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Meet the Team: Justin Foren
As our latest addition to the Meet the Staff series, this is Justin Foren, our talented Art Director and Motion Designer. Justin has been the force behind much of Tri-Marq’s creative and digital content for the past eight years. Justin graduated from Full Sail University in Orlando, Florida, where he earned both an Associate’s Degree […]
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Meet the Team: Tom Hillmeyer
Meet Tom Hillmeyer, one of our Technical Directors here at Tri-Marq. Tom has been a part of the Tri-Marq team for the past five years. Born and raised in St. Louis, MO, Tom’s passion for video production began at an early age, leading him to Marquette University, where he majored in Digital Media and minored […]
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Meet the Team: Sean Hayes
Meet Sean Hayes, the newest addition to the Tri-Marq Communications team, bringing a fresh perspective in addition to his wealth of experience in the event industry. Sean received a business major from UW-Platteville, however, it was his background in theater technology during high school and college that ignited his passion for merging technology with creativity […]
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2024: Year in Review
Just as with any year at Tri-Marq, 2024 was packed full with memorable projects. The new year allows us some time to breathe and reflect on the work we have done and the relationships we have formed. Take a walk down memory lane with us as we look at some of this year’s most memorable […]
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Meet the Team: Austin Neumann
Introducing Austin Neumann, our Sales & Production Assistant, who has been with Tri-Marq Communications for two years and has already made significant contributions. Austin’s educational background begins at Full Sail University, where he pursued a degree in Audio Production. While studying, Austin started his professional life by working in a corporate marketing department, dabbling in […]
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Meet the Team: Amy Dean
Next on the list of our Meet the Team series is Amy Dean, one of our event producers who has been working with Tri-Marq for almost 15 years. Amy’s journey with us began in 2009 where she worked on many event and video projects until 2016 where she took some time to spend with her […]
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Meet the Team: Alaina Salas
Meet Alaina Salas, our vibrant Marketing Assistant who joined the Tri-Marq Communications team just over two years ago. Alaina is a proud alumna of St. Norbert College, where she majored in Communication and Media Studies, and minored in English and Spanish, graduating Summa Cum Laude. As a two-time cheer team captain and a dedicated member […]
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Game Face | The Quick Turnaround with Sports
At Tri-Marq, the most exciting time of the year is Marquette Basketball season. As long-time fans, long-time partners, and alumni, Marquette is a passion project for us. While the fact remains that MUBB is exciting and fun, the basketball season also comes with quick turnarounds and last-minute additions or changes that are unavoidable when working […]
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Meet the Team: Tom Graybill
Meet Tom Graybill, our Vice President of Sales, who has been a cornerstone of the Tri-Marq Communications team for 29 years. Tom is a Cum Laude graduate from the University of Miami and started his career in the news industry, working for TV stations in Miami and Milwaukee, where he ascended to the role of […]
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Meet the Team: Dan Kosan
Meet Dan Kosan, our accomplished Senior Editor and Post-Production Supervisor who has been a part of the Tri-Marq team for 17 years. Dan is a graduate of Marquette University, where he majored in Broadcast and Electronic Communication and minored in Psychology. During his time at Marquette, he honed his skills as a Production Director and […]
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Creative Artists + Tech Experts | Creating Content for the Screens Big and Small
As a full-service media production and event company, we pride ourselves on delivering a comprehensive customer experience. It is imperative that we think about the bigger picture and see each project as a ‘whole package.’ We don’t just record the video, we create the graphics for the set. We don’t just produce the meeting, we […]
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Meet the Team: Courtney Shattuck
As our next staff profile introduction, meet Courtney Shattuck, our accomplished Senior Content Producer who has been an integral part of the Tri-Marq team for the past 8 years. Originally from Barrington, Illinois, Courtney pursued her education at Bradley University in Peoria, Illinois, where she earned accolades both academically and athletically. From being ‘Academic All-American,’ […]
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Navigating the Storm | Embracing the Virtual World
In the wake of the 2020 pandemic, industries across the globe faced unprecedented challenges, forcing companies to adapt rapidly to survive. Among the significantly impacted industries was the meetings and events industry. Fueled by the power of human energy, the event industry is at its best when people are able to come together, solve problems, […]
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Beyond the Screen & Stage | Event Media Production: Episode 6 – Pre-Produced Videos
There are many examples of video and event production going hand-in-hand but one of the most obvious is when a client requests a video to be produced specifically for their upcoming event. In these cases, our event and video teams work together to make sure that a quality video can be shot, edited, and delivered […]
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Beyond the Screen & Stage | Event Media Production: Episode 5 – Recap Videos
Happy faces, instant AV, wrap-ups, recaps, whatever you like to call them, we like to produce them. The next segment of our live event video production series we focus on recap videos. The first on the list is North America’s largest construction trade show, CONEXPO-CON/AGG. CECA 2023 recap: Every three years, this showcase of industry […]
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Beyond the Screen & Stage | Event Media Production: Episode 4 – On-Site Testimonials
With your clients and staff all in one place, there is never a better time to grab some on-site testimonial footage. Whether you want content for sales and marketing, to showcase your clients on your website, or simply to remember your event, our team records attendees’ thoughts so you can capture genuine endorsements of your […]
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Beyond the Screen & Stage | Event Media Production: Episode 3 – Custom Graphics
The third feature of our live event production mini-series covers custom graphics. Live, virtual, and hybrid event design is essential to any successful event. Elevate your brand and your event with cohesive branding through motion graphic design. Event Graphics: As Show producers, Tri-Marq collaborates with your team and designs, develops, and executes show graphics based […]
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Beyond the Screen & Stage | Event Media Production: Episode 2 – Openers
Next up in our series, we’re featuring event video openers. Start your meeting with a ‘bang’ by incorporating cinematic videos, motion graphics, or even sensory-based experiences like bubbles, falling water, or projection mapping! Opener videos set the tone for the meeting and grab the audience’s attention. Historical Style – WI Hist Soc – Now is […]
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Beyond the Screen & Stage | Event Media Production: Episode 1 – Promos
If you follow Tri-Marq on social media, you may have seen our recent event production mini-series: ‘Beyond the Screen & Stage: Event Media Production.’ We are excited to bring the content over to our blog for a more in-depth look into what goes into content creation for events. The first 2 quarters of the year […]
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And the Award Goes To…
Over the years, we’ve been lucky to be recognized with several awards, including an Emmy, various Telly Awards, Advertising Awards, and Parent’s Choice Awards among many others. Some are well-known awards; some are more industry-specific. In the early days of Tri-Marq, our production of High Top Tower was awarded an Emmy in the Best Children’s […]
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A Different Kind of Pilot | Taking CECA 2023 to New Heights
Every three years CONEXPO-CON/AGG, North America’s largest construction trade show, takes place in the vibrant city of Las Vegas, NV. With nearly 140,000 attendees and over 2,400 exhibitors, this event is a showcase of industry innovation and excellence. For more than 25 years, the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM), has entrusted Tri-Marq with capturing the […]
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Serving our Community | Season of Gratitude
With the start of fall comes both the season of philanthropy and showing gratitude during the holiday season. This November, we recognize and pay tribute to the impact of philanthropy in the world. It’s a season to honor those active in the philanthropic community who have made our lives, our communities, and our world better. […]
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A Creative Perspective From the Other Side | Being Your Own Client
Doing great work for our clients is easy, but what about when we are creating for oursleves? Highlight reels are not only a staple of our industry, but they’re also a great opportunity for us in the creative business to showcase where we’ve been, what we’ve been doing, and all the possibilities we provide for […]
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Medal of Honor
The Medal of Honor is widely recognized as the highest and most prestigious decoration awarded for service in the United States Armed Forces. Developed during the Civil War, the Medal of Honor has only been awarded to 3,511 individuals, 64 of whom are from Wisconsin. This Memorial Day, people all across the United States are […]
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Celebrating 35 Years of Tri-Marq
This month marks 35 eventful years since Tri-Marq’s founding. Thank you to all those who have made this adventure possible. We met freshman year at Marquette University and became fast friends. As majors in broadcast communication, we were on a fast track to becoming lifelong colleagues. At only 23 years old, we created Tri-Marq, inspired […]
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Champions Need Winning Content
Last weekend, Marquette University Men’s Basketball took home the title of Big East Tournament Champions as well as the #2 seed in the 2023 NCAA March Madness Tournament. The team is celebrating, the fans are celebrating, and just like you, Tri-Marq is cheering them on to victory. Just as we have been cheering for Marquette […]
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Be a Creative Morning Person
In a creative industry, I think we are always keeping our eye out for inspiration. We’re looking for a moment that sparks an idea or fires us up about a project. Recently I’ve noticed that these moments come from collaborating and surrounding myself with other creatives—those people that have the same but completely opposite brain […]
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My Guide to Working with Non-Professional Talent
by Amy Wrobel, Producer Telling a compelling story typically requires a good storyteller. For some shoots, we’ll hire professional talent, on-camera, or voice actors to carry the message, but in other situations, it’s better to use real people. Real people–that’s what we ‘in the biz’ call anyone who’s not professional, paid talent. Using non-professional talent […]
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Giving Thanks By Giving Back: Gavin’s Story of Resilience + Hope
By Tri-Marq Editor Dan Kosan: In this season of being thankful and the spirit of the holidays, I’m so grateful that Tri-Marq gives me the chance to share my creative knowledge and expertise so that I can help others. This year, I was given the opportunity to share Gavin’s story. Over the past two years, […]