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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.

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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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The Digital Marketing Campaign That Gave Catholic Charities Their Best-Ever Holiday ROI

What does hope look like? What does it sound like, act like, and feel like? That's the question at the heart of Catholic Charities of St. Paul and...

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3 Content Lessons That Make for Great Video Editing – video editor, pen, tablet, DSLR, planning

3 Content Lessons that Make for Great Video Editing

Finding talented videographers today isn't difficult. Hobbyists, college graduates, and long-toothed production experts are all over job posting...

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MSPBJ's Women in Business Award Gets New Life with Video – StoryTeller

MSPBJ Honors Women Leaders, Pleases Sponsors, and Delights Audiences with One Virtual Event

When the COVID-19 pandemic wiped Minneapolis-St. Paul Business Journal's event slate clean, organizers looked for ways to maintain their robust...

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3 of Our Favorite Examples of Inspirational Videos

No matter where you’re from, there is one thing we all share in common: The love of great stories. At StoryTeller, our job is to find inspiring,...

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The Effects of Video Length: How Long Should My Videos Be?

Editors Note: This blog was originally published in March 2015 but was updated in January 2025. During most video planning sessions, this question...

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Recruitment Video Practices for Hiring the Best Team

Editor's Note: This blog was updated for relevancy and accuracy on August 13, 2024. Finding the right person for your company is getting more and...

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About Us Video: The Do's and Don'ts To Make One That Works

Editor's Note: This blog updated for relevance and accuracy on September 13, 2024. Whether you intend to produce an "About Us" video, a "Culture"...

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How to Use Video Throughout the Candidate Experience

Webster defines Human Resources as one of the toughest jobs known to everyone who has ever been in the workforce. I didn't make that up. (I have a...

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Tips and Tricks for Capturing a Compelling Live Event Recap Video

Big events are a big deal. You spend months planning, pick the right venue, organize the perfect program, and stress out about all the little...

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