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Ed Heil

Ed Heil is the president of StoryTeller Media + Communications. StoryTeller is an inbound marketing agency and video production company based in Minneapolis. Ed blogs about inbound marketing, video production, social media, and media relations.

Behind the Scenes: Simple Explanation of the Video Production Process

This blog was updated for accuracy and relevance on July 9, 2024.

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What You Need to Know to Get an Accurate Video Production Estimate

I ask A LOT of questions. It's in my nature. I'm truly curious about how people's days are going? How their weekend went? What their favorite hard...

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Ideating to Implementing: Our Guide to Video Marketing

Editor's note: This blog was updated for relevance and accuracy in August 2024. There is a lot to consider when creating a marketing video for your...

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3 Tips for Creating A Company Core Values Video [VIDEO]

Many companies know they should have an About Us video to include on their website and to share with prospective clients or potential hires, but...

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Why Estimating Your Video Production Cost is a Lot Like Buying a Car

Believe it or not, I get asked many more questions about estimating the cost of video production than I ever get asked about storytelling styles or...

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8 Video Promotion Ideas to Help Your Videos Stand Out From The Crowd

Can you imagine inviting friends over for a nice dinner at your house and not offering dessert? The dinner might taste great, but it would be more...

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Is Shorter Video Better? Learn the Secrets of the 90-Second Video

There's no question, with the amount of video content that you can find online these days, the attention span of most viewers is limited, to say the...

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Understanding the Cost of Video Production: Key Factors to Consider

Editor's note: This post originally published in December 2017 and was updated in August 2023. Over the years, we've produced a number of videos for...

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4 Ways Private Golf Clubs Use Video To Stand Out

Think about your club. What are the qualities or characteristics that make it unique? How do you stand out from every other club in your area? If...

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Creating Training Videos for Your Franchise

Hiring the right people for your business is difficult and for franchise operators, making sure new hires are trained correctly is critical. Setting...

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Essential Considerations for Your 2022 Video Marketing Plan

Congratulations! The boss says you’ve got the green light to begin producing video as part of your marketing plan and the leadership team supports...

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How to Pick the Best Sound Bites for Your Video Production

Picking the best sound bites is a critical part of most video production. Compelling comments that draw in an audience and keep them connected with a...

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Quality, Affordable Video Production That Comes To You, Anywhere

Over the last two years, the pandemic has shattered long-held structures within the world of work. The idea of a majority remote workforce shifted...

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When To Use Animated Videos For Your Video Marketing

Since the dawn of humanity, people have used images to communicate complex ideas in visually intriguing, stimulating ways to others. Today, companies...

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What Is An Explainer Video, and Why Do I Need One?

How much would you give in order to sit down with your target audience for a few minutes to explain what makes your business or organization unique?...

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Planting Seeds for a Long-Term Video Marketing Strategy

When clients first approach us about creating a video marketing strategy, they feel excited but also nervous. ‘We know we should be making more...

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Create A No-Nonsense Video Marketing Strategy From Scratch

In today’s digital world, many companies are incorporating more video into their overall marketing strategy, but if they’re starting from scratch,...

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Tugging at Heartstrings:  Showcasing Your Nonprofit Mission Through An Emotional Video

If you’re a non-profit organization, you understand the importance of sparking an emotional connection with audiences more than most types of...

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