Latest news items from Eyeful Presentations.



   
   

September 2006
Latest Podcast ready for download

IThis month's Podcast focusses on the use of technology in presentations.  Taking you from 'Death by PowerPoint' through to how to best use technology to enhance your message, this packed with useful 'PowerPoint Pointers'.

Please click here to subscribe via iTunes or here to directly download this Podcast from our website.

July 2006
Latest Podcast ready for download

In the second of our series of presentation best practice Podcasts, we’re pleased to share some of the trade secrets of good presentation planning. more>

For good measure, we’ve also continued our PowerPoint Panic! section of handy hints and tips for those that turn to jelly when asked to stand up and present.  Download the Podcast to your PC, MP3 player or burn it to CD to learn more wherever you are.

Please click here to subscribe via iTunes or here to directly download this Podcast from our website [hide]

July 2006
Eyeful commissions UK PowerPoint survey

Business people today are regularly accused of inflicting "Death by PowerPoint", wasting valuable hours forcing audiences to sit through mind-numbing presentations.  To see if this really is true, Eyeful Presentations has commissioned a survey to understand exactly who is using PowerPoint in the UK today…and quite how they're using it. more>

We hope that through this exercise, we'll be in an even stronger position to support our UK client base.  You can also be sure that we'll keep Microsoft informed of our findings (we're currently part of the Office 2007 Beta Test Programme) as well as the press and relevant professional bodies.  In addition, readers of our 20-20 newsletter will be provided with a detailed breakdown of the survey findings in the next few months along with thoughts, commentary and learnings for you to use in your day-to-day work.

To access the on-line survey, click here. [hide]

April 2006
Eyeful in the news

News of our Podcasts is spreading!  Read a comprehensive profile of Eyeful along with a detailed interview in which Simon Morton explains the company’s approach to presentation development.
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February 2006
The podcast has arrived.

We are very pleased to announce the launch of the first Eyeful Podcast. more>

The business world is frenetic in this day and age. Business leaders are adapting and using any means possible to stay ahead of the game.  By downloading the Podcast to your computer, MP3 player or burning to CD, you can now learn the latest presentation skills and tricks of the trade wherever you are.  We can’t think of a more efficient way of keeping abreast of the latest presentations best practice advice and skills!

The inaugural Podcast gives you invaluable advice on how to prepare for a conference along with insightful tips on using visuals in your presentations.

Please click here to subscribe via iTunes or here to directly download this month’s Podcast from our website.[hide]
November 2005
New opportunities at Eyeful

We’re progressing fast at Eyeful Presentations. To help us meet the challenges our clients face we are excited to offer new opportunities for experienced designers and consultants. We’re a key player in an exciting new service sector - part of this success is down to our focus on the client experience. If you have the ability and inclination to put the client first each time, every time, read on. more>

Presentation Developers

You must have advanced knowledge of:

  • Microsoft PowerPoint (Versions 97-2003)
  • Adobe Illustrator (v10 & CS)
  • Adobe Photoshop (v7 & CS)

In addition, it would extremely advantageous to have experience of:

  • Macromedia Flash
  • Macromedia Director

The ability to work under pressure is essential as we work to critical deadlines for our clients.

Presentation Consultant

You should…

  • Be highly experienced and knowledgeable in the Sales process – specifically B2B.
  • Be comfortable leading workshops at board level.
  • Demonstrate clear understanding of storyboarding techniques.
  • Be able to demonstrate superb communication skills alongside the ability to deliver conceptual information in a concise manner.


These new roles represent the opportunity to become part of a great team.
Please contact us on 0845 056 8528 for a full job description or e-mail us on info@eyefulpresentations.co.uk. [hide]

September 2005
Eyeful signs up new partner

We are very pleased to announce the creation of a strategic partnership between Eyeful Presentations and Guildford based company, Shere Marketing. more>

"Shere Marketing are leaders in Business to Business marketing & public relations specialising in the Engineering, Technical and Built Environment markets.

The partnership is seen as a great opportunity by both Eyeful and Shere Marketing with work having already started on a number of joint ventures.

"This new alliance is exciting news for Shere Marketing" commented John Foster, Shere's Managing Director. "We are very pleased to be working with Eyeful. They have consistently pioneered new presentation services into the UK and I know that together, we will offer our customers unique and extremely beneficial services."

Eyeful and Shere Marketing plan to roll out a series of seminars, a brand new "Presentation Healthcheck" service and a joint newsletter over the next few months. Click here to sign up. [hide]
August 2005
Eyeful opens bigger to studio to deal with high demand

Due to increased demand for our services, the Eyeful team is pleased to announce the opening of new premises in Wantage. The new studio almost doubles our capacity and follows hot on the heels of an increase in our technical team. more>

"The move into our new studio is another exciting step forward for the business. Once again we are ahead of our schedule for expansion and this move helps us to sustain our quality and speed of service", enthused Director, Simon Morton. "We at Eyeful are excited that so many companies are embracing our services and this move is to ensure that this growth continues". [hide]
June 2005
Eyeful provides support for breast cancer charity
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Eyeful Presentations, a leading Presentation Consultancy, continues to deliver on its Charity Charter providing free consultancy and design services to Breakthrough Breast Cancer. more>

"When the business was established we pledged to work with a number of specific charities every year" explained Eyeful Presentations' Simon Morton.

"Breakthrough Breast Cancer approached us after viewing our website to get a quotation for developing an important pitch presentation. Breakthrough are an amazing group of people that work tirelessly to promote breast cancer awareness and prevention. As such, it was an honour to provide our services and experience for free as part of Eyeful's Charity Charter." Breakthrough Breast Cancer has a strong track record of establishing and maintaining corporate partnerships. Through working with Eyeful they were able to present their case for support in an even more attractive manner.

"It is extremely important to present ourselves professionally to prospective sponsors", explained Breakthrough's Kate Bernstein. "Through their work, Eyeful have provided us with a slick, powerful and, most importantly, persuasive presentation. Whilst this was initially produced for a specific pitch, the presentation and design has already been used for other meetings. The Eyeful team did a tremendous job in developing the presentation in very tight timescales - we are extremely grateful for their enthusiasm and support on this project". [hide]

April 2005
Eyeful doubles capacity to meet increased demand

In line with the ongoing growth of the business, Eyeful is pleased to announce the expansion of its PowerPoint technical team. This busy part of the business has grown from a team of 4 people up to 8, all providing a range of PowerPoint, Flash and graphic design skills. more>

"We're extremely excited to be bringing new members of the team on so early in the year", explained Simon Morton. "We had planned to increase our capacity from July onwards but our growing customer base has well exceeded our forecasts!" He continued, "We are committed to providing the highest possible standard of service and delivery so expanding the team ahead of schedule was a natural step - our customers deserve the best and most responsive service."

To learn more about the team behind Eyeful's success, click here. [hide]

February 2005
Eyeful Presentations selected as Business of the Month by the Quick Group

Eyeful Presentations has been selected as the Quick Group’s February’s Business of the Month. This accolade includes focus in the widely read Quick Monthly Newsletter, a feature on the group’s website and interview with Eyeful’s founder, Simon Morton. more>

“We’re particularly pleased to have been chosen by the Quick Group as their Business of the Month”, commented Eyeful’s Simon Morton. “It’s encouraging to know that our approach to developing presentations has caught the imagination of the business community in this way”

To view the feature, click here. [hide]

February 2005
Eyeful joins forces with MSD

We are pleased to announce that Eyeful Presentations has formed a strategic partnership with leading training company, Management Sales & Development.

This new relationship extends the services offered by both businesses and will act as the basis for some exciting new developments in the near future. more>

“This new relationship is an exciting development for Eyeful Presentations”, commented Simon Morton “MSD’s vast experience and knowledge in sales development compliments our services perfectly. In a short time, we have already been able to assist a range of companies in the way they deliver and communicate their message”

MSD’s Steve Robinson added “We’re extremely pleased to be working with Eyeful on a range of projects. We are now able to add even more value to our customers through these on-going services. This means we now offer our customers superior advice and support throughout the entire sales process”.

For more information on either company, please click here. [hide]

January 2005
Eyeful launches monthly newsletter for 2005


Eyeful Presentations is proud to announce the launch of a new monthly presentation newsletter.

Created for both new and experienced business presenters, the newsletter will provide a range of tips, ideas and case studies that can be used every day. more>

“As a leading presentation consultancy, we recognise that the whole process of preparing, creating and delivering a presentation can be daunting” says Eyeful’s Simon Morton. “Our monthly newsletter has been created to address these fundamental issues and ultimately make the whole presentation process more effective”.

The newsletter will contain the following sections:

  • Presentation tips
  • When (and when not!) to use PowerPoint
  • Content Do's and Dont's
  • Where & how to start a PowerPoint project
  • Use of PowerPoint templates
  • Content & articles from Eyeful and other industry experts

To sign up to receive the free monthly Eyeful Presentations newsletter, simply click here. [hide]

December 2004
Eyeful releases new CD sampler
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Eyeful Presentations has released the latest edition of its customer presentations sampler.

Now in its third release, the CD contains a range of case studies, screen shots and presentation tips. In addition, the interactive CD contains full analysis of the UK’s first business PowerPoint survey. more>

“Our samplers have become increasingly popular with companies looking for new and different ways to improve their PowerPoint presentations” explains Eyeful’s Simon Morton. “As such, our latest CD contains even more useful content to ensure that our customers and other interested parties get the most out of their presentations”.

The CD contains the following sections:

  • Case studies and screenshots
  • Best practice presentation advice
  • PowerPoint survey analysis
  • New presentation technologies

To request your free copy of the latest Eyeful Presentations CD Sampler, complete the order form here. [hide]

October 2004
Eyeful adds support to the Millennium Foundation

Eyeful Presentations has concluded a project with a Birmingham based charity to highlight the issues facing inner city communities. Eyeful gave its time and expertise free of charge to support the important work being carried out by the Millennium Foundation. more>

“Eyeful was drawn to the work of the Millennium Foundation for a number of reasons” explains Simon Morton of Eyeful Presentations “Of real interest to us was the charity’s vision – they want to work with the community to build a sustainable range of facilities and services. The Millennium Foundation isn’t about finding a quick fix – they’re looking to put things in place that will have a positive impact for many years to come.”

The Millennium Foundation was extremely pleased with the final presentation, seeing it as another important method to communicate their message.

“The presentation from Eyeful provides us with a number of options – we plan to have it as a download on our website as well as use it in fund raising meeting with businesses”. Audrey Smith of the Millennium Foundation continued by saying “The whole process, from early idea swapping through to the final presentation being delivered, was a real pleasure. We are extremely grateful to the team at Eyeful for their continued enthusiasm – their work will undoubtedly help further our cause locally and via the web”

Eyeful Presentations has pledged to support a number of charities every year. For more information on our charity charter, contact us here. [hide]

August 2004
Eyeful & PresenterNet join forces to offer on-line interactive presentation services to UK businesses...


Eyeful Presentations has joined forces with leading US based interactive service provider, PresenterNet. The new service allows businesses to further improve the effectiveness of their presentations by utilising the internet to remotely present & communicate with their customers.&nbsp more>

"This represents another big step forward in the development of presentations in the UK", explained Eyeful Presentation's Simon Morton. "By working with PresenterNet, we're now able of offer UK businesses further tangible cost savings whilst simultaneously making their presentations work harder & more effectively."

“By joining forces with Eyeful Presentations, we provide UK clients with the very highest level of expertise in creating interactive graphic presentations” reported PresenterNet CEO Doug Wolfgram. “Eyeful Presentations’ natural synergy with PresenterNet makes their site the clear choice for companies throughout the UK.”

Click here to learn more about the service (pdf download - 452kb) or to arrange a free no-obligation demonstration & trial. [hide]
July 2004
Eyeful sponsors Presentation Panic help site


Eyeful Presentations is proud to announce its sponsorship of the Presentation Panic and PowerPoint Panic websites. more>

This new web-based service provides business users with presentation hints and tips to help make that big presentation go off without a hitch.

"We are extremely pleased to play our part in the improvement of the UK's presentation skills and content. This new site is another step towards raising the standard of business presentations - I have no doubt that it will be a well used resource amongst the business community..." stated Eyeful Presentations' Simon Morton.

Eyeful Presentations is committed to improving the effectiveness and quality of business presentations. This is demonstrated through its involvement in this project and a nation-wide seminar programme.

For more information, please click here. [hide]
March 2004
Eyeful commissions UK's first business PowerPoint survey

Eyeful Presentations has commissioned an online survey to gain an even greater understanding of how PowerPoint is used by British companies. more>

This is the first survey of its type to be carried out in the UK. The results will be published in August 2004 and form the basis for a series of workshops, seminars & presentations by the team at Eyeful over the coming 12 months.

Click here to be automatically transferred to our online survey. Don't worry, the whole survey will only take a couple of minutes and is completely confidential.

Research to make your business more effective...now, doesn't that sound sensible? [hide]
 



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