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New website transition now taking place, please standby

brettkurland — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 00:56:03 +0000

We are currently transitioning to a newer, better version of the Generation Idea Media website. Please standby as we transition everything over in advance of the launch of the new site.

Crust Restaurants’ videos now live and delectable

brettkurland — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 18:22:17 +0000

We just went live with videos that we produced for Crust Restaurants, a fantastic Italian-American fusion restaurant concept with locations in Phoenix, AZ and Scottsdale, AZ. Their owners have roots in New York and Sicily, and it shows. Our owners have New York roots too, so we are a bit picky about our pizza. This place definitely passes the test with flying colors, with delectable dishes ranging from pasta and basic New York-style pizzas to the uniquely-shaped Pizza Rusticas and wonderful stuffed Rollatinis, as well as salads served in the most delicious bowls you will ever taste. Every time I watch the documentary-style videos, they make me hungry for a meal at Crust, as they detail the owners’ roots, the secrets behind some of their unique menu offerings, and their philosophy for success. The stories are told through the eyes of two of the restaurants’ founders and feature behind-the-scenes footage in the kitchen. We created a custom You Tube channel as well as a video page on Crust’s web site.

Phoenix Dream Days Webisode #3 now live and available on Phoenix CVB website, YouTube, and iTunes

brettkurland — Sun, 07 Jun 2009 02:57:14 +0000

Kathy Cano-Murillo, better known to many as the Crafty Chica, shared a whirlwind day with us for her Phoenix Dream Day, the third webisode in the fast-paced documentary series produced for the Greater Phoenix Convention and Visitors Bureau’s website that is now available online. Among the litany of activities, Kathy took us to a farm right in the heart of Phoenix with breakfast that incorporates ingredients grown right there on the farm, a Mexican grocery store unlike any grocery store you have ever seen before, and a restaurant where just about every dish revolves around fried dough.

This webisode, along with the series’ first two featuring Iron Chef champion Mark Tarbell and local fashion designer Angela Johnson, can be seen on the Phoenix CVB’s website. They are also available on YouTube (Click here to view Kathy’s video on YouTube) and as podcasts on iTunes.

Phoenix CVB’s “Dream Days” web video series goes live with second webisode, featuring local fashion designer Angela Johnson

brettkurland — Thu, 21 May 2009 16:35:57 +0000

“Angela Johnson’s Phoenix Dream Day” is now live on the Greater Phoenix Convention and Visitors Bureau’s website, at http://www.visitphoenix.com/dreamday. She took us to some awesome places to shop and see art, as well as a delicious new Asian tapas restaurant in downtown Phoenix. You’ve also got to check out Angela’s fashion work – she’s known for her t-shirt ballgowns, which are just so cool.

We are shooting webisode #3 this weekend. More information on that soon.

Phoenix Dream Days Webisode #2, featuring local fashion designer, heads into post production

brettkurland — Sat, 18 Apr 2009 03:54:42 +0000

We just finished up shooting webisode #2 for the Phoenix Dream Days project for the Greater Phoenix Convention and Visitors Bureau. After a successful project launch with Mark Tarbell last week, we’ve now got our sleeves rolled up in post production for the next webisode, featuring Phoenix fashion designer Angela Johnson. (She makes these really cool t-shirt ballgowns, unlike anything you’ve ever seen.) Angela’s dream day took us to some unique Phoenix boutiques, a smoking new Asian restaurant, and some amazing spots in the local arts scene. Stay tuned to the blog for news of the launch of webisode #2, as well as news on who will be the subject of webisode #3.

John Jacobs’ Golf Schools work recognized by 2009 Webby Awards

brettkurland — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 20:39:48 +0000

We just found out that in our first year of entering, we have been recognized by the good folks at the Webby Awards. Our John Jacobs’ Golf Schools Presents: Quick Tips has been selected as an Official Honoree in the 2009 Webby Awards, considered by many to be the “Oscars of the Internet.” We’re pretty excited here at the Generation Idea Media world headquarters. This adds to the honors for this project… We learned a few weeks back that these web videos also received a Telly Award.

You can see the complete Webby Awards listing below…

http://www.webbyawards.com/webbys/current_honorees.php?media_id=97&category_id=137&season=13

For those of you who do not know what the Webby Awards is, here is how they explain it in their official PR materials…

“The Webby Awards is the Internet’s most respected symbol of success. The 13th Annual Webby Awards received nearly 10,000 entries from all 50 states and over 60 countries worldwide. Webby Awards are awarded in over 125 categories including websites, interactive advertising, online film & video and the mobile web.”

And here is a link to the honored video… Give it a look, if nothing else, it will definitely improve your golf game.

http://jacobsgolf.com/video-golf-tips.php

Webisode #1 of “Phoenix Dream Days” launches with Iron Chef champ Mark Tarbell

brettkurland — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 06:00:26 +0000

“Phoenix Dream Days,” a webisodic documentary series Generation Idea Media is producing for the Greater Phoenix Convention and Visitors Bureau, launched today with Mark Tarbell, a longtime local chef who has cooked for everybody from Muhammad Ali to the Dalai Lama, sharing his dream day in Phoenix. This fast-paced, day-in-the-life series follows prominent Phoenicians as they share their favorite things to do in the Valley of the Sun, from sunrise to sunset, and for some, well into the night. Tarbell takes us to his favorite places to hike, grab a sandwich, and hit the local music scene.

You can view this webisode at http://www.visitphoenix.com/dreamday

For more information on Mr. Tarbell, including his victory on the Food Network’s “Iron Chef America” series, visit his restaurant’s web site, http://www.tarbells.com. When you come to Phoenix, you have got to eat there, and trust me… make sure you order the mac n’ cheese.

And come back soon to the blog for information on who will be featured in the next two websidoes.

“John Jacobs’ Golf Schools Presents: Quick Tips” wins Telly Award

brettkurland — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 23:36:45 +0000

We just received a letter informing us that our work for John Jacobs’ Golf Schools, the world leader in golf instruction, has won a Telly Award!

John Jacobs’ Golf Schools Presents: Quick Tips, a series of short video golf tips produced for the web site of the Jacobs’ Golf Schools to help drive more people to register for golf instruction with Jacobs’ by offering a sampling of their consumer experience, is being recognized in the 30th Annual Telly Awards.

Here is how the Telly Awards explains the Telly Awards…

“Founded in 1978, the Telly Awards is the premier award honoring outstanding local, regional, and cable TV commercials and programs, the finest video and film productions, and online film and video. The Telly Awards annually showcases the best work of the most respected advertising agencies, production companies, television stations, cable operators, interactive agencies, and corporate video departments in the world. The Telly Awards receives over 13,000 entries annually from all 50 states and countries around the world.”

Welcome to our world!

brettkurland — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 17:24:39 +0000

Online video is exploding, and Generation Idea Media is glad to be here as a solution for all of your online video needs. We’re launching this blog to share information about online video, as well as news about our growing company.