{"id":691,"date":"2024-06-14T10:07:38","date_gmt":"2024-06-14T10:07:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wonderslide.com\/blog\/?p=691"},"modified":"2024-06-14T11:43:49","modified_gmt":"2024-06-14T11:43:49","slug":"how-apple-and-google-mastered-the-art-of-presentations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wonderslide.com\/blog\/how-apple-and-google-mastered-the-art-of-presentations\/","title":{"rendered":"The Power of Simplicity: How Apple and Google Mastered the Art of Presentations"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>When OpenAI CEO Sam Altman <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/sama\/status\/1791183356274921568?lang=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">posted on X<\/a> about the aesthetic differences between their own keynote and the latest Google IO, it had prompted heated discussions, both on X and within our collective. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">i try not to think about competitors too much, but i cannot stop thinking about the aesthetic difference between openai and google <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/hRFYhzm5K8\">pic.twitter.com\/hRFYhzm5K8<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Sam Altman (@sama) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/sama\/status\/1791183356274921568?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 16, 2024<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Some people instantly sided with Altman, while others poked fun, citing the apparent similarities between OpenAI\u2019s presentation aesthetics and the interior of an average McDonald\u2019s. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">CEO Sam Altman bragging that OpenAI looks like McDonald&#39;s \ud83d\ude02 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/RzOPSnISxc\">https:\/\/t.co\/RzOPSnISxc<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/T02CiYt41A\">pic.twitter.com\/T02CiYt41A<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Reid Southen (@Rahll) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Rahll\/status\/1791259934719410205?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 17, 2024<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>In any case, it got us thinking about how these companies approach their presentations, and what makes them so captivating. After all, one could argue that these keynotes are often crafted as meticulously as some of the products released by Apple and Google.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So today, let\u2019s examine tech keynotes from a new perspective \u2014 focusing not on the products, but the presentations themselves. For the purposes of this article, we\u2019ll be looking at Apple\u2019s WWDC 2024 and the latest Google IO (sorry OpenAI, we still love you!). As you will see, there are stark differences between the two, but many key similarities as well. Understanding these similarities is extremely important if you are looking to take your public speaking to the next level, or simply improve your presentations going forward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Intros<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Apple<\/strong>: compared to WWDC 2023, in which Apple started with a reserved, if not slightly lethargic introduction by Tim Cook, in this year\u2019s edition they\u2019ve decided to go full \u201crock-and-roll\u201d, with Craig Federighi and Co jumping out of a plane and onto the Apple Loop to the blazing guitar riffs of M\u00f6tley Cr\u00fce\u2019s \u201cKickstart My Heart\u201d. It\u2019s a stark contrast to last year, bringing much more energy and excitement to the upcoming presentation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"563\" src=\"https:\/\/wonderslide.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/unnamed-1-1024x563.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-692\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wonderslide.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/unnamed-1-1024x563.png 1024w, https:\/\/wonderslide.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/unnamed-1-300x165.png 300w, https:\/\/wonderslide.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/unnamed-1-768x422.png 768w, https:\/\/wonderslide.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/unnamed-1-1536x845.png 1536w, https:\/\/wonderslide.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/unnamed-1-1568x862.png 1568w, https:\/\/wonderslide.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/unnamed-1.png 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Source: Apple<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Google<\/strong>: If Apple\u2019s intro had music as background, Google IO started with music very much at the forefront of things. The company invited improv virtuoso Marc Rebillet, also known as \u201cLoop Daddy\u201d, to do what he does best \u2014 compose a track live, only this time with the help of Google\u2019s new AI tool, MusicFX. Rebillet sampled a few AI-generated instruments onto his loop station, then played his synth live over them. It was an unusual introduction for a tech conference, however big props to Google for stepping way out of the box on this one \u2014 if anything, it was a lot more fun than what we usually get.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It was also a great showcase of how AI can help enable creativity rather than stifle it. For all the talk of AI being the \u201cend\u201d of artists and art as we know it, it\u2019s good to see an example of what one can achieve when using AI as a companion tool, something to help enhance their writing process and open up new creative boundaries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"562\" src=\"https:\/\/wonderslide.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/unnamed-2-1024x562.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-693\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wonderslide.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/unnamed-2-1024x562.png 1024w, https:\/\/wonderslide.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/unnamed-2-300x165.png 300w, https:\/\/wonderslide.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/unnamed-2-768x421.png 768w, https:\/\/wonderslide.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/unnamed-2-1536x843.png 1536w, https:\/\/wonderslide.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/unnamed-2-1568x860.png 1568w, https:\/\/wonderslide.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/unnamed-2.png 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Source: Google<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Conclusion? Both companies have gone with high-energy, slightly quirky intros this year. One lesson anyone can take from this is the importance of starting your presentation off on a lighter note, gripping the audience straight away and setting the right tone for what\u2019s about to follow. Energy is also very important \u2014 it\u2019s no coincidence that Rebillet appeared on stage in a gigantic coffee mug, or that Federighi\u2019s stunt was accompanied by a rock song rather than a classical symphony. Boring your audience at the beginning of a 2+ hour presentation is a recipe for disaster, even if what follows meets all the criteria. Have some fun with it, and your audience will too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Presentation Styles<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Apple<\/strong>: While the image of Steve Jobs giving enigmatic presentations in front of a full Cupertino crowd still lives fresh in our memories, the style of WWDC has changed dramatically in the last years, especially post-COVID. Most notably, the main presentation isn\u2019t being held in-person anymore \u2014 instead, what we get is a heavily-produced video presentation, complete with CGI transitions and a large number of videos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, when it comes to aesthetics, Apple\u2019s ethos has largely stayed the same \u2014 beauty in simplicity. Minimalism has always been the cornerstone of Apple\u2019s design language, and it shines through in their presentations just as well as their products. So, even though most of the presentation is filmed inside the Apple Loop offices, it never feels claustrophobic. There\u2019s always ample amounts of \u2018air\u2019, which lets the viewer zero in on what\u2019s being presented.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"557\" data-id=\"697\" src=\"https:\/\/wonderslide.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/unnamed-3-1-1024x557.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-697\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wonderslide.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/unnamed-3-1-1024x557.png 1024w, https:\/\/wonderslide.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/unnamed-3-1-300x163.png 300w, https:\/\/wonderslide.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/unnamed-3-1-768x418.png 768w, https:\/\/wonderslide.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/unnamed-3-1-1536x835.png 1536w, https:\/\/wonderslide.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/unnamed-3-1-1568x853.png 1568w, https:\/\/wonderslide.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/unnamed-3-1.png 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"562\" data-id=\"696\" src=\"https:\/\/wonderslide.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/unnamed-4-1-1024x562.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-696\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wonderslide.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/unnamed-4-1-1024x562.png 1024w, https:\/\/wonderslide.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/unnamed-4-1-300x165.png 300w, https:\/\/wonderslide.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/unnamed-4-1-768x421.png 768w, https:\/\/wonderslide.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/unnamed-4-1-1536x843.png 1536w, https:\/\/wonderslide.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/unnamed-4-1-1568x860.png 1568w, https:\/\/wonderslide.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/unnamed-4-1.png 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-caption wp-element-caption\">Source: Apple<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>As we can see, nothing in the surrounding environment distracts us from the action \u2014 it\u2019s actually quite the contrary. Notice how the ceiling patterns are almost pointing to Craig and the screen, not only creating a pleasant sense of symmetry, but also directing the viewer\u2019s attention to what\u2019s important. Or how the splash of green in the background adds life to what would otherwise be a fairly monotonous shot. Every little detail is thought through. Stylistically, Apple\u2019s keynotes are very hard to beat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But how does Google compare?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Google<\/strong>: the search giant\u2019s presentation could also be described as stylistically minimal, but in its own unique way. First off, Google\u2019s keynote was filmed live with hundreds of developers in the audience. As such, it could never have boasted the same level of visual meticulousness as Apple\u2019s. But at the same time, there\u2019s just something unique about the atmosphere of a live tech keynote that cannot be replicated by a video, however well-made.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"562\" src=\"https:\/\/wonderslide.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/unnamed-5-1024x562.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-698\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wonderslide.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/unnamed-5-1024x562.png 1024w, https:\/\/wonderslide.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/unnamed-5-300x165.png 300w, https:\/\/wonderslide.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/unnamed-5-768x421.png 768w, https:\/\/wonderslide.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/unnamed-5-1536x843.png 1536w, https:\/\/wonderslide.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/unnamed-5-1568x860.png 1568w, https:\/\/wonderslide.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/unnamed-5.png 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Source: Google<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The stage is quite minimalistic, with some retro-like elements to it. But similarly to Apple, it is designed to keep the audience\u2019s attention on the screen \u2014 there are no big visual distractions to be found. As you can probably tell by now, this is a recurring theme \u2014 it\u2019s good practice to avoid any form of unnecessary clutter that could potentially steal the viewer\u2019s attention.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"540\" src=\"https:\/\/wonderslide.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/unnamed-6-1024x540.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-699\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wonderslide.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/unnamed-6-1024x540.png 1024w, https:\/\/wonderslide.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/unnamed-6-300x158.png 300w, https:\/\/wonderslide.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/unnamed-6-768x405.png 768w, https:\/\/wonderslide.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/unnamed-6-1536x810.png 1536w, https:\/\/wonderslide.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/unnamed-6-1568x827.png 1568w, https:\/\/wonderslide.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/unnamed-6.png 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Source: Google<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Google\u2019s rainbow in the background is an example of yet another, more subtle similarity between the two presentations \u2014 the use of color to freshen up an otherwise \u201cboring\u201d shot. Both companies prefer a rather conservative color palette for their keynotes, which is why it\u2019s essential to add a splash of color in the background. It\u2019s a key design technique that makes things much more easy on the eyes, and something you can easily incorporate in your own presentations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Another thing to note is that the companies\u2019 different presentation styles actually say a lot about their respective philosophies. Apple was (almost) always known for having a closed, tightly-controlled ecosystem of software and hardware. This level of control is a big reason for the success of their products, no doubt, but it\u2019s also the reason why a large number of \u201cpower users\u201d gravitate towards Android \u2014 which is open-source, highly customizable and generally gives the user much more freedom to tinker with the OS. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This fundamental difference in approach is evident in the presentations themselves \u2014 Apple\u2019s being meticulously crafted and produced, but closed off. Thoroughly controlled. Almost perfect by every observable metric, but nearly to a point of becoming \u201csterile\u201d. Google\u2019s, meanwhile, was more quirky (what can be quirkier than Loop Daddy playing an experimental, high-energy set in front of a crowd of sleepy, mostly-uninterested developers?) and certainly less polished, but the crowd made it feel more open and inviting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Slide Design<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When it comes to the actual slides, there are more similarities than differences, so there\u2019s no reason to look at them separately. Both Apple and Google are extremely minimalistic when it comes to the design of their slides, with Google\u2019s having slightly more complexity. But in this case, complex doesn\u2019t always equal better \u2014 in fact it\u2019s very much the opposite.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Both companies understand very well the extreme importance of not overpopulating the slide with unnecessary clutter. Apple\u2019s slides are especially no-nonsense \u2014 big, bold text, simple fonts, simple white background. The slide here isn\u2019t meant to attract any extra attention, it\u2019s only there to provide context to what the speaker is currently saying.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"561\" data-id=\"702\" src=\"https:\/\/wonderslide.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/unnamed-7-1-1024x561.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-702\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wonderslide.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/unnamed-7-1-1024x561.png 1024w, https:\/\/wonderslide.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/unnamed-7-1-300x164.png 300w, https:\/\/wonderslide.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/unnamed-7-1-768x420.png 768w, https:\/\/wonderslide.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/unnamed-7-1-1536x841.png 1536w, https:\/\/wonderslide.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/unnamed-7-1-1568x858.png 1568w, https:\/\/wonderslide.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/unnamed-7-1.png 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Source: Apple<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"557\" data-id=\"701\" src=\"https:\/\/wonderslide.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/unnamed-8-1024x557.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-701\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wonderslide.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/unnamed-8-1024x557.png 1024w, https:\/\/wonderslide.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/unnamed-8-300x163.png 300w, https:\/\/wonderslide.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/unnamed-8-768x418.png 768w, https:\/\/wonderslide.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/unnamed-8-1536x836.png 1536w, https:\/\/wonderslide.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/unnamed-8-1568x854.png 1568w, https:\/\/wonderslide.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/unnamed-8.png 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Source: Google<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>However, both Apple and Google sometimes spruce things up with more colorful or complex images. Usually, it\u2019s when they want the slide to have more impact, such as when announcing a new product or OS. That\u2019s another advantage of simple, minimalist slides \u2014 they allow for more contrast play, so the few important slides that do have color instantly pop and grab the viewer\u2019s attention.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"562\" data-id=\"703\" src=\"https:\/\/wonderslide.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/unnamed-10-1024x562.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-703\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wonderslide.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/unnamed-10-1024x562.png 1024w, https:\/\/wonderslide.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/unnamed-10-300x165.png 300w, https:\/\/wonderslide.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/unnamed-10-768x421.png 768w, https:\/\/wonderslide.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/unnamed-10-1536x843.png 1536w, https:\/\/wonderslide.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/unnamed-10-1568x860.png 1568w, https:\/\/wonderslide.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/unnamed-10.png 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Source: Google<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"559\" data-id=\"704\" src=\"https:\/\/wonderslide.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/unnamed-9-1024x559.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-704\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wonderslide.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/unnamed-9-1024x559.png 1024w, https:\/\/wonderslide.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/unnamed-9-300x164.png 300w, https:\/\/wonderslide.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/unnamed-9-768x419.png 768w, https:\/\/wonderslide.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/unnamed-9-1536x838.png 1536w, https:\/\/wonderslide.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/unnamed-9-1568x856.png 1568w, https:\/\/wonderslide.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/unnamed-9.png 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Source: Apple<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Google and Apple, while certainly having their own unique styles, both understand one very important concept \u2014 the power of simplicity. At first glance, their presentations are visually unassuming, but there is a clear underlying purpose to that. That purpose: don\u2019t stand in the way of your own storytelling. The audience isn\u2019t there to revel at the impeccable design of your slides, it\u2019s there to learn new and exciting things. The presentation, the slides \u2014 all of it is nothing more than a vehicle for information, and a vehicle tends to be fastest when light and devoid of clutter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But there\u2019s much more to making amazing presentations. For additional tips and tricks, check out our latest <a href=\"https:\/\/wonderslide.com\/blog\/the-ultimate-data-driven-guide-to-crafting-more-effective-slides\/\">data-driven guide<\/a> on making more effective slides. Who knows, maybe someday it will be you on the stage presenting the next big thing in tech? Never hurts to be prepared.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, what are your thoughts on the latest keynotes? Do you prefer the vibe of Google\u2019s open, live presentation or the sleek, high-budget style of Apple? Hit us up on <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/wonderslide\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">X<\/a>, we\u2019d love to know your opinions. And, as always, stay tuned!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Every year, millions of people around the world tune in to watch their keynotes. But what exactly makes these presentations so captivating? 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