PMG BLOG

May 3, 2021

Finding the Right Social Platform for Your Brand

Before you can create content and market your business, you need to decide on what social platforms will be the best avenues for your brand. Not all social platforms are created equal, so before you find yourself too overwhelmed and spinning your wheels, get some guidance with ProMedia’s ProTips.

Digital Media Coordinator, Hannah Phillips, helps you take a good look at your social media approach in this edition of ProMedia’s Pro Tips.

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April 12, 2021

April OMG! PMG!

We’ve been so busy that it’s been hard to catch our breath, but spring is giving us a breath of fresh air. The sunshine and warmer temps are welcome additions to our workdays. 

Check out the latest edition of OMG! PMG! to see what our team has been up to and to discover some other fun stuff. As always, please reach out to us if your marketing needs a spring cleaning.

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February 5, 2021

The Future with Live Streaming

In March, we were all trying to figure out how to use Zoom. Fast forward a year and we are trying to figure out how to leverage every platform to hold interactive, engaging, and effective virtual events.

Even after the vaccine is distributed to the masses, in-person events will be slow to resume or ever go back to “normal.” The GDS Group, a global events company, predicts that in-person events won’t be back until at least 2022. Major festivals like Coachella and Gastonbury are on hold again for 2021. Trade shows like CES, the largest consumer tech trade show, have been cancelled in 2021. Trade Show Executive suggests that events will not be back until Q3 2021.

While we do our best to physically distance and follow CDC protocols, businesses and organizations should be giving strong consideration to how to project their digital message. 

 

Give Back

In an ancient time known as 2019, the Washington Post declared live streams to be the new telethon. Their prediction solidified when the pandemic unfolded. Audiences are increasingly finding themselves enticed by familiar platforms with altruistic endeavors. Charitable live stream components make folks more excited about attending and engaging.

According to a 2020 survey, 89% of consumers said they wanted brands to shift money and resources to producing products that help people meet pandemic-related challenges. Forty-four percent of consumers started using a new brand between April and June of 2020 because of the innovative or compassionate way they have responded to the virus outbreak.

Patrón, Tecate, Pepsi, Fiat Chrysler, and Verizon have all sponsored live streamed concerts for charity over the last year, raising money for issues from vaccine advocacy to racial inequality.

It’s important to keep in mind that conscientious younger generations are driven to brands who are socially responsible and have adopted digital connectivity as a catalyst for change.

 

Think Outside the Camera

Incorporating a variety of digital and traditional components to your live stream could be a huge motivator for people to attend. 

Direct mail is a great way to boost engagement rates for your event and build anticipation. As old fashioned as it may seem, direct mail bridges the gap between offline and online campaigns. A direct mail component can be as simple as a post card invitation with a simple registration link or can contain a food delivery service code so the recipient can use that discount or gift card amount toward the purchase of food during the event. Think of using swag as your mailer. One company mailed branded wine tumblers that included a QR code that opened an online store so the recipient could pick out a beverage that would be delivered before the event. 

Digital live streaming tie-ins can include event-specific filters on social media (think Instagram and SnapChat), hashtags, and landing pages with supplemental materials, like networking tools, games, downloadable materials, and more. Involving a creative, active bunch? Try encouraging TikTok challenge or dance. 

It’s all about making your event multidimensional and impactful beyond the actual event itself.

 

How ProMedia Can Help

Since virtual events are a requirement for COVID-culture and will continue to be mainstay, ProMedia Group has invested in new technology to help businesses put their best virtual face forward with live streaming. 

Our live streaming services include:

  • Buildout of event space and broadcast station setup
  • Up to 8 cameras that can be switched “LIVE” for multiple angles
  • Broadcast and recorded on HD live stream
  • Insertion of graphics and pre-recorded video elements during broadcast
  • Post-production support and packaging
To help you deliver your message to the masses, we can distribute a live stream to multiple sources at once, like Facebook Live, YouTube Live, Vimeo, Zoom, etc. We can also provide an embedded player that you can incorporate on your website. 
 

Take it to Another Level

Whether you are already planning an event or if you just have an idea, ProMedia would love to take your virtual event to the next level. When you’re ready to make the jump, shoot us an email.
December 22, 2020

2020 Holiday Wish List

We’ve asked our team to tell us what is on the top of their Christmas lists this year. Use this list as inspiration for your own list or as you search for last minute gifts for others. You can also just browse and ponder what we’re like as people based on our asks. 

Chris: A 10″ table saw for the next set build or home project.

Dan: Like most Christmas gifts, this is a “want” and not a “need!”: a Rickenbacker Model 4003S

Don: I’ve ordered an Oculus Quest 2 VR headset for myself. Hopefully I can talk my wife into trying it too.

Hannah: I would love a new camera bag! The one I currently use we originally bought for my husband. I call it a “man bag.” 😆  I’ve requested this one to try – hoping it’s not as bulky, and easier to carry. 

Rickenbacker 4003
Christmas List

Jennifer: At the top of my list is a weighted blanket, a Pillow Cube, and a Hue Play HDMI Sync box (I’m obsessed with Hue Lights.)

Jordan: 10” Wüsthof chef’s knife

Kathryn: I just want to spend time (socially distant) with family…but if I have to add an item, my number one is some Blundstone Boots! 

Maddie: I really want the Bissell Crosswave. With a 6-year-old and puppy running around, things definitely get messy! This is the first time I’ve asked for a vacuum for Christmas, so I guess this is #adulting!

Michael: A contractor to finish the projects I’ve started. 

Natalie: Someone else to do that shopping! 😆 

BISSELL CrossWave All-in-One Multi-Surface Wet Dry Vac
Hot Tub & Anova Oven

Shelby: I want to get my antique armchair reupholstered, to grow three inches taller, an all expenses paid three-day quilt camp with bottomless wine. 

Tara: I would love a hot tub, but it is too big for Santa’s sleigh!

Vicki: A new electric can opener.

Zach: Anova Precision Oven. I’m not going to get it, but it’s all I want!  

December 8, 2020

December OMG! PMG!

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Hallelujah! We have made it to December! We aren’t sure if this year has been flying by at lightning speed or crawling by at a snail’s pace. Come to think of it, we aren’t really sure what “time” is anymore.

Regardless of how you perceive time, we hope that your year has been filled with comfort and joy, and that same comfort and joy accompanies you this holiday season. 

December’s OMG! PMG! is filled with holiday-themed projects and a special Christmas video created by our team. 

From all of us at ProMedia Group, we are wishing you a Merry Christmas and a bright new year! 

November 9, 2020

November OMG! PMG!

The November edition of OMG! PMG! is all about giving gratitude in 2020. Yes, it is possible in such a wild year, and we have many thanks to give.

Part of our overflowing gratitude goes out to the Indiana Small Business Development Corporation (ISBDC) clients who are working with ProMedia Group after being impacted by COVID. As a locally owned business, we are grateful for the opportunity to help other small businesses, especially in a time that has been so difficult for companies.

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September 15, 2020

PMG Rebranding Official Press Release

ProMedia Group is proud to unveil new branding and a new website for 2020. As we prepare to enter into our 35th year of business, we want to leverage a revitalized brand to show that creativity, innovation, and vision continue to drive our company.

ProMedia Group has remained relevant for nearly 4 decades, showing our adaptability that has helped us to remain modern, and be able to evolve alongside an ever-changing digital world. It’s equally humbling and extraordinary to think about ProMedia Group’s analog genesis to our digital present.

“It’s hard to believe that ProMedia Group will celebrate its 35th business anniversary next year,” said Dan Williamson, Founder and CEO of ProMedia Group. “In preparation for this historic event, we decided it would be a good time to freshen up our branding and website. I’m proud of the work our team does for our clients, and I believe this website does a great job of showcasing their efforts.”

The website was created with the help of our web team under the creative direction of Account Manager Jennifer Chappell. We have completely redesigned our website to feature easy to navigate pages, and a seamless user experience, to help visitors explore our work and services. We’ve chosen “Media is Plural” as our headline because we believe that marketing is multi-faceted and dynamic. It is not one-size-fits-all, and we’re proud to offer custom marketing solutions to our clients.

In addition to the new website and branding, we have also rolled out a monthly newsletter called OMG! PMG! to highlight the great work our team produces, and provide quick marketing tips through our monthly video series called ProMedia’s ProTips.

We hope that through clean branding and a reimagined website that we are further able to extend our approachability to regional and national business owners. We invite you to get to know the evolved ProMedia Group.

About ProMedia Group:
ProMedia Group is a digital production company based in New Albany, Indiana, serving the Kentuckiana region. Started in 1986 by Dan and Vicki Williamson, the company specializes in video, photography, digital advertising, traditional media, public relations, and a multitude of other marketing services. We represent clients in a range of industries to unlock their marketing potential.

For more information about ProMedia Group, please visit our website: https://promediagroup.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ProMediaGrp
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/promediagrp/
Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/pmgroup
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/promediagrp/

Media Contact:
Jennifer Chappell
Account Manager
jennifer@promediagroup.com
(812) 590.4258          

April 23, 2020

The New PMG

When you’re constantly managing and developing other people’s brands, your own takes a backseat. A brand refresh of ProMedia Group has been in the works for years, but it always failed to move forward. We’re decided to push through and we are excited to share with you the new look of ProMedia Group. You can expect the same great service and creativity from ProMedia, just with a fresher look. Stay tuned for more information and our official launch!

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