A well-produced slideshow of the live auction lots provides a visual anchor that keeps the audience up to date on auction progress while also increasing the clarity, speed, and effectiveness of the auctioneer.

Such a presentation provides essential information about each lot, including:

•  The auction lot number
• A visual representation of the lot
• A caption summarizing the contents
• The opening bid or lot value

Such presentations clearly identify the lot being presented for auction, eliminating audience confusion. They showcase the contents of each lot with larger-than-life photos that pick up where your catalog leaves off, and help transport attendees to a place where they must bid.

Slideshows also provide you with an opportunity to complete the look and feel of your event. Every element of your event should add up to a cohesive whole: the save the date, the invitation, the catalog, your website and e-mail blasts, the bid sheets of the silent auction, and the PowerPoint presentation.

Finally, a slideshow presentation helps focus the room, serving as a constant reminder of the real reason everyone is there.