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Spring Round-Up 2025

As the days grew longer and spring bloomed across Ireland, the Media Mill team was busier than ever behind the lens, in the editing suite, and on location.
Here’s a look at what we’ve been up to over the past few months.

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Video Vantage: Episode 5 – A Look Behind the Camera

Ever wondered what really happens behind the scenes of a video shoot? Not the glamorous highlight reel – but the real stuff. The planning, the prep, and yes… the lint rollers. In Episode 5 of Video Vantage, Mark is joined by award winning documentary filmmaker and video producer, Paul McDermott, founder of Social Video HQ. With years of experience leading creative teams and producing standout content for businesses, Paul knows exactly what it takes to bring a video project to life.

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Video Vantage: Episode 4 – Mastering On-Camera and Public Speaking Skills

In Episode 4 of Video Vantage, host Mark O’Connor is joined by expert public speaking coach Maureen McCowen to explore strategies for becoming a confident and effective speaker—both on stage and on camera. Whether you’re preparing for a big presentation, recording video content, or simply looking to sharpen your speaking skills, this episode is filled with actionable advice to help you shine.

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Video Vantage: Episode 3 – Unlocking the Power of Video for SEO

In this episode, Mark sits down with Alexander McGill, founder and Managing Director of GUERRILLA—a digital consultancy renowned for delivering cutting-edge design solutions and technology innovations to startups, scale-ups, and SMEs. Alexander tackles the question many hesitate to ask: What does SEO actually stand for? We also learn how video content isn’t just visually appealing—it’s a powerful tool to boost your website’s performance.

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Video Vantage: Episode 2 – Understanding Branding and Video Strategy

Mark welcomes branding expert Erica Leigh-Lawless of Candid Creative to unpack the fundamentals of effective brand strategy and how video can play a transformative role. This episode explores the crucial intersection between branding and video content, offering invaluable insights for businesses looking to build a memorable identity and thrive on social media.

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Media Mill Wrapped: Our 2024 in Review

December is here, which means it’s time to face the music—literally. Spotify Wrapped arrived earlier this month, and we all looked back on what we have been listening to throughout the year (guilty pleasures and all).
It’s always good to take a look back at the year gone by, especially as a small business owner.

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Crafting Compelling Stories: Media Mill’s Production Process

At Media Mill, we often hear from new clients that they’d like to create video content to promote their business, but they simply don’t know where to start. Even the thought of working with a video production company can be a daunting prospect.
For this reason, we like to lay out our production process up front, putting our clients at ease and helping them to understand the process.

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Captivate, Connect, Convert: Leveraging Video for Business Growth

In today’s digital landscape, where attention spans are shrinking and competition is fiercer than ever, investing in video as part of your marketing strategy has become not just beneficial, but essential. Video content offers a powerful way to connect with your audience, convey your brand’s message effectively, and drive meaningful engagement that can translate into tangible business results.

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