2006
Trailhead Productions to produce 2007 documentary
November 10, 2006
Trailhead Productions, LLC is pleased to announce that the company will be the official production and post-produciton unit for Birmingham, Alabama synagogue Temple Beth-El as it undertakes its 2007 Centennial Celebration. The project, with the working title "Centennial Celebration" will be a 30 minute documentary focusing on the vibrant and crucial role played by the Temple Beth-El congregation over the course of the last 100 years. Shooting will commence on November 19, 2006 with various production dates scheduled throughout 2007. "We're thrilled to be undertaking this project," says Trailhead owner and founder Michael Schwartz. "Temple Beth-El has a rich history in the Birmingham community and documenting the role its members have played and continue to play in promoting faith and values in our community is an exciting opportunity."
A presentation date is scheduled for December 31, 2007.
Trailhead Productions converts to LLC
November 1, 2006
Trailhead Productions, formerly a sole proprietorship, has been converted to a Limited Liability Corporation (LLC). After strong growth in the post-production and career development sectors, owner and founder Michael Schwartz is adding production capabilities to the company's existing services. The new status gives Trailhead Productions greater freedom and agility in taking on larger corporate projects, including expanded on-location shooting and documentary production.
Trailhead unveils new website design
March 23, 2006
Trailhead Productions is rolling out a fresh website design in order to better meet the needs of it's growing and changing client base. The new design features easier navigation tools and an added emphasis on our growing broadcast consultation services. There are new links with expanded information about our new podcast as well as expanded opportunities for parties interested in advertising on the Trailhead site. Traffic information is available on request.
Podcast audience reaches record high
March 20, 2006
Trailhead Productions, producer of "BackTime: The Podcast for Television Journalists" is experiencing steady growth in subscriber rates, downloads and clickthrough rates for this new podcast. Launched in January, BackTime is now averaging more than 250 hits each day, resulting in average daily downloads of between 100 and 150 unique items. Traffic to the Trailhead website has tripled since the launch of the show.
Trailhead's Newest Client
February 24, 2006
Trailhead Productions has entered into a strategic alliance with Visual Image consultant Diane Harris. Diane is a nationally recognized image consultant who has worked with broadcast personalities including Anderson Cooper and Diane Sawyer, and is one of the acknowledged experts in the field of on-air image consultation. Trailhead Productions will be assigned post-productions work designed to maximize the resumé tapes of Diane's clients. This is the second such partnership Trailhead has developed, having produced client tapes for Broadcaster Marketing Services since 2005.
Trailhead Launches New Podcast
January 13, 2006
Trailhead Productions is pleased to announce the launch of its new podcast, "BackTime: The Podcast for Television Journalists," as part of its services available to broadcast professionals. BackTime is a free podcast that serves up interviews with the men and women who work in television news, with an emphasis on skills improvement and job hunting strategies. The shows, which average 30 minutes in length, are hosted by Trailhead owner Michael Schwartz.