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What’s in a Photo?

Today, nearly everyone has a digital camera, even if it’s on your phone! This is great because not a moment passes when you can’t take a picture. It raises a question though: “Why would I employ a professional photographer when I’ve got my own awesome camera?!” This reminds me of the age old saying: ‘Its not the tool, it’s how you use it’ Ansel Adams (one of, if not, the greatest landscape photographer ever) said: “The single most important component of a camera is the twelve inches behind it” At Studio8 we have dedicated and talented team of professional photographers and videographers. Here are a…

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Video in 2014

How are online corporate videos shaping up in 2014? To answer that, we’d better take a look at their recent history; Statistics taken from a survey conducted in November 2013 by the Web Video Marketing Council (webvideomarketing.org) reveal that in the last two years alone, marketing professionals have gone from using online videos 70% to a massive 93% of the time. With a 23% leap in just two years, the future of online corporate videos is looking bright. From advertising products and services to personalised customer messages, online corporate videos have only been growing in size and popularity since their inception. By combining the exciting,…

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10 Reasons to Add Online Video to your Marketing Mix Now

If you are hoping to create some quality contacts and long-term customers, online video marketing the way to go. More people are viewing videos online now than ever before, and companies that use video to market themselves are reaping the benefits. Here are just a few of the many ways you can benefit by adding online video to your marketing mix.   1: People are Using Videos as Search Engines Recent surveys demonstrate that 78% of all internet users watch a video at least once per day, and more than half of them watch a video every day. People are using their YouTube channels like…

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Bike Blenheim Palace

Bike Blenheim Palace is an annual event held within the grounds of Blenheim Palace for cyclists of any age. It is a wonderful 2 day event for those who like to compete or relax in the Oxfordshire countryside. [button href="http://www.blenheimpalace.com/whats-on/events/654.html" align="left"]Visit Bike Blenheim Palace[/button]

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Annie Sloan

We're proud to say this little paint shop is right here in Oxford. Try Annie Sloan's chalk paints to transform your old furniture into something amazing. [button href="http://www.anniesloanpaintandcolour.blogspot.co.uk/" align="left"]Learn More[/button]

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Tom Ellis Interview

Tom Ellis is the Managing Director of First Class Products, exclusive UK importers and distributors for a range of high quality prestigious Champagnes. Watch this exclusive interview to learn more about the man behind the business and their great products. [button href="http://www.firstclassproducts.biz" align="left"]Visit First Class Products[/button]

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Geoff Haines Interview

Geoff Haines is the Managing Director of Desktop Engineering which has developed an extensive customer base in the automotive, aerospace, architecture and general mechanical engineering markets. Watch this exclusive interview to learn more about the man behind the business and their great products. [button href="http://www.dte.co.uk" align="left"]Visit Desktop Engineering[/button]

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Interview with Paul Liczbinski

Paul Liczbinski is head of sales at Blenheim Palace, Woodstock, Oxfordshire. Hear all about Blenheim Palace and what is on offer to the corporate sector, including weddings, corporate hospitality and more. [button href="http://www.blenheimpalace.com/hospitality/team-building.html" align="left"]Visit Blenheim Palace[/button]

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Interview with Stuart Holloway from Oxford Walking Tours

Stuart Holloway is the owner of Oxford Walking Tours. For over 27 years Oxford Walking Tours have been been operating from the blue gates of Trinity College on Broad St. Enjoy one of their University educated guides by guides with years of experience and local knowledge of Oxford City and University. [button href="http://www.oxfordwalkingtours.com" align="left"]Visit Oxford Walking Tours[/button]

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Mortons Cafe Oxford

Craig Muir is the co-owner of Mortons cafe's in Oxford. Mortons has been established for over 10 years as one of Oxfords favourite sandwich bars. With four outlets in the city centre comprising of a mix of cafes and takeaway shops wherever you are in the City you're never far from a bit to eat! [button href="http://www.mortonsatwork.co.uk/index.html" align="left"]Visit Morton's Oxford[/button]

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Cherwell Boathouse Oxford

Anne Marie Verdin is a co-owner of The Cherwell Boathouse in Oxford. The Cherwell Boathouse is an iconic Oxford punt station and restaurant on the banks of the river Cherwell. Established in 1904, the family run Boathouse now has over 80 handmade punts in the water and is an idyllic spot for punting, dining and picnics. [button href="http://www.cherwellboathouse.co.uk" align="left"]Visit the Cherwell Boathouse Oxford[/button]

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Oxon Carts

Tom is a co-owner of Oxon Carts. Providing rickshaws for Oxford weddings, tours, events and deliveries since 2006. OxonCarts is a green, reliable and good value pedicab company! [button href="http://www.oxoncarts.com" align="left"]Visit Oxon Carts Oxford[/button]

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