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Live streaming training course

Get Started With Live Streaming – new webinar

Join Comsteria’s Colin Kelly on Thursday 30 August 2021 from 2pm-4pm (UK) for a live webinar to help your business get started with live streaming. It’s down to earth, jargon free and will provide equipment advice for any budget. Whatever sector your business is in, and no matter how simple or complex you would like your live stream to be, you’ll get lots out of this session. We’ll explore the various live streaming platforms, show Read more

By Colin Kelly, ago
Hype Short Video Guide

Quick Guide To Hyper Short Video

Instagram Reels, TikTok and YouTube Shorts are having a big impact on the way we consume video content. They are an obvious content option for influencers, creators and younger users – but can they be used by small businesses, communications professionals and so called ‘B2B’ or ‘serious’ businesses? We think they can! And you can find out how it al works by watching this episode of our Smartphone Video Show. The programme includes everything you Read more

By Colin Kelly, ago

3 Reasons your business should create videos for Instagram Reels

I’ve been experimenting with Instagram Reels lately and I love it!  I think you will too. My series giving tips for how to appear relaxed on camera was really easy to create and has had plenty of engagement.  Although I created them for Reels I’ve now also used the videos on YouTube , IGTV and LinkedIn so it’s been well worth the time spent. I’d really encourage you to give Reels a try to promote your business.  If you Read more

By Emma Baker, ago
Presentation skills training tip

A vital piece of presentation skills advice

Watch this video where Comsteria’s Colin Kelly shares what he considers the most important piece of presentation skills advice. Something you can do that makes a significant impact on how your speeches, talks, interviews and contributions at meetings are perceived. Like this and want more? Take your presentation skills to the next level with our full Presenting With Confidence video on demand course. Watch the free preview here and buy from just £24.99.

By Colin Kelly, ago
how much should we talk politics at work?

How much political discussion should we allow at work?

Basecamp is a technology company based in the United States. One of its senior leaders has sparked controversy by calling on his team to stop talking about political and ‘societal issues’ on company time and through the company’s communication channels. That’s led to a row with several members of the team deciding to leave the company. Colin Kelly from Comsteria shares his thoughts on political discussion at work and explains the notion of employees wearing Read more

By Colin Kelly, ago
5 Smartphone Video Mistakes

Live – 5 Common Smartphone Video Mistakes

Normally we’re live with the Smartphone Video Show from 1pm every Friday but this week we’ve had to switch things around and broadcast on a Monday. Emma took us through 5 of the most common smartphone video mistakes and showed how to avoid them, we also discussed a great new app and a financial services business changing its name. Or maybe that should be chngng ts nm. You can watch the full show below.

By Colin Kelly, ago

What Happens In A Media Training Session?

Every year, Comsteria’s Colin Kelly delivers media relations training sessions to participants from a wide range of business, from all sorts of sectors. But what do we do? Who is it for? How does it help? In this short video, Colin explains what a typical media relations training session might include and how it can benefit you and your organisation. There’s much more than just being able to handle tough questions on Newsnight! We see Read more

By Colin Kelly, ago
iPhone 12 Microphone Review

Should I Upgrade My iPhone Camera?

Emma Baker has produced a comparison video, demonstrating the microphones on the iPhone 12 and iPhone X. She also highlights the benefits of an external lavalier microphone, such as the iRig Lavalier Mic. and the Boya BY-M1 Lac Mic. Both microphones are testing in a loud environment to see how good the iPhone 12’s zoom audio is at cutting out background noise and homing in on your voice. But is the upgrade worth it when Read more

By Colin Kelly, ago
Colin Kelly's Digital Minute

Free Daily Tech News – Colin Kelly’s Digital Minute

Content is king but keeping up to date with everything you need to know can be a challenge. Comsteria is delighted to launch a new daily audio feature, available on our Comsteria Podcast but also on some of the country’s best radio stations. Colin Kelly’s Digital Minute is your essential tech, social media and gadget update and publishes a new episode by 7am every weekday. It’s aimed at consumers and business owners and will keep Read more

By Colin Kelly, ago