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Simple Commercial with Big Drama

Posted on 12/03/11 • Troy McQuillen (Comments Off)

Believe it or not, this 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 family of Read the full story…


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Oz Theme Continues for Aberdeen Promotion

Posted on 6/03/11 • Troy McQuillen (Comments Off)

If you’ve seen the Broadway sensation, Wicked, you probably remember how each Oz character came to be. Unfortunately, the production is 100% incorrect in relating how the Scarecrow and Tin Man came to be. The Tin Man was named Nick Chopper and he was a normal dude. He fell in love with a sorcerer’s daughter Read the full story…


MCG Invited to Speak at Watertown Chamber Event

Posted on 6/02/11 • Troy McQuillen (Comments Off)

On May 18, I traveled to Watertown by invitation of their Chamber of Commerce. I was invited to speak to their young professional group about marketing and advertising. More specifically about how to allocate advertising dollars and social media advertising opportunities. About 35 people attended the luncheon held at The Drake. My talk was rather Read the full story…


Graphic Props

Posted on 4/03/11 • Troy McQuillen (Comments Off)

For a recent bunch of commercials we found ourselves needing props and locations that didn’t exist. I wrote one commercial which called for two competing business that were located side by side. So we found an unmarked building and shot the commercial there. We made up two signs, one for each fictitious business, as well Read the full story…


Making Fund Raising Videos

Posted on 3/27/11 • Troy McQuillen (Comments Off)

There comes a time when every non profit needs to raise money. Our experience in fund raising (fundraising) has primarily been with our association with GSB Fundraising. GSB has been helping non profits for more than 30 years do amazing things. We are an associate partner with this fine organization, and one of the things Read the full story…


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