Pazazz! Video Works Like Magic

For those of you who have already been subjected to this video by yours truly, bear with me. About a year ago to the date, my wife showed me this video which was sent to her by a colleague.  At the time there were about 100 views or so of this piece produced by Pazazz Printing, a Montreal based commercial printer.  I had no idea what to expect of this, what seemed to be, corporate video about a printing company.  What it has turned out to be is probably more than anyone could have ever imagined! › Continue reading

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Online Video for Marketing and PR: Ready or Not, It’s Here!

Kicking around the internet on what has to be one of the coolest sites on the web, alltop.com, I came across an interesting piece on e-commerce video.  Yes, video production is one of the things we do at StoryTeller, but what made me jump out of my seat is the information that is laid out in the blog - online video is about to explode!

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Tags: alltop, comscore, e-commerce video, emarketer, mark robertson, storyteller, Twin Cities, video production cost, Web Video, websited design

How to Make Video Profiles for Award Ceremonies Work For You

In late summer of 2004, I found myself with an extremely expensive editing system and not a single client that could help me start paying for my new investment. Desperate for just about any work, the stars aligned and I found myself in a conversation with the University of Minnesota Alumni Association.  They were interested in producing a handful of videos for their annual athletics “Hall of Fame” banquet. StoryTeller Productions was in business!

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Tags: ESPN, University of Minnesota Alumni Association, using video an your event, video editing, Video Production

StoryTeller Video PR Services for 2009

As we look forward to a great 2009, we recognize the changing landscape of public relations, communications and marketing. With these changes we realize a huge opportunity for our clients to capitalize on the increasing use of online video.

As we evaluated our services and capabilities, as a media relations and video services agency, we are in a unique position to deliver even more value to our clients.  With that, I’m excited to introduce our three newest services.

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Tags: Video Production

Base Jumping with Wing Suits

When I started StoryTeller my mantra was “don’t look down.”  To this day I still mumble those words to myself, especially in this whacked out economy.  Maybe that’s what turned me on to this video.  Plus, as a former diver, I’ve got something about jumping off things…at least I did 25 years ago.

This is a video my 9 year old son picked off Vimeo.  If you’re a thrill seeker, you’ll get a kick out of this.  If you don’t like risk…you’ll be floored.  In a sentence:  Crazy guys in Norway jumping off cliffs like flying squirrels.  Should I be concerned that my son watched this and said, “I want to do that!?”

Ed Heil is the owner and president of StoryTeller Media & Communications an inbound marketing and public relations agency and video production company based in the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul. Ed blogs on topics related to inbound marketing, social media, media relations, news media, video production and crisis communications.

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Fine Finishes Seminar Featuring Local Expert hosted by Hirshfield’s

Hirshfield’s hosts Drew Beninati from the Minneapolis Institute of Fine Finishes at its Coon Rapids location to demonstrate the newest trends in wall finishes.  Beninati will show four new finishing techniques, including a roll-on wall texture, glaze technique, metallic wall finish and Venetian plasters at the free event.

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Denali Announces New Hires

Denali — one of the Twin Cities’ fastest growing marketing agencies — today announced three new members of its team.

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Minnesota Section PGA Professional Larry Nelson Passes Away at Age 49

Earlier today we learned of the passing of PGA Professional Larry Nelson. Larry was in a car accident February 23rd, 2007 and was subsequently diagnosed with brain cancer.  He underwent surgery in March of ‘07 and battled cancer for nearly two years.  Larry was well respected by his peers in the Minnesota Section and, if you met him or received lessons from him, you probably enjoyed his company.

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Tips for Healthy Business Practices in ‘09

The promise of a new year brings new opportunity and a chance to start anew.  And after 2008, who isn’t looking for a chance to start again?  Then again, it’s generally believed that 2009 won’t exactly be a walk in the park and many economists predict this recession will get worse before it gets better.

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Tags: Allied Executives, Good Business, john palen, prom center, Twin Cities

Winter Cycling Safety Tips and Equipment

If you have the good fortune of experiencing all four glorious seasons, as we do here in Minnesota, you may enjoy frolicking in the snow, but commuting by bicycle in it can often be a different story.  Sure, gas prices are down, but in the event you didn’t notice, the economy is in the tank.  So, for some of us…we ride.  It’s chilly, but we still ride.

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