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05
Jan
Breaking News and Broken Agendas: The Same Skill in Disguise

Breaking News and Broken Agendas: The Same Skill in Disguise

There’s a moment in live radio when everything changes. A producer’s voice cuts in. The log no longer
2 min read
29
Dec
Zoom Updates: New Search, Passkeys, and Navigation Improvements Explained

Zoom Updates: New Search, Passkeys, and Navigation Improvements Explained

🛠️ Zoom Workplace App — Release Notes Summary Updates, new features, and bug fixes across platforms Zoom Zoom continues to evolve the
2 min read
10
Dec
Running Better Zoom Meetings Starts with One Move: Add a Co-Host

Running Better Zoom Meetings Starts with One Move: Add a Co-Host

Running a smooth Zoom, especially for larger meetings, panels, or live events, often means juggling participant management, chat moderation, recordings,
3 min read
02
Dec
Why Your Zoom Video Doesn’t Look as Sharp as You Think —And How to Fix It

Why Your Zoom Video Doesn’t Look as Sharp as You Think —And How to Fix It

In every workshop I lead, at least one person asks why their Zoom video looks “soft,” “grainy,” or “not as
5 min read
20
Nov
The Hidden Tool of Great Virtual Events: Using Music to Cue and Connect Participants

The Hidden Tool of Great Virtual Events: Using Music to Cue and Connect Participants

In the world of virtual events, every moment is engineered: from the registration flow to the chat prompts to the
4 min read
06
Nov
Zoom Spotlight vs. Pin: What’s the Difference and When to Use Each

Zoom Spotlight vs. Pin: What’s the Difference and When to Use Each

When you’re hosting a Zoom meeting or webinar, managing what participants see on screen can have a major impact
6 min read
20
Oct

Tactical Upgrades to Make Your Meetings Matter

We’ve all been in meetings that felt longer than they needed to be. Sometimes the topic is important, but
2 min read
08
Oct

Advanced Hybrid Meeting Strategies: From Functional to Exceptional

We’ve come a long way from scrambling to unmute ourselves. Hybrid meetings are no longer novel — they’re expected.
2 min read
30
Sep

A Guide to Virtual Backgrounds

Quick Guide for a Professional Look Virtual backgrounds help you maintain privacy, reinforce your brand, and keep the focus on
3 min read
23
Sep

Better Registration with Questions

One of the easiest ways to increase engagement and collect valuable insights before your event even begins is through your
3 min read