Embedding a Video in a PDF—Using Video to Improve Presentations, Part 3

Two weeks ago we wrote about video in PowerPoint; one week ago we wrote about video in Prezi; this week we’ll conclude our embedding a video series with
Animated Words Videos Are Great for Video Storytelling

If you’re on our email list then you may have already seen this animated words video, which accompanied an announcement that we’re offering free 15-minute
Instagram Videos Have Enough Time for a Message

Facebook’s move to compete with Twitter’s Vine app by adding Instagram videos is just one more data point showing the importance of video in interacting with your stakeholders. Here’s how Kobe Bryant’s Instagram video, which shows a slice of his life recovering from an injury, looks on his Instagram page: The integration between the video and […]
Training Videos Are Very Effective

Training videos are a cost-effective and useful way to teach people what they need to know. Online training videos also let people do the training on their own time schedule and at their own location.
Video News and More at Alltop

Alltop has decided to feature the MiniMatters blog in its “Top Video News” section, and we’re excited to be chosen! As you see here, their simple, yet
Planned Giving Days 2013 Was Inspiring

The organizers of Planned Giving Days 2013 created a great program, which included a fascinating keynote address on the first day from Dr. Russell James.
Planned Giving Is a Natural for Great Storytelling

We’re very excited that MiniMatters’ Elissa Leif will lead a workshop about inspired storytelling along with Kathy Swayze, President of Impact
Healthcare Video Changes Lives

The Atlantic Monthly recently ran a very engaging article about end of life care that documented the truly transformative power of healthcare video. As writer Jonathan Rauch describes, Dr. Angelo Volandes, an assistant professor at Harvard Medical School, is setting about to use the power of video to address a vexing problem—the difficulties families face in making decisions related to end-of-life care.
Video Storytelling Creates Great Fundraising Videos

As promised in last week’s post, which gave a preview of our plans, click below to view the prezi that accompanied “Stories of Passion: Tips for Capturing
Association Video Thrives on Storytelling

MiniMatters’ Elissa Leif will be presenting about association video–and particularly that for association foundations–together with Mary Bet Dobson of the