Author Archives: Lindsay Talsness

10 ways to improve your website in 10 minutes or less.

1. Update your “About” page content. When someone comes to your website, one of the most frequently visited pages is the “About” page. Unfortunately, your “About” page also tends to contain some of the stalest information on your website. In … Continue reading

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Metro Studios helps families connect with their loved ones in the military

At Metro Studios, we know how important family is – especially during the holidays. That’s why Metro Studios teamed up with Avnet Inc. to connect families with their loved ones serving in the U.S. military overseas. How did we make … Continue reading

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15 free guides that really teach you useful stuff.

When it comes to the information that’s available on the web, how do you sort out the helpful from the unhelpful, the good from the bad, and finally figure out how to get the best use out of your new … Continue reading

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Giving thanks and giving back.

November is a time to be thankful. And at Metro Studios, we have so much to be thankful for.  The world’s best clients. Amazing co-workers. And another great year of innovative marketing solutions. As part of our efforts to give … Continue reading

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Inside the Photographer’s Studio

An interview with Kirk Hayden, photographer and videographer at Metro Studios How did Metro Studios get started in photography? More than 20 years ago, Metro Studios started out as a video production company. In the last five years, with the … Continue reading

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Learn to play hockey the Metro Studios way.

This summer, Metro Studios was contracted by the Cedar Rapids RoughRiders, a USHL hockey team, to meet a wide variety of marketing and production needs for their 2009-2010 season. We’re thrilled that Metro Studios can be ONE place – so … Continue reading

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Love tailgating parties? So do we.

At Metro Studios, we love tailgating. So, we were thrilled to work with Grill Topper – a company that sells specialty tailgating items – turning ordinary grilled meats into works of art by searing your favorite team’s logo on to … Continue reading

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Zimmerman Ford: From whiteboard to widescreen

If you walk into a conference room at Metro Studios, you’re bound to find a whiteboard filled to the brim with words, ideas, and images.  After all, they say creative minds are rarely tidy. This spring, our creativity and our … Continue reading

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Meeting and Event Best Practices

For some people, the thought of planning a meeting or event can be daunting. Here are four helpful recommendations to make planning your next meeting or event easier and more organized. 1. Ask why. As in, why are we holding … Continue reading

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Photo Journal: On the road with Metro Studios

It’s been a busy, exciting few months at Metro Studios! Here’s a quick look at some projects we’ve recently been working on. ACE Awards Live Webcast We had a great time producing the ACE Awards Live Webcast for hundreds of … Continue reading

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