Ryan Freng

  Your feed is crowded, your time is scarce, and yet the loudest voices keep shouting about AI, reaction videos, and guaranteed six‑figure shortcuts. We went deep on the marketing trends that waste attention—and the practical ways to replace them with content that earns trust and drives real results. We start by dismantling empty reaction […]

  A shiny award is nice, but here’s the tougher conversation: how do you value creative work when the return doesn’t fit neatly into a spreadsheet? We dig into real numbers, real budgets, and the mindset shifts leaders need to see video as a growth lever rather than a cost center. The catalyst was a […]

  What if audiences don’t just consume stories, they finish them? We dive into that idea with a wide-ranging conversation across Catholic imagination, indie cinema, saints’ lives, and the nuts and bolts of making marketing that people actually want to share. Starting with parables and tradition, we explore how stories invite each of us to […]

With over 20 million online stores operating worldwide and ecommerce sales projected to reach $8.1 trillion by 2026, choosing the right platform to build your ecommerce website has never been more critical (32 Top Ecommerce Statistics For 2025). In this guide to the best platforms for building an ecommerce website, you’ll learn how the difference […]

  What if the problem isn’t your budget, but your buying strategy? We break down why “pick a partner, not a price” is more than a catchy line. It’s a practical path to marketing that actually works. Instead of treating video like a commodity, we share how aligning on goals, scoping together, and planning distribution […]

In today’s digital-first economy, the question isn’t whether small businesses need digital marketing – it’s how quickly they can adapt to survive and thrive. With consumers increasingly turning to online channels to discover, research, and purchase from businesses, digital marketing has become the bridge between small business dreams and sustainable growth. By leveraging digital marketing, […]

  Ever asked a video production company for pricing only to get a frustratingly vague answer? You’re not alone. In this candid exploration of video production costs, we pull back the curtain on why “how much does video cost?” might be the wrong question altogether. We break down real numbers for the Midwest market, from […]

Introduction to AI in Marketing Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming the marketing landscape, sparking both excitement and concern among professionals. A study by the Influencer Marketing Hub revealed that approximately 60% of marketers fear their roles could be replaced by AI, reflecting a widespread uncertainty about the future role of human creativity in marketing. […]

In today’s digital landscape, your website design can make or break your business success. Research indicates that users form a visual impression of a website extremely quickly. One study found that people can assess the visual appeal of a web page in just 50 milliseconds (Lindgaard et al., 2006, Behaviour & Information Technology). Visual design […]

Video content dominates digital consumption in 2025, with businesses discovering that professional video production drives engagement rates higher than traditional text-based content. Whether you’re planning your first corporate video or expanding your existing video marketing strategy, understanding the complete video production process is essential for creating high quality videos that resonate with your target audience […]