Apr
20
We’re popping with excitement for the Kernels!
April 20, 2009 | Leave a Comment | Written by Gina Volk
At Metro Studios, we’ve got our baseball caps on backwards and inside out. Why? Because it’s our way of saying “Congratulations!” to our very own Cedar Rapids Kernels for winning Minor League Baseball’s top honor – the John H. Johnson award.
The award is given to just one team in the U.S. in recognition of the season’s most outstanding baseball franchise. Merits such as franchise stability, contributions to the league, promotion of the baseball industry, and community support all factor into the decision.
As the production team for the Kernels franchise, Metro Studios provides all video coverage during home games, scoreboard graphics, and live and prerecorded video entertainment – transforming a baseball game into a multimedia entertainment event.
Recently, Jack Roeder, General Manager for the Kernels, shared his thoughts on the award with us.
“Metro Studios has been an ideal business partner for the past seven years. Your staff is so involved in our program that we consider you part of our front office team. It’s great working with a company that has such a ‘can do’ attitude. We ask a lot from Metro, and you deliver every time…I honestly believe that without Metro’s involvement over the years with the Kernels, the [John H. Johnson] award would not reside in Cedar Rapids.”
Our team at Metro Studios is honored and proud to be counted part of the Kernels’ award-winning, family-friendly franchise. For a schedule of upcoming Kernels’ games, visit their website!
Looking for a team who can make your next live production a grand slam? Contact Metro Studios – we’d love to make your business stand out – just like the Kernels.
Apr
20
“Net” more business through webcasting
April 20, 2009 | Leave a Comment | Written by Lindsay Talsness
As companies continue to look for opportunities to reduce operating costs and pursue an effective communication strategy, the internet is becoming the clear technology of choice. By using internet streaming media technology, corporate information can be presented in real time to viewers around the world. Following a live webcast, the program can be packaged for video on demand playback for those who were unable to watch the live event. Metro Studios can turnkey a solution that will benefit your company and help you achieve your communication goals.
How you can use webcasting
Businesses, organizations and others are using webcasting for a variety of applications, including:
- New product announcements
- Annual meetings and conferences
- Investor relations messages
- HR, organizational development, and benefits updates
- Corporate communications and training
- Medical and live surgery webcasts
- Special events, town hall meetings, division updates
Why webcasting is good for your business
Webcasting provides a return on investment through its many benefits, including:
- Extends event to a larger and geographically dispersed audience
- Saves travel time and travel/entertainment costs
- Available for playback as a video on demand program
- Portrays a cost-conscious, yet professional image
- Less expensive than satellite broadcasting, print, road shows
- Delivered directly to the audience member’s computer
How webcasting works
A live video webcast requires video production, video encoding of the stream, transmission over the Internet, and an audience connected to the Internet with a current streaming media player. Metro Studios provides an end-to-end solution that walks you through the process, provides the necessary resources and expertise, resulting in a great viewer experience.
The viewer experience
Viewers are given a web link that allows them to connect directly into the live event portal. Various levels of security are available, from as easy as entering a guest name, on through password and pre-registration screening. Once logged in, viewers see a live video feed of the event, PowerPoint slides, and a chat window where they can type in questions for the presenters. Viewers can see, hear and interact with presenters in real-time.
Making it happen
Whether your communication event is driven by financial considerations, real-time integration of audio, graphics and video media, a need for turnkey services, or any combination of these, webcasting can be a great solution. A growing number of organizations are discovering that webcasting is the right strategy for accelerating their communication success. Contact Metro Studios today to find out how we can provide you with a unique webcasting solution.