The document discusses 10 ways that brands are using SlideShare to connect with audiences. These include speaking directly to audiences through presentations, going viral by sharing on social media, making content visual with images and research, capturing leads through whitepapers and presentations, expanding the reach of live events, being thought leaders by sharing executive presentations, sharing causes and building community, sharing on mobile phones, and bringing all media together in one place. The document encourages learning more about using SlideShare to promote a business.