Podcasts

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.

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.

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.

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.

The team here in Media Mill are excited to share a project that we have been working on for the past while – it has been tough keeping this a secret!

Introducing Video Vantage, a video podcast produced and hosted by Mark O’Connor, founder of Media Mill. Episode 1 will help answer why, when and how you should invest in video to promote your business.