San Diego, September 27, 2008 –VODIK announced today a partnership with VideoPros. (http://www.videopros.com). VideoPros offers professional videographers a video hosting, streaming and content management system. VideoPros.com also offers video professionals a sophisticated search to help their business get found and receive bids. The partnership includes a deal which offers VODIK members complimentary access to the VideoPros services. VODIK announced the exact details of the complimentary access will be available to VODIK members over the coming week.

VODIK announced VideoPros is powered by Vidego™ (http://videgopro.com). Vidego™ is an enterprise software and product suite designed by Multicast Media (http://www.multicastmedia.com). The software leverages the Akamai content delivery network and is a recognized leader in video streaming and content management.

“VideoPros offers members of the VODIK network savings on hosting, streaming and video content management,” said Jeremy Bliler, CEO of VODIK Corporation. “Our goal is to continually deliver powerful resources and services to the members and vendors of our network. This partnership with VideoPros.com accomplishes that goal.”

“We’re always looking to partner with innovative companies raising the bar for our industry,” said Nathan Hart, COO of VODIK Corporation. “VideoPros.com puts enterprise software into the hands of individual professionals. They also help individuals grow their business by reaching video production markets and industries VODIK may not be targeting. Everybody wins.”

“We’re excited to be a resource for VODIK and help the members of their network reach a new level of success.,” said Darren Murphy, Principal of VideoPros. “With Vidego™, enterprise streaming and content management is now finally available to individuals and local video professionals. It’s a huge step forward for small production shops and professional content producers.

“VideoPros.com provides a tool-set to help qualified, professional videographers grow their business,” said Shaun Stanley, a VideoPros consultant and Executive Producer of Luxury Film. “Video professionals today need better online resources, technology and ways to service their clients. VideoPro.com is the venue where it happens.”

VODIK also announced the company has finalized corporate restructuring and recently received a round of funding from undisclosed sources. VODIK announced their market research indicates a growing need for corporate video production, and much of their funding will focus on servicing new business in the corporate marketplace.

About VODIK

VODIK is a leading provider of enterprise video production. The company represents a national network of more than 3,000 qualified, local video and media professionals from diverse industries including corporate, real estate, music, event and many more. Originally founded as Impact Media Network in 2005, the company became VODIK Corporation in 2008 and relocated its corporate office to San Diego, California. VODIK is a privately held company. For more information, visit VODIK at www.vodik.com.

The doom and gloom with the economic forecasts can depress you. The headlines seen in the media and more recently, the political campaigns, can make you think dangerous times are ahead.

We at VODIK see things slightly different. We see a brighter future. Now to be specific, these economic shortfalls do exist and do affect certain industries. By no means is this entry suggesting you to make financial decisions one way or the other – however this blog entry shows our perspective and that of our clients making purchasing decisions for video production.

In uncertain times, certain sneaky smart organizations see an opportunity…an opportunity to communicate to people seeking a different perspective. VODIK does see retailers, small businesses, and other organizations using the lows in the economic confidence to get ahead. Not all organizations loose money during difficult economic headlines. A plethora of companies PROFIT and profit big!

So you can lock down resources, freeze budgets, and hide – but the smart organizations buy the new media technology to get ahead. These economic lows don’t last, and when everything is back in the green, you want to be ahead in the game.

But this is only our perspective the decision is yours but we are trying to suggest an alternative perspective.

Hello!

Today is a great day. VODIK is strong – our videographer resources are growing, our software is updated, and our clients are using video everyday. Our company brings value to the video production business by removing the limits of production. No limits means NO restrictions in geography, style, creativity, or products.

It’s a pleasure to work in this industry and be on the leading edge of video production. Our staff is growing, our products are expanding, and resellers are signing on to offer video products nationwide. It’s a great time to get into video and a spectacular time to get ‘one up’ on the competition.

Big props to our blogging superstars and client, Southwest Airlines for their video blog, ‘Nuts About Southwest’. We see employees taking their companies into the spotlight for new media by executing these tactics successfully. Great work!

Feel free to contact me and ask questions about VODIK, email me at yestheceoblogs@vodik.com.

To your success!

Jeremy Bliler

CEO of VODIK Corporation

For an organization with more than 3,000 videographers we don’t talk much about them. We know this blog needs to feature more about these talented individuals! So here we go…

Our videographers have more talent, class, and kindness than any other network or organization on the market. Our qualification process helps us eliminate those videographers who you typically see on Judge Judy. Our clients get to know local video professionals who care, are committed, and provide the highest quality possible.

Every day, our videographers go on scene with our clients and provide the best video services in the industry and we thank them for this. We could not do what we do without them.

From now on we will feature one or two of our videographers per week so that you can see these professionals, their work, and their reactions from our clients! Exciting right? You bet.

Ah yes, the competition is drooling about this one. No, we don’t intend to list our clients; although that would be the traditional thing to do. But we will mention some characteristics about these superb companies who saw the benefits of video and made the smart move.

Our clients are REALLY good at the following:

• Implementing New Technology – YES that’s what web video is!!

• Envisioning Their Future – Video is more powerful then any media, our clients achieve faster.

• Knowing their Strengths – You have to know to tell others through video!

• Telling a Story – Through promotional videos or news announcements, our clients tell a great story.

• Beating Competition – Video sets your organization apart from your competition, therefore you make more money. Our clients are REALLY good at that!

A few good facts about the ones we are honored to work with.

8 Reasons Hotels & Resorts Should Embrace Video

First let’s define what we mean by video –

VIDEO – (in the context of hotel & resort marketing) Video production and streaming to display the benefits, features, and experience of a hotel or resort destination.

To start let me set the stage…let’s pretend you’re a marketing manager, director of sales, or even a general manager of a small hotel, world-class hotel, or destination resort. You must book every room for the most value every night – and bring in the ideal target market to spend money at your property. These top 8 reasons state why video can help you achieve these goals.

Remember – you must apply the video technology in the right way to achieve these goals – we will save the Top 8 Mistakes in Video for another time!

1. Reason #1 is actually (to us) the most important of all. CREATE THE EXPERIENCE! With video, you can create the experience for your viewer. Imagine having the ability to paint a perfect picture even before the guest arrives. Unlike a web site or pictures which leave every aspect of the experience up for interpretation, the video will give the viewer the exact imagery, sound, and feelings you wish to portray. Now, this is IF the video is shot the right way, so make sure to choose VODIK!

2. CONNECT WITH YOUR POTENTIAL GUEST – Introduce the hotel; put a face, voice, and mood to your property. Guests choose hotels for the experience away from home. You have the ability to activate the powerful emotions of the prospect.

3. ONGOING MARKETING MESSAGES – The simple hotel video tour is not the only tool that will help you sell-out your destination with perfect customers. Especially for resort destinations or luxurious properties, the power of video can be taken to ongoing marketing messages via email or over the web, enticing the viewer & giving them reasons to choose your property – think video blogs. These marketing messages can be similar to, “See Scuba Diving in Cancun” or “Explore Pacific Beach in San Diego”.

4. COMPETITION DOESEN’T UNDERSTAND – The resort, hotel, or property down the street probably won’t harness the power of video – which gives you the ultimate opportunity to capitalize on the elegance, style, and success of video advertising. And if they do – you can do it better!

5. SHOW OFF THE GOODS – Pictures sometimes just don’t cut it. If your property offers a unique package, feature, or bonus this is a perfect opportunity to use video! So, for all the hospitality properties that offers the same as everyone else, ignore this reason.

6. EDUCATE THE GUEST – Most people, when browsing for a hotel or resort, are not familiar with the area. They don’t know why your location would be a perfect fit for them. They don’t know the amenities and attractions your hotel offers and others don’t. With video you can show and tell in an interactive, entertaining way.

7. TELL A STORY – Everyone loves a story. Use a video to tell the story about your property. These stories can be a unique way to set yourself apart from the competition and offer a unique way for the viewer to remember YOUR location.

8. SIMPLE WORKS – If you’re a small hotel and don’t see the reason to invest $2-$4K in a short video piece, you may pass up on good opportunities. Simple is ok, 30 seconds to 2 minutes of video will provide more benefit than any pictures or text to market your property. You don’t need to be a resort destination to harness the power of video.

There you have it – 8 Reasons Why Hotels and Resorts Should Embrace Video. Now, some hotels no matter how loud we shout won’t see the vision of video. If that’s you, no problem!

But, for those of you who are willing to step out of the mundane, typical marketing tactics, and offer the guest an essential stimulating video piece – make the leap and reap the rewards!

VODIK – Fusion of Media.

Are your sales dropping? Video can help.

Are your sales breaking through records, and you want more? Video can help.

Video provides a sensory rich experience for your prospects to watch. Video can help boost sales in several ways, here are a few:

• Most teams spend excessive amounts of time educating the prospect. A strong 2 minute video can educate people incredibly fast – when this happens, your sales team has more time to do what they should do….SELL!

• Ever think that your sales presentation can be a lot smoother? Imagine having your best sales person doing the perfect pitch every time. Video gives you this capability.

• Present 24/7. Get that message in front of prospects at all times. Enough said.

To find out how video can help you sell more now, click here.

….What? Really? Not with VODIK!

Ok, the title was a little misleading, actually we are writing to tell you otherwise.

Consider this – A company needs to produce 5 videos, each in a different city. They also need to have a graphic introduction edited for each of these videos. Managing the process from a central operation with phones and a few editors sounds complicated, right?

Here is VODIK’s situation.

We have over 3,000 amazing videographers to pull from. That’s right, over 3,000!!! Each of these videographers uses our unique staffing and production software that coordinates their involvement and role in the projects.

So returning to our previous example, our client would get access to their monitoring dashboard which would tell them the status of their project and provide a communications module to each of the staff members associated with their video need.

The fact is it can get complicated if the following situations occur during a production:

1. Delayed or lack of response from client.

2. Canceled shoot dates within safety time-frame

3. Lack of preparedness

4. Client does not follow VODIK’s setup processes and requirements

We believe that VODIK has the best system of managing large video staff and projects.

Corporate video production is a vital tool in communication.

However, most companies have very restricted video production capabilities. The two most popular scenarios we find are:

1. The organization relies on in-house videographers who typically work for the company under different job titles or under a digital media department.

2. Their ad agency/or local video production company helps provide the project assistance for video production.

These two scenarios work well for some and not for others. We can provide some insight on how we might have a better system.

VODIK has found that enterprise video should first of all have the ultimate creativity potential to match the company’s message, culture, and style. The project should also have no geographic limitations. Most companies are not located within one area only therefore need to show visuals from other cities, states, or countries.

Our professional videographers provide support in every US city and can bring together a wealth of talent not found with in-house or local resources alone.

There is a plethora of opportunities in Enterprise Video. Back in the day a company would publish a “Promotional Video” once every 3-5 years. Now you have the unique ability to post new content weekly, monthly, or quarterly and not break the budget.

VODIK works with many companies to provide video content, resources, abilities, and consulting to video departments, internal TV networks, marketing departments, and more.

VODIK is one of the few video production companies offering nationwide production resources.

Now…don’t get too excited, there are a lot of companies who claim to do the same. So, what makes us different?

Unlike many other companies who rely on a quick 5 day staffing period to locate a contractor, VODIK uses qualified videographers in its nationwide network. It takes us 24 hours to have a, friendly, talented videographer on-site.

But here is what really counts…we have lifted the restrictions on geographic locations for video needs. Turn away from those companies who are restricted to one style, only offer a local resource, and claim to have the nationwide coverage. Choose VODIK!

VODIK has over 3,000 videographers available to offer their creativity and skills, so no matter where your video production need take you, take VODIK with you.