Wits' End Productions

12/24/2020

Happy Holidays from your friends at WITS’. See you in the new year! #thinkwits #happyholidays

12/03/2020

Giving back this holiday season

This holiday season, for the first in over 90 years, COVID-19 is preventing the in-person collection drive forThe Empty Stocking Fund (Atlanta, GA)🎁 Knowing this impacts their ability to spread joy with toys and gifts to disadvantaged children in Atlanta, we’re honored to produce this video to inspire giving, when it’s more important than ever. Consider what you can do to make the holidays special for these kids by donating at www.Emptystockingfund.org/WITS 🧸🌟

#thinkwits #emptystockingfund #giveback

12/01/2020

#WaybackWednesday Since our beginnings in 1955 as a cabaret dinner theatre, WITS’ has always found a way to bring together food, fun, and fellowship. In 2016 we created A Dash of Wits' featuring a diverse sample of holiday favorites we enjoy with those we hold dear. Try out one of our favorite recipes together with your loved ones, and please share photos and feedback! #thinkwits #recipe #share Click the link below for our digital cookbook!

http://adashofwits.thinkwits.com/mobile/index.html#p=1

11/26/2020

Happy Thanksgiving from our Turkey to yours! #thinkwits #thanksgiving #thankful

11/24/2020

What are you thankful for?

This year it's especially important to reflect on what we're thankful for. Here's what our pals, the true 2020 'winners' have to say!

What are you thankful for this year? #thinkwits #petlove #furryfriends #thankful #2020winners

11/18/2020

With chili weather in full effect what better time to showcase the WITS' annual chili cook off winners of 2020!  This event always brings us together with past and present WITS' family. A blind vote for the tastiest chili and most fabulous cornbread, (because you can't have chili without corn bread) resulted in winners Jeremy Bateman and Michelle Mulcahey who graciously share their secret recipe with you all! #thinkwits #chilichamp #cornbreadqueen

11/11/2020

The Empty Stocking Fund (Atlanta, GA)

All those drawings from your little ones stacking up on the fridge this holiday season? Snap some pics of their Christmas drawings and send them on to The Empty Stocking Fund (Atlanta, GA) at [email protected] by Friday, November 13th! They could be featured!

Calling all youthful artists! Wits' End Productions is putting together a commercial for us to encourage giving this holiday season and we need some original pieces of art from wee ones. Please send Christmas drawings to [email protected] by Friday, Nov. 13th. Your child's masterpiece may well end up on TV!

11/03/2020

Are you passionate about creating and closing on new opportunities? Wits' is hiring a Business Development Executive! Scan below or venture over to lnkd.in/dYpy8jW for more information about the position! #thinkwits #hiring #nowhiring #careers #jobsearch

10/21/2020

Bridal Shower on a Wednesday? Sign us up! The Wits’ ladies loved celebrating our beautiful bride-to-be Tammi Feit Wecksler this morning💍 👰🏻 Cheers to you and Chuck!

10/12/2020

Exactly 34 years ago on 10/12/1986, the Wits’ End Players were celebrating 25 years of bringing laughter to our bellies and smiles on our faces. It was a ‘celebration of a life built on laughter’. Take a moment to end YOUR Monday with what makes YOU laugh! 😂 🌟

10/05/2020

Our very own Patrick Cusick and Giving Kitchen's Co-founder Jen-Hidinger Kendrick were all smiles to pass on the proceeds from our summer virtual fundraiser series 'Test Your Wits'! Giving Kitchen has been working overtime to help those in the food service industry, pooling donations and resources from the community. Test Your Wits was a three-part virtual fundraiser we created to contribute to those in an adjacent industry. #makingvirtualfun #testyourwits #givingkitchen #giveback #thinkwits

10/01/2020

ITSMF Virtual Symposium Opening Sizzle Video

How do you make your virtual conference standout in a sea of daily virtual meetings?
With a high energy video to set the tone, message, and a glimpse of content to come, complete with an awesome voiceover from our client, Amanda White! ITSMF increases the representation of Black professionals at senior levels in technology to impact organizational innovation and growth, by developing and nurturing leaders through enrichment of the mind, body, and soul. #thinkwits #virtualconference #itsmf

09/29/2020

10 Ways to Keep Your Audience Engaged During an Online Presentation

Set the tone for your virtual event with video, with examples of how to bring your audience to their feet...even while they’re at home. #thinkwits #onlineengagement

https://visme.co/blog/engage-audience-online-presentation/

I once made a sandwich, responded to an email, and let the dog out--all while “watching” an online presentation. I’m not proud. And I’m not alone. InterCall, the world’s largest conference call company found that audiences are engaged in a ...

09/09/2020

4 Inventive Ways to Revitalize Your Remote Customer Relationships Using Video

#2 shows your commitment to creating a dynamic experience for your customer and internal audiences. Our clients are getting outstanding feedback on opening videos we've produced for their large meetings and virtual conferences.

https://www.inc.com/jelise-keith/4-ways-to-build-remote-customer-relationships-using-video.html

Companies are rapidly digitizing the customer experience. Use video to bring back that human touch.

08/06/2020

Congratulations to #CoxBusiness ! The SmartBiz Omaha event was named winner of the coveted 2020 Gold Stevie Live Event Award in the category "Conferences & Meetings - Tech Event" in the 18th Annual American Business Awards. As their production partner, we were honored to collaborate with Cox's stellar team to conceptualize, brand, develop, and execute this unconventional showcase of smart technology for government, business, community leaders, and media. Special thanks to our clients Victor Cooper, Todd Smith, and Mallard Holliday for their trust in the Wits’, and CB Omaha experts, Julie Minton and Calli Hite.

See the case study and sizzle reel to learn more about SmartBiz Omaha here:
http://witsvideo.com/portfolio/smartbiz/

#stevieawards #smartbizomaha #thinkwits #witsproud #ARimmersion #experiencesthatmatter

07/23/2020

As a communications pro, you know what you need to communicate, and you understand that video is the tool of choice. But what’s the BEST approach to take? Head to the blog for three proven concepts to consider when conceptualizing your next video message. 📲. 🎥 🤓

https://witsvideo.com/blog/3-video-concepts-guaranteed-to-engage-and-move-your-audience/

06/30/2020

Consumers Are Nervous. Here's the Safety Checklist They Want to See

On helping employees feel psychologically safe, “it's crucial that management creates training materials and clearly communicates them to all employees.” Inc. Magazine

https://www.inc.com/anna-meyer/yelp-shopsafely-reopening-health-safety-standards.html?utm_source=incthismorning

Customers are deciding where to shop based on precautions that companies take.

06/25/2020

We’ve been talking a lot about your Back to Work Communications Toolkit and ways to refine your message to connect with your audience and increase behavior adoption. This is a great resource to help you define your message. #thinkwits #backtoworksafely

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/downloads/community/Resuming-Business-Toolkit.pdf

06/23/2020

Whether you work with us or another expert, here’s a helpful, downloadable tool to guide you as you formulate your message and document your health and safety procedures (aka the “creative brief”). Check it out and get the downloadable link here https://witsvideo.com/blog/crafting-your-back-to-work-message/ 📲💡 #thinkwits #backtowork

06/19/2020

Today is a day to come together in the spirit of education and observance to commenmorate a monumental day in our history #juneteenth https://www.history.com/news/what-is-juneteenth

06/18/2020

Ford of Europe Return to Work Safety Protocol

Here’s a great example of use of video - one of the strongest tools to make behaviors ‘stick’.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wJmsadhidBI&vl=en

As Ford of Europe facilities prepare for a gradual business resumption, strict protocols have been put in place to ensure the safety of all employees. ▶ Your...

06/17/2020

We all know her, we all love her, welcome back into the office from maternity leave Kyle Erickson and welcome to the world baby Whit! 👩🏻‍🦰🤓📸 #thinkwits #welcomeback

06/16/2020

“Back to Work” Animated Video Template

Good. Fast. Affordable. Who says you can’t have all three? Our ‘Back to Work’ animated video template can be customized with your logo, your brand colors, and your specific content, all in a cost effective way. Contact us to explore options💡 #thinkwits #backtowork #worksafe

Read more at: https://witsvideo.com/blog/communicating-back-to-work-better-faster/

06/11/2020

3 Reasons Your “Back to Work” Video Can Keep Employees Healthy

Are you planning back-to-work communications for your team? Know that a single minute of video is worth about 1.8 million words (Forrester Research) and can play a huge role in keeping your employees healthy. 👍 Read more on the blog: https://witsvideo.com/blog/3-reasons-your-back-to-work-video-can-keep-employees-healthy/ 💡🎥

06/09/2020

3 Reasons Your “Back to Work” Video Can Keep Employees Healthy

Your COVID-19 ‘task force’ may currently be focused on identifying the best approach to bring employees safely back to work. And it’s a heavy lift of change management to get your employees to modify their existing brain and muscle memory for not only their own health, but ultimately the health of their families.

Did you know...video can serve as one of your strongest tools to make these behavior changes ‘stick’, and ensure compliance?

Top 3 reasons at https://witsvideo.com/blog/3-reasons-your-back-to-work-video-can-keep-employees-healthy/

06/01/2020

The WITS’ team stands in solidarity against racism, oppression, violence and injustice. Silence is compliance. Let this end now - with us. Be Kind.

05/11/2020

2 special guests, 3 nights of virtual trivia, 373 players, and $10,000 raised for Giving Kitchen! Thanks to all who participated in Test Your Wits to make a difference! #testyourwits #thinkwits #GKGives

05/07/2020

Have fun. Do good. Play our final Test Your Wits TONIGHT to help Giving Kitchen. Register by 4PM at thinkwits.com , $ 10 suggested donation. We're so close to our $10k goal! #testyourwits #thinkwits #GKGives

05/06/2020

Special guest Melissa Ponzio live on Test Your Wits, tomorrow at 5 PM! Register now at thinkwits.com #testyourwits #thinkwits #GKGives

05/06/2020

Fast answers can freshen up your home! Register now at www.thinkwits.com to compete in Thursday's FINAL virtual trivia, and you could win one of three Turnrow Bath Body & Home gift cards #testyourwits #thinkwits #GKGives

05/05/2020

Team WITS' is playing from home to help Giving Kitchen -- and you can too! Register now at www.thinkwits.com and join us for our final virtual trivia night Thursday. With special guest Melissa Ponzio and prizes from Turnrow Bath Body & Home #testyourwits #thinkwits #GKGives

05/04/2020

From Teen Wolf to The Walking Dead to Chicago Fire, Melissa Ponzio fearlessly takes on challenges -- now she's ready to test her wits as our special guest this Thursday, 5/7. Register now at thinkwits.com to play and have fun chatting with Melissa during our final event in the series #testyourwits #thinkwits #GKGives

05/01/2020

Even if you weren't one of the 130 players last night at Test Your Wits, you can help add to the over $6,500 raised so far for Giving Kitchen. Donate now or register for our final event on May 7 at www.thinkwits.com #testyourwits #thinkwits #GKGives

04/29/2020

Did we say pie? Register now at www.thinkwits.com to compete in virtual trivia on April 30, when you could win a Southern Baked Pie Company gift card worth $75, $50 or $25! #testyourwits #thinkwits #GKGives

04/28/2020

We're working -- and playing -- from home to help Giving Kitchen. Register now at www.thinkwits.com for Thursday's virtual trivia night and join special guest Clark Howard, with prizes from Southern Baked Pie Company #testyourwits #thinkwits #GKGives