About Us
We are an Emmy Winning team providing video /film production & strategic consulting for businesses and non profits needing PSA's, Documentary Shorts & PR. Also write & produce Theater such as The BenchMark & Thee Trinity.
How We Got Started
After serving as CEO of a major non profit organization and appearing on local & national television as spokesperson on a variety of issues I was approached by an agent to co-host a TV series. That did not come to fruition but I began utilizing my Marketing/Media skills to write/produce & occasionally host various Documentaries,Commercials Info-Videos & PSA's. I also continue on a limited basis to offer strategic consulting to various businesses & organizations....www,hcgrp.net
The products and services we offer
Recommendations Received (19)
"Rick is such a lovely person. He is so personable. He is a leader and a connector like no other...."
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"Rick is such a lovely person. He is so personable. He is a leader and a connector like no other. He is an excellent listener and a great storyteller simultaneously. He truly makes people feel comfortable and welcomed. Smiles are always bright in his company."
"Rick is a master of his craft. His documentaries are gems because he captures the spirit of his..."
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"Rick is a master of his craft. His documentaries are gems because he captures the spirit of his subjects and shares their stories in a heartfelt manner. As with all Horizons Communications Group projects, his success is no secret. He listens to his clients’ needs and delivers them to their goals."
Products & Services
Emmy Award/Gracie Winning Production team that has created PSA's,/Commercials,Documentaries, Live Theater & related Entertainment/Promotional Marke...
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"Nancy is a dedicated, enormously talented visionary who has the gift of making whatever she does, not just work well, but work superlatively!"
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"A visit will include good ,vegitarrian food, unique coffee, handmade jewelry for sale & a very cool arts vibe.."
Recent Activity
My Video/Film/Consulting Production operation www.hcgrp.net for small business & non profits has been hit hard. Many of the PSA Commercials we shoot are now not being funded along w any promotional marketing videos....'tis the Season of Selectivity so most assuredly understand why, nevertheless...
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My Video/Film/Consulting Production operation www.hcgrp.net for small business & non profits has been hit hard. Many of the PSA Commercials we shoot are now not being funded along w any promotional marketing videos....'tis the Season of Selectivity so most assuredly understand why, nevertheless hope this is soon in all of our rear view mirrors. Be & Stay Well!
Afraid this hasn't applied to me nor my business...
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Afraid this hasn't applied to me nor my business...
Hi Teresa...not certain as a Writer/Producer I can proffer any suggestions on this...but good luck!
Rick
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Hi Teresa...not certain as a Writer/Producer I can proffer any suggestions on this...but good luck!
Rick
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I almost always require a 50% deposit for our video/film productions such as a PSA,Commercial or Documentary. There are significant hard costs we must assume in the production business and if for some reason a client isn't immediately accepting of our work ( has never happened to date!...comments...
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I almost always require a 50% deposit for our video/film productions such as a PSA,Commercial or Documentary. There are significant hard costs we must assume in the production business and if for some reason a client isn't immediately accepting of our work ( has never happened to date!...comments on our website at www.hcgrp.net reflect this reality)) I do not wish to endure "carrying " costs. We always want feedback from our clients and will do everything possible to "edit" or change a Video/Film etc to please the client but there must be a reasonable understanding that if for instance ,there is a company or non profit organization's "Spokesperson" who is not a professional & is awkward on camera...well we can't do much about that. However with music,b-roll and other creative tricks of the trade we will make the individual look & sound as good as possible.
We would never charge for an initial consultation with a client...or potential client. We produce Award Winning Videos and Theater but whether for a nonprofit or for profit business we would need to discuss in detail the needs of that client....Every business or organization is unique and so we...
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We would never charge for an initial consultation with a client...or potential client. We produce Award Winning Videos and Theater but whether for a nonprofit or for profit business we would need to discuss in detail the needs of that client....Every business or organization is unique and so we must first listen, really listen to the client then create a proposal of some sort that reflects what deliverables we offer & what we can give back if chosen to be a vendor....www.hcgrp.net
I find our productions speak for themselves..www.hcgrp.net....of course we are competitive in pricing and offer remarkably good customer service/relations...
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I find our productions speak for themselves..www.hcgrp.net....of course we are competitive in pricing and offer remarkably good customer service/relations...
Because I both Write & Produce Staged Theatre along with Video/Film ..www.hcgrp.net...for other clients it depends on several things including whether or not the client is a non profit organization. Much of my Video Production business is focused on non profit organizations so my fees are...
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Because I both Write & Produce Staged Theatre along with Video/Film ..www.hcgrp.net...for other clients it depends on several things including whether or not the client is a non profit organization. Much of my Video Production business is focused on non profit organizations so my fees are dependent on the size,budget & I'll admit...mission. However I always try to work within the constraints of a given entity's budgetary requirements...within reason. I have turned down some work that was simply not doable for me if I didn't want to lose money...On occasion I do a bit of Strategic Planning /Marketing Consultation & price it the same way I do my Production projects.
I would write more original plays & other scripts as opposed to just writing/producing projects for clients....as much as I enjoy that it does not always allow for the creative freedom of spec projects...www.hcgrp.net
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I would write more original plays & other scripts as opposed to just writing/producing projects for clients....as much as I enjoy that it does not always allow for the creative freedom of spec projects...www.hcgrp.net
As a Writer/Producer I simply wrote & produced my first project "The Corner Pub" ( www.hcgrp.net) out of pocket then reached out to WTTW Ch-11 in Chgo to see if they would air it. They did ,several times, & it garnered a Midwest Emmy Nomination..I thought of it as an initial "capital" expenditure...
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As a Writer/Producer I simply wrote & produced my first project "The Corner Pub" ( www.hcgrp.net) out of pocket then reached out to WTTW Ch-11 in Chgo to see if they would air it. They did ,several times, & it garnered a Midwest Emmy Nomination..I thought of it as an initial "capital" expenditure for my new business venture..Horizons Communications Group"...it was a big gamble but it paid off with more video production work on behalf of both for profit & non profit organizations....as well as media/marketing consulting along with Play Productions for Theater.
If I understand the question...it is asking about venue as well as focus whehn limted to a frist time one hour meeting? To those points I prefer a coffee meeting in a location convemniet to us both and where conversion is not drowned out by noise or commercial chaos.
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If I understand the question...it is asking about venue as well as focus whehn limted to a frist time one hour meeting? To those points I prefer a coffee meeting in a location convemniet to us both and where conversion is not drowned out by noise or commercial chaos.
