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Oral Presentation to Clients
- Dr. R. J. Fontenot
Preparation for Presentation
It starts before its starts
– Come into class early to load presentations before
class begins
– No one will be allowed to load a presentation as
part of their time
Presentation
– PowerPoint, minimum expectation – 15 minutes in length, plus 7-10 for Q&A
Stru Structu cture
- Introduction
– Thank client for opportunity – Introduce agency and agency members
- Problem statement
- Implementation
– Details of actions – Highlight of budget – Proof solves problem
- Clarity of explanation – breadth & depth
- 10 slides, including cover
STYLE STYLE
Professional Style
– Professional Behavior – Professional Dress
Board room professional Career Preparation – Business Professional Attire vs Business Casual Attire – The Importance of Collars
– Professional Speech
Style
- Fonts should be easy to read from the farthest
point in the room
- Check for design and color choice on the
projection screen
– Colors on your computer monitor will look different
when projected
– Choose colors with high contrast
- Supporting Materials - Must be legible,
appropriate design, edited, appropriately timed
Content
Marketing Content
– Make sure you are using the best
available marketing knowledge
– Use marketing terminology effectively
Research Based Content
– Make effective use of your research during the
presentation (include citations)
– Research is often a major competitive edge during
presentations