by | Apr 11, 2012 | CD/DVD Manufacturing, Direct to Consumer, Marketing, On Demand, Streaming, The ADS Group |
According to the Nielsen U.S. Digital Consumer Report released in April, about one third of American consumers streamed a movie or television show from the Internet in the third and fourth quarter of 2011. In a world where our devices give us myriad ways to consume content, we’re hungrier than ever for information yet never less patient. Enter video on demand. Subscriptions services like Netflix and Hulu have revolutionized the way we watch TV and movies. With the click of a remote or your mouse, you can stream your shows and watch instantly. Are you a special interest content provider? Call us to explore ADS On Demand. We offer a flexible video streaming service that you can use to capitalize on this shift of thought while expanding options for your clients. Using a customized video player embedded into your website, you can give your market more options…on a disc…online…on demand. Incorporating a streaming platform will allow you to generate revenue using a combination of pay-per-view and subscription formatting and transactions are handled securely through an online payment gateway. Our real time reporting functions will help you capture critical data about your viewers. Streaming services are a fantastic complement to the physical media you are already providing and offering a robust library of titles with multiple consumption options is just smart business in this face-paced world. Don’t miss out on this additional profit center – call us today at...
by | Apr 9, 2012 | Business to Business, Community, Film Makers, Identity Videos, Industry Awards, Marketing, Musicians, Studio 120, The ADS Group |
MicroGrants is the brainchild of local resident Joe Selvaggio. He believes that good ideas come from all around us and sometimes low-income people simply need a small boost to help them move forward with their dreams. MicroGrants offers small grants to people in the Twin Cities to pursue and further their small business goals. A typical grant is $1,000, and they are used to purchase items such as computers for home-based businesses, construction tools, office equipment and supplies, books, job training, tuition and more. Last fall, MicroGrants was put in touch with our crew at Studio 120 and we helped them to develop a marketing video to raise awareness of the positive impact they are bringing into our community. We are proud to announce that MicroGrants Work! has been honored with a 2012 Telly Award. Selected from nearly 11,000 applicants across the country, it is truly exciting to have been a part of such a project. Click here to learn more about MicroGrants and to see the award-winning video, or click here to read the article in Twin Cities Business. And as always, click here for YOUR studio production...
by | Mar 27, 2012 | Apps, Business to Business, CD/DVD Manufacturing, Marketing, Networking, Streaming, Tradeshows |
The ADS Group has taken a bite out of the Big Apple and we’re here to report that it was delicious! On March 19thand 20th, we exhibited at the Publishing Business Conference, located in the beautiful Marriott Marquis. The City that Never Sleeps doesn’t disappoint when it comes to meeting up with old business partners and forging new relationships. The PBC is a wonderful opportunity to meet with the buyers of the publishing industry and learn the latest in print technology and marketing. Smaller than the upcoming Book Expo of America (BEA), the PBC show afforded the chance to chat with folks in a more intimate environment as they look for new ways to produce and promote their products in this constantly evolving industry. Sales reps John St. Martin, Al Simmons, Tom Hinton, Tracy ReiderBower and COO Connie Comeau took turns manning the booth so others could schedule meetings with some of the clients we have in the NYC area. Traffic held steady and we came back from New York with a fistful of new contacts interested in ADS On Demand and app creation and distribution. Next up on the trade show circuit, The ADS Group will be exhibiting at BEA in June. We can’t wait to see you in New...
by | Mar 20, 2012 | Business to Business, Community, Holidays, Marketing, Press, The ADS Group |
Spring has sprung and the fever is hitting everyone – nobody wants to be inside. The sun is shining, the temps are soaring – and spring break is upon us… …which is a great time to remind everyone to always have a sober driver. In 2010, Minnesota reported a record LOW number of alcohol-related traffic fatalities – only 131 deaths. We believe that this is 131 deaths too many. On November 18th, 2005 The ADS Group lost one of our own. Michelle Newby was headed home from work on a two-lane highway in Rockford when a drunk driver crossed the center line and hit her vehicle head-on. The ADS Group has partnered with KQRS in an audio campaign reminding people – and teens especially – not to drink and drive. There is always another option – Googling MN sober cab, for example, returns over 700,000 results. So as thoughts turn to spring break and summer vacation, please remember to put your own safety first. Don’t drink and drive, and never get into a vehicle with an impaired driver. There are always more choices, and there are always more parties, but not everybody gets more...
by | Mar 14, 2012 | Business to Business, CD/DVD Manufacturing, CDs, COPYCATS Media, DVDs, Film Makers, Marketing, Musicians, Networking, Studio 120, The ADS Group, Tradeshows |
The slogan here is Keep Austin Weird, so what better place for SXSW? The whole town is packed full of creatives and those who market toward and service them. Musicians, film makers, comedians – people travel here to further those dreams and it’s wholly evident on the streets of Austin. Young kids with purple hair. Grizzled sound guys who’ve been on the road for decades and seen it all. Hipsters, salesmen and young entrepreneurs. Without this diversity, SXSW wouldn’t be as enormous or attractive as it is. Maybe it’s why we’re having such a great time -we’ve got a pretty diverse crew in town, too. Justin & Ed just doin’ their thing Mitch is a seasoned veteran of the television world, and we lost him somewhere in the Interactive Festival. There are so many contacts he may never surface. Justin and Ed have backgrounds in music – they used to comprise together half of a band, now they form part of the COPYCATS sales team.. They’re tearing up the trade show booth by day, meeting with current clients and looking for new ones, and they’re tearing up the town by night. One of many clients we’ve met up with at SXSW After a late night with clients Bridge Nine Records, Blood & Ink Records and 6131 Records, Justin still looked raring to go when the show opened again this morning. It may be possible to hook him up to an IV and serve Five Hour Energy drinks on tap. Jac and The Union Suits are pounding the pavement and driving traffic to both our booth and Saturday’s music showcase....
by | Mar 13, 2012 | CD/DVD Manufacturing, CDs, COPYCATS Media, DVDs, Film Makers, Marketing, Musicians, Networking, Tradeshows |
…and when they say festival, they mean it. SXSW Music officially opened today and it did so with a bang. We’re only 48 hours in and we’ve seen a little bit of everything. We’ve seen clients, vendors and friends. We’ve seen Ghostland at the Belmont. We’ve seen tradeshow displays in every shape and form – seriously. Who knew Angie’s leg would make an appearance? We were there to cheer on our very own Jac and his band, The Union Suits, for their maiden SXSW performance. But the craziest thing we’ve seen of all just might be Mitch and Justin before their morning coffee. In all seriousness, though, the trade show is going swimmingly. Traffic is heavy, interest is high, and the energy is electric. We’re making new friends and contacts everywhere we turn and can’t wait for more. Bring it on, Austin – we’re ready for...
