New 'InTheBiz' Shows for WEVA On-The-Air Spotlight Relationship Marketing, MPV Accreditation, HD Issues, Wedding Video Add-Ons, & More
July 05, 2006
Sarasota, FL - New programs have been added to WEVA On-The-Air, the popular audio on-demand series produced for WEVA International members. InTheBiz hosted by podcast pioneer Kathy Ritondo, co-owner of Personal Touch Video (NJ) answers questions from members and seeks solutions to issues involved with running a professional videography business.
InTheBiz Show 9 features Kathy's interview with WEVA International member Gary Gellman owner of Gellman Images (NJ) on how to establish yourself and get ahead in business using Relationship Marketing. Gary talks about proven Relationship Marketing strategies, branding, burnout, running a business from home and expanding to an outside location, plus more. Click Here to Listen!
InTheBiz Show 8 answers the question, "How did the WEVA Merited Professional Videographer (MPV) accreditation program get started, and how can earning the MPV credential help you in your business?" Learn what went in to developing the first national accreditation program for wedding and event videographers. Find out how to enroll now to take the upcoming MPV Exam that will be held at WEVA EXPO 2006, and more as Kathy talks with WEVA Wedding & Event Videography Hall of Fame inductee Dan Krieger Chairman of the WEVA Continuing Education Committee.
Other recently posted InTheBiz editions include a spotlight interview in Show 7 with the newly-appointed Chairman of the WEVA Special Awards Committee Ken Kurita of Videon Productions (MN). Kathy talks with Ken about getting started in the business, current projects, tribute and real estate videos, working with your spouse, his top 5 ways to network your way to new business and the impact of the WEVA Special Awards of Industry Recognition.
WEVA’s Director of Association Communications Dan Argenas is Kathy’s guest on InTheBiz Show 6. Find out how the association has been working to get more weekday work for WEVA members nationwide through new strategic initiatives with cutting-edge IT companies like ImageSpan.
InTheBiz Show 5 features Kathy’s interview with videographer Darryl Bryant of Totally Entertainment (CA) who shares experience and ideas about incorporating DJ, photography, and invitation options into your mix of services, and more. In the second half of the show, Kathy and Al Ritondo talk with Craig Gonzalez of Mediaworx, Inc. (NJ) about new products launched at NAB 2006, including new Canopus NLE upgrades, JVC’s new cameras, NewTek’s updates and more.
HD is highlighted in Show 4 when Kathy’s guest is Eric Cosh, President of Paradigm Video (AZ). Listen in as Eric talks about getting ready for HD and his experiences with the new Panasonic HVX 200 HD camcorder. Sol Commenchero of Anton Bauer joins Kathy in the second segment for insights into Anton Bauer’s new products for videographers.
If you’ve missed earlier shows, you can still catch up. WEVA On-The-Air is a 24/7 service. Show 3 features Mike Nelson President of Remember When Videos (UT) and a member of the WEVA Public Relations Committee . Learn more about Mike’s success with Bridal Elegance videos, his signature product in a series that has since grown to include 40 products.
InTheBiz Show 2 provides marketing tips from WEVA Wedding & Event Videography Hall of Fame inductee Tim Sudall, President of Video One Productions (PA). The past president of the GPVA, Tim currently presides as Chairman of the WEVA Disaster Response Committee . Listen in as he shares insights into relationship marketing, establishing your niche, standing out at bridal shows, demos that work for bridal shows, and tips for lead list follow-up.
On the very first InTheBiz program Kathy talks about the development of the new series and also covers business topics that include the importance of getting organized, professional correspondence, making business life easier, calendars, and more.
New Shows are added to WEVA On-The-Air regularly. Check back often to stay on top. If you have a question you’d like answered on the show, email Kathy Ritondo at [email protected].
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