When giving a professional presentation at work, school, or an organization, podiums and lecterns help speakers stay organized and reach audiences effectively. The first step in finding the right podium or lectern is to learn the terminology for the various product options. 'Lectern', 'Podium', 'Pulpit' and 'Rostrum' are used interchangeably, and the word choice depends more on the user application than the actual product. For the purposes of this guide, we will refer to these products as podiums or lecterns, since they are the most commonly used terms.

There are many styles of podiums and lecterns, and with so many varieties on the market, it can be difficult to choose the podium or lectern which best suits your needs. Podium and Lectern Store features an easy to use selection wizard which allows users to sort through top brands to find the right podium or lectern for any application. Below is the buyers guide compiled by the presentation experts at Podium and Lectern Store. Each of the major search criteria are outlined and explained. These criteria correspond to choices on the selection wizard at Podium and Lectern Store, and make choosing a podium or lectern an easy process.