Spirit Media Raises Bar for First Quarter Fundraisers
Spirit Media, a Portland based creative agency, partnered with local, national and international organizations to provide event strategy and direction to maximize the impact on capital campaigns and fundraising events during the first quarter of 2009.
Spirit Media crafts US/China Marketing Video
Spirit Media, a Portland based creative agency, partnered with Williams Controls, Inc., the world leader in Electronic Throttle Controls for commercial vehicles, to produce a DVD/video to promote the company's truck pedal manufacturing facilities and processes in the United States and China.
Spirit Media Helps Non-Profits Raise Over $2 Million
Spirit Media, a Portland based creative agency, reports that its partnerships with non-profit organizations raised over 2 million dollars in fiscal year 2008.
Spirit Media Produces Donor Development Video for Children's Center
Spirit Media has produced a donor development video for the Children's Center of Clackamas County, Oregon, a non-profit organization that restores hope to children and families dealing with physical abuse, sexual abuse and neglect.
Bill Dolan and Spirit Media Team Welcome New Associate Jessica Greenwood
Jessica Greenwood has joined Bill Dolan and the Spirit Media team as Associate Project Manager for media development and event direction.
Chicago Agency Selects Spirit Media for Religious Marketplace
Douglas Shaw and Associates, a Chicago-based direct marketing agency, contracted Spirit Media to develop a marketing video targeted to the National Religious Broadcasting audience.
Spirit Media Produces Dual-Language DVD for ESCO Corporation
Spirit Media recently completed a nine minute web video featuring ESCO Chairman and CEO Steve Pratt.
Spirit Media / Stephen Baldwin Partner for Christian Values Network
Spirit Media partnered with actor Stephen Baldwin for strategy and marketing of the Christian Values Network, an online shopping and non-profit development portal (http://www.cvn.org).
Spirit Media Produces Hasson Company Realtors Web Video
Spirit Media has produced an agent recruitment web video for Hasson Company Realtors.
Spirit Media Re-Brands Drive Away Hunger TV Campaign
Spirit Media, a Portland based creative agency, partnered with Portland Rescue Mission to produce a series of television commercials to re-brand the Drive Away Hunger campaign.
Spirit Media tapped for Palau CityFest and Webcast
Spirit Media provided strategic and creative direction for the Luis Palau Association Season of Service events including the City Fest Celebration held August 22-23, 2008 at Tom McCall Waterfront Park.
Spirit Media Wraps a Record Setting Event Season
Spirit Media recently provided live event direction for several regional events including:
Spirit Media Releases Open Arms International DVD
Spirit Media released the Open Arms International DVD to commemorate the non profit's annual Good Friday breakfast. The promotional DVD features New York Times best-selling author, Don Piper, author of 90 Minutes in Heaven.
Spirit Media Produces Medical Teams International DVD
Spirit Media produced a six minute DVD for Medical Teams International's Mobile Dental Volunteer Program.
Spirit Media Launches Street Ministry Development DVD
Spirit Media produced a development DVD for The Father's Heart Street Ministry, a non profit organization that assists homeless and low-income families and individuals in and around Clackamas County, Oregon.
National Radio Network/Spirit Media to Launch Major Donor Campaign
Spirit Media, in partnership with McConkey Johnston International, recently launched a national donor development campaign for EMF Broadcasting, KLOVE and Air1 Radio Networks.
Spirit Media Provides Direction for Local and National Events
Spirit Media recently provided direction for several local and national live events for the 2007 year.
Spirit Media Produces Woodfold Mfg. Golden Anniversary Video
Spirit Media completed an historical video for Woodfold Manufacturing, Inc., one of the nation's leading suppliers of custom-crafted roll-up doors and hardwood shutters for both residential and commercial installations.
Spirit Media Creative Director Steers Multiple Fall Events
Spirit Media provided live event direction to seven local and national events.
Spirit Media Produces Marketing Videos for Eid Passport, Inc
Spirit Media partnered with Eid Passport, Inc. to produce a series of development videos promoting the unique features of the RAPIDGate program, Eid's primary product offering.
Spirit Media Produces Development DVD for Union Gospel Mission of Portland
Spirit Media partnered with Union Gospel Mission of Portland to produce a development DVD for 'LifeChange', a faith-based recovery community for men and women with a history of alcohol and drug addictions.
Spirit Media Creative Director slated for Numerous Spring Events
Bill Dolan of Spirit Media recently provided his live event direction experience to a half dozen local and national events.
Spirit Media Earns Emmy Nomination and Multiple Awards
Spirit Media announces 'Livin It: Unusual Suspects' has been given the nod for an Emmy award nomination in the 'Documentary-Current Issues' category by the Northwest Chapter of the National Association of Television Arts and Sciences.
Spirit Media partners with Sheriff's Office Domestic Violence Team
Spirit Media partnered with Clackamas County Sheriff's Office and United Way of the Columbia Willamette to produce an eight minute video for DVERT, the Domestic Violence Enhanced Response Team.
Spirit Media Directs Red Cross Breakfast of Champions
Spirit Media partnered with the American Red Cross Oregon Trail Chapter to direct its annual Breakfast of Champions event
Spirit Media Partners with Salvation Army to Produce Farewell Event
Spirit Media, a Portland based creative agency, partnered with The Salvation Army Cascade Division to produce a farewell tribute.
Patty Wisner
Graphic Designer
David Spangler
David Spangler Bio
Timothy Greenidge
Producer/Audio Designer
Market Accelerators
Working with select small companies who want to grow their business to the next level.
Spirit Media / PalauFest Productions Launch Nationwide Television Special
Spirit Media partnered with Productions to produce Livin' It: Unusual Suspects
Sandler Sales
Sales and Sales Management Training
Jessica Greenwood
Associate Project Manager
History
A history of proven success.
Kevin B. Hart
Kevin B. Hart, Creative Services, Project Manager
Anne DeRock
Anne is one of the most fascinating and admired individuals in media.
Experience Dynamics
Experts in Large Scale Websites and Complex Application Usability
Bill Dolan
Bill Dolan has nearly 30 years of television and advertising experience.
Spirit Media / Roberta Flack Team Up to Support Northwest Medical Teams
Spirit Media partners with Taow Productions and Family Wealth Institute to produce the Castle Point Benefit Gala for Northwest Medical Teams International.
Careers
Spirit Media is always on the lookout for talented people with exceptional skills in TV/video production, interactive media, graphic design, PR, writing, marketing strategy or web programming.
If you are disciplined, highly motivated and passionate about making a difference, please contact us.
McConkey Johnston
Fund-raising, marketing, organizational development and management consulting for the non-profit organizations
Spirit Media Partners with Portland Rescue Mission to Produce Record-breaking Benefit
Spirit Media partnered with the Portland Rescue Mission to produce it's annual fund-raising event.
Spirit Media Partners with Alamo Rent A Car to Promote Oregon as Travel Destination
Spirit Media created interactive CD-ROM/Video for Alamo Rent A Car to help promote Fly Drive Events
Royce's Prop Shop
Event Design, planning and production.
Spirit Media Produces Video Showcasing International Hotel Group
Spirit Media produced video showcasing Preferred Hotel Group's portfolio of hotel brands
Spirit Media Produces a Series of High-profile Events
Spirit Media produced a series of events for Portland Business Alliance, Associated Builders and Contractors, and Portland Urban Ministries Project(PUMP).
Spirit Media Partners with Daily Journal of Commerce for Top Projects of 2005
Spirit Media partnered with the Daily Journal of Commerce to produce its annual Top Projects awards event honoring construction projects in Oregon and Southwest Washington
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About Spirit Media
About Spirit
Spirit Media is an Emmy-nominated creative agency that specializes in the development and delivery of strategic messages through a wide variety of media and events.
We offer you a high level of confidence and security because we are experts at turning your business objectives into creative solutions that are technically, artistically, and financially beneficial.
Every aspect of our service is designed to center around your needs and the goal of maximizing return on investment through the innovative use of various media.
Need more information? Contact us today and let us know how we can partner with you on your next project.
Spirit Media Partners with Daily Journal of Commerce for Top Projects of 2005
Portland, OR July 22, 2005 - Spirit Media, an award-winning creative services agency, partnered with the Daily Journal of Commerce to produce its annual Top Projects event. Oregon construction companies gathered to honor the most prestigious projects which broke ground in 2004.
Spirit Media was responsible for creating media-rich content for the event as well as providing script consultation and on-site event direction.
"Spirit Media did an excellent job in a very short time to make our 2005 Top Projects event the best ever," states Brian Hunt, editor of the Daily Journal of Commerce. "Their production values are excellent, they have great ideas, and the team really had our best interests in mind."
Partnering with the Daily Journal of Commerce has opened up opportunities for Spirit Media to produce future events for the business community in Portland. The Daily Journal of Commerce is a publication read by business professionals in the industries of construction, architecture, engineering, commercial real estate, and law.
About Spirit Media
Spirit Media is a creative services agency specializing in the development and delivery of marketing communications and strategic messaging through video, interactive media and live events.
Spirit Media Produces a Series of High-profile Events
Portland, OR August 3, 2005 - Spirit Media, an award-winning creative services agency, announces the completion of several prestigious events. The events include the Top Ten Growth Awards for Portland Business Alliance, and the Excellence in Construction Awards for Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC).
Spirit Media was responsible for the production of each event and provided on-site event direction. In addition, Spirit Media partnered with GuildWorks to provide dynamic stage and atmosphere design. GuildWorks use of stretch fabrics gave each event a unique look.
"Spirit Media did a high-quality, professional job for us and were delightful to work with," states Christine Gatlin, Events Manager for Portland Business Alliance. "Spirit Media met and exceeded our set design expectations, working in conjunction with GuildWorks, to design an impressive stage set and upbeat atmosphere. They also provided consultative suggestions with stunning results."
Spirit Media was integral in coordinating both the production and content of ABC's Excellence in Construction Awards event. Spirit Media developed the show script and produced videos for the award presentations.
"Spirit Media's team of experts provided ABC with a partnership that ensured a very classy and complete event production," states Tammy Bachofner, President of Associated Builders and Contractors, Pacific Northwest Chapter. "From scripting, to video design, layout, and everything in between, Spirit Media brought our stage to life and left our audience in awe."
The event also gained recognition from Kirk Pickerel, President and CEO of the national office of ABC who stated the event was, "...one of the most professionally executed local chapter events that I have ever attended."
Spirit Media also consulted with Portland Urban Ministries Project (PUMP) Ministries in providing event direction and script development for its annual fund-raising dinner. The event brought in over $100,000 in donations and secured many new donors.
About Spirit Media
Spirit Media is a creative services agency specializing in the development and delivery of marketing communications through video, interactive media and live events.
Spirit Media Produces Video Showcasing International Hotel Group
Portland, OR, September 13, 2005 - Spirit Media, an award-winning creative services agency, partnered with The Preferred Hotel Group to produce a video showcasing the company's trio of portfolios - Preferred Hotels and Resorts, Summit Hotels and Resorts, and Boutique. The video served as an international marketing piece to strengthen the brand of each portfolio and was initially presented to a group of international business travelers in Tokyo, Japan.
The Preferred Hotel Group, headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, is a multi-brand organization that delivers high-performance sales, marketing, and technology solutions to independent luxury hotels around the world. The video strategically defines the company's unique brands and positions each brand as hotels of choice for business and leisure travel.
Spirit Media partnered with Preferred Hotel Group to visually represent each portfolio of hotels. The services provided by Spirit Media included script consultation, Japanese translation and narration, 3D logo treatments, animation and editing.
"We placed incredible demands on Spirit Media in terms of deadline, budgets, and creative expectations," states Sarah Clark, Director of Marketing & Strategic Development for Boutique. "They delivered on all fronts and we're already looking forward to our next project with them."
About Spirit Media
Spirit Media is a creative services agency specializing in the development and delivery of marketing communications through video, interactive media and live events.
Royce's Prop Shop
Joined by a talented team of seasoned professionals, Royce’s Prop Shop offers its clients an unparalleled level of event design and coordination both regionally and throughout the country. Royce’s Prop Shop is distinguished amongst its peers as a company dedicated to creative solutions, cutting edge design, and comprehensive, detail-driven event planning.
Spirit Media Partners with Alamo Rent A Car to Promote Oregon as Travel Destination
Portland, OR, October 27, 2005 - Spirit Media, a Portland based creative agency, developed a video and Japanese language CD-ROM with Alamo Rent A Car to further expand its brand in Japan and highlight Oregon as a premier travel destination.
"Having done previous work for the Japanese market, we felt we had a great foundation in understanding their audience," stated Bill Dolan, Spirit Media President. "It is also a great privilege as an Oregonian to showcase Oregon as a world class destination."
The video features points of interest in the greater Portland area and was recently featured at the JATA World Travel Fair in Japan, attended by over 100,000 travel agents, representatives and customers. The CD-ROM will be distributed to top travel agents in Japan.
"Besides the professional high quality production work that Spirit Media provided, I was very impressed that they understood our concept and what we wanted to accomplish," stated Chihiro Haines, Asia Regional Manager, International Sales and Marketing for Vanguard Car Rental USA. "They understood our brand concept so naturally that I felt like we have been working together for many years."
About Spirit Media
Spirit Media is an award-winning creative services agency specializing in the development and delivery of strategic communications through video, interactive media and live events.
Spirit Media Partners with Portland Rescue Mission to Produce Record-breaking Benefit
Portland, OR, November 7, 2005 - Spirit Media, a Portland based creative agency, partnered with Portland Rescue Mission to produce the most successful fund-raising banquet to date for the Mission. The event presented the story of the Mission and the significant impact it is making in peoples lives.
"Spirit Media brought Portland Rescue Mission to 'life' before its donors at our annual banquet," states Mike Maksimowicz, Executive Director, Portland Rescue Mission. "Spirit Media's vision for presenting heart-touching visuals of the Mission's programs 'wowed' the audience. Consequently, the donors responded with the most generous philanthropy ever recorded at a Mission event."
As a part of the production and direction, Spirit Media produced a series of videos profiling three clients of the Portland Rescue Mission. In addition to being the centerpiece of the evening's presentation, the videos will be used in future educational and fundraising efforts.
"Spirit Media helped expand the awareness of Portland Rescue Mission and present the reality of the Mission in an incomparable way," added Mieko Gray, Director of Community Relations. "The level of professionalism and creativity of Spirit Media made working with them a great experience. It was easy to integrate my ideas with their vision and as a result, a top quality visual presentation was produced."
About Spirit Media
Spirit Media is an award-winning creative services agency specializing in the development and delivery of marketing communications through video, interactive media and live events.
McConkey Johnston
McConkey Johnston, headquartered in Woodland Park, Colorado, has served the non-profit community for over 25 years through fund-raising, marketing, organizational development and management. They provide a wide variety of services aimed at helping organizations achieve comprehensive and integrated marketing and development programming. They also provide counsel in areas of organizational development and management and leadership training.
Careers
Spirit Media is always on the lookout for talented people with exceptional skills in TV/video production, interactive media, graphic design, PR, writing, marketing strategy or web programming.
If you are disciplined, highly motivated and passionate about making a difference, please contact us.
Spirit Media / Roberta Flack Team Up to Support Northwest Medical Teams
Portland, OR, December 14, 2005 - Spirit Media, a Portland based creative agency, partnered with Taow Productions and Family Wealth Institute to produce the Castle Point Benefit Gala raising over $62,000 for Northwest Medical Teams International and Hawaiian youth-at-risk. The gala took place at Castle Point Estates, on Kailua Beach, Oahu, Hawaii and featured Grammy-winning artist Roberta Flack.
The event was attended by 200 guests who were treated to a beachfront luau, presentations by the charities and concluded with a private concert with Roberta Flack.
"The entire event was an enormous success," stated Stuart Funke, FWI President and Castle Point Partner. "The recent availability of the Castle Point Plantation House and Balinese Estate, two of Hawaii's newest, most elegant properties is attracting people of significant means and presents an opportunity to help those in greatest need."
About Spirit Media
Spirit Media is an award-winning creative services agency specializing in the development and delivery of marketing communications through video, interactive media and live events.
Bill Dolan
President and Creative Director
Bill Dolan has nearly 30 years of television, media and marketing experience. After directing 12 years at the Portland, Oregon ABC affiliate, Bill founded Spirit Media, a strategic creative services agency. As an Emmy-nominated TV Producer and Director, Bill has directed international broadcasts, produced live events for up to 250,000 people and has acted as creative director for Fortune 500 companies to small organizations throughout the United States. As author and speaker to audiences around the country, Bill is recognized as an authority in foundational principles of compelling marketing communications, strategic messaging and brand integrity.
Experience Dynamics
Experts in large scale websites and complex application usability, Experience Dynamics was founded in 2001 and assists Fortune 500 clients with the complexity and frustration caused by most web and software projects. They are experts in solving design problems for complex products, websites, devices and web applications.
Anne DeRock
Creative Services Director
Anne is one of the most fascinating and admired individuals in media. With degrees in speech, theater and television production, Anne launched her media career in corporate video production in 1979. Her years as a feature producer and writer for the nationally syndicated program “PM Magazine”, took her around the world while refining her gift as a quick study with a powerful knack for telling a story. After working in field and studio production for network affiliates and The Learning Channel, Anne joined the Spirit Media team in 2000. Her talent has led her to work with and interview sports heroes, corporate executives, celebrities and world leaders.
Kevin B. Hart
Producer
Kevin is a marketing professional with a passion for telling the story, and has worked for a wide variety of organizations ranging from nonprofit to high tech. Kevin launched his career with Youth for Christ/USA helping to manage triennial youth conferences. A highly creative person who holds a degree in Business Administration, Kevin has helped manage marketing activities for high tech companies including sales strategy, public relations, and brand development and management. Kevin is a gifted storyteller who has created, edited and produced a number of multimedia projects for corporate events, meetings, and the web.
History
With nearly 30 years of marketing and media experience, Spirit Media has a successful track record and a proven system of delivering results.
Media Services Group, Inc. (dba Spirit Media) was founded in 1989 as a Portland, Oregon based corporation by company Creative Director, Bill Dolan. After earning a degree in Television and Film in the late 1970’s, Dolan began his career at the Portland ABC Network affiliate where he directed thousands of projects including commercials, talk, news, and variety programs.
From the beginning of incorporation, Spirit Media gained particular notoriety for working with organizations to develop marketing and promotional scripts and video productions. Dolan’s strong background in live television also encouraged many companies and organizations to seek Spirit Media for the development and direction of their large corporate events and meetings.
Throughout the 1990’s, Spirit Media’s growth was established geographically throughout North America. Innovatively, key additions were made to the Spirit Media team for their creative expertise and writing talent. Spirit Media expanded its capacity to express strategic messages through a variety of media including print, web, and DVD.
Spirit Media continues to serve clients by delivering strategic messages in a clear, compelling manner for maximum return on investment.
Jessica Greenwood
Associate Project Manager
Jessica brings a fresh mix of talent, creativity and project management to the Spirit Media team. After receiving her bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism, Jessica moved to Vancouver, British Columbia where she worked on short films, music videos, commercials and feature films. She later moved to Los Angeles and developed a variety of web and film projects for corporate, education and the entertainment markets. Her understanding of media and project administration places Jessica at the center of Spirit Media management and client services for strategy, TV/Video production and event direction projects.
Sandler Sales
Sandler Training is a world leader in innovative sales and sales management training. For more than 40 years, Sandler has taught its distinctive, non-traditional selling system and highly effective sales training methodology, which has helped salespeople and sales managers take charge of the process.
Our training is designed to create lasting performance improvement rather than the motivational quick fix typical of many seminar-based training programs. To help you accomplish your goals, Sandler provides reinforcement training, a system that combines quality materials along with access to ongoing training workshops and individual coaching sessions. Through our local training centers, we provide continuing face-to-face support and reinforcement of the most successful selling system in the world.
At Sandler we understand that business success is directly related to the effectiveness of upper- and mid-level managers within an organization. The management solutions at Sandler help mangers at all levels become more effective communicators, better mentors and coaches, and competent managers of change.
Entrepreneur Magazine has ranked Sandler as the No. 1 training company seven times since 1994, including 2005-2007.
Spirit Media / PalauFest Productions Launch Nationwide Television Special
Portland, OR, December 22, 2005 - Spirit Media, a Portland based creative agency, partnered with PalauFest Productions to produce Livin' It: Unusual Suspects. The documentary is an in-depth look at faith in America through the diverse lives of evangelist and author Luis Palau, actor Stephen Baldwin, skateboard legend Christian Hosoi, and musical artist Chynna Phillips. The documentary also features former President Bill Clinton, actor Alec Baldwin and gospel/R&B artist Kirk Franklin.
The one-hour television special is airing nationwide through the month of December on various networks including WGN, i-Independent (PAX) and various WB affiliates.
About Spirit Media
Spirit Media is an award-winning creative agency specializing in the development and delivery of strategic communications through television, video, interactive media and live events.
Market Accelerators
With over 20 years experience, owner Michael Thompson is a highly regarded professional marketer, known for his immensely practical approach and ideas. Michael has held worldwide marketing responsibilities for well known companies such as Hewlett Packard and Mattel Toys as well as various small businesses. He has worked both in the US and internationally including postings in the UK, Spain and Singapore.
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Timothy Greenidge
Producer/Audio Designer
Timothy is one of the most respected audio engineers and artists in the industry. Born the youngest of eight children, the son of a preacher, Timothy Greenidge has been blessed with a rich musical heritage of Gospel and R&B. From his early childhood in the Bronx of New York to his teen years in the Pacific Northwest, Timothy emerged as a passionate and gifted talent whether he’s in front of the microphone or behind a mixing console. He has engineered hundreds of live concerts, corporate events and has produced several albums for himself and others in his trademark style of hope, encouragement and celebration.
David Spangler
Director / Cinematographer
David is an Emmy award-winning director/cinematographer who has traveled the world with camera in hand to capture everything from the power of nature, to the drama of sports, politics and business. Though starting out as a commercial photographer, David shifted his talents to journalism as a videographer for a daily newscast. He next rose to senior cinematographer for the Christian Broadcasting Network (CBN), where for 16 years; he reached tens of millions of hearts while winning numerous awards for cinematic excellence.
Patty Wisner
Graphic Designer
Patty Wisner has been an art director/designer in the Northwest graphic design community for over 20 years. Offering brand design for print, video, interactive media and web site development, clients have included Mentor Graphics, Norm Thompson Outfitters, Portland General Electric, Unicru, Hilton Hotels in Las Vegas and Reno. Since 1999, Patty has also been a part-time brand design instructor for Portland Community College’s Graphic Design Program.
Spirit Media Partners with Salvation Army to Produce Farewell Event
Portland, OR, April 4, 2006 - Spirit Media, a Portland based creative agency, partnered with The Salvation Army Cascade Division to produce a farewell tribute to Majors Ken and Jolene Hodder, who are being reassigned to Kenya. The event was attended by business and community leaders from Portland and surrounding areas.
Spirit Media produced a series of presentations including an Africa video montage and a video tribute to the Hodder family. Spirit Media also provided event direction which added to the overall professionalism of the farewell.
"Spirit Media gave us new depth to our event," stated Joy Wilson, Director of Marketing and Communications. "They were a wonderful creative resource and their professionalism and hard work was a great asset to bring the program together in a short amount of time."
About Spirit Media
Spirit Media is an award-winning creative agency specializing in the development and delivery of strategic communications through television, video, interactive media and live events.
Spirit Media Directs Red Cross Breakfast of Champions
Portland, OR, April 7, 2006 - Spirit Media, a Portland based creative agency, partnered with the American Red Cross Oregon Trail Chapter to produce its annual Breakfast of Champions event held at the Oregon Convention Center.
Spirit Media teamed with Portland Fire and Rescue Television Services to produce the video profiles of the honored heroes. Spirit Media provided event direction services including script consultation and overall production coordination.
"The team at Spirit Media provided a professional experience with an extremely personal touch," stated Kristin Burckhard, Oregon Trail Chapter Special Events and Corporate Relations Manager. "The results were more than we could have asked for and we look forward to working with them on upcoming events."
Breakfast of Champions honors individuals who exemplify courage, kindness, and unselfish character through their acts of heroism in local communities. The annual event also serves as a fundraiser for the chapter.
About Spirit Media
Spirit Media is an award-winning creative agency specializing in the development and delivery of strategic communications through television, video, interactive media and live events.
Spirit Media partners with Sheriff's Office Domestic Violence Team
Portland, OR, April 13, 2006 - Spirit Media, a Portland based creative agency, partnered with Clackamas County Sheriff's Office and United Way of the Columbia Willamette to produce an eight minute video for DVERT, the Domestic Violence Enhanced Response Team.
Spirit Media provided complete video production services including message strategy, videography, scriptwriting, talent management, graphic design and editing. Through the personal account of a domestic violence survivor, the video presents DVERT's multi-agency approach which offers immediate and follow through assistance to victims, holds offenders accountable, and increases the number of prosecutions.
"We're trying to make it easier for people to report domestic violence," states Clackamas County Sheriff Craig Roberts. "Historically it was something that was kept within the home. The trend in the United States is clearly changing. This type of behavior is not acceptable."
About Spirit Media
Spirit Media is an award-winning creative services agency specializing in the development and delivery of marketing communications through video, interactive media and live events.
Spirit Media Earns Emmy Nomination and Multiple Awards
Portland, OR, May 9, 2006 - Spirit Media, a Portland based creative agency, announces 'Livin It: Unusual Suspects' has been given the nod for an Emmy award nomination in the 'Documentary-Current Issues' category by the Northwest Chapter of the National Association of Television Arts and Sciences. The nationally televised one-hour program was produced by Spirit Media in association with PalauFest Productions.
To date, 'Livin It: Unusual Suspects' has received the following program awards:
The 'Livin It: Unusual Suspects' promotional trailer received:
'Livin It: Unusual Suspects' reveals the life stories of evangelist Luis Palau, actor Stephen Baldwin, skateboard legend Christian Hosoi, and music artist Chynna Phillips: four unique individuals joined by a common purpose. Former U.S. President Bill Clinton, actor Alec Baldwin, and Grammy Award winner Kirk Franklin also appear in the documentary.
Stephen Baldwin and Kevin Palau are Executive Producers of 'Livin It: Unusual Suspects'. Senior Producers are Bill Dolan and Doug Steward, Anne DeRock, Producer.
The documentary is currently being distributed internationally on DVD. Winners of the 43rd Annual Northwest Regional Emmy Awards will be announced in Seattle on Saturday, June 3.
About Spirit Media
Spirit Media is an award-winning creative services agency specializing in the development and delivery of marketing communications through video, interactive media and live events.
Spirit Media Creative Director slated for Numerous Spring Events
Portland, OR, May 11, 2006 - Bill Dolan of Spirit Media, a Portland based creative agency, recently provided his live event direction experience to a half dozen local and national events.
In partnership with the Luis Palau Association, Dolan served on the live, on-site direction team at the Orlando Festival held at Orlando, Florida's Citrus Bowl grounds in April. The event was one of the largest Christian outreach celebrations ever presented in Central Florida. Dolan also provided live event direction and consultation for 'The Big Event with Luis Palau and Friends' on Friday, May 5 at Portland's Hilton Hotel. The annual fundraising event featured contemporary Christian vocalist, Bob Carlisle.
Within the past month, Dolan has also directed the following events:
Looking ahead, Dolan will direct the Portland Business Alliance's Annual Meeting on May 17 at the Oregon Convention Center, the Daily Journal of Commerce 'TOP Projects' event on May 18 at The Governor Hotel, and on June 3, he is slated to direct the Internet Associates Spring Conference in Los Angeles.
Bill Dolan, President and Creative Director of Spirit Media, has over 25 years of television and marketing experience. After directing live and taped broadcasts for 12 years at the Portland, Oregon ABC affiliate, Bill founded Spirit Media, an agency that excels in event services and media production. As an Emmy-nominated TV Producer and Director, Bill has produced live events for 100 to 200,000 people, directed national and international broadcasts, and has acted as creative consultant for numerous webcasts, events, and media products throughout the United States.
About Spirit Media
Spirit Media is an award-winning creative services agency specializing in the development and delivery of marketing communications through video, interactive media and live events.
Spirit Media Produces Development DVD for Union Gospel Mission of Portland
Portland, OR, June 6, 2006 - Spirit Media, a Portland based creative agency, partnered with Union Gospel Mission of Portland to produce a development DVD for 'LifeChange', a faith-based recovery community for men and women with a history of alcohol and drug addictions.
"It can be frustrating trying to find a creative agency that "gets it." We have found just that in Spirit Media," states Bill Russell, Executive Director, Union Gospel Mission of Portland. "Spirit Media showed amazing discernment in capturing the essence of our mission and program. They drew out our success stories in a way that was real, authentic, and heart rending. The team at Spirit Media is top drawer."
Spirit Media provided a complete creative package including message strategy, videography, scriptwriting, talent management, graphic design and mastering. Through the personal account of a LifeChange graduate, the DVD reveals an honest portrayal of an individual struggling with addiction and loss, while delivering vital information about Union Gospel Mission's LifeChange community.
Produced as a development tool, the DVD premiered at Union Gospel Mission of Portland's annual spring fundraising banquet where donations exceeded the $115,000 mark.
About Spirit Media
Spirit Media is an award-winning creative agency specializing in the development and delivery of strategic communications through TV/video, interactive media and live events.
Spirit Media Produces Marketing Videos for Eid Passport, Inc
Portland, OR, October 12, 2006 - Spirit Media, a Portland based creative agency, partnered with Eid Passport, Inc. to produce a series of development videos promoting the unique features of the RAPIDGate program, Eid's primary product offering. The product provides secured vendor access management for high security facilities such as military bases, government buildings and airports.
Spirit Media provided a creative package that included message strategy, on-site videography at Fort Lewis, Washington, scriptwriting, graphic design and talent management. A series of two minute videos deliver customer testimonials that Eid Passport can distribute through various media including DVD and web.
About Spirit Media
Spirit Media is an award-winning creative services agency specializing in the development and delivery of marketing communications through video, interactive media and live events.
Spirit Media Creative Director Steers Multiple Fall Events
Portland, OR, November 21, 2006 - Spirit Media, a Portland based creative agency, recently provided live event direction to seven local and national events.
Dolan and the Spirit Media event services team also provided live event direction for the following Portland area non profit organizations:
Bill Dolan, President and Creative Director of Spirit Media, has over 25 years of television and marketing experience. After directing live and taped broadcasts for 12 years at the Portland, Oregon ABC affiliate, Bill founded Spirit Media, an agency that excels in event services and media production. As an Emmy-nominated TV Producer and Director, Bill has produced live events for 100 to 200,000 people, directed national and international broadcasts, and has acted as creative consultant for numerous webcasts, events, and media products throughout the United States.
About Spirit Media
Spirit Media is an award-winning creative services agency specializing in the development and delivery of marketing communications through video, interactive media and live events.
Spirit Media Produces Woodfold Mfg. Golden Anniversary Video
Portland, OR, February 15, 2007 - Spirit Media, a Portland based creative agency, has completed an historical video for Woodfold Manufacturing, Inc., one of the nation's leading suppliers of custom-crafted roll-up doors and hardwood shutters for both residential and commercial installations.
"I enjoyed working with Spirit Media over the last year as we pieced together our 50 year anniversary video," says Mark Lewis, Woodfold CEO. "I appreciate the way Spirit Media was able to build on our ideas to create a video that captured who we are today. The first showing came at a company event and it was met with rousing applause. It truly captured the pride we feel!"
Spirit Media provided complete creative direction including design, aerial and on-site videography at Woodfold's Forest Grove, OR facility. The eight minute video presents Woodfold employees, the company's growing number of products and its re-organization of internal processes and facilities.
About Spirit Media
Spirit Media is an award-winning creative services agency specializing in the development and delivery of marketing communications through video, interactive media and live events.
Spirit Media Provides Direction for Local and National Events
Portland, OR, March 16, 2007 - Spirit Media, a Portland based creative agency, recently provided live event direction to several local and national events.
In partnership with Signature Events, Spirit Media produced video and event elements for Tripwire, Inc's Annual Sales Conference. To kick off the event, Spirit Media produced a short film, featuring Bob Dunne, Vice President of Sales for Tripwire, being shot from a cannon over the Portland landscape. Spirit Media provided complete video production services including script development, videography, production management, graphic design and editing, and provided direction for the Sales Conference Kickoff event.
Bill Dolan, President and Creative Director of Spirit Media, provided production coordination and direction for the Luis Palau Tampa Bay Festival held this month. The two day event featured Tony Dungee, coach of the Super Bowl Champion Indianapolis Colts, and music legend Wynonna Judd. The Spirit Media team also provided live event direction and consultation for 'The Big Event with Luis Palau' on Friday, February 2 at Portland's Hilton Hotel. The annual fundraising event featured contemporary Christian vocalist, Mark Harris.
Spirit Media partnered with American Marketing Association to produce the MAX Awards event held at the Portland Art Museum. The event honors top PR, marketing and web campaigns. Spirit Media produced a series of finalist videos, a promotional video, and provided event direction for the awards presentation.
Spirit Media's event services team also provided live event direction for the following organizations:
- INA Winter Leadership Conference held February 10-11 at the Oregon Convention Center.
- American Red Cross Oregon Trail Chapter Breakfast of Champions held March 13 at the Oregon Convention Center.
- River of Life Ministries benefit held March 15 at the Oregon Convention Center.
About Spirit Media
Spirit Media is a strategic creative services agency specializing in the development and delivery of marketing communications through video, interactive media and live events.
National Radio Network/Spirit Media to Launch Major Donor Campaign
Portland, OR, December 14, 2007 - Spirit Media, a Portland-based creative agency, in partnership with McConkey Johnston International, recently launched a national donor development campaign for EMF Broadcasting, KLOVE and Air1 Radio Networks. The centerpiece of the campaign features a donor-targeted DVD, written and produced by the Spirit Media creative team.
"We love collaborating with the Spirit Media team. Their media expertise and understanding of the development process was instrumental to the success of this project," says Ron Frey, Senior Development Consultant for McConkey Johnston. "Spirit Media has a unique talent to craft powerful stories that are visually engaging and compel donors to action."
The seven minute DVD tells personal stories of listeners who are impacted by KLOVE/Air1 radio programming and includes interviews from top recording artists taped on location in San Diego, California and Nashville, Tennessee. Spirit Media and McConkey Johnston conducted message strategy and managed all production phases of the DVD including videotaping, scripting, graphic design and mastering. The donor video will also be used in event fundraising, private donor engagements, and for streaming on the web.
About Spirit Media
Spirit Media is an award-winning creative agency specializing in the development and delivery of marketing communications through video, interactive media and live events.
About McConkey Johnston International
McConkey Johnston International consults with non profit organizations in areas of fundraising, resource development, marketing, management, organizational development, and systems and software.
Spirit Media Launches Street Ministry Development DVD
Portland, OR, May 9, 2008 - Spirit Media, a Portland-based creative agency has produced a development DVD for The Father's Heart Street Ministry, a non profit organization that assists homeless and low-income families and individuals in and around Clackamas County, Oregon.
"There is nothing more reassuring then to work with a business that prides itself on being people of integrity," says Teri Gant, founder of The Father's Heart. "In partnering with Spirit Media, the goal was to bring awareness to the many faces of homelessness and to humanize their plight. Spirit Media is an investment well made."
Spirit Media managed all production phases of the DVD including scripting, HD field production, graphic design and mastering. The five minute presentation is anchored by the personal story of a former homeless man who because of The Father's Heart, is now working and off the streets. The DVD is being used to generate volunteers and further develop and extend the mission of the ministry in the communities it serves.
About Spirit Media
Spirit Media is an award-winning creative services agency specializing in the development and delivery of marketing communications through video, interactive media and live events.
Spirit Media Produces Medical Teams International DVD
Portland, OR, May 20, 2008 - Spirit Media, a Portland based creative agency, produced a six minute DVD for Medical Teams International's Mobile Dental Volunteer Program. The DVD reveals the benefits to dental professionals who want to make a difference in the lives of people who have no ability to pay for urgently needed dental care.
"Medical Teams International wanted to communicate the need, opportunity, and rewards for volunteers in our Mobile Dental program," says Steve Vickers, Mobile Dental Program Director. "We needed to convey a substantial amount of information, but do so in a way that connected with the dental community in the Pacific Northwest at a very personal level. Spirit Media's creative and communication skills enabled us to achieve our objectives and to do it in a very short time frame."
Spirit Media assisted Medical Teams International with message strategy and conducted on-camera interviews with dental professionals at multiple dental van locations in the Portland area. Spirit Media's services included HD field production, scriptwriting, graphic design and mastering.
The Mobile Dental Volunteer Program DVD was first distributed at the Oregon Dental Association convention in April, 2008. Medical Teams International is headquartered in Tigard, Oregon and operates the largest volunteer dental fleet of its kind in the nation.
About Spirit Media
Spirit Media is an award-winning creative services agency specializing in the development and delivery of marketing communications through video, interactive media and live events.
Spirit Media Releases Open Arms International DVD
Portland, OR, May 27, 2008 - Spirit Media, a Portland based creative agency, released the Open Arms International DVD to commemorate the non profit's annual Good Friday breakfast. The promotional DVD features New York Times best-selling author, Don Piper, author of 90 Minutes in Heaven.
"We had the pleasure of working with Bill Dolan and his team," says Kaytie Fiedler, Open Arms International Director of Development. "Spirit Media's attention to detail was evident from start to finish. They provided creative, seamless and extremely professional services."
Spirit Media also partnered with Salt and Pepper Productions to produce the annual event. Event services included strategy, consultation, graphic design, image magnification and live event direction.
About Open Arms International
Open Arms International is headquartered in Portland, Oregon and exists to save lives through medical assessment and treatment of orphaned children in third-world/underdeveloped countries.
About Spirit Media
Spirit Media is an award-winning creative services agency specializing in the development and delivery of marketing communications through video, interactive media and live events.
Spirit Media Wraps a Record Setting Event Season
Portland, OR, June 5, 2008 - Spirit Media, a Portland based creative agency, recently provided live event direction for several regional events including:
- River of Life Ministries Fundraising Banquet
- American Red Cross Breakfast of Champions
- American Marketing Association 2008 MAX Awards
- Daily Journal of Commerce Award Banquet
- Union Gospel Mission Spring Banquet
- Associated Builders and Contractors Excellence in Construction Awards
- INA Leadership Spring Conference
The highlight of the event season was the successful Central Catholic Silent Auction held at the Oregon Convention Center. This breakthrough auction model not only received highly favorable responses from attendees, but substantially improved per item revenue.
"Spirit Media was fantastic to work with! They were able to identify our needs and provide us with innovative video solutions that helped us to transform a mature product into something new and entertaining," said Matt Horne, Special Events Director of Central Catholic High School. "We had a tremendously successful evening, and they played a major part in making that happen."
Spirit Media provided event strategy, video development, graphic design, event direction and provided all audio and video support services.
About Spirit Media
Spirit Media is an award-winning creative services agency specializing in the development and delivery of marketing communications through video, interactive media and live events.
Spirit Media tapped for Palau CityFest and Webcast
Portland, OR, September 4, 2008 - Spirit Media, a Portland based creative agency, provided strategic and creative direction for the Luis Palau Association Season of Service events including the City Fest Celebration held August 22-23, 2008 at Tom McCall Waterfront Park. The Season of Service, an unprecedented partnership between the civic, business and faith community, benefited the community with the following:
- More than 26,000 community volunteers
- 400 sites to provide summer lunches for school kids
- "Facelifts" for many schools through campus cleanup activity
- Participation of 625 churches
An estimated 185,000 people attended the two-day Luis Palau City Fest Celebration while thousands viewed the high definition broadcast in English and Spanish on the web.
About Spirit Media
Spirit Media is an award-winning creative agency specializing in the strategy and development of marketing, sales and entertainment communications through video, interactive media and live events.
About Luis Palau
Luis Palau is a world renowned evangelist and author who has reached more than 1 billion people worldwide. Palau has counseled numerous global business and political leaders. The Luis Palau Association conducts festivals with action sports, childrens events and live music worldwide.
Spirit Media Re-Brands Drive Away Hunger TV Campaign
Portland, OR, September 19, 2008 - Spirit Media, a Portland based creative agency, partnered with Portland Rescue Mission to produce a series of television commercials to re-brand the Drive Away Hunger campaign. The television commercials featuring Miss America 2002, Katie Harman, promote donating or buying a car to help feed and care for homeless people in the greater Portland area.
"We appreciate Spirit Media's strategic thinking, creativity, resourcefulness and long-time support in our efforts to provide recovery services for hurting people," states Bill Miller, Director of Development Ministry, Portland Rescue Mission.
The creative team at Spirit Media provided strategic consulting, scripting, green screen HD video production, graphic design, editing and mastering for broadcast. In the newly re-branded TV campaign, the audience is reminded that buying a reconditioned vehicle from Portland Rescue Mission is another great way to support the mission.
About Spirit Media
Spirit Media is an award-winning creative agency specializing in the strategy and development of marketing, sales and entertainment communications through video, interactive media and live events.
About Portland Rescue Mission
Portland Rescue Mission is committed to actively breaking the cycle of homelessness by creating a safe and healing environment for homeless men, women, and children.
Spirit Media Produces Hasson Company Realtors Web Video
Portland, OR, September 15, 2008 - Spirit Media has produced an agent recruitment web video for Hasson Company Realtors. The four minute video will be featured on http://www.hassoncareers.com to promote career opportunities for agents in SW Washington, Central Oregon and the Portland area.
Spirit Media provided a creative package that included all production phases of the video including message strategy, scripting, conducting on-camera interviews, HD video production, graphic design and mastering/editing. The creative team at Spirit Media also captured company president Mike Hasson in a green screen environment, allowing him to walk onto the company's career page while delivering a personal invitation to explore the web site.
Spirit Media was delighted to partner with Mindlightning, who provided website design and programming for hassoncareers.com. "Mindlightning is a gifted and highly professional partner for this site," stated Spirit Media President, Bill Dolan. "They offered a blend of great design with web marketing strategy to bring the site to life."
About Spirit Media
Spirit Media is an award-winning creative agency specializing in the strategy and development of marketing, sales and entertainment communications through video, interactive media and live events.
About Hasson Company Realtors
Hasson Company Realtors is the only remaining locally owned, full-service real estate company in the Portland metro area, offering all the advantages of a national chain while providing the benefits of local ownership.
Spirit Media / Stephen Baldwin Partner for Christian Values Network
Portland, OR, October 1, 2008 - Spirit Media partnered with actor Stephen Baldwin for strategy and marketing of the Christian Values Network, an online shopping and non-profit development portal (http://www.cvn.org). The Christian Values Network connects individuals with online shopping partners who direct a percentage of each purchase back to faith-based ministries and non-profit organizations.
The initial marketing campaign will feature actors Roma Downey (Touched By An Angel), Stephen Baldwin, and Sony recording artist, Brooke Barrettsmith. Additional marketing partners include producer Mark Burnett (Survivor, The Apprentice) who shares a passion for supporting faith-based ministries around the globe.
"It's great to work with people who get it," says Stephen Baldwin. "When it comes to experience, strategy and creative insights, I love working with the Spirit Media team."
"Collaborating with Mark Burnett, Roma Downey, Stephen Baldwin and the team was a real pleasure and for such a great cause," states Spirit Media Creative Director, Bill Dolan. "The Christian Values Network is one of the first faith-based organizations I've seen that has the combination of great leadership, funding and a solid business plan to make this work."
The Spirit Media creative team provided Christian market evaluation, message strategy, script consultation and video production supervision on location in Los Angeles, Chicago and Knoxville, Tennessee.
About Spirit Media
Spirit Media is an award-winning creative agency specializing in the strategy and development of marketing, sales and entertainment communications through video, interactive media and live events.
Spirit Media Produces Dual-Language DVD for ESCO Corporation
Portland, OR, October 22, 2008 - Spirit Media recently completed a nine minute web video featuring ESCO Chairman and CEO Steve Pratt. The dual language DVD was produced in English and Mandarin Chinese. It tells the ESCO story of its beginnings as a small foundry to its current reputation as a highly regarded international corporation.
"Partnering with ESCO to take their corporate message to China was a great project," stated Spirit Media Creative Director, Bill Dolan. "This is just another fine example of the impact Oregon companies are having in the global marketplace."
Spirit Media's creative team managed all aspects of media production including script direction, production, graphic design, editing and mastering.
About Spirit Media
Spirit Media is an award-winning creative agency specializing in the strategy and development of marketing, sales and entertainment communications through video production, interactive media and live event direction.
About ESCO Corporation
ESCO Corporation is a global manufacturer of engineered metal wear parts and components for industrial applications.
Chicago Agency Selects Spirit Media for Religious Marketplace
Portland, OR, November 3, 2008 - Douglas Shaw and Associates, a Chicago-based direct marketing agency, contracted Spirit Media to develop a marketing video targeted to the National Religious Broadcasting audience. Douglas Shaw and Associates chose Spirit Media because both companies share a common understanding of the non-profit world and a unique perspective that encourages honoring donors as genuine partners, not just financial supporters.
"The religious marketplace is filled with good agencies that specialize in non-profit development," stated Spirit Media President, Bill Dolan. "We are especially delighted to showcase Douglas Shaw because they are one of the premier direct marketing agencies and they are making a profound impact for non-profits worldwide."
Spirit Media provided a comprehensive creative package including message strategy, scriptwriting, talent management, graphic design, video editing and mastering.
About Spirit Media
Spirit Media is an award-winning creative agency specializing in the strategy and development of marketing, sales and entertainment communications through video production, interactive media and live event direction.
About Douglas Shaw and Associates
Douglas Shaw and Associates is a Chicago-based direct marketing agency for faith based communities. The agency's clients include National Radio Broadcast and Gospel Rescue Missions and its videos are played at large conventions across the United States.
Bill Dolan and Spirit Media Team Welcome New Associate Jessica Greenwood
Portland, OR, December 2, 2008 - Jessica Greenwood has joined Bill Dolan and the Spirit Media team as Associate Project Manager for media development and event direction.
Jessica began working in video production at a young age and continued to learn and develop media skills as she received her bachelors' degree in broadcast journalism at the University of Oregon. She then moved to Vancouver, British Columbia to attend the Vancouver Film School, where she worked on short films, music videos, commercials and feature films. Greenwood relocated to Los Angeles to develop a variety of web and film projects for corporate, education and entertainment markets. Greenwood's move back to the northwest comes with a renewed drive to be a key player on a growing creative team.
Jessica brings a fresh mix of talent, passion and creativity to Spirit Media. Knowledge of film, new media and administration makes Jessica Greenwood a highly valued addition to the Spirit Media team.
Spirit Media Produces Donor Development Video for Children's Center
Portland, OR, December 17, 2008 - Spirit Media has produced a donor development video for the Children's Center of Clackamas County, Oregon, a non-profit organization that restores hope to children and families dealing with physical abuse, sexual abuse and neglect.
"Producing videos with a strategic foundation is one of the keys to great donor development," stated Spirit Media President, Bill Dolan. "Not only will a video like this be used across a variety of applications such as event marketing, laptop presentations, DVD and web, but it is deliberate about enhancing grant funding and major donor development as well."
The Spirit Media creative team developed a message strategy to boost existing donor retention and growth while also targeting new donor acquisition through individuals, businesses and grant opportunities. Additionally, the script structure was designed to develop both a general donor video as well as an enhanced capital campaign video for release in 2009.
The video showcases the positive impact that the Children's Center is having on the community while revealing the urgent need for larger facilities and enhanced services. The video includes interviews with Executive Director Tonia Hunt, Clackamas County Sheriff Craig Roberts, Clackamas County District Attorney John Foote and an adult survivor of child abuse. The Children's Center is headquartered in Oregon City, Oregon.
About Spirit Media
Spirit Media is an award-winning creative agency specializing in the strategy and development of marketing, sales and entertainment communications through video production, interactive media and live event direction.
Spirit Media Helps Non-Profits Raise Over $2 Million
Portland, OR, January 29, 2009 - Spirit Media, a Portland based creative agency, reports that its partnerships with non-profit organizations raised over 2 million dollars in fiscal year 2008.
"This is a very exciting time for us," stated Spirit Media creative director Bill Dolan. "To partner with such great organizations and to know that the addition of strategic media and donor event direction can make such a profound impact in our community is truly gratifying."
Spirit Media partnered with a variety of local and national non-profit organizations in 2008 to produce development videos for donor acquisition, donor retention, and capital campaigns. Spirit Media also provided event strategy and direction to maximize the impact on capital campaigns and fundraising events.
Bill Dolan, President and Creative Director of Spirit Media, has 30 years of television and marketing experience. After directing live and taped broadcasts for 12 years at the Portland, Oregon ABC affiliate, Bill founded Spirit Media. As an Emmy-nominated TV Producer and Director, Bill has produced live events for 500 to 250,000 people, directed national and international broadcasts for millions, and has acted as director and creative consultant for hundreds of organizations from Fortune 500 companies to global non-profit agencies.
About Spirit Media
Spirit Media is a creative agency specializing in web video, event video, DVD production, event direction and strategic media consulting for the business and non-profit community. Spirit Media has helped raise tens of millions for non-profit organizations and educational institutions world-wide.
Spirit Media crafts US/China Marketing Video
Portland, OR, June 1, 2009 - Spirit Media, a Portland based creative agency, partnered with Williams Controls, Inc., the world leader in Electronic Throttle Controls for commercial vehicles, to produce a DVD/video to promote the company's truck pedal manufacturing facilities and processes in the United States and China.
Spirit Media's creative team built a core message strategy that included a comparison of the two facilities' manufacturing standards, product development and innovative, lean technologies. Combining footage taped in Portland, OR and Suzhou, China, Spirit Media delivered a comprehensive creative package that included scriptwriting, field production, graphic design, video editing and mastering.
About Spirit Media
Spirit Media is a creative agency specializing in web video, event video, DVD production, event direction and strategic media consulting for the business and non-profit community. Spirit Media has helped raise tens of millions for non-profit organizations and educational institutions world-wide.
Spirit Media Raises Bar for First Quarter Fundraisers
Portland, OR, June 11, 2009 - Spirit Media, a Portland based creative agency, partnered with local, national and international organizations to provide event strategy and direction to maximize the impact on capital campaigns and fundraising events during the first quarter of 2009.
"This is our sixth year working with Spirit Media," says Maree Wacker, Chief Development and Communications Officer for the American Red Cross, Oregon Trail Chapter. "Every year Spirit Media brings a fresh, inspired perspective to making our annual fundraising event even better than it was the year before. And, it works, since each year we hear "best ever" from our guests!"
David Gallagher, Founder of Open Arms International says, "Our Good Friday Breakfast is one of two annual events we put on where hundreds of people make very quick judgments about the quality and professionalism of our organization. Spirit Media, through their expertise and professionalism, makes our organization look great and shapes peoples' opinions of our work very positively. Their diligence and professionalism is something that you can't put a price on; that added value to us as a client is called "peace of mind"."
Kevin Hohnbaum, representing the Oregon Chapter of the American Marketing Association agrees, "Spirit Media is a great partner! Each year, Bill Dolan and his team work with us to take our event to the next level. Not only did they produce an excellent video that told a story better than an emcee and a microphone could do alone, they advised us along the way with all aspects of our event."
Bill Dolan, President and Creative Director of Spirit Media, has 30 years of television and marketing experience. After directing live and taped broadcasts for 12 years at the Portland, Oregon ABC affiliate, Bill founded Spirit Media. As an Emmy-nominated TV Producer and Director, Bill has produced live events for 500 to 250,000 people, directed national and international broadcasts for millions, and has acted as director and creative consultant for hundreds of organizations from Fortune 500 companies to global non-profit agencies.
About Spirit Media
Spirit Media is a creative agency specializing in web video, event video, DVD production, event direction and strategic media consulting for the business and non-profit community. Spirit Media has helped raise tens of millions for non-profit organizations and educational institutions world-wide.
