Local Author Brings PowerPoint® Karaoke to the Triangle

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(Free-Press-Release.com) September 17, 2009 -- RALEIGH--Business professionals, social media enthusiasts, and technology titans from across the Triangle will have a chance to test their PowerPoint presentation skills on an unfamiliar topic with slides they've never laid eyes on to an audience that's ready to show their support and in some cases, heckle appropriately, at PowerPoint Karaoke RDU.

This entertaining and competitive event, co-sponsored by Imation Corp, Author, Angela Connor and Sociia Communications is being held at the Hilton Raleigh-Airport Hotel, Thursday October 1, 2009 from 6:00-9:00 p.m.

Ten participants will give a 3-minute presentation consisting of 10-15 slides on a topic that will be announced at the time of the presentation. They will tap into their creativity to make a coherent karaoke-style presentation based on randomly chosen slides. Presenters will be evaluated on execution, endurance, creativity, delivery and more.

Each presentation will be submitted by the sponsors to the National PowerPoint® Karaoke Contest via YouTube and the top 64 contestant videos chosen will be eligible to win a grand prize of $5,000.

"When I was asked to host this event I thought it was a bit quirky, but then I did some research and found the most hilarious presentations online," said author, speaker and event co-host, Angela Connor." "I knew right away that we needed to bring PowerPoint® Karaoke to the Triangle where we know how to laugh at ourselves and have a good time."

PowerPoint® Karaoke RDU contestants and participants can enter drawings to receive prizes ranging from thumb drives, to T-shirts and get a chance to mingle with other area professionals during our social hour from 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.

Additional information on PowerPoint® KaraokeRDU, including official contest rules and registration details is available at http://powerpointkaraokerdu.com/

About Imation Corp.

Imation is a leading global developer and marketer of branded products that enable people to capture, save and enjoy digital information. Our world-class portfolio of digital storage products, audio and video electronics and accessories reaches customers through a powerful global distribution network. Imation Corp.'s global brand portfolio, in addition to the Imation brand, includes the Memorex brand, and the XtremeMac brand. Imation is also the exclusive licensee of the TDK Life on Record brand, one of the world's leading recording media brands. Additional information about Imation is available at http://www.imation.com.

About Angela Connor
Angela Connor is a multimedia journalist, speaker and author of the book, "18 Rules of Community Engagement: A Guide for Building Relationships and Connecting With Customers Online."

About Sociia Communications
Sociia Internet Communications is a media and PR company based in Raleigh, NC.

Contacts: L. Danielle Baldwin 919-520-2412

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