Word of the Day: NASCAR slide

Word of the Day Daily updates on the latest technology terms | April 23, 2014

NASCAR slide A NASCAR slide is marketing lingo for a presentation software slide filled with logos. The purpose of a NASCAR slide is to quickly introduce the audience to sponsors, customers or partners that are affiliated with the presenter's organization. The phrase originates from the dozens of logos that cover the exterior of sponsored vehicles in the National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR) circuit. Quote of the Day "Learn to love public speaking; it comes with moving up the ladder." -- Mike Rothman   Fun Fact Ever wonder how many PowerPoint presentations are made each day? According to Microsoft, the answer is about 30 million. Related Terms Related Terms presentation software death by PowerPoint PechaKucha relationship marketing sock puppet marketing Related Tags IT leadership   Required Reading Eight tips every IT pro can use towards becoming a better presenter Strengthen your presentation skills and wow your next audience with these tips. CIOs On Stage: How to Join the Conference Speaker Circuit The closest thing to universal advice from experienced CIOs and public-speaking experts is to start with small groups and work your way up. Did your last presentation make a difference? There's no magic formula for improving a dull presentation, but there are a range of techniques that can help you. Stay In Touch FOLLOW WHATIS.COM     CONTACT US For feedback about any of our definitions or to send us ideas for new definitions, please contact us at: editor@techtarget.com About This E-Newsletter This e-newsletter is published by the TechTarget network. To unsubscribe from Whatis.com, click here. Please note, this will not affect any other subscriptions you have signed up for. TechTarget, Whatis, 275 Grove Street, Newton, MA 02466. Contact: webmaster@techtarget.com Copyright 2013 TechTarget. All rights reserved.