PAE NZ (A Lockheed Martin Company)
When the call came through from my company's head office in America asking me to provide some footage of our staff in NZ for a Global corporate video I started to panic. I did not know the first thing about producing this kind of thing. These initial concerns where completely unfounded as soon as I spoke with Steve who reassured me it was not a problem. He and the team would take care of it, and they sure did.
In less than two weeks from initial notification, and despite the shoot being cancelled twice by me, Steve and the guys at Video Promotions got the job done.
The team from Video Promotions are professional, easy to work with and made the process of producing the video very easy and enjoyable; the quality of the finished product was highly professional. This high standard of work was very evident when the global corporate video was viewed, as a lot of the New Zealand footage features in the finished product.
As a New Zealand company we will be using Video Promotions as our preferred supplier of creative and innovative visual communication needs.
Mark Gregory,
National Technical Services Manager, PAE (NZ) Ltd.
Chevron NZ (Caltex)
Video Promotions captured the concept for our promotional video and produced a fantastic product which we could present to our retailers, this is also now being used within the organisation to show the new ideas we are using in New Zealand.
The team from Video Promotions were professional, easy to work with and made the process of producing the promotional video a breeze, the quality of the finished DVD was highly professional.
Nigel Axford
Execution Co-ordinator - Food Merchandising, Chevron New Zealand
Macquarie Goodman
Steve was a pleasure to work with, he provided a professional service and accommodated us with our very tight deadline and made sure our video happened! We are really happy with the result and look forward to working with Steve and his team again in the near future.
Shelley Quinn
Marketing Assistant, Macquarie Goodman
Lufthansa (Crisis Communications Training)
Hey Steve,
YOU were wonderful, thanks so much for making it so easy and your colleague too ! I wouldn't have wanted anyone else for such a difficult topic !
Thanks so much again.
Sarah Havard
General Manager, Lufthansa- Auckland
Maunsell AECOM (Edge Creative client)
Steve,
Having survived a public viewing of the video at our management conference, I thought I would say thanks to you for making a silk purse out of a sow's ear.
Despite offers from someone called Spielberg, I have to keep my day job.
Kind regards
Nigel
Nigel Robinson
CEO, AECOM Australia New Zealand Asia Middle East Group
Edge Creative
All good on the video side. I appreciate you being able to step into my shoes at short notice. You managed to capture exactly what I had in mind for the NZ vid, so that was great.
Plus the client was happy-woohoo!
Steve Murray
Director, Edge Creative
Repco Auto Parts
Repco is a the major player in the Automotive Parts and Accessories market in New Zealand and has over 100 Stores throughout the country.
The company is planning to change to the ACE system used by Repco Australia. Nearly every system used by our Branches, Distribution Centre and Support Office will be replaced. Over 1200 people need to be trained to use ACE.
As we entered the training phase of the project we wanted to ensure that all staff were aware of why we are moving to ACE, what is being done to prepare for the cutover and what training and support arrangements were being put in place. We wanted a clear concise way of getting this message to all staff and we wanted all staff to hear the message at the same time.
After considering alternatives we decided that a video was the best media for doing this. Video Promotions was selected to produce the video because of the excellent reputation they had established working with Repco on other promotions. A short but achievable production timetable of 20 days was agreed.
Your company is to be congratulated on producing an informative and entertaining film based around a Repco DIY Rescue plot. We found the whole experience of producing the film to be a lot of fun and all the cast and production crew to be very professional.
We distributed the video to all company locations on the 21st February and the feedback we have received has been very positive. Staff were entertained but, more importantly, are now very aware of the key facts underlying the ACE project.
On behalf of Repco, thank you very much,
Ross Gunn
Project Manager, Repco
NZ Coastguard
We chose to use Video Promotions to produce our Coastguard information video because of the great proposal and the ideas presented by Steve for how it would all work.
From there we worked closely to develop the plan for the script, filming and post production. Everything went very close to our original plan, with the filming being carried out over two days and a great team of professionals who ensured all of our objectives were achieved. The post production went very smoothly and the final result was very pleasing.
I really enjoyed working with Steve and his team, all aspects were thought about and prepared for right down to the chocolate fix needed in the late afternoon to keep everyone going! I would happily recommend Video Promotions to anyone requiring a modern and professional video, completed on time and achieving all the criteria.
Angela Brangwynne
Marketing Manager, NZ Coastguard
DNA Design
We produced a series of videos for support in a [UDC Finance] internal launch. Video Promotions were fantastic. They understood what we needed, they worked with us every step of the way and we produced a fantastic result. I would not hesitate to recommend them.
Lucy Dobbs
Account Manager, DNA Design
NZ Fashion Week- 2003
I really want to thank you for your efforts, your team were tremendous and we will repeat the effort next year so lock away the dates!
Glenda Wynyard
Managing Director, Universal McCann
Telecom Retail
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Feedback regarding the video from our stores and their teams was very positive - they loved the fact their own people from the store at St Lukes appeared in it and of course were very proud of the physical appearance of the store on video.
Rosina Webb
Communications Manager
SKY Television
I am writing this note to thank you and your team at Video Promotions for the successful completion of the L'Oreal Colour Trophy project on behalf of us at Sky and our sponsor.
The background of the project was a rather vague brief with key points being the requirement of international quality presentation on behalf of Sky and of our client L'Oreal as well, and extremely short turn-around.
The outcome was outstanding- you and your team's research and interpretation delivered an outcome that has been universally praised by all parties involved. Our client has received great feedback from the trade, the key target for this communication.
I hope the positive response has not weakened my negotiating position as I do wish to work with you in the future!
Congratulations and many thanks.
David Munro
Account Manager
Custom Fleet Australia
"... all went well - the client has seen the offline and is happy.
Steve, the Director, was happy with the variety and style of shots you got and they work well when cut together with what we have shot ourselves. Great!"
Caro Ryan
EFEX
"The Road Ahead", Bronze Medal, Corporate Communications- External category
2004 Australasian Video Awards.
E! Entertainment
... I just wanted to say thanks for looking after us and making our trip enjoyable. You all really put forth a great team effort.
I think our International Dept. wants to start getting the stuff I shot onto air as quickly as possible - I'll keep you updated.
All the best,
Chad Gajadhar
Producer
Heineken
 Thanks so much for pulling a quick job out for us - The [found@thirst media compilation] CD is impressive and an innovative way to show the coverage of the event - it's gone down really well.
Kathryn Griffiths
Communications Advisor, DB Breweries
Telecom Mobile
Telecom Mobile enlisted the help of Video Promotions to help promote our new marketing campaign to our sales channels.
Many communications these days tend to be quite impersonal and nationwide roadshows are a costly option so we decided to try video to get our message out. I was amazed with the attention to detail and extra efforts that Steve took to demonstrate his understanding of our business. Given tight deadlines and senior managers with time constraints Steve and his team were able to co-ordinate a hassle free shoot as well as give guidance to our presenters.
The Telecom Mobile Management team, as well as our dealers and call centres were impressed with final product created by Steve King and his team.
I would strongly recommend Video Promotions and their ability to produce a professional quality video presentation that will engage, entertain and inform your audience. I would not hesitate to use their services again.
Ajay Patel
Channel Communications Manager
Auckland Theatre Company
I was delighted with "The Graduate" television commercial. Auckland Theatre Company's set design was filmed, lit and edited to an incredibly high standard by Steve King and his talented team.
I have no doubt that we will see significant cut through from the TVC and that sales will continue to build. Thank you for a brilliant job and looking forward to working with you again.
Helen Bartle
Marketing Manager
Enterprising Manukau
So often these days we are presented with significant opportunities that require urgent action, skill, creativity and professional endeavour - yesterday!
Recently ... I was in exactly this position, with the exciting opportunity to profile Manukau Premier Events in a video to be featured on the Auckland International Airport arrival lounge videowall, for the months November 2002 through February 2003.
The timeline was much too short, but the opportunity one not to be missed! You skilfully honed my thinking and focused on 'reasons, objectives and outcomes', which you then translated into the brief. You delivered the video on time, with a WOW factor that exceeded my expectations! The subsequent acknowledgement and acclaim are a testament to you and your teams' skill and expertise.
Thank you for guiding this project to achieving such an excellent outcome!
Catherine Croot
Manukau Tourism Development Manager
Microsoft New Zealand
 Microsoft worked with Video Promotions to develop a customer and partner video to show off some key Microsoft programmes.
From the time that we approached Video Promotions on the project to the time the finished product was delivered, Steve and the team provided us with an exceptional level of professional service and support.
At the completion of the project the video segments were all delivered on time and to an extremely professional level.
Thank you Steve for your assistance in helping us create an excellent video series.
Patrina Gaskin
Channel Manager
Watercare Services
For more than a year, Video Promotions has worked with Watercare Services Limited to compile a video record of two major projects: Project Waikato, which involves the building of a new water treatment plant and supply pipeline; and the Cosseys Dam Upgrade, involving upgrade works on one of Auckland's largest water supply dams. I worked with Steve King on both projects in my role as Communications Co-ordinator for Watercare.
I would happily recommend Video Promotions to potential clients. At all times, their work was carried out in a professional, efficient and friendly manner. Based on his experience and expertise, Steve was able to offer advice and information, which added further value to their service. Where I have not been able to accompany Steve on 'shoots', he has worked directly with members of the Project teams. He has subsequently formed working relationships with key people and is able to work autonomously, while always keeping me fully informed.
Catherine Bright
Communications Co-ordinator
George Stock & Co.
This is to thank you for the outstanding job you and your team did to produce the CD and video on the tyre repair procedures.
The finished product is just what we were looking for and has been extremely well received by our customers.
Thank you again and I would have no hesitation in recommending your organisation to future customers. Best regards,
Bill Strand
Managing Director
Lanterra/Auckland Waterfront Advisory Group
Your crew were superb! Both Mike Monten and Mike Westgate are approachable and only too willing to assist where necessary. Very easy to work with - didn't bat an eye when changes were requested throughout the day. Their work was unobtrusive and with no disruption to the events of the day. We even managed to have a few chuckles from our vantage point. Great to work with professionals.
No doubt, will use the same Video Promotions team again should the need arise in future.
Carmel Lai
Woolworths
...we were more than happy with the finished product, AV and all. In fact, the happiness continues as we are starting the internal promotion of the initiative. Feedback has centred on the calibre and message of the video. People have been very moved, and I work with some of the most cynical people in the world, which says a great deal about the production value.
Mary Marshall
Human Resources
Whitcoulls Group
Steve King and Video Promotions were dynamic and easy to work with. They were able to take our 'rough draft' of ideas and present them in a professional and succinct form.
Steve's instructions to both actors and crew resulted in the perfect shots and captured with clarity the actions and nuances we needed to communicate to our staff.
The post production further enhanced the quality, presentation and information that we needed to communicate. Great camera work, great splicing.
I will be using Video Promotions for any further video production that I need done by my department.
Bruce Rooke
Whitcoulls IS Development Manager
Woolworths
Hi Steve, The promotion has gone very well, the video well received by the team with some excellent feedback. Congratulations! You did us proud.
Happy Christmas and thanks,
Pat Eade
National Environment & Food Safety Manager, (December, 2000)
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