And SXSW Begins…

The sun is shining in Texas as the 2012 SXSW trade show kicked off! Doors opened at 11 and the energy was palpable as the crowds of creatives rushed in. Justin and Mitch were ready with smiles and samples and have been busy talking up the COPYCATS name. The music festival doesn’t even begin until tomorrow, but we’re already kicking booth and taking names. With film screenings and music showcases everywhere we turn, the toughest thing is figuring out how to be everywhere – at once. Stay tuned throughout the week as we keep you up to date on what’s happening in Austin – at the show and on the streets. Until later,...

Taste of the Timberwolves

Last night we donned our finest fine finery and hobnobbed with the T-Wolves. Taste of the Timberwolves is an annual gala to raise money for the FastBreak Foundation, the Wolves’ youth community program, and we were lucky enough to be invited. Hosted at the Target Center, we played meet and greet while noshing on tasty snacks from area restaurants. There was a silent auction loaded with goodies and the live auction included such prizes as a road trip with the team or an afternoon fishing with Nikola Pekovic. The players were gracious, the food was delicious and good times were had by all. Now we’re just excited to hear the results of how much funding the event raised for Minnesota kids.    Mike practicing his benevolent face,  Chris practicing his happy face and Mitch…. well, we’re not sure what Mitch is thinking.  A quick sales meeting before the gala.  Todd looks happy to be bidding at the live auction. Er, wait – that’s because he’s using Tricia’s bid card!  Our sales team never gets a break –  they’re always networking.  Ricky giving the coach some pointers.  Tricia and…a really tall guy who plays ball…  In line for the Wheel O’ Prizes! Ricky wanted Ricky’s autograph but we said we don’t let our sales guys sign autographs unless they’re on ADS-branded merchandise…  Getting a little...

Everything's Bigger in Texas!

The speakers!The films!The bands! They say everything’s bigger in Texas, and that includes the festivals. Visit COPYCATS Media, a division of The ADS Group, in Austin at the official SXSW tradeshow. We’ll be exhibiting from Monday, March 12th – Thursday, March 15th. Stop by Booth #543 and enter to win a 1000-unit retail-ready CD package. We’ll be exhibiting from Monday, March 12th – Thursday, March 15th. To cap off the amazing week we’re already expecting, COPYCATS is hosting a live music showcase at the Thirsty Nickel on Saturday, March 17th. Stop by for a beer and stay for the bands! We’ll see YOU in...

Studio 120: Behind the Dreams

We have state-of-the-art equipment at The ADS Group.  High speed molding lines… Automated packaging… In house mastering…  A full-service studio… But our passion – and our purpose – has always been people. The ADS Group boasts a very low turnover rate. Once you’re in, you’re family. Like family, we butt heads from time to time and we definitely don’t always agree – but there’s never a question that we support one another – both professionally and personally. Just right now, our folks in Studio 120 are helping two of our employees chase their dreams. Jac Cornelius is an account manager by day, but by night he’s on stage with The Union Suits. This year will be The Union Suits’ first appearance at SXSW. We’ll be exhibiting at the trade show, and our executive producer will be filming some rockumentary footage of the Union Suits and their SXSW experience.  We also have a talented writer in our midst. Tez Eady from our replication department has written a gritty feature film entitled Sadness. Studio 120 is filming a seven-minute pitch segment to help Tez raise funding to shoot the full-length film. Everybody has a day job, and everybody has a dream. When you encourage people’s dreams, you foster incredible positive energy that bubbles over into everything. Will we ever be watching Jac rock out in an arena show? Will we munch popcorn in front of the big screen watching Tez’ film? Who knows? But we’re all better people for chasing our dreams, and helping others follow...

Are You Ready for Some Fooooooooooootballllllll?

Not just yet? OK, well how about some great music to get you fired up? Indiana, as we understand it, will soon be the Epicenter of Awesome. It’s Superbowl fever and it’s going to hit Indianapolis like a freight train. One of our clients, Jennie DeVoe, will be performing on the Pepsi stage in the Superbowl Village on Saturday, January 28th. What a dream come true for a talented musician – can you think of a town that will have more energy that weekend? You may not be able to make it to Indy for the weekend, but you can still check out Jennie’s music here. We wish her all the best next weekend, and wish we could be there to sing...

The Best Love is Free

“The Best Love is Free ( TBLIF ) is an annual event and compilation CD organized by Deaf to the Static Records and Hopeful Opus Productions. TBLIF exposes great music to new ears, while bringing artists and fans closer together. Community has been absolutely essential to the event’s success. Each event is jam-packed with amazing performances, a best-dressed couple competition, photo booth and gift packages. Every person in attendance receives a FREE physical copy of The Best Love is Free Compilation CD.”                                                                                                            – www.thebestloveisfree.com COPYCATS Media is a proud sponsor of this year’s TBLIF event, and you can bet we’ll be at the show. On Saturday, February 11th, join us as we present, together with Vita.MN and MPLS.TV, the third annual TBLIF show at the Fine Line Music Cafe. Each week we’ll give you a taste of one of the artists you can see live at TBLIF. Think of these videos as appetizers for your ears and hopefully you’ll be good and hungry by showtime. Purchase your tickets now and follow along on Facebook to keep up with the latest news. Click Here for a Yummy...