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by Jon Steel (Author) "Back in the mid-1990s, when I was with Goodby, Silverstein & Partners in San Francisco, our co-founder Jeff Goodby rose one day in our conference..." (more)
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  • Hardcover: 288 pages
  • Publisher: John Wiley & Sons; illustrated edition edition (8 Dec 2006)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0471789763
  • ISBN-13: 978-0471789765
  • Product Dimensions: 23 x 16 x 2.8 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
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"...pitching is a necessary evil, and here Steel dispenses his wisdom on how to come through the other side" (The Drum, October 17th 2008)


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A professional “pitching coach” for one of the world’s largest marketing conglomerates, Jon Steel shares his secrets and explains how you can create presentations and pitches that win hearts, minds, and new business. He identifies the dos and don’ts and uses real–world examples to prove his points. If you make pitches for new business, this is the perfect book for you.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Presenting to win, 21 Nov 2006
Jon Steel's book is a breath of fresh air. His key message, that getting the content of the presentation right rather than launching into yet another ill-advised powerpoint, is timely. Too often I have sat through (and given) turgid powerpoint presentations when actually a bit of thought and some emotion would have gone far further.
As with many good presentations, its the recalling of the problems and mistakes (and how they were overcome) that proves the point.
The book has helped me re-focus on getting the analysis right rather than bashing away on the laptop at the last minute! And yes, I have now re-written this weeks major presentation!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Creating engaging stories that connect, 18 Dec 2006
By Amelia Torode (London, UK) - See all my reviews
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Jon Steel is a rare breed of truly smart, creative thinkers. Though originally from an advertising background, Perfect Pitch is by no means simply an "advertising book." It is a book about ideas and how to sell them, regardless of your business.

Jon believes that in business we all too often hide behind boring Powerpoint slides when we pitch. It is easier to simply read from a slide than step out and actually engage with your audience. He believes in finding an active insight from which to base the strategy and thinking and from there, developing an engaging and motivating story.

Essentially in a pitch situation you have a limited period of time to connect with your audience and tell them a story. It's not about animated slides or embedded video links.

William Goldman, the scriptwriter, has a very similar premise in Adventures In the Screen Trade. He too talks about the critical importance of the pitch (in his case, pitches for movies) Goldman highlights the importance of finding the hook that captivates and motivates your audience.

Having had the pleasure of working with Jon, in fact on one of the pitches that he references in the book, it is fair to say that he practises what he preaches. The advice he gives is refreshingly free from jargon and rooted in simple common-sense that someones we can all forget.

This book is an essential tool for anyone who is ever in pitch situations with their clients.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Essential reading for those pitching for new business, 24 Oct 2009
By Michael Sims "Agency Openmike blog" (London, England) - See all my reviews
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Definitely the best book I have read about agencies for some time. It is a joy to read. Jon writes about new business with great experience and insight, providing worthwhile tips for newcomers and veterans alike.
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