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1 Major Way to Increase Your Social Reach

Social Reach Through Videos

Table of Contents Introduction to Social Videos The Planning Process The Shoot & Editing Process Publishing and Tracking Using Video to Unlock Your Social Reach One of the biggest winners in gaining social reach is through the use of video on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and LinkedIn. Video is so effective that it can more than double the reach of your social media page. We have worked with several businesses to create short form social videos… Read more »

6 Great Business Video Ideas

Business video ideas worth thinking about.

Table of Contents Discussing Business Video Production Discussing Ideas for your Project Making Your Project a Reality Let’s Talk Business Video Production Have you been thinking about business video ideas? McQuillen Creative can help you go beyond the stock standard recruiting or training video. Back in the time of the dinosaurs (in technology years), business video was seen as something that needed to be shaken up with goofy scenarios and over-the-top acting to keep people’s… Read more »

3 Crucial Secrets to Successful Social Media Live Streams

Social media live streams made easy

Table of Contents: Catching the Stream Establishing Your Platform Growing Your Audience Creating a Streaming Plan Live Streams Are Huge Marketing Boons Have you heard of Twitch, IGTV, or Facebook Live? These are live streaming services that connects content producers, business owners, and influencers to an active audience. Live Streams are becoming an important marketing tool for small businesses and influencers who want to grow within their industry and get more clients, customers, or followers.… Read more »

Video Project: Travel Safe to Sisseton, SD

Sisseton, SD social media Video Project in South Dakota

Celebrating A Unique South Dakota Town Sisseton, SD is a vibrant town full of wonderful small businesses, beautiful art, and wondrous culture. It’s a great place to visit in northeast South Dakota. Recently, they needed to create a social media campaign to urge travelers to visit safely during the COVID-19 pandemic. They heard about the wonderful work we’ve done to promote South Dakota’s small towns and businesses on social media, so they came to us… Read more »

Simple Commercial with Big Drama

simple Commercial

A Simple Commercial can Deliver Big Results Believe it or not, this simple commercial was shot with a crew of one. The folks in Pierre, South Dakota wanted a TV commercial to show off the amazing display of Christmas trees at the state capitol. This spot alludes to the reaction most people have the first time seeing this spectacular display. Our models were volunteers and they played the part perfectly. The shoot was only 2.5… Read more »