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Audience Demographics are the characteristics of listeners like age, gender, cultural backgrounds, group affiliations and educational level. The speaker has to consider all these characteristics when adapting to an audience.
LIZ AI turns demographic insights into tailored presentations. It adapts content, messaging, and emphasis automatically based on who the audience is — so every deck speaks directly to the people in the room.
Learn more →Diagonal communication means that the employees of a company communicate with each other regardless of their function and their level in the organisational hierarchy and regardless of their department within the company.
Learn moreA speech that is given without any preparation, notes, or cards, is called an impromptu speech. It is often delivered at private events (e.g., weddings or birthdays) or for training presentation skills.
Learn moreIn a communication context, an interview is a structured conversation in which one or more people ask questions to gather information, evaluate a candidate, or explore a topic in depth. Interviews can be formal or informal and occur across many settings — job recruitment, journalism, research, and broadcast media. Effective interviewers prepare focused questions, actively listen, and manage time to cover key areas. Interviewees benefit from clear, structured answers that directly address what is being asked.
Learn moreVocal distractions are habits or patterns in a speaker's voice that draw attention away from the content of a message. These include filler words like 'um' and 'uh', monotone delivery, excessive speed or slowness, a rising intonation at the end of statements (upspeak), and throat-clearing. Vocal distractions reduce the impact and perceived professionalism of a presentation. They can typically be addressed through targeted public speaking practice, recording and self-review, and professional coaching.
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