on "wisdom of the crowd" methods wrong, with some exceptions that Flashcast already addresses.

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By Ben Schachter on Jul 25, 2019

Make your presentations better with this one hack we learned from Apple keynotes

When it comes to using data in a presentation, there’s a fine line between compelling and overwhelming. The folks at Apple have provided a blueprint to solving this problem.

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By Vanessa Pineda on Jul 08, 2019

3 ideas to crush a presentation with instant audience connection 

Most public speakers never overcome the fear of being judged because it's simply a reality. Other people's judgment can manifest in what we call "audience resistance." Here's how Flashcast creates greater connection that can make your presentation resistance-proof.

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By Vanessa Pineda on Jun 25, 2019

Introducing Flashcast: The first predictive live audience experience

While popularity votes can be interesting, we think there is an opportunity for a far deeper level of engagement with live audiences.

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