SlideKlowd

Know What Your
Audience is Thinking.

Know who is paying attention.
Know what questions they ask.
Know how they respond to your content.
Know you will own the room.

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How does SlideKlowd work?

Push

Upload your presentation content and push it to
your audience's smartphones, tablets or laptops
via the cloud.

Interact

Participants can interact with you by responding
to slide-specific surveys, submitting questions
and comments and other feedback - all from
their devices.

Measure

SlideKlowd shows real-time engagement levels
during your presentation - and killer analytics
that report data by session, presenter and
individual responses.

Who uses SlideKlowd?

Corporations

Corporations are using SlideKlowd for strategic engagement and data collection in selling, training and communicating to groups. Our easy-to-deploy platform is optimal for sales teams, HR/training, corporate events and more.

Entrepreneurs

SlideKlowd has pricing packages ideal for professional speakers, small business owners and anyone who wants to capture the attention (and data!) of their audiences.

Educators

Educators are using SlideKlowd to engage students through any smartphone, tablet or laptop. Educators can conduct instant testing, gather student feedback, monitor participation and more.

Features List:

Audience

Apple or Android app for users
to connect to a presentation

Access a presentation via a
browser

Share comments and questions with the presenter in real-time

Save personal notes on
individual slides

Save presentations to your
account for review

Presenter

Push content to user
devices

Control presentation from
tablet or smartphone

Poll audience through
embedded engagement tools

Monitor real-time
engagement levels

Share user responses
to projection screen

Organization

100% cloud-based platform

Monthly subscription pricing
model

Multiple security roles

Ability to create multiple
events and presentations

Add business intelligence to
presentations and events

What does SlideKlowd do?

Push Content:

SlideKlowd pushes content to user devices in real-time. Presentation content can be
delivered to any smartphone, tablet or laptop running the audience app or a modern
browser. A presenter can control how content is pushed to the audience's device - and
even give the user the ability to save a presentation to his/her SlideKlowd audience
account.

Interact and Engage with Audience:

To help you know what your audience is thinking, SlideKlowd gives you the ability to
embed engagement tools within your content so that your audience can provide feedback
or polling data to you in real-time. By encouraging interaction, you can increase the
energy level in the room - creating an atmosphere that is more responsive to a
call-to-action, enhances retention levels and makes the audience more receptive to your
message.

Measure Results:

To improve the quality of presentations, SlideKlowd has created a robust analytics
package that tracks polling responses, questions and comments from your audience - and
displays that data in real-time to a presenter or facilitator. These reports can be compiled
to collect specific data from your event, detail specific slides or even determine when
your audience was the most and least engaged. Reports are available as an HTML or XLS
export.

The SlideKlowd Blog

People We Like: Richard Reid

Posted on June 4, 2013

Richard Reid, Vice President of Digital Services at The Freeman Company has a proven record of consistently designing and implementing technology strategies that not only advanced operational efficiencies to drive down costs, but helped to increase revenue and improve company-wide decision-making and communication capabilities to support the business operations. We recently asked him to share a [...]

We recently asked him to share a little more about himself.

1. How do you serve your clients? We are in an era in which market success is determined by our clients’ agility in managing their relationships with their organization’s member/attendee base, and by the quality and effectiveness of that interaction. In today’s business climate, utilizing Freeman’s Digital Services technology to effectively generate a better person-to-person “return on connection” is key. With our extensive experience in areas like presentation management, digital signage and conference capture/streaming, meeting attendees consume conference information in a meaningful way with an intuitive and interactive user experience.

2. Who are your clients? Freeman’s primary focus is on enhancing the trade show experience of association and corporate customers, show organizers, exhibitors and attendees. Since 1927, Freeman has provided customers with comprehensive services for live engagements, including expositions, conventions, corporate events and exhibits.

3. What has been one of your biggest business successes to date and why? While there are a number of competitive point solutions available in our space, Freeman Digital Services prides itself on the ability to integrate its products and services on a large scale for our customers’ specific needs. At a recent show, we managed and integrated over 3500 speaker presentations with our presentation management, digital signage, and digital capture/streaming technologies.

4. What are you passionate about? I’m passionate about challenging existing processes and solutions and always asking “Why do we do what we do and how can we make it better?” “Le mieux est l’ennemi du bien.”Google’s translation of this intriguing Voltaire quote is “The BEST is the enemy of GOOD.” Another loose translation is “PERFECT is the enemy of DONE.” At first blush, one might dismiss these notions as being the polar opposite of challenging and improving processes, but I disagree. In the Digital Services department, we foster an environment in which it is okay to take risks, learn from mistakes, and quickly remedy; all in an effort to continually improve our services and deliver timely new solutions.

5. What do you read? Convene, Fast Company, LifeHacker and GIZMODO.

6. Why should someone follow you on Twitter? While I do have an account, I must admit, I’m not nearly diligent enough in tweeting. Following @FreemanCo, on the other hand, will give you access to our burgeoning social media community with a focus on a variety of topics in the trade show and events industry.

7. Who do you like? Roger Staubach – I worked for The Staubach Company for seven years and learned from the best on how to lead a true team-centered organization that is driven by executing a strong business vision while placing high value and priority on customer needs. One of my favorite quotes from Roger is, “There are no traffic jams along the extra mile.”

SlideKlowd Usage Scenarios

Posted on May 21, 2013

Enterprise organizations are using SlideKlowd at the convergence of three areas: 1. Group/crowd collaboration 2. Distributed content 3. Need to gather data & measure effectiveness Essentially, take any scenario where you traditionally use PowerPoint – but want to create engagement, collect data and measure the effectiveness of your meeting or presentation. Considering the above factors, [...]

How Our CMO/Co-Founder Uses SlideKlowd in His Presentations

Posted on April 10, 2013

In addition to being the CMO/Co-Founder of Klowd.com, I am also a presenter and facilitator. I’ve used SlideKlowd in about 30 speeches, workshops and classes (not including countless demos and sales presentations related to SlideKlowd!). My topics have been on business and personal branding, engaging Gen Y, tech trends, professional selling … and occasionally bacon. [...]

I thought it would be helpful to share how I use SlideKlowd as a presenter.

I start by determining the intent of my presentation. Am I giving a keynote? Teaching a class? Giving a sales presentation? This helps me focus on the kind of engagement and interaction that is needed as I prepare my content. I then build my content based on the following areas:

Measurement: What data do I want to collect from the audience and how do I want to measure it? In essence, I build my presentation deck by working backwards from the SlideKlowd Analytics report. Here’s a post and video on that if you haven’t seen our Analytics tool.

Interaction: What do I want from the audience? Using the interactive widgets in SlideKlowd, I can ask for opinions, test knowledge level, conduct self-assessments, solicit ideas and much more. I can also ensure comprehension and interest level by simply asking them! I can also manage questions and comments through SlideKlowd.

Call-to-Action: What do I want the audience to do? Of course, this is contextual to the type of presentation. If it’s a sales presentation, I want them to buy. If teaching a class, I want them to learn. Regardless, I build the call-to-action into the presentation. By creating an “ask” at the height of emotion, I’m much more likely to get the desired outcome.

After my presentation, I run the SlideKlowd Analytics Report to check engagement levels, SlideKlowd rating, slide-by-slide responses and more. Based on the data provided, I can adjust the content for the next time I give the same speech.

SlideKlowd is a diverse tool that can be used in any situation where you want to deliver content, provide interaction and measure engagement – but that’s how I use it as a presenter! Be sure to check out our blog. We post a ton of tips, stories, case studies, etc.

Find me and follow me: https://www.vizify.com/justin-foster

Top 10 Ways SlideKlowd Will Rock Your Next Conference or Meeting

Posted on April 4, 2013

10. Attendees can use their own smart phones, tablets or laptops. No more clickers! 9. Reach the entire room, not just the opinionated guy in the front row. 8. Manage the flow of questions so that no one hogs the microphone. 7. Ask for feedback every few slides to make sure everyone is paying attention. 6. [...]

People We Like: The Planning Team Behind DIG SOUTH

Posted on March 27, 2013

In mid-April we head to a southern style digital funfest: DIG SOUTH Interactive Festival 2013 in Charleston, SC where technology, social media, marketing and the arts merge. Our CMO, Justin Foster, joins a reputable crew of panelists on Saturday, April 13 to discuss GEAR UP: Apps, Tools and Emerging Technologies. In the midst of our [...]

People We Like: One Smooth Stone

Posted on March 21, 2013

Chicago-based communications and event agency One Smooth Stone is not afraid to be bold. Take the flash mob that they orchestrated for Infinium Capital Management annual team building event at the Millennium Park skate rink in Chicago. They design and build creative, striking programs in both the physical and online environments. The Stonies, as they [...]

They design and build creative, striking programs in both the physical and online environments. The Stonies, as they like to be referred to, are also committed to doing good. Each year 10% of their corporate earnings are donated to support charitable causes.

We recently asked them to share a bit more about themselves. Here is what they said.

1. How do you serve your clients?

We are an event and communications agency. We help companies and organizations build relationships critical to the success of their business through exceptionally crafted programs and events in both physical and online environments.

2. Who are your clients?
Our clients are quite a diverse group…from Fortune 1000 corporations to private consulting and law firms and to direct selling and non-profits. You will find our producers with clients at the base of fashion show runways, supporting online events, in the center of a flash-mob or running meetings in ballrooms.

3. What has been one of your biggest business successes to date and why?
We are always eager and excited to take on new challenges. Those challenges make our successes that much sweeter! Recently a big success we celebrated was introducing and ushering a well-recognized corporation into the world of online events. They are now experiencing the value of connecting to their employees in a whole new way, as well as a high return on their investment due to being in two places at once thanks to online technology.

4. What are you passionate about?
Service has always been a passion of One Smooth Stone. As a company we are passionate about serving the Downers Grove neighborhood through the local PADS organization. PADS is a homeless shelter that provides meals, and a place to stay for those in our community who are going through a tough time.

Individually, each member of our team brings a unique passion to the table. We have shared some of what make us, unique on our website in the “about us” section. Go check it out!

5. What do you read?
Michael Hyatt’s Blog, Guy Kowasaki’s book Enchantment, and 37 signals Rework.

6. Why should someone follow you on Twitter?
In the past we have used Twitter to share and strengthen our brand, we are now moving into more content sharing through Twitter. We are also, pretty fun to talk with, so come hang out with us in 140 characters or less. Follow them here.

7. Who do you like?
We like SlideKlowd! But truthfully, we like people who have a smart, fast, and kind work ethic.

SlideKlowd’s Product Diagram Revealed

Posted on March 5, 2013

Our cloud-based platform works simply by connecting the Organization, Event and Participants to push content, interact and measure everything. Wherever there is a presenter – in corporate trainings, conferences/events, sales and marketing presentations or HR compliance settings – there is a need for engagement and measurement. An organization receives real-time measurement of ROI of every [...]

Our Luke Wilson look-alike Creative Director, Jeremy Billups, crafted a simple, but elegant diagram that illustrates how Slideklowd’s magic works.

The magic starts with the Presenter who orchestrates the entire audience experience via his/her mobile device, laptop or tablet. He is the master magician who determines what the audience can or cannot see and the level of engagement he wants. The Analytics engine gathers extensive individualized data and business intelligence throughout the Event in areas such Participant feedback, level of engagement, and presenter rating. These data points are combined and aggregated into a single SlideKlowd rating, which can be used as a tool to analyze and rank Presenter effectiveness in the organization. At the conclusion of the presentation, the Analytics will be delivered in an infographic-style report, either exported as a PDF or Excel file. The presentation content is created using the presentation software of choice or uploaded from the Cloud. It is then converted to a PDF to maintain design integrity.

The Event is the magic show. The Presenter or organization creates the event with a self-designated Event Key and sets the level of Participant engagement and control they want. One or more presentations are then uploaded to that unique Event. Participants enter the Event through an authentication sign-in process via LinkedIn, email or salesforce. The Presenter typically uses a projector to display content on a large screen facing Participants, where he can display slides and results of interactions. The Presenter may also want to use a confidence monitor or clicker to enable movement around the room.

Participants are the magic show’s audience. They receive content via their mobile device, laptop or tablet as well as viewing it on the projection screen, enabling a real-time connection with the Presenter. They also respond to questions, make comments, provide feedback and give their opinion via through their personal device. They can save the presentation, if the Presenter allows, and take personal notes.

Through this technology framework, SlideKlowd addresses three key challenges for organizations:

Engagement. Rather than let mobile devices be a distraction, SlideKlowd uses them to engage any kind and size of audience. This captures the attention of the participants by encouraging them to participate at a deeper, more meaningful level.

Measurement. SlideKlowd captures individualized data and responses; solving a key data gap for organizations. By measuring engagement levels, participant responses, presentation ratings, etc., SlideKlowd establishes key benchmarks for the ROI on meetings and presentations.

Outcomes. By encouraging greater participation and interaction, SlideKlowd improves the desired outcome of every type of presentation, event or meeting – whether the outcome is to buy, learn or behave differently.

About Klowd.com

Klowd.com develops audience engagement web
platforms and applications that blend mobile
technology, The Cloud and crowds.

Our product development process, agile work
team approach, and go-to-market strategies are
reflective of our culture of innovation and our
years of experience in technology. As such, we
don't simply create cool ideas - we create
products that solve problems, fill a specific
need, and generate revenue.

Unlike traditional tech / development firms, we
are not developing technology that is looking for
a market. Instead, we apply proven business
practices and common sense to help brands use
technology as a differentiator.

Meet the Team

Ken Holsinger
CEO

Ken has 20 years of experience in technology and media production as a lead executive, consultant, and speaker. He has served on the executive team in various roles for 4 different organizations. In addition, he has a background in event management, facility design, and start-up operations. Ken has been named on multiple hardware and process patents, with several software patents pending. Ken brings to Klowd.com years of practical executive experience, an eye for great ideas, and a high character approach to business.

Justin Foster
CMO

Justin brings 20 years of B2B technology sales and marketing experience to Klowd.com. He has served as Brand Strategist for multiple start-ups and hundreds of established brands across multiple industries. He has founded and co-founded several marketing and branding firms, serving in multiple capacities in each. Justin is a noted speaker and author on branding, marketing, generational shifts, and social media. Justin’s extensive branding experience, natural intuition for the needs of the market, and ability to clearly articulate a message are his core strengths.

Casey McMullen
CTO

Casey has 27 years of software development experience that includes an extensive background in web, database, and e-commerce development. He has served as the CIO for a billion dollar agricultural company and, while there, led in the design and creation of the first veterinary pharmaceutical e-commerce distribution system in the U.S. Casey has also served as the VP of IT for a multi-location credit union. Both a strategic thinker and self-proclaimed “geek”, Casey’s core talent is in translating business needs into technology solutions.

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