In 2011, two Pune-based recording engineers – Harshad Sathe and Ronak Runwal – planted their flag in the ever-expanding music community of their city. Gray Spark Audio, a haven for both, the sonic adventures of independent, alternative artists from the growing scene as well as commercial producers and musicians, is located on Baner Road.
Gray Spark Audio started as a recording studio with the goal of creating a space that could handle all ranges of projects and clients and has finally evolved into a recording complex comprising of 4 Studios!
The studio attracted a lot of newer engineers from various Audio schools and were again trained at our facility as Assistant and Associate Engineers; what struck us was that though these bright engineers were coming into the studio they lacked a sense of practical knowledge which in a field like this is a must. This is where the idea for Gray Spark Audio & Sound Engineering Academy was born.
With an eye on the growing talent, Gray Spark Audio aims to equip and mentor the audio professionals of tomorrow with specific courses designed around audio engineering and sound production. That’s where the Gray Spark Audio & Sound Engineering Academy comes in.
Since its conception, our Academy has trained numerous Audio Professionals across sectors like Film, Music, Audio Electronics, Acoustics and many more. Our goal is to contribute to the ever growing community of Audio Professionals in this country one great student at a time.
2024 State of Marketing Report – by HubspotMarius Sescu
https://www.hubspot.com/state-of-marketing
· Scaling relationships and proving ROI
· Social media is the place for search, sales, and service
· Authentic influencer partnerships fuel brand growth
· The strongest connections happen via call, click, chat, and camera.
· Time saved with AI leads to more creative work
· Seeking: A single source of truth
· TLDR; Get on social, try AI, and align your systems.
· More human marketing, powered by robots
ChatGPT is a revolutionary addition to the world since its introduction in 2022. A big shift in the sector of information gathering and processing happened because of this chatbot. What is the story of ChatGPT? How is the bot responding to prompts and generating contents? Swipe through these slides prepared by Expeed Software, a web development company regarding the development and technical intricacies of ChatGPT!
Product Design Trends in 2024 | Teenage EngineeringsPixeldarts
The realm of product design is a constantly changing environment where technology and style intersect. Every year introduces fresh challenges and exciting trends that mold the future of this captivating art form. In this piece, we delve into the significant trends set to influence the look and functionality of product design in the year 2024.
How Race, Age and Gender Shape Attitudes Towards Mental HealthThinkNow
Mental health has been in the news quite a bit lately. Dozens of U.S. states are currently suing Meta for contributing to the youth mental health crisis by inserting addictive features into their products, while the U.S. Surgeon General is touring the nation to bring awareness to the growing epidemic of loneliness and isolation. The country has endured periods of low national morale, such as in the 1970s when high inflation and the energy crisis worsened public sentiment following the Vietnam War. The current mood, however, feels different. Gallup recently reported that national mental health is at an all-time low, with few bright spots to lift spirits.
To better understand how Americans are feeling and their attitudes towards mental health in general, ThinkNow conducted a nationally representative quantitative survey of 1,500 respondents and found some interesting differences among ethnic, age and gender groups.
Technology
For example, 52% agree that technology and social media have a negative impact on mental health, but when broken out by race, 61% of Whites felt technology had a negative effect, and only 48% of Hispanics thought it did.
While technology has helped us keep in touch with friends and family in faraway places, it appears to have degraded our ability to connect in person. Staying connected online is a double-edged sword since the same news feed that brings us pictures of the grandkids and fluffy kittens also feeds us news about the wars in Israel and Ukraine, the dysfunction in Washington, the latest mass shooting and the climate crisis.
Hispanics may have a built-in defense against the isolation technology breeds, owing to their large, multigenerational households, strong social support systems, and tendency to use social media to stay connected with relatives abroad.
Age and Gender
When asked how individuals rate their mental health, men rate it higher than women by 11 percentage points, and Baby Boomers rank it highest at 83%, saying it’s good or excellent vs. 57% of Gen Z saying the same.
Gen Z spends the most amount of time on social media, so the notion that social media negatively affects mental health appears to be correlated. Unfortunately, Gen Z is also the generation that’s least comfortable discussing mental health concerns with healthcare professionals. Only 40% of them state they’re comfortable discussing their issues with a professional compared to 60% of Millennials and 65% of Boomers.
Race Affects Attitudes
As seen in previous research conducted by ThinkNow, Asian Americans lag other groups when it comes to awareness of mental health issues. Twenty-four percent of Asian Americans believe that having a mental health issue is a sign of weakness compared to the 16% average for all groups. Asians are also considerably less likely to be aware of mental health services in their communities (42% vs. 55%) and most likely to seek out information on social media (51% vs. 35%).
AI Trends in Creative Operations 2024 by Artwork Flow.pdfmarketingartwork
This article is all about what AI trends will emerge in the field of creative operations in 2024. All the marketers and brand builders should be aware of these trends for their further use and save themselves some time!
2024 State of Marketing Report – by HubspotMarius Sescu
https://www.hubspot.com/state-of-marketing
· Scaling relationships and proving ROI
· Social media is the place for search, sales, and service
· Authentic influencer partnerships fuel brand growth
· The strongest connections happen via call, click, chat, and camera.
· Time saved with AI leads to more creative work
· Seeking: A single source of truth
· TLDR; Get on social, try AI, and align your systems.
· More human marketing, powered by robots
ChatGPT is a revolutionary addition to the world since its introduction in 2022. A big shift in the sector of information gathering and processing happened because of this chatbot. What is the story of ChatGPT? How is the bot responding to prompts and generating contents? Swipe through these slides prepared by Expeed Software, a web development company regarding the development and technical intricacies of ChatGPT!
Product Design Trends in 2024 | Teenage EngineeringsPixeldarts
The realm of product design is a constantly changing environment where technology and style intersect. Every year introduces fresh challenges and exciting trends that mold the future of this captivating art form. In this piece, we delve into the significant trends set to influence the look and functionality of product design in the year 2024.
How Race, Age and Gender Shape Attitudes Towards Mental HealthThinkNow
Mental health has been in the news quite a bit lately. Dozens of U.S. states are currently suing Meta for contributing to the youth mental health crisis by inserting addictive features into their products, while the U.S. Surgeon General is touring the nation to bring awareness to the growing epidemic of loneliness and isolation. The country has endured periods of low national morale, such as in the 1970s when high inflation and the energy crisis worsened public sentiment following the Vietnam War. The current mood, however, feels different. Gallup recently reported that national mental health is at an all-time low, with few bright spots to lift spirits.
To better understand how Americans are feeling and their attitudes towards mental health in general, ThinkNow conducted a nationally representative quantitative survey of 1,500 respondents and found some interesting differences among ethnic, age and gender groups.
Technology
For example, 52% agree that technology and social media have a negative impact on mental health, but when broken out by race, 61% of Whites felt technology had a negative effect, and only 48% of Hispanics thought it did.
While technology has helped us keep in touch with friends and family in faraway places, it appears to have degraded our ability to connect in person. Staying connected online is a double-edged sword since the same news feed that brings us pictures of the grandkids and fluffy kittens also feeds us news about the wars in Israel and Ukraine, the dysfunction in Washington, the latest mass shooting and the climate crisis.
Hispanics may have a built-in defense against the isolation technology breeds, owing to their large, multigenerational households, strong social support systems, and tendency to use social media to stay connected with relatives abroad.
Age and Gender
When asked how individuals rate their mental health, men rate it higher than women by 11 percentage points, and Baby Boomers rank it highest at 83%, saying it’s good or excellent vs. 57% of Gen Z saying the same.
Gen Z spends the most amount of time on social media, so the notion that social media negatively affects mental health appears to be correlated. Unfortunately, Gen Z is also the generation that’s least comfortable discussing mental health concerns with healthcare professionals. Only 40% of them state they’re comfortable discussing their issues with a professional compared to 60% of Millennials and 65% of Boomers.
Race Affects Attitudes
As seen in previous research conducted by ThinkNow, Asian Americans lag other groups when it comes to awareness of mental health issues. Twenty-four percent of Asian Americans believe that having a mental health issue is a sign of weakness compared to the 16% average for all groups. Asians are also considerably less likely to be aware of mental health services in their communities (42% vs. 55%) and most likely to seek out information on social media (51% vs. 35%).
AI Trends in Creative Operations 2024 by Artwork Flow.pdfmarketingartwork
This article is all about what AI trends will emerge in the field of creative operations in 2024. All the marketers and brand builders should be aware of these trends for their further use and save themselves some time!
A report by thenetworkone and Kurio.
The contributing experts and agencies are (in an alphabetical order): Sylwia Rytel, Social Media Supervisor, 180heartbeats + JUNG v MATT (PL), Sharlene Jenner, Vice President - Director of Engagement Strategy, Abelson Taylor (USA), Alex Casanovas, Digital Director, Atrevia (ES), Dora Beilin, Senior Social Strategist, Barrett Hoffher (USA), Min Seo, Campaign Director, Brand New Agency (KR), Deshé M. Gully, Associate Strategist, Day One Agency (USA), Francesca Trevisan, Strategist, Different (IT), Trevor Crossman, CX and Digital Transformation Director; Olivia Hussey, Strategic Planner; Simi Srinarula, Social Media Manager, The Hallway (AUS), James Hebbert, Managing Director, Hylink (CN / UK), Mundy Álvarez, Planning Director; Pedro Rojas, Social Media Manager; Pancho González, CCO, Inbrax (CH), Oana Oprea, Head of Digital Planning, Jam Session Agency (RO), Amy Bottrill, Social Account Director, Launch (UK), Gaby Arriaga, Founder, Leonardo1452 (MX), Shantesh S Row, Creative Director, Liwa (UAE), Rajesh Mehta, Chief Strategy Officer; Dhruv Gaur, Digital Planning Lead; Leonie Mergulhao, Account Supervisor - Social Media & PR, Medulla (IN), Aurelija Plioplytė, Head of Digital & Social, Not Perfect (LI), Daiana Khaidargaliyeva, Account Manager, Osaka Labs (UK / USA), Stefanie Söhnchen, Vice President Digital, PIABO Communications (DE), Elisabeth Winiartati, Managing Consultant, Head of Global Integrated Communications; Lydia Aprina, Account Manager, Integrated Marketing and Communications; Nita Prabowo, Account Manager, Integrated Marketing and Communications; Okhi, Web Developer, PNTR Group (ID), Kei Obusan, Insights Director; Daffi Ranandi, Insights Manager, Radarr (SG), Gautam Reghunath, Co-founder & CEO, Talented (IN), Donagh Humphreys, Head of Social and Digital Innovation, THINKHOUSE (IRE), Sarah Yim, Strategy Director, Zulu Alpha Kilo (CA).
Trends In Paid Search: Navigating The Digital Landscape In 2024Search Engine Journal
The search marketing landscape is evolving rapidly with new technologies, and professionals, like you, rely on innovative paid search strategies to meet changing demands.
It’s important that you’re ready to implement new strategies in 2024.
Check this out and learn the top trends in paid search advertising that are expected to gain traction, so you can drive higher ROI more efficiently in 2024.
You’ll learn:
- The latest trends in AI and automation, and what this means for an evolving paid search ecosystem.
- New developments in privacy and data regulation.
- Emerging ad formats that are expected to make an impact next year.
Watch Sreekant Lanka from iQuanti and Irina Klein from OneMain Financial as they dive into the future of paid search and explore the trends, strategies, and technologies that will shape the search marketing landscape.
If you’re looking to assess your paid search strategy and design an industry-aligned plan for 2024, then this webinar is for you.
5 Public speaking tips from TED - Visualized summarySpeakerHub
From their humble beginnings in 1984, TED has grown into the world’s most powerful amplifier for speakers and thought-leaders to share their ideas. They have over 2,400 filmed talks (not including the 30,000+ TEDx videos) freely available online, and have hosted over 17,500 events around the world.
With over one billion views in a year, it’s no wonder that so many speakers are looking to TED for ideas on how to share their message more effectively.
The article “5 Public-Speaking Tips TED Gives Its Speakers”, by Carmine Gallo for Forbes, gives speakers five practical ways to connect with their audience, and effectively share their ideas on stage.
Whether you are gearing up to get on a TED stage yourself, or just want to master the skills that so many of their speakers possess, these tips and quotes from Chris Anderson, the TED Talks Curator, will encourage you to make the most impactful impression on your audience.
See the full article and more summaries like this on SpeakerHub here: https://speakerhub.com/blog/5-presentation-tips-ted-gives-its-speakers
See the original article on Forbes here:
http://www.forbes.com/forbes/welcome/?toURL=http://www.forbes.com/sites/carminegallo/2016/05/06/5-public-speaking-tips-ted-gives-its-speakers/&refURL=&referrer=#5c07a8221d9b
ChatGPT and the Future of Work - Clark Boyd Clark Boyd
Everyone is in agreement that ChatGPT (and other generative AI tools) will shape the future of work. Yet there is little consensus on exactly how, when, and to what extent this technology will change our world.
Businesses that extract maximum value from ChatGPT will use it as a collaborative tool for everything from brainstorming to technical maintenance.
For individuals, now is the time to pinpoint the skills the future professional will need to thrive in the AI age.
Check out this presentation to understand what ChatGPT is, how it will shape the future of work, and how you can prepare to take advantage.
A brief introduction to DataScience with explaining of the concepts, algorithms, machine learning, supervised and unsupervised learning, clustering, statistics, data preprocessing, real-world applications etc.
It's part of a Data Science Corner Campaign where I will be discussing the fundamentals of DataScience, AIML, Statistics etc.
Time Management & Productivity - Best PracticesVit Horky
Here's my presentation on by proven best practices how to manage your work time effectively and how to improve your productivity. It includes practical tips and how to use tools such as Slack, Google Apps, Hubspot, Google Calendar, Gmail and others.
The six step guide to practical project managementMindGenius
The six step guide to practical project management
If you think managing projects is too difficult, think again.
We’ve stripped back project management processes to the
basics – to make it quicker and easier, without sacrificing
the vital ingredients for success.
“If you’re looking for some real-world guidance, then The Six Step Guide to Practical Project Management will help.”
Dr Andrew Makar, Tactical Project Management
Unlocking the Power of ChatGPT and AI in Testing - A Real-World Look, present...Applitools
During this webinar, Anand Bagmar demonstrates how AI tools such as ChatGPT can be applied to various stages of the software development life cycle (SDLC) using an eCommerce application case study. Find the on-demand recording and more info at https://applitools.info/b59
Key takeaways:
• Learn how to use ChatGPT to add AI power to your testing and test automation
• Understand the limitations of the technology and where human expertise is crucial
• Gain insight into different AI-based tools
• Adopt AI-based tools to stay relevant and optimize work for developers and testers
* ChatGPT and OpenAI belong to OpenAI, L.L.C.
More than Just Lines on a Map: Best Practices for U.S Bike Routes
This session highlights best practices and lessons learned for U.S. Bike Route System designation, as well as how and why these routes should be integrated into bicycle planning at the local and regional level.
Presenters:
Presenter: Kevin Luecke Toole Design Group
Co-Presenter: Virginia Sullivan Adventure Cycling Association
Ride the Storm: Navigating Through Unstable Periods / Katerina Rudko (Belka G...DevGAMM Conference
Has your project been caught in a storm of deadlines, clashing requirements, and the need to change course halfway through? If yes, then check out how the administration team navigated through all of this, relocating 160 people from 3 countries and opening 2 offices during the most turbulent time in the last 20 years. Belka Games’ Chief Administrative Officer, Katerina Rudko, will share universal approaches and life hacks that can help your project survive unstable periods when there seem to be too many tasks and a lack of time and people.
This presentation was designed to provide strategic recommendations for a brand in decline. The deck also incorporates a situational assessment, including a brand identity, positioning, architecture, and portfolio strategy for the Brand.
Presentation originally created for NYU Stern's Brand Strategy course. Design by Erica Santiago & Chris Alexander.
Good Stuff Happens in 1:1 Meetings: Why you need them and how to do them wellSaba Software
According to the latest State of the American Manager report from Gallup, employees who have regular meetings with their managers are almost three times as likely to be engaged as those who don’t. These regular check-ins keep managers and employees in sync and aligned. Want to see better manager/employee relationships in your organisation? Then make an all-in commitment to 1:1 meetings. Not sure how? You’ve come to the right place.
In this webinar with Jamie Resker, Founder and Practice Leader for Employee Performance Solutions (EPS), and Teala Wilson, Talent Management Consultant at Saba Software, you’ll get the inside track on how to hold effective 1:1 meetings, including tips for getting managers on board.
• Go beyond discussing the status of everyday work to higher level topics, including recognition, performance, development, and career aspirations
• Learn how to decide meeting frequency, what to cover, as well as roles and responsibilities of the manager and employee
• Understand how managers can build trust and make it comfortable for employees to provide upward feedback
• Unite your organisation with a unified approach to 1:1 meetings
Join us for this 1-hour webinar to get practical tips for building better manager-employee relationships with intention and purpose.
About the Speakers
Jamie Resker - Founder and Practice Leader for Employee Performance Solutions (EPS)
Jamie Resker, Practice Leader and Founder of Employee Performance Solutions, is a recognized innovator in performance management. She is the originator of the-the Performance Continuum Feedback Method® and Conversations to Optimize Employee Performance training program; tools and training that reshape communications between managers and employees to drive and align performance. Jamie is on the faculty for the Northeast Human Resources Association, is a contributor to Halogen Software's Talent Space Blog, and is an editorial advisory board member for HR Examiner.
Teala Wilson - Senior Consultant, Strategic Services, Saba Software
Teala is a Talent Management Consultant at Halogen Software, now a part of Saba Software. She has worked with teams on a national and global level supporting human resources in areas such as performance management, recruitment, employee benefit programs, training and talent development, workforce planning and internal communications. Teala also has a personal passion for visual arts and design.
Want to learn more? Join us for an upcoming Product Tour!
http://bit.ly/2yitfqu
A report by thenetworkone and Kurio.
The contributing experts and agencies are (in an alphabetical order): Sylwia Rytel, Social Media Supervisor, 180heartbeats + JUNG v MATT (PL), Sharlene Jenner, Vice President - Director of Engagement Strategy, Abelson Taylor (USA), Alex Casanovas, Digital Director, Atrevia (ES), Dora Beilin, Senior Social Strategist, Barrett Hoffher (USA), Min Seo, Campaign Director, Brand New Agency (KR), Deshé M. Gully, Associate Strategist, Day One Agency (USA), Francesca Trevisan, Strategist, Different (IT), Trevor Crossman, CX and Digital Transformation Director; Olivia Hussey, Strategic Planner; Simi Srinarula, Social Media Manager, The Hallway (AUS), James Hebbert, Managing Director, Hylink (CN / UK), Mundy Álvarez, Planning Director; Pedro Rojas, Social Media Manager; Pancho González, CCO, Inbrax (CH), Oana Oprea, Head of Digital Planning, Jam Session Agency (RO), Amy Bottrill, Social Account Director, Launch (UK), Gaby Arriaga, Founder, Leonardo1452 (MX), Shantesh S Row, Creative Director, Liwa (UAE), Rajesh Mehta, Chief Strategy Officer; Dhruv Gaur, Digital Planning Lead; Leonie Mergulhao, Account Supervisor - Social Media & PR, Medulla (IN), Aurelija Plioplytė, Head of Digital & Social, Not Perfect (LI), Daiana Khaidargaliyeva, Account Manager, Osaka Labs (UK / USA), Stefanie Söhnchen, Vice President Digital, PIABO Communications (DE), Elisabeth Winiartati, Managing Consultant, Head of Global Integrated Communications; Lydia Aprina, Account Manager, Integrated Marketing and Communications; Nita Prabowo, Account Manager, Integrated Marketing and Communications; Okhi, Web Developer, PNTR Group (ID), Kei Obusan, Insights Director; Daffi Ranandi, Insights Manager, Radarr (SG), Gautam Reghunath, Co-founder & CEO, Talented (IN), Donagh Humphreys, Head of Social and Digital Innovation, THINKHOUSE (IRE), Sarah Yim, Strategy Director, Zulu Alpha Kilo (CA).
Trends In Paid Search: Navigating The Digital Landscape In 2024Search Engine Journal
The search marketing landscape is evolving rapidly with new technologies, and professionals, like you, rely on innovative paid search strategies to meet changing demands.
It’s important that you’re ready to implement new strategies in 2024.
Check this out and learn the top trends in paid search advertising that are expected to gain traction, so you can drive higher ROI more efficiently in 2024.
You’ll learn:
- The latest trends in AI and automation, and what this means for an evolving paid search ecosystem.
- New developments in privacy and data regulation.
- Emerging ad formats that are expected to make an impact next year.
Watch Sreekant Lanka from iQuanti and Irina Klein from OneMain Financial as they dive into the future of paid search and explore the trends, strategies, and technologies that will shape the search marketing landscape.
If you’re looking to assess your paid search strategy and design an industry-aligned plan for 2024, then this webinar is for you.
5 Public speaking tips from TED - Visualized summarySpeakerHub
From their humble beginnings in 1984, TED has grown into the world’s most powerful amplifier for speakers and thought-leaders to share their ideas. They have over 2,400 filmed talks (not including the 30,000+ TEDx videos) freely available online, and have hosted over 17,500 events around the world.
With over one billion views in a year, it’s no wonder that so many speakers are looking to TED for ideas on how to share their message more effectively.
The article “5 Public-Speaking Tips TED Gives Its Speakers”, by Carmine Gallo for Forbes, gives speakers five practical ways to connect with their audience, and effectively share their ideas on stage.
Whether you are gearing up to get on a TED stage yourself, or just want to master the skills that so many of their speakers possess, these tips and quotes from Chris Anderson, the TED Talks Curator, will encourage you to make the most impactful impression on your audience.
See the full article and more summaries like this on SpeakerHub here: https://speakerhub.com/blog/5-presentation-tips-ted-gives-its-speakers
See the original article on Forbes here:
http://www.forbes.com/forbes/welcome/?toURL=http://www.forbes.com/sites/carminegallo/2016/05/06/5-public-speaking-tips-ted-gives-its-speakers/&refURL=&referrer=#5c07a8221d9b
ChatGPT and the Future of Work - Clark Boyd Clark Boyd
Everyone is in agreement that ChatGPT (and other generative AI tools) will shape the future of work. Yet there is little consensus on exactly how, when, and to what extent this technology will change our world.
Businesses that extract maximum value from ChatGPT will use it as a collaborative tool for everything from brainstorming to technical maintenance.
For individuals, now is the time to pinpoint the skills the future professional will need to thrive in the AI age.
Check out this presentation to understand what ChatGPT is, how it will shape the future of work, and how you can prepare to take advantage.
A brief introduction to DataScience with explaining of the concepts, algorithms, machine learning, supervised and unsupervised learning, clustering, statistics, data preprocessing, real-world applications etc.
It's part of a Data Science Corner Campaign where I will be discussing the fundamentals of DataScience, AIML, Statistics etc.
Time Management & Productivity - Best PracticesVit Horky
Here's my presentation on by proven best practices how to manage your work time effectively and how to improve your productivity. It includes practical tips and how to use tools such as Slack, Google Apps, Hubspot, Google Calendar, Gmail and others.
The six step guide to practical project managementMindGenius
The six step guide to practical project management
If you think managing projects is too difficult, think again.
We’ve stripped back project management processes to the
basics – to make it quicker and easier, without sacrificing
the vital ingredients for success.
“If you’re looking for some real-world guidance, then The Six Step Guide to Practical Project Management will help.”
Dr Andrew Makar, Tactical Project Management
Unlocking the Power of ChatGPT and AI in Testing - A Real-World Look, present...Applitools
During this webinar, Anand Bagmar demonstrates how AI tools such as ChatGPT can be applied to various stages of the software development life cycle (SDLC) using an eCommerce application case study. Find the on-demand recording and more info at https://applitools.info/b59
Key takeaways:
• Learn how to use ChatGPT to add AI power to your testing and test automation
• Understand the limitations of the technology and where human expertise is crucial
• Gain insight into different AI-based tools
• Adopt AI-based tools to stay relevant and optimize work for developers and testers
* ChatGPT and OpenAI belong to OpenAI, L.L.C.
More than Just Lines on a Map: Best Practices for U.S Bike Routes
This session highlights best practices and lessons learned for U.S. Bike Route System designation, as well as how and why these routes should be integrated into bicycle planning at the local and regional level.
Presenters:
Presenter: Kevin Luecke Toole Design Group
Co-Presenter: Virginia Sullivan Adventure Cycling Association
Ride the Storm: Navigating Through Unstable Periods / Katerina Rudko (Belka G...DevGAMM Conference
Has your project been caught in a storm of deadlines, clashing requirements, and the need to change course halfway through? If yes, then check out how the administration team navigated through all of this, relocating 160 people from 3 countries and opening 2 offices during the most turbulent time in the last 20 years. Belka Games’ Chief Administrative Officer, Katerina Rudko, will share universal approaches and life hacks that can help your project survive unstable periods when there seem to be too many tasks and a lack of time and people.
This presentation was designed to provide strategic recommendations for a brand in decline. The deck also incorporates a situational assessment, including a brand identity, positioning, architecture, and portfolio strategy for the Brand.
Presentation originally created for NYU Stern's Brand Strategy course. Design by Erica Santiago & Chris Alexander.
Good Stuff Happens in 1:1 Meetings: Why you need them and how to do them wellSaba Software
According to the latest State of the American Manager report from Gallup, employees who have regular meetings with their managers are almost three times as likely to be engaged as those who don’t. These regular check-ins keep managers and employees in sync and aligned. Want to see better manager/employee relationships in your organisation? Then make an all-in commitment to 1:1 meetings. Not sure how? You’ve come to the right place.
In this webinar with Jamie Resker, Founder and Practice Leader for Employee Performance Solutions (EPS), and Teala Wilson, Talent Management Consultant at Saba Software, you’ll get the inside track on how to hold effective 1:1 meetings, including tips for getting managers on board.
• Go beyond discussing the status of everyday work to higher level topics, including recognition, performance, development, and career aspirations
• Learn how to decide meeting frequency, what to cover, as well as roles and responsibilities of the manager and employee
• Understand how managers can build trust and make it comfortable for employees to provide upward feedback
• Unite your organisation with a unified approach to 1:1 meetings
Join us for this 1-hour webinar to get practical tips for building better manager-employee relationships with intention and purpose.
About the Speakers
Jamie Resker - Founder and Practice Leader for Employee Performance Solutions (EPS)
Jamie Resker, Practice Leader and Founder of Employee Performance Solutions, is a recognized innovator in performance management. She is the originator of the-the Performance Continuum Feedback Method® and Conversations to Optimize Employee Performance training program; tools and training that reshape communications between managers and employees to drive and align performance. Jamie is on the faculty for the Northeast Human Resources Association, is a contributor to Halogen Software's Talent Space Blog, and is an editorial advisory board member for HR Examiner.
Teala Wilson - Senior Consultant, Strategic Services, Saba Software
Teala is a Talent Management Consultant at Halogen Software, now a part of Saba Software. She has worked with teams on a national and global level supporting human resources in areas such as performance management, recruitment, employee benefit programs, training and talent development, workforce planning and internal communications. Teala also has a personal passion for visual arts and design.
Want to learn more? Join us for an upcoming Product Tour!
http://bit.ly/2yitfqu
2. A B O U T U S
Gray Spark Audio Academy was established in 2011 by Ronak Runwal. It operates
out of a fully functional, state of the art sound production studio called Gray Spark
Audio. It is a name to be reckoned with not only in the independent artist
community but also the commercial music production industry.
In addition to sound production, Gray Spark also offers its expertise in sound
designing, on location re riding, ADR, Audio Retrieval and enhancement among
other services. In a short span of 13 years Gray Spark Audio has worked with some of
the biggest names in the music industry.
P R O S P E C T U S
P A G E T W O
3. OUR MISSION
We aim to create a talent pool of competent
audio engineering professionals who have
extensive practical knowledge that complements
their theoretical understanding of sound
production and engineering.
With the help of this course, we intend to set new
benchmarks through a group of professionals who
successfully apply studio philosophy in the industry.
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By facilitating a hands on approach and a mentor
ship model, the course gives students an
opportunity to learn from the industry’s finest
professionals. A module based course structure
gives students the flexibility to chose their subject
of interest.
Students will have the necessary but rare
opportunity to learn in a fully operational studio
and assist ongoing projects, enabling a
synergistic combination of theory and practice.
Through an intellectual give and take with the
industry’s finest professionals, the course gives
them space to create their unique sonic identity
irrespective of prevailing norms.
P R O S P E C T U S
P A G E T H R E E
OUR
APPROACH
4. With an eye on the growing talent, Gray
Spark Audio aims to equip and mentor
the audio professionals of tomorrow with
specific courses designed around audio
engineering and sound production.
That’s where the Gray Spark Audio
Academy comes in.
Since its conception, our Academy has
trained numerous Audio Professionals
across sectors like Film, Music, Audio
Electronics, Acoustics and many more.
Our goal is to contribute to the ever
growing community of Audio
Professionals in this country one great
student at a time.
O U R C O U R S E
Extensive Practical training to complement
theoretical knowledge
Certificate from a professional recording studio
Flexible Course structure with elective modules
Chance to interact with the industry’s top
professionals and independent artists.
W H Y G R A Y S P A R K A U D I O A C A D E M Y
In depth knowledge of software’s like
Protools and Ableton on Macs.
Monthly Installments/ Payment
Flexibity
Value for Money.
Experienced Working Professionals as
Faculty.
Free Access to all Gray Spark Events
and Workshops throughout the year.
P R O S P E C T U S
P A G E F O U R
5. OUR FACILITY
At Gray Spark Audio Academy, we have 4 state of the art, well equipped studios out of which 2
are also used for professional recording sessions.
The theory lectures take place in our classroom located in our studio facility itself.
Studio A (Commercial) features
Spacious Live room
State of the Art equipment
Outboard Gear
Mastering Suite
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Studio B (Commercial) features
Compact
Vocal Recording
Dubbing
Editing
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While Studio A and B are our commercial studios, Studios C and D are dedicated for
our students to work on their projects and assignments. Our students also do their
assistant-ship in Studio A and B
Studio C features
Artist Room
Programming Suite
Production Room
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Studio D features
Dedicated studio space for
Academy students
Spacious
7. Ronak Runwal is the co founder of
Gray Spark Audio Academy. He formed
the Academy with the goal to equip
students with the skill sets needed to
be competent audio professionals.
Ronak has worked as a Recording /
Mixing and Mastering Engineer for over
10 years . He has also worked as a
Chief Acoustician for multiple projects
across the country and brings his
cumulative experience in these fields
to train the students of our Academy.
A music producer & an audio engineer
from India with a Masters in Music
Production, Technology and Innovation
from Berklee College of Music.
While being chief engineer at Gray
Spark Audio, he also does production
work and teaches at our Academy.
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8. With over a decade of experience as an
FOH/Monitor engineer, He has
travelled throughout India and around
the world mixing music for bands. This
is not just work but passion and love.
Some artists he's worked with- Neeti
Mohan, Amit Mishra, Vir Das, Neeraj
Arya's Kabir Cafe
He has been in the live sound circuit
for the last decade. Experienced in
mixing FOH and Monitors. He has a
good amount of international touring
experience under his belt.
Efficient in mixing on Digico, Avid,
Soundcraft, Yamaha and always up for
a new challenge.
A sound designer & creative editor with
a post-graduate degree in Sound
Recording and Designing from the
prestigious Satyajit Ray Film and
Television Institute, Kolkata.
He has more than eight years of
experience in the sound design and
music composition for audio-visual
industries.
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9. Saurabh is an engineer/producer
based out of Pune who has over 6
years of experience in the field.
Working with various bands and other
artists, he's worked on a wide
spectrum of genres which includes
three of his own musical projects that
he plays bass for.
Shardul holds a performance diploma
in Violin awarded by the Associated
Board of Royal Schools of Music.
He is also the founder of Pune School
of Music and has been teaching violin
for over 8 years. Besides this, he plays
with bands like Easy Wanderlings and
a bunch of other indie musicians
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10. STUDENTS SPEAK
'My experience at the academy was part study,
part practice. Because the theoretical concepts
that I was taught in the morning would be
cemented permanently the moment I applied them
on a real project later in the day.'
Kartikeya Dixit : Batch of 2016-17
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'Because I was a part of real projects instead of
doing senseless assignments I slowly built my
repertoire and courage in a field I was certainly
not a natural in. This is what really excited me
about the course. A sure indicator of whether or
not you’ve found your true calling is whether or
not you wake up in the morning, excited to tackle
the next challenge thrown your way.
And that’s exactly what happened to me. We
were taught all the nitty gritties which helped us
execute demanding projects. I was taught
everything I needed to know in order to work on
projects that include mixing several tracks and
live acts, working on films, ads and even
voiceovers. We even soldered wires in Module 1
and it was totally worth it!'
Tushar Verma - Batch of 2016-17
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To become an audio engineer was always my
dream, and the day when i joined Gray Spark it
was like a dream come true. The faculty of the
academy is always ready to give! It was an
amazing experience. Truly got to learn many new
things within this short span! Its going to help me a
lot in my future. My sincere thanks to Gray Spark!
-Abhinav Mali - Batch of 2018-19
11. The Job of a music producer can be
anything from co-writing, directing
performances, figuring out
arrangements, finding the sound of the
musician etc.
Sometimes the job of a producer might
also involve small tasks like figuring out
which studio to record at or to budget
the recording expenses.
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A recording engineer essentially works
with a producer to find out and create a
sound for an artist. This usually involves
small tasks like figuring out the kind of
microphone and signal chain to use to
develop a specific sound.
The recording engineer also navigates
through all the equipment and the
console in the recording studio to get the
artist the best possible recording.
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The job of a mix engineer is to build on
the idea that the recording engineer has
put the sounds together and layer them
on top of each other and combine these
individual elements in such a way that it
enhances the emotion of the music.
To make sure that you have a good
sounding record you need to set the
levels and the tone of the instruments so
that all the important elements and
sounds from the music
storytelling/emotion are highlighted.
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12. The job of a live sound reinforcement
engineer is to apply your audio
engineering principles to make a live
performance sound its absolute best.
This job entails a lot of small tasks like
setting up the PA, tuning the speakers,
keeping the input list and setup ready for
the performing artist, mixing their
sounds through a mixing board and
most importantly troubleshooting.
As odd as it may sound a live sound
engineers job is to quickly resolve any
problems that the artist might face in a
live performance environment (trust me,
they don’t end) and make sure that the
show goes on without any hitch.
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The job of a film mix engineer is to mix
all the different elements that a sound
designer lays down in the film like the
ambience, foley sounds, dialogue, the
background music and the sound
effects.
The art in this field is to design a
coherent storyline using these various
sounds and bring out the emotion that
needs to be conveyed.
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E N G I N E E R A mastering engineer’s job entails taking
a mix and adding a finalizer and fix any
errors in the mixing stage before it goes
out to the audience.
This usually entails tasks like setting the
loudness and dynamic range of the
stereo track. Setting the overall tonality
of the track so that it sounds as
consistent as it can when on other
listening devices.
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13. Acousticians are experts who
understand how sound operates in a
closed listening environment. Their job
usually entails designing the structure of
a room, finding the right speakers that
will work with the room and creating a
balance between the reflections and
absorptions in the room so that sound
can be heard in its ‘Purest’ form.
This job involves a very in-depth
understanding of Physics and
mathematics. Usually an acoustician
designs spaces like Theaters, home
listening environments, live venues,
studios and even office spaces.
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Sound Designers are audio engineers
who manipulate the sound using the
technique of synthesis to create specific
sounds that a project might require.
For example creating a sound of a
spaceship using synthesis and
manipulation of already existing sounds.
This is a complex job that involves a lot of
creative and technical knowledge to be
able to create sounds that may either be
used for films or games and sometimes
even music.
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The primary role of a music arranger is to
arrange a piece of music based on the
needs or requirements of a performer, a
group of performers, a conductor,
producer or music director.
The arranger makes sure that every
aspect of a music piece is well
harmonized, from the instruments down
to the tempo. The music that an arranger
works on may either be an original or an
already existing music piece.
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14. This is a very similar role to that of a
sound designer, but this job role needs
the added understanding of basic
coding and understanding how gaming
platforms work.
This job role entails understanding
concepts of spatial localization and using
them with software to create a 3D sound
environment.
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The job of a Location sound engineer is
to essentially capture the sound of the
performers on a film set. This involves not
only recording the dialogues on the set
but also recording the ambiences the
sound made by the performers so that a
realistic feeling can be re-created later
during the post production stage.
A location sound engineer needs to have
a good understanding of how films are
made.
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Audio forensics is the field of forensic
science relating to the acquisition,
analysis, and evaluation of sound
recordings that may ultimately be
presented as admissible evidence in a
court of law or some other official venue.
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15. Definition and understanding of Sound; Waves and Oscillation,
Simple Harmonic Motions
Frequency, Amplitude, and Wavelength and how it relates to
Audio.
Co-relation between Frequency/Pitch, Wavelength and
properties of a Wave
Understanding Phases and Polarity,
Evolution of Sound
Measure the Harmonics Across various Instruments
Introduction to Analog Vs Digital
Digital Recording Technology
Understanding Bit Depth, Sample Rate, Aliasing, and Shanon
Nyquist Theorem
Understanding Harmonics and Overtone and how it relates to
the music
Frequency Bandwidth and Octave Ranges
Decibels and Metering
Difference between various dB measurements, i.e dB FS, dB
VU, dbU, dbV, dBLUFS, dB SPL
Introduction to Signal Flow
Noise, Distortion and Basic Electronics
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M O D U L E I I : M U S I C T H E O R Y
Basics of tonality *
Chord building and voice leading *
Introduction to modes *
Cadences and progressions *
Building melodies *
Harmonic treatment of melodies *
Introduction to Lenz Law
What is Electromagnetism, how do the forces of Electricity and Magnetism
co-relate
Working of a Dynamic Microphone
Overview of Microphone Characteristics
Analyzing Various Sources using a Dynamic Microphone
Introduction to Capacitance
Working of a Capacitor Microphone
Recording Experiment using Various Microphones
Electret and Ribbon Microphone
Directionality and Polar Patterns
Dynamic Speaker Functionality
Full Range, Mid, Tweeter, and Subwoofer
Speaker Design, Crossover, and Monitor Configuration
Understanding all Speaker Specs
Building your own Speaker
M O D U L E I I I : M I C R O P H O N E ,
S P E A K E R S & S I G N A L P R O C E S S I N G
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Introduction to Pro Tools *
History of Avid *
Types of Protools System *
Basic Recording *
Signal Flow, i/o, playback, preferences, buffer size *
Hardware Software Configuration *
Editing/ Time Quantization *
Beat Detective, TCE, Types of Grids, Manual editing, Elastic Audio *
Introduction to MIDI *
Balancing *
M O D U L E I V : P R O T O O L S
Understanding Frequency Spectrum
Listening exercise
Signal flow Studio A
Patching, Routing
Pro Tools Configuration in Recording
Microphones (application)
Preamps
Setting up Pro tools
Recording Techniques (Mono and Stereo)
Understanding Characteristics of mic
Record - vocals, guitar, amplifier, piano, percussion
Set up Drums
Multi Micing for drum recording
Understanding Timbre of an instrument
Record in the context of the song
Assignment Make a cover song with record elements
Studio Etiquette
Role of a Recording Engineer.
Assignment Live Band Recording
How to record Overdubs
M O D U L E V : R E C O R D I N G T E C H N I Q U E S
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Ear Training
Creating a Balance, key factors that determine
Understanding Width, Depth, and Height of a Mix
Understanding Frequency Range on Instruments
How to Create Space
Working with Effects
Compression as a transient shaping tool
Taking a correct brief for a Mix
Philosophy of Mixing and different approaches
Developing a Focal Point in your Mix
Working with Low End
Building your Balance
Deconstruct Mix 1
Deconstruct Mix 2
Different approaches to Mixing
Intro to Mastering
the driving force of a Mix
M O D U L E V I : M I X I N G & M A S T E R I N G
19. Intro to Ableton
History of Ableton
Looping
Special Features of Ableton
Creative Audio Sequencing
Wrapping and Sampling
Max for Live
Advanced MIDI
Synthesis
Music Appreciation Session
Deconstruction of Music
Implementation of everything to structure a composition
Programming Percussion / Rhythm
Creating a song from scratch (practical + assignment)
Creative use of Effects
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Setting Up for Live Sound *
Know your Console *
Monitor Mixes *
Mixing at FOH *
Speakers, Amplifiers and Signal Processors *
Problem Solving *
Expanders, Noise Gates Applications and Settings *
Planning your processing and Mix *
M O D U L E V I I I : L I V E
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20. Intro to Location Sound 1
Intro to Location Sound 2
Understanding Edits and Tracklaying
Surround Setups and Art of Panning
Location Recording Practical
Intro to Sound Design
Foley
Mixing in Surround 1
Mixing in Surround 2
Film Appreciation and Sound Design Breakdown
F O L L O W E D B Y 3 M O N T H S I N T E R N S H I P
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M O D U L E I X : F I L M
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Setting Up for Live Sound *
Know your Console *
Monitor Mixes *
Mixing at FOH *
Speakers, Amplifiers and Signal Processors *
Problem Solving *
Expanders, Noise Gates Applications and Settings *
Planning your processing and Mix *
M O D U L E X : A C O U S T I C S
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21. Booking amount of 20000/- (to confirm
admission)
Single installment of 182000/- before the course
begins
Registration Fee: 20,000/- (to confirm
admission)
1st installment: 91000/-
2nd Installment: 91000/-
-If you choose to pay in 1 installment
-If you choose to pay in 2 installments
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22. Registration Fee: 20,000/- (to confirm
admission)
1st installment: 60,700/-
2nd Installment: 60,700/-
3rd Installment: 60,700/-
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