Great America Networks Conferencing Blog

Can't see your Valentine on Monday? Now you can.

rprovine@ganconference.com — Fri, 11 Feb 2011 15:12:41 PST

Valentine's day is on Monday. Whether or not you believe in celebrating this holiday or not, there will be some upset would be partakers if you are not able to see your Valentine on Monday. Perhaps you are traveling on...

Blizzard Coming to Chicago - We've Got Your Back

rprovine@ganconference.com — Mon, 31 Jan 2011 14:27:06 PST

As many of us Chicagoans drove into work today, we heard on the radio that a blizzard is heading our way. We are to expect anywhere from 18" to 24" of snow or more over the next few days. This...

Finding a New Conferencing Solution May Be Easier Than You Think

rprovine@ganconference.com — Wed, 26 Jan 2011 14:53:06 PST

Maybe your organization was using dimdim or another conferencing company that has been acquired, maybe they are looking for cost savings or new features. Whatever the case may be, it can be quite frustrating and time consuming if you are...

Sneak Peak - Upcoming Quick Visuals Features

rprovine@ganconference.com — Tue, 25 Jan 2011 12:05:21 PST

Today we will be taking a sneak peak at some upcoming features for Quick Visuals. We will be rolling out an updated version of QV in the near future, adding some features as well as streamlining the look and feel...

A Look at Features - Comparison of dimdim and QuickVisuals

rprovine@ganconference.com — Fri, 21 Jan 2011 08:34:43 PST

It's a cold Friday morning here in Chicago. As I looked at my overhead console the temperature read -2 degrees F. But here in Chicago, we have a lot to look forward to this weekend, on Sunday in particular. First,...

Where dimdim Users Should Go Now

rprovine@ganconference.com — Thu, 20 Jan 2011 14:47:52 PST

If you follow @GANConferencing tweets, then you know by now that Salesforce has purchased dimdim (http://techcrunch.com/2011/01/06/salesforce-buys-web-conferencing-platform-dimdim-for-31-million-in-cash/). This means that if you were looking to sign up for a dimdim account, they are no longer setting up new accounts. It also...

How To Get Back Into Your Work Routine After the Holidays

rprovine@ganconference.com — Mon, 03 Jan 2011 14:58:59 PST

It's the first work day of the new year, and for many of us that means returning to work after days (if not weeks) of vacation. You should feel well rested, relaxed, and ready to get back into your work...

The Two Largest Complaints About Conferencing on Twitter

rprovine@ganconference.com — Wed, 01 Dec 2010 13:49:01 PST

Outside of writing for our company Blog, I also contribute to our company Twitter account (@GANConferencing). Typically we tweet about promotions, conferencing advice, and general information about Great America Networks Conferencing. In addition, we have a variety of search columns...

Which Phone Should I Use For My Audio Conference?

rprovine@ganconference.com — Fri, 29 Oct 2010 14:46:20 PDT

With so many different phones and phone services on the market today, I am often asked what type of phone is the best to use for an audio conference. Other times, after a conference call a client will reach out...

Scary Halloween Thoughts

rprovine@ganconference.com — Fri, 22 Oct 2010 15:00:30 PDT

Scary Halloween Thoughts - It's that time of year again when we put candy on our desks, think about dressing up in costumes and put on smiling faces for children at the door...

Secure Your Communications

rprovine@ganconference.com — Fri, 22 Oct 2010 15:02:58 PDT

In today's business world where everyone looks to capitalize on good ideas and profitable information. If you don't believe so, then why are there so many similar companies out there? It's nothing new. Like Facebook and Myspace, AT&T and Sprint...

How Acceptable Are Emoticons In Business Today?

rprovine@ganconference.com — Fri, 22 Oct 2010 15:05:33 PDT

How Acceptable Are Emoticons In Business Today? - It is now much more common to see quicker, not quite as well thought out e-mails or e-mails that even read like a text message. Many of us then have the urge to insert text language such as "LOL" or emoticons in an e-mail. It can get tricky in business though,

The Secrets To Bringing In Quick Revenue

rprovine@ganconference.com — Fri, 22 Oct 2010 15:06:51 PDT

The Secrets To Bringing In Quick Revenue - We are getting closer to the end of the month, and with only 8 days left sales professionals everywhere are feeling the pressure. They are feeling the pressure to get as much revenue in the door as humanly possible before the month ends.

Your Healthcare Conferencing Expert

rprovine@ganconference.com — Fri, 22 Oct 2010 15:07:26 PDT

This afternoon I will be traveling out to one of our existing clients in the healthcare industry who has been with us for over a year now. Last summer, they purchased our Premiere Video Package. This package is an all in one solution - you can conduct unlimited high end video conferences and web conferences for a year all from one easy to use desktop based machine. Everything is fully branded and very high touch. Today we will be training their marketing department on how they can put on marketing / community outreach events as well as use this in other areas of the organization. Over the next year, they will be much more prepared to get more use out of this fantastic service. I work with a variety of hospitals, medical manufacturing and reprocessing companies, and other organizations within the healthcare industry. Now more than ever it is great to have an edge with a solution like this to increase sales, exposure and overall business performance. Feel free to reach out to me if you would like to know more about this type of solution! From your healthcare conferencing expert, Dan Ripperden, Strategic Account Executive Great America Networks Conferencing, LLC15700 103rd Street, Suite 110Lemont, Illinois 60439Office: (312) 432-5328 Fax: (630) 633-0390E-Mail: dripperden@ganconference.comWebsite: http://www.ganconference.comBlog: blog.ganconference.comTwitter: twitter.com/ganconferencingFacebook: facebook.com/ganconferencing

The Value of Web Conferencing For Trade Associations

rprovine@ganconference.com — Wed, 15 Sep 2010 14:36:55 PDT

Trade Associations also known as Industry Trade Groups are typically founded by businesses that operate in a specific industry. The main focus of these associations is collaboration between companies within their specific industry as well as working on industry standardization. Another area that Trade Associations are useful in is the political arena. They create political leverage to influence the process of getting new laws changed or passed that will benefit their industry.

GANC Attends This Weekends Chicago Festivities

rprovine@ganconference.com — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 10:00:00 PDT

So today I decided to talk about some of the events that started this weekend in Chicago. As many Chicagoans know, the taste of Chicago started on Friday making it the 30th year of the celebrations. The fest goes for...

Recording Replay's- A Walkthrough on How to Access Your Recordings

rprovine@ganconference.com — Tue, 22 Jun 2010 06:15:17 PDT

So this weekend in Chicago, we had a mixture of humid weather and rain, but it was also nice to. Driving around the city hearing many good songs on the radio, made me record some of the songs so that...

Conferencing and Weather, go hand in hand

rprovine@ganconference.com — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 12:24:01 PDT

Happy Monday everyone, hope everyone had a good weekend and has a good start to the week. I don't know how weather was in other parts of the world and the country but in Chicago it was rather gloomy with...

Championship Chicago Hockey and GANC Conferencing

rprovine@ganconference.com — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 14:11:28 PDT

How about those Blackhawks? What a great way to start the weekend in Chicago. Blackhawks win the Stanley Cup in Philadelphia, bringing the cup of Lord Stanley back to Chicago after 50 years. They will be having a Blackhawks parade...

GANC's QuickVisuals Web Conferencing

rprovine@ganconference.com — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 14:42:54 PST

GANC's QuickVisuals web conferencing allows you to match the productivity of a face-to-face meeting from your desktop, saving time, money and the hassle of travel. Your employees will not have to worry about travel time and constraints; with no geographical troubles and budget expenses it creates the perfect solution. QuickVisuals, gives your business the ability to connect with any customer, colleague or potential client at any time of the day.

Recording your Audio and Web Conferences

rprovine@ganconference.com — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 09:52:21 PST

At GANC we understand how important your web meetings and teleconferences are. They assist your company in developing products to market quicker, encourage creativity, make you more competitive through collaboration and facilitate the full potential of teamwork. Not to mention you can bring people together from anywhere in the world quickly, simply and cost effectively without ever leaving your office. But what if one of your clients or employees was unable to attend your conference? Are you going to have to redo the whole thing again for them?

QuickAssist Audio Conferencing Call Types

rprovine@ganconference.com — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 09:38:14 PST

GANC's operator assisted conferencing is a customized service that lets you manage and organize your most challenging conferences. Whether your audience is a couple of executives or a multitude of companies, GANC brings everyone together in one seamlessly planned and managed event. We offer three distinct types of room to cover all of your operator assisted conferencing needs.

Video Conferencing

rprovine@ganconference.com — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 14:40:32 PST

At GANC we want you to feel as comfortable as possible with all of our products, and with video conferencing you may hear words that you are unfamiliar with. Dont let it frustrate you, we are here to help. It is important to remember that video conferencing is not much different than your everyday audio meetings.

Branding Your Audio, Web and Video Conferences

rprovine@ganconference.com — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 08:28:31 PST

GANC realizes that your company has spent a lot of time and money in building your brand identity. Therefore, we want to assist you in continuing to build your company brand to your employees and customers.

QuickAssist Quarterbacks Polling Feature

rprovine@ganconference.com — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 13:52:47 PST

As I wrote about our new product, QuickAssist Quarterback, yesterday I touched on the feature of polling but didn't go into a large amount of detail on it. The polling feature that we offer with QA/QB allows you to have your operator ask pre selected questions in the conference to your participants.

QuickAssist Quarterback

rprovine@ganconference.com — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 11:11:37 PST

QuickAssist Quarterback gives you complete control over your conference. From being in control of your Q&A session to seeing real-time results of your polling questions QA/QB is loaded with features.

Theres No Better Choice for Audio Conferencing

rprovine@ganconference.com — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 11:28:32 PST

Whether you are having an impromptu quick conference call, or a scheduled large Teleseminar, you can do no better than GANC.

Audio Conferencing Meeting Controls

rprovine@ganconference.com — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 10:15:19 PST

To make sure you are getting the most out of our QuickConnect service, we want to ensure you know about the features we offer during our meetings. Our audio meeting controls give you and your audience the ability to adjust and modify settings accordingly to fit the needs of the specific call. So the next time your hosting or attending a meeting, try out these features.

PowerPoint Presentation Tips

rprovine@ganconference.com — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 09:50:44 PST

Great, another PowerPoint presentation. You're not the only one who finds PowerPoint presentations boring. It is extremely difficult to create a presentation that is engaging, interesting and informative to your audience, especially creating a presentation to give over a conference call.

QuickConnect's Live Conference Viewer

rprovine@ganconference.com — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 09:35:53 PST

Available anywhere at anytime GANC's Live Conference Viewer allows leaders to view and manage their QuickConnect audio conference call on a web-based interface.