About
The WMG Communications Team is an Emmy Award-winning group of video storytellers.
Our team brings together talent from the worlds of television, journalism and digital marketing to deliver powerful storytelling at a level that only seasoned professionals can deliver.
We are able to get to the heart of a story quickly, craft a content strategy that we know will engage audiences, and then we determine which channels are best to amplify those key messages.
Rafer Weigel
President, Chief Storyteller
Rafer Weigel is three-time Emmy Award-winning journalist who’s worked for blue-chip companies like CNN, Fox News, ABC News, CBS News, The Los Angeles Times and Chicago Sun-Times. Weigel’s expertise lies in crafting engaging stories for his clients using their words to make them look and sound their best on camera. Weigel finds what’s unique about your business or non-profit and then expertly crafts those messages into a comprehensive editorial and content strategy to create consistent engagement for our clients across all their digital platforms. He has interviewed past Presidents, major sports figures, CEO’s. and Executives from Fortune 100 companies and brings an element of media coaching when needed into every client interview.
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Bob Ness
Producer, Editor
Bob Ness is a video producer and editor with 20 years’ experience working on corporate documentaries, nonprofit fundraising videos, marketing and sales promos, multicam livestreams, tutorials, and music videos. Bob has owned Sliding Board Productions since 2013 and leads production crews of all sizes. He has worked on hundreds of videos from concept to delivery and has his fingerprints on every aspect of production and post-production. Bob also edits all the videos to deliver high-impact results that thrill clients.
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Angel Robles
Videographer, Editor
Angel Robles is a 10-year veteran of visual storytelling. He’s an expert videographer and editor who blends his expertise of art and design into all the assets he creates. Angel also serves WMG Communications as a strategic multimedia consultant, advising clients on using all available digital assets into crafting compelling social media campaigns.
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Eric Hoffhines
Videographer, Editor
Eric Hoffhines is a 50-year veteran photojournalist and photographer who’s an expert is visual storytelling. Eric excels at capturing the essence of every subject and bringing out their authentic selves on camera. He has a deep passion for the work and brings that and his overwhelmingly positive attitude to every shoot. Eric is also a licensed drone videographer/photographer with the latest technology available.
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We want to understand your strategy and goals so we craft the ideal solution to help you get your story told.
Our Omnichannel Process
Discovery
WMG finds the story like no other videography company. Our award-winning journalists interview and collaborate with our clients to find the key messages that will resonate with audiences and hone your brand script.
Preparation Leads to Success
WMG prepares and preps our clients before every shoot giving our clients a sense of comfort, clarity and confidence before the cameras start rolling. We provide built-in Media Coaching through our interviewing style so you look and sound your best.
Production
WMG has production levels to fit any budget. We maximize on-site production to generate potentially dozens of videos in varying lengths for all your digital channels. We work efficiently and won't waste your time. All scripts are approved by the client before editing begins.
Distribution and Brand Development
WMG unlocks your marketing potential by building audiences and retargeting them to create recurring business. Our social media experts and certified YouTube Ad specialists craft campaigns with high click-through and engagement rates. Being media veterans, we have close contacts with news outlets nationwide and know which stories will get placement.