WEVA's 'Power of Video' at ABC Convention Prompts Chapter Programs
March 11, 2008
Sarasota, FL - WEVA's "The Power of Video and How to Get More Business by Using It" an emotion-filled, video education presentation developed by the Public Relations Committee of Wedding & Event Videographers Association International (WEVA) not only shows bridal industry vendors the enormous impact of professional wedding videography, and how to use video to market their own wedding services, it’s also demonstrating the power of industry-wide networking!
When "The Power of Video" was presented to wedding planners at the annual convention of the Association of Bridal Consultants (ABC) last November, the program proved so popular attendees asked for it to be presented to their local ABC chapters.
"We'll be starting with the ABC chapter in Cleveland, OH on March 25th," said WEVA Public Relations Chairperson Kris Malandruccolo, who presented “The Power of Video” at the ABC's annual convention and trade show held in Orlando, Florida. The 2007 convention theme was "Florida Fusion." Watch Video - Click Here! (produced by WEVA member Bruce Reynolds, president of Professional Videographers of Central Florida and owner of Treasured Moments Video Productions, Orlando, FL).
"We were excited to have Kris and WEVA present on ‘The Power of Video.’ It had been over 15 years since we’d had a seminar on professional videography at one of our annual conventions!" says ABC Conference Coordinator Eileen Monahan, adding, "Kris, who has been an ABC member since 1997, is the first and only videographer to earn ABC’s designation of Master Wedding Vendor."
Promoting the Value of Video Nationwide
A WEVA Wedding & Event Videography Hall of Fame inductee, Kris, who owns Elegant Videos by Kris, presented "The Power of Video" program in multiple sessions during the convention, which attracted some 400 wedding planners nationally and internationally (session attendees pictured on-site). Additionally, Kris and her husband Bob led roundtable discussions during the conference and managed the WEVA exhibit booth at the ABC Trade Show. Representatives from local videographers associations in Tampa and Orlando were also on-hand to share information with convention attendees.
Presented throughout 2007, "The Power of Video” is continuing “on the road” for 2008 with programs planned for bridal industry affiliates and others as part of WEVA’s on-going promotion of professional videography nationwide. "'The Power of Video,' presentation," says Kris, "grew out of the success of the WEVA 'Take a Bridal Consultant to Lunch' initiative that was developed for WEVA members by the PR Committee in 2005."
Launched in January 2006, WEVA’s free “Lunch Kits” were instantly downloaded by members across the country, quickly becoming one of WEVA’s most popular perks.
Andy Townsend, who implemented the networking program for his company Digital Video Solutions relates, "I've been taking advantage of WEVA's ‘Take a Bridal Consultant to Lunch’ program and think it's a wonderful program. It really helps to have everything laid out the way WEVA did." Larry Peters of Movietyme Video Productions adds he’s even used the Lunch Kit to help organize a video presentation to a room full of local consultants in his Indianapolis market.
Industry groups that would like to have “The Power of Video” presented locally are invited to contact WEVA’s Director of Association Communications Dan Argenas at [email protected] or Kris Malandruccolo at [email protected] for more information.
About Wedding & Event Videographers Association International (WEVA)
Founded over a decade ago, WEVA International is the world's largest trade association for professional wedding and event videographers and leads the field with education that's on the cutting-edge of industry developments. WEVA is dedicated to advancing the professional interests of videographers globally through continuing education at events such as Wedding & Event Video Expo and WEVA's Wide World of Weddings & Events, technical support, group benefits, advocacy committees, new media, including Wedding & Event Videography Resource Guide, plus WEVA NEWS MINUTE videos, WEVA On-The-Air Podcasts, and streaming video on WEVA-TV.
Join WEVA online today to access valuable WEVA membership benefits that can help you succeed in your business, including new opportunities through ImageSpan's LicenseStream and CurbStream programs, plus low-cost Visa/MasterCard Merchant Status, Equipment Insurance, Liability Insurance, new Equipment Financing Program, WEVA NEWS MINUTE videos, WEVA On-The-Air podcasts, and more. Membership also provides opportunities for professional videographer (MPV) accreditation, and system-training at WEVA EXPO 2008 our industry’s biggest international convention and trade show. For more information contact the association at 941-923-5334 or email: [email protected] |
