We live in an age when even the smallest of companies routinely operate on a global scale. Meanwhile, the cost of travel continues to spiral ever higher. As a result, many businesses are cutting back on face-to-face meetings, relying instead on teleconferences, webinars and other communications vehicles to make the connection with clients and prospects. However, while it is comparatively cheap and convenient to give presentations and conduct meetings using the telephone or web-based technology, it is not without its drawbacks. This presentation discusses the most common pitfalls, and provides actionable tips for more professional and effective long-distance business relations.

This audio conference covers:

• Geographic and cultural considerations
• Matching content with audience
• Optimizing set-up & technical quality
• Friendly vs. overly familiar
• Polishing, practicing and post mortems
• Defining speaker roles

About the speaker:

Rob Wagner has been producing educational audio conferences for ForeignExchange for the past five years. As an Executive Producer, he researches topics, recruits expert speakers and works with them to fine-tune both the content and delivery of their presentations before going ‘live.’ Prior to joining ForeignExchange, Rob spent more than a dozen years working at various media outlets including Global Television and CBC Radio, as a writer, reporter, videographer, news anchor and news director. One facet of his news director role was working with young journalists, helping them hone their interviewing, writing and on-air reading skills. Rob has an honours degree in journalism from the University of King’s College, and a certificate in strategic marketing from Saint Mary’s University, both in Halifax, Canada.

Who should attend?

• Sales & Business Development Professionals
• Account Managers
• Marketing Directors
• Client Relations Managers
• Public Relations Professionals
• Media Relations Directors

*Please note: Each registration covers one line connected to the audio conference. Attendees dialing from separate locations are required to have separate registrations.