Ryan Freng

‘We want a viral video.’ How often has this been the starting place of a creative meeting with a new client? In the era of fast paced media and social impressions ‘going viral’ is the catch phrase of success. But viral-ness is like winning the lottery, with no guarantee that you will be the winner. The […]

The folk at Karben4 are awesome. They love what they do and create an amazing experience. To them, it’s more about telling stories with their brand and their beer. Their website is a poignant example of that. More importantly, however, their beer is often the first thing people will encounter so it needs to stand […]

A couple of months ago, Google announced that its web browser, Chrome, would begin to display a “Not Secure” tag in the URL bar next to the domain of websites that do not have SSL certificates. In the first phase of this new treatment, the tag will be gray and relatively unassuming. However, in the […]

Choosing the right video production company can feel like navigating a maze. With so many options out there, how do you know which team will deliver the creative excellence and business results your brand deserves? At Backflip, we’ve spent years mastering the art of storytelling through video, and we know what separates a great video […]

Two weeks ago I passed my unmanned aircraft systems test. This is part of the new Part 107 regulations from the FAA for commercial use of drones and sUASs. I’ve received my remote airman’s certificate so we are ready to fly commercially!

When many companies think of their brand, product, or identity as a whole, they tend to focus on the standard business-oriented aspects of cost and profitability. Occasionally they may have a marketing department who’d question how to sell the item to potential buyers, but while focusing closely on the aforementioned aspects. Many times the outcome of […]

While no one could be blamed for having an acute interest in the cents* of it all, asking how much a website costs is a bit like asking how much a mutual fund costs. Before we can give a good answer, we have to examine the question. * …see what I did there? ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°) Have […]

Live video and streaming are all the rage now. Facebook recently launched Facebook Live, allowing brands to communicate in more engaging and immediate ways. With live video, brands can reach customers and employees in real-time to share their most exciting moments. Consumers can also connect with brands in an authentic and spontaneous way.

Today the FAA came out with new regulations for flying UAS’s (what people often call drones) commercially. And there was much rejoicing. TLDR; You won’t need a pilots license starting August 2016 to fly a drone commercially You will need a remote pilot certificate (FAA Airman Certificate and/or Rating Application) to pass the initial aeronautical […]

Producing video in Madison, Wisconsin has a lot of advantages for local companies and other clients. Just ask the Wisconsin Foundation Alumni Association how helpful it is to have local, community-engaged partners who help design, storyboard, shoot and produce video for their annual campaign. We’re proud that they have chosen us three years in a […]