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.

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

During most video planning sessions, this question will pop up at least a few times: How long should the video be? And while there is no right or wrong video length, there are many important factors to consider when timing your video - who is the target audience? What are the messages you’re trying...

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Recruitment Video Practices for Hiring the Best Team

Finding the right person for your company is getting more and more difficult. Not only does the candidate need to have the appropriate skill set that will help them succeed, they also need to be a culture fit. One way to make sure you hire the right...

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Continuing Education: Marketing Certifications and Resources for 2020

I saw a great SEO presentation in Boston a couple years ago that really left a lasting impression. The expert explained some truly innovative tactics that I still use to this day, yet my enduring memory is actually about his background. He was a...

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

Whether you call it an "about us" video, a "culture" video, or even an "intro" video, the goal is the same — tell your story. In fact, an "about us" video is really the Swiss Army knife of the digital world. If you do it well, sales, marketing, and...

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Developing Manufacturing Process Videos that Drive New Business

What do the Philadelphia 76ers and marketing directors for manufacturing companies have in common? Follow me on this one, because the 76ers' story can help you turn something you already have - a process - into something that can help you drive new...

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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 friend named Webster who is in Human Resources.) Between onboarding, training, benefits, and...

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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 details. You might even include an event video or two in the program (hint, hint). But no matter how much...

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Producer's Secrets: The 5 Best Ways to Start Videos

So, I recently wrote a blog about opening your video with your logo and I may or may not have ruffled some feathers. If you missed it, here it is. Spoiler Alert: I'm not a fan of leading with a logo.

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Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal Names StoryTeller a 2018 Best Places to Work

For the past 20 years, the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal's Best Places to Work list has been a Minnesota tradition — a must-read issue throughout the business community, and a goal for many business leaders. We are proud to announce we've...

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Stop! Why Your Video Intro Should NOT Start With A Logo

Branding and logos are important. I get it. I recognize many brands solely based on their logo... Under Armour, Dairy Queen, Facebook. And yes, I know many companies have brand guidelines requiring their logos be placed at the start of a video. So,...

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