by | Feb 25, 2014 | CD/DVD Manufacturing, DVDs, Film Makers, Identity Videos, Marketing, Press, Studio 120, The ADS Group, Twin Cities Video Production |
The ADS Group’s Studio 120 captured the heartwarming and inspirational story of Mallory Weggemann a Paralympic Gold Medalist swimmer. Mallory shared journal entries from her diary about her life changing accident that occurred on January 21, 2008. What happened that day changed Mallory’s life forever; she walked into the doctor’s office to receive an epidural injection to help treat back pain and never walked out. Complications with the injection caused her to go paralyzed from the waist down. Over time, Mallory was able to come to terms with her injury and was determined to pursue her passion for swimming again. Mallory states in a recent interview, “I have always loved the sport but when this happened I thought my days of swimming were over and when I realized I could still do it, well I will never forget that moment.” Now in addition to being a Paralympic gold medalist, Mallory is an international speaker. She speaks out to tell her story and propose valuable lessons in leadership, defiance, and survival in the face of remarkable odds. Mallory broke World Records in swimming for: Short Course -50m freestyle -100m freestyle -200m freestyle -400m freestyle -50m butterfly -200m freestyle relay Long Course -50m freestyle -100m freestyle -800m freestyle -100m butterfly -50m breaststroke -100m breaststroke -100m backstroke ...
by | Jul 3, 2012 | Business to Business, Community, DVDs, Identity Videos, Industry Awards, Networking, Press, Studio 120, The ADS Group |
We’re proud to announce that CenterPoint Energy has received a Telly Award for their recent video about how to conserve energy in your home in order to save money and help preserve our environment. The Telly Awards are highly coveted and competitive and Save Money, Save Energywas selected from over 11,000 submissions nationwide. CenterPoint was looking for a way to communicate effectively with their clients and video proved to be the answer. Using rich visuals and simple suggestions, the video Save Energy, Save Money offers easy energy-saving tips as well as outlining the financial impact each small change makes over time. Studio 120, our full service audio and visual production division, produced this video for CenterPoint and we couldn’t be more pleased at its success. Your message, our medium. Whether you need a fundraising or an identity video, a documentary or a theatrical production, Studio 120 can help you put your best face forward. From scripting and casting to filming and postproduction, we work with you every step of the way to ensure your message is captured professionally and authentically. Congratulations to CenterPoint Energy on their efforts to conserve our natural resources! [youtube...
by | Apr 26, 2012 | Charity, Community, Fun Facts, Marketing, Press, The ADS Group |
Whose heart doesn’t melt when hearing stories of the work that the Make-A-Wish Foundation does? Terminal illness is always sad, but in the case of children it’s even more tragic. HRL Twin Cities is hosting their 8th annual Wifflin’ for Wishes, a wiffleball tournament to benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Minnesota – a charity that grants an ill child’s wish to go somewhere special, to do something spectacular or to have something they covet.Every 27 hours, a Make-A-Wish wish is granted right here in Minnesota. Help us help HRL Twin Cities make this the best Wifflin’ for Wishes tournament yet! Since 2005, HRL has raised nearly $25,000 for Make-A-Wish. Join us on June 9th and let’s drive that number outta the park. The cost to register a team is only $100 and 100% of all proceeds from the tourney go to support our local Make-A-Wish chapter. CLICK FOR MORE...
by | Apr 17, 2012 | Charity, Community, Networking, Press, Studio 120, The ADS Group |
What are your plans on Monday, May 14th? Join us as we volunteer our time and labor in support of Project Homeless Connect. This amazing event provides a plethora of services normally unavailable to the area’s homeless and impoverished. The Minneapolis Convention Center is turned into a gigantic service center where struggling Twin Citians can receive food, water, dental and medical care, haircuts and – most importantly – information about the resources available. The ADS Group and Studio 120 have supported the efforts of Project Homeless Connect both with our video services and our people. In 2009, we shot a documentary called Heading Home Hennepin that outlines the county’s 10-year plan to end homelessness based on proven models and national best practices. You can see the video HERE. A massive event such as this requires the cooperation of hundreds, and we’re hoping you’ll see the need for your helping hands. Project Homeless Connect needs 1200 volunteers to make this event a success. One day. One town. But how many lives can we touch? Join us to find out. Sign up here to volunteer on Monday, May 14th. We’ll see you...
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 5, 2012 | COPYCATS Media, Employee Appreciation, Fun Facts, Press, Studio 120, The ADS Group |
Anybody who is anybody was at Brunswick on Thursday night, for the fourth annual ADS Group Bowling Tournament. Our office staff faced off against our operations staff in two games of cut throat bowling with absolutely no smack talk because we are mature professionals. The Warriors (operations) and the Blu Rays (office) quickly established their dominance and clinched title spots. After a quick break to stuff our faces with sliders, we cheered like maniacs during the championship game. We’d like to tell you it was a nail-biter. It was not. The operations team smoked the office team, which may or may not have earned them three trophies out of the total four since this event’s inception. But we’re not bitter. If anyone knows what our operations team is capable of, it’s our office staff. Without operations, we’d have nothing to sell, nothing to invoice and the phones wouldn’t ring. So hats off to the Warriors, for representing operations as the 2012 Championship Team. And next year? The office is totally taking that trophy back. Seriously. We mean it this...
