Producing — (CNN, TBS Inc., MTV 2, Long Format, Sales Promotions, Live Production)

Producing is simply the delicate balance of project management and creativity. But it is also the complicated dance of managing expectations and subjective brand interpretations from internal clients.  With over a decade of producing experience, Jeff Funk delivers Award-Winning communications that spills over to different media genres.  More importantly, he drives home value for some of the largest media companies in the business.

CNN 25th Anniversary Presentation How do you celebrate CNN’s 25th anniversary?  You seat News Directors in comfortable seating, air conditioning, decibel laced surround sound in the heart of Las Vegas and an eye popping three screen plasma display reliving some of the greatest and most memorable news stories in history.

CNN Newsource “Produce News They Can’t Ignore” How do you reinforce CNN Newsource’s brand promise to its 800+ affiliates?  You deliver the affiliate relations team’s first online campaign requiring a grueling 35mm, three day shoot in the hills of Portland.  The Promax and Addy communities took notice as the multi-faceted campaign was rewarded.

Sprite Step Off How do you get broadcast elements produced for brand leaders such as Sprite and MTV?  You turn to Peachtree TV for the quick turnaround of a robust graphics package that showcases fraternities and sororities in a battle for step supremacy.

Peachtree TV “Welcome To Dreamland” Promotions How do you brand a reality show based on rising sensation Drumma Boy and music icon Jazze Pha?  You deliver with digital content (webisodes), :30 second promos, still and motion shoots and a heart stopping finale.

Peachtree TV “Brutha” Promotions How do you make a record mogul Jermain Dupri happy?  You get his show aired on a major cable network. In this case, a reality show about five musically gifted brothers with the chance of a lifetime.  Promotions included a sales tape, :60 and :30 teases, all which helped it land on BET.

Sales Promotions How do you generate revenue, increase client visibility while boosting ratings?  You pair some of Atlanta’s most watched brands with local businesses for maximized value and exposure.

Executing live productions is an elaborate process that literally doesn’t end until the lights go down.  Spearheading the production teams behind CNN World Report and CNN Search, Jeff Funk was also an integral part of the executive team that delivered “The Debate For New Orleans Mayor,” a one of a kind event broadcasted nationally by WDSU Newschannel 6 and MSNBC.

CNN Search. How do you celebrate your company’s successes?  You skip the Christmas Party and deliver an end of year celebration with an international search to find the next great Turner superstar.  Complete with Grammy award winning superstars, live music and bright lights, who knew the guy in the cubicle next to you was so talented!

One Response to Producing — (CNN, TBS Inc., MTV 2, Long Format, Sales Promotions, Live Production)

  1. Mike Thomas says:

    Terrific site Jeff. Brilliant.

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