At Mindshift Media, we specialize in innovative online media campaigns and solutions for all of your visual communication needs. Our award winning team create an effective digital marketing approach, incorporating cutting-edge tactics and results driven strategies. We look forward to helping you achieve the success you deserve!

Saturday, March 27, 2010

Utilizing Multimedia to Make Your Website Come Alive!

Zeekee Interactive Experiences the Benefits of Adding Multimedia to their Website

Zeekee Interactive is a Mindshift Media client and partner based out of Birmingham, Alabama.  Zeekee offers a wide variety of services ranging from website design to email marketing and everything in between. The agency was looking to change the look of their website, with the addition of a multimedia flash video to the home page of their website. Mindshift Media and the genius of motion graphics designer Steven Trauger provided Zeekee with a new and innovative look to their website with an informative, entertaining and effective multimedia campaign.
           
                                                       (Before)

             Zeekee's Website Prior to adding the Multimedia Campaign -



                                                          (After)

            Zeekee's Website After Adding the Multimedia Campaign
                (Screen Shots of the Multimedia Campaign) 
                        www.ZeekeeInteractive.com


To see the video in it's entirety, 
log onto Zeekee Interactive's website: 
     

Why Add Multimedia to Your Website?

Multimedia puts the exciting and sizzling effect into a website, merging various entertaining elements with a corporate business profile. This concept puts together sound, picture, graphics, video, text, voice talent and other elements in an effective multimedia presentation. The sky is the limit for Mindshift Media and it's ability to design innovative multimedia development services. Mindshift Media works in collaboration with Steven Trauger of STVP to provide the best in motion graphic design. With the combination of Mindshift Media and the genius of award winning motion graphics designer Steven Trauger, we accommodate all companies and businesses with innovative multimedia campaigns to add an extra sizzle of a flash video production to your website. We understand that websites thrive for constant online attention and corporate identity. The use of animation and multimedia production services add extra value to your market creditability. It gives your company or organiziation the ability to enjoy greater scopes of business opportunities. 

Multimedia flash video presentations have allowed many companies to change the face of their company image through multimedia presentations. The world of advertising, marketing and media is very dynamic in terms of changes it undergoes to capture various target markets. The addition of an effective multimedia campaign proves to be an effective medium to accomplish this task. Mindshift Media provides various development services, including Multimedia Promotional Campaigns, Planning, Scripting, Media Production, Voice Talent, and more. 

We invite you to think about the benefits of the addition of a promotional flash video production to your company website TODAY! Mindshift Media provides a full range of integrated marketing and multimedia services to effectively help companies stand out from the competition by generating customer loyalty and gaining greater market share through innovative multimedia campaigns. 

For more information about adding a multimedia promotional campaign to your website, please email us today - info@mindshift-media.com


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Sunday, March 21, 2010

Innovative Real Estate Marketing Solutions




Mindshift Media offers you the most sophisticated real estate marketing services, including estate video production tours and custom showcase websites. Our tours include both interior videography and aerial shots of the property and surrounding area and location of the home or development. We showcase not only the property, but also nearby landmarks or features (such as shopping, parks, etc), neighborhood shoots, drive throughs, maps as well as highlighting standout features of the estate.




                             "Dramatic Elegance in Belltown"
                 $3,088,888 Condominium Real Estate Video Tour





                              WE WANT YOU TO SUCCEED! 

Our highly experienced video production specialists have years of experience in the television production field, and are now specializing in showcasing high end real estate properties around the West Coast and around the nation. We cater to our clients needs, and showcase high-end properties or home developments via an innovative and informative video tour of the home or development.




                               CUSTOM DESIGNED 
              WEBSITES TO SHOWCASE YOUR ESTATE!

You only have one chance to make a great impression! Nowhere is this more important than in the real estate industry. It is critical that your marketing assets communicate the quality of your estate at every point of interaction with an existing or a potential new buyer or agent. We offer our clients the ability to showcase their estate through a custom designed website to show all the property has to offer. We include the ability to stream a video tour of the home directly onto the website. Also, we exclusively offer our clients packages with location descriptions with Google maps incorporated into the custom website, an architectural distinctions page outlining the the square footage and property layout, and a page dedicated to describing the builder and the history of the home.


                                                      www.RightHouseRightNow.com






                                                                                             
                                                                                      www.BlackRidgeLake.com


Samples courtesy of our web design partner: Zeekee Interactive

Mindshift Media is providing this innovative and new marketing packages to Real Estate Agents, Sellers, and Home Builders. Allow Mindshift Media to act as your marketing team to grow your business, help sell your estate or showcase a new housing or condominium development!

     For more information or a free consultation, email us today: info@mindshift-media.com
                              Or feel free to call us Today - (425) 785 - 9066

                                         We are available to travel anywhere in the country or world for our 
                                 customized Innovative Real Estate Marketing Packages!









Thursday, March 18, 2010

Social Media Success Stories - Social Media ROI

  SOCIAL MARKETING SUCCESS STORIES:

Social Marketing Success Stories are always a great way to learn and get motivated. Below is an ongoing collection of Success Stories ranging from large consumer brands to B2B. Government and non-profit success models. 

                                             The Story of Charity: Water
        
      The 2009 September Campaign - Written by: Warren Raisch
                  
                   From: charitywater | Goal: Providing Safe Drinking Water to a Million People !

I am always impressed with the power of a simple idea put into action by people who want to make a difference.  There is a lot we can all learn from this story even if we are not changing the world with the marketing we do everyday, although we should always strive for that.  In the past three years they have raised over $10 million from over 60,000 donors and helped over 700,000 people in 16 countries to get access to clean and safe drinking water.

Warren Raisch has spent a good portion of his life in international markets and developing nations and the number one problem that many of these nations face is having access to clean, safe drinking water. We all take it for granted, myself included.  It is at the core of so many problems that plague much of the world’s population. I support programs that are focused on solving some of these core global issues. 


From a campaign perspective Warren loves their use of powerful video,  Social Marketing channels and their live staged events . It has all of the powerful viral aspects.  But most importantly I love that they stepped up and are making a difference with their lives.
Watch the below video to get a sense of the challenge and the opportunity to make a difference. Warren is committed to making a difference how about you?  Tell us about your causes and how you are making a difference in your life. At the end of the day that is how our life will be measured. 


(From Tyler Griffin - President of Mindshift Media) My personal feeling is there are incredible opportunities for major up and coming brands to get behind cause based marketing.  I’d love to hear your opinion and what you and your companies are doing in your town and cities and how you are involving family and friends. If you invite a group of friends to join, you might be suprised how many people will be willing and ready to join in on the cause to change the lives of children around the world! "I believe that we were born to serve, and when we are serving, our hearts are at ease and we are truly living. God made us to serve others, when we are doing God's work and serving, we are living the life God has planned for us, allowing our souls to be truly happy." - Tyler Griffin. President - Mindshift Media.


The power of Social Media is truly amazing. Mindshift Media allows your company to fully market your company and brand via various social networking sites around the internet. Contact us today for a free consultation - info@mindshift-media.com

Watch this inspirational video that shows the effectiveness of social network marketing at its best. Making a difference for thousands of children around the world via the internet. It's amazing the power Social Media has over our world! Check out this inspiring video...

Sunday, March 14, 2010

"For The Love of Mary" - Website Campaign

 "For The Love of Mary"

                                                         www.ForTheLoveofMary.org


Mary is a gifted therapist whose work has touched the hearts of thousands. Specializing in addiction for nearly three decades, her exceptional counsel, humor and warmth have literally saved the lives of hundreds, and changed the course of thousands more. She is living proof that one person can make a difference.

Mary's own life unexpectedly and abruptly changed course in January, 2009. Healthy, active and vibrant, Mary was diagnosed with breast cancer. Two weeks later, she had a double mastectomy. A second surgery revealed she has carcinoid syndrome, a neuroendocrine cancer, for which Western medicine has no cure. It had spread through her blood stream to her liver, digestive system, colon and lymph glands.

Mary endured yet another procedure and obtained consultations from across the country. The medical community's prognosis was dismal, and only after the use of extreme radiation and highly toxic chemotherapy drugs.

Alternative treatments, however, have yielded promising results. These treatments replace key peptides and have been proven to shrink many types of cancer tumors. In many cases, it has eliminated the cancer entirely. Mary began treatment in August at the Burzynski Clinic in Houston. Mary's treatment costs over $10,000 per month and is not currently covered by insurance. The typical treatment regimen lasts 12 months, depending upon results. If her treatment at the Burzynski Clinic is unsuccessful, Mary will pursue another neuroendocrine peptide treatment in India.

Mary is many things to us: friend, colleague, teacher, and mentor; sister, aunt, niece, daughter, wife and mother. But she is one thing to all: an inspiration. She has moved us with her wit and her wisdom, her gusto and her grace.

We are a small group with a big heart, devoted to Mary and dedicated to finding creative solutions to finance her cure.

We invite you to become part of this remarkable woman's life, and our commitment to save it.
Join us.  Please help Fund a Cure for the Love of Mary.
   
                                  www.ForTheLoveofMary.org


Website Sponsored by: Mindshift Media
Website Designed by: Zeekee Interactive


Tuesday, March 2, 2010

Usher Performing Live @ The Olympics Closing Ceremony - Video Highlights

Usher Performing Live @ The Olympics Closing Ceremony!




Usher headlined the final Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games, Nightly Victory Ceremony Concert February 27. Usher closed the Winter Ceremonies in Whistler with an epic performance which closed the Olympics in style! This special performance in the heart of Whistler, Canada leads up to the release of Usher's sixth studio album, "Raymond v. Raymond," which is due in stores March 30. Described as a natural follow-up to his ground-breaking 2004 album "Confessions," which earned him the distinction of being the "Top Hot 100 Artist of the Decade, " (Billboard) the new album contains the smoldering signature ballads and hypnotic up-tempos the multi-talented, all around entertainer is known for.





Video Production and Photography Provided By: Mindshift Media
All Rights Reserved. Mindshift Media. 2010

Sunday, February 7, 2010

What Was Your Favorite Superbowl Commercial?



OK, so the question is....what was the best ad campaign of this years Superbowl? I've listed some of the top picks so far from this year. One of my personal favorites was an ad from Google titled, "Parisian Love". It was a simple yet effective advertisement on the abilities of the worlds largest search engine to help us navigate our lives. The ad is about an American who finds love in Paris and utilizes Google to help him make arrangements to meet his new found love. On the comedy side were the Doritos ads which were all a hit and extremely hilarious, especially the "Snack Attack"! With that said, check them out and feel free to comment on your favorite ad. The cost for a :30 second advertisement for this years Superbowl was around $3 million per :30 second spot. Budweiser lead the way with 8 total ads, some of those being a minute in length.

Check out the ad campaigns we have posted, and let the voting begin!





"Parisian Love" - Google 



"Snack Attack" - Doritos




"Baby Girlfriend" - E*TRADE




"Dog Collar" - Doritos



"Whale of a Tale" - Bridgestone



"The Game" - Snickers 



"Fences Clydesdales" - Budweiser



Vizio Forge


One Video that didn't make the Superbowl, and is considered an outtake, is from E*Trade. Check this out, it's pretty hilarious!


E*Trade Baby Outtakes




Feel free to comment on your favorite advertisements from Superbowl 44! If we left one out, let us know and we will add it to our list.

Enjoy!
 









Wednesday, February 3, 2010

Conan O'Brien at Fox? Rupert Murdoch Says We'd 'Do It In A Flash'



News Corp. chairman Rupert Murdoch said, "I'm sure there have been some conversations" between Fox and Conan O'Brien to start a late night show at the network. "But if you mean real negotiations, no," he added. Murdoch said networks will have to have continuing talks with affiliates about slipping Conan into an 11/11:30 spot. "There are differing opinions within the network," Murdoch said. Right now, many affiliates air repeats that are profitable for them, according to Murdoch. 

"It will take time to adjust," he said, about talks with affiliates. Murdoch added that if Fox knew they could create a successful late night show with Conan, that the affiliates would agree to, we'd "do it in a flash," he said. "I'm speculating, we'll have to wait and see," he said.


(Source - Business Insider)

Conan O'Brien seals $45 million deal to quit "The Tonight Show"



NBC said it has reached a $45 million deal with Conan O’Brien for his exit from the “Tonight Show,” allowing Jay Leno to return to the late-night program he hosted for 17 years. Under the deal, which came less than eight months after O’Brien took the reins from Leno, O’Brien will get more than $33 million, NBC said. The rest will go to his 200-strong staff in severance.

I have a feeling Conan is counting his money as we speak. Over the course of 8 months, Conan hosted 160 shows. This means, he was paid $206,250 per show! And his staffers are walking away with their current contracts, plus $60,000 in severance pay. I think everyone made out OK on this deal except for NBC!

Turn that frown upside down Conan, you are walking away with $45 million! With all due respect, I think Conan is walking away from the "Tonight Show" with class and integrity. One of Conan’s last few words: “All I ask of you is one thing: please don’t be cynical. I hate cynicism — it’s my least favorite."




Saturday, January 30, 2010

(1994) - Tom Brokaw reports on that thing called the "Internet".

An NBC News In-Depth Report with Tom Brokaw on that thing called the "Internet" - (from 1994)





Classic video from 1994..."A look at part of the computer world we all have all been hearing about, but many of us don't really understand", the statement Tom Brokaw used to open this segment on the new and interesting world of this thing called the "internet".


Back in the 90's, who would have imagined the internet becoming what is has become today! Forever changing the ways we live, run businesses, and interact with people across the world on a daily basis. Tom Brokaw brought up an interesting question in this segment...."Does this mean bed time stories will come from a PC?" Bill Gates responded, "It's a long ways away before you have a flat screen that's as small and light as that book is today."


Enjoy this flashback in time, courtesy of NBC News. Fun Video!

Wednesday, January 27, 2010

Introducing the New Apple iPad




Apple CEO Steve Jobs debuts the much-anticipated Apple tablet. Jobs shows the in's and out's of the new "iPad", starting at $499. 




After months of speculation and hype, Apple unveiled a portable device Wednesday called the iPad that will attempt to usher in a new era of touch-screen tablet computing, filling a gap between smart phones, laptops and eBook readers. Apple's CEO Steve Jobs presented the iPad to a rapt audience of technology journalists from the around the world, calling it Apple's "most advanced technology in a magical and revolutionary device." He said the iPad bridges the divide between laptops and smart phones, giving people an experience that those other devices can't provide. The iPad "is so much more intimate than a laptop," he said, "And it's so much more capable than a smartphone."






But Apple must still persuade recession-weary consumers who already have other devices to open their wallets yet again. He said the device -- half an inch thick and weighing 1.5 pounds -- will be available within 60 days starting at a lower-than-expected $499 for a 16 gigabyte Wi-Fi model with larger storage sizes and 3G wireless data connectivity through AT&T, taking the price up to $829. In form and function, the device resembles a large iPhone or iPod Touch with a bigger 9.7-inch high-definition, LED-backlit screen and a 10-hour battery life. The iPad will offer a scaled-up iPhone experience complete with the iPhone operating system and access to almost all of Apple's 140,000 iPhone apps.





Zachary, a contributing analyst with a mobile research agency called The 451 Group, considered the iPad a laptop replacement, especially because Apple is also selling a dock with a built-in keyboard. But Forrester Research analyst James McQuivey said he does not believe the iPad offered enough additional features for consumers to justify buying yet another gadget, or to call it a new category of device. In an e-mail, he criticized its lack of social features, such as ways to share photos and home video and recommend books.




The device does break new ground for Apple in that it will include a new Apple iBook store, pitting Apple directly against Amazon's Kindle service. Apple said five publishers, including Penguin, Harper Collins, Simon & Schuster, are on board to sell books in the iBook store. Jobs said the device will speak to an array of readers. The device offers access to Apple's iTunes catalog of music, movies and TV shows. The iPhone's browser is expanded for the iPad, as are a number of other basic functions such as a calendar, photo e-mail, contacts and maps. Apple also created iPad versions of popular iWork suite productivity applications Keynote, Pages and Numbers, which will sell for $9.99 each.
Apple, however, passed on a camera for the iPad, and there is no Adobe Flash support, so Web video viewing is limited. And despite the larger screen, Apple has not enabled multitasking of apps.
Applications will play a large role in the success of the iPad, just as it helped propel the iPhone and iPod Touch. Jobs said almost all 140,000 apps will be able to run in a scaled-up, full-screen version on the iPad or in its original form.


The key, however, will be a new version of the iPhone software development kit that will allow developers to build specifically for the iPad. Several developers, including game makers Electronic Arts and Gameloft, demonstrated what developers can do with the large screen real estate.
Stephen Wildstrom, an independent technology analyst said the iPad feels like an offshoot of Apple's Macbook laptop line, focusing on portability, rather than the outright mobility of the iPhone. He said Apple has a chance to lead a fledgling category with its strong combination of hardware and software.
"The iPad can succeed without hurting anything existing today," he said. "The iPhone didn't kill the smart phone industry, it expanded the market." But Mike McGuire, an analyst with Gartner, said e-reader manufacturers should worry about the iPad and its eBook aspirations, especially at a starting price of $499. He said old media publications such as newspapers and magazines may stand to benefit if they can use the iPad to get consumers to pay for online content. Shares of Apple rose $2.04, or 1 percent, to close Wednesday at $207.98. The company's shares have more than doubled over the past year, partly on anticipation of the tablet computer. Shares in Amazon rose $3.27, or 2.7 percent, to $122.75.



(Source - AP and New York Times)

Tuesday, January 26, 2010

Avatar Overtakes Titanic as Top-Grossing Film Ever

Sci-fi spectacular Avatar has surpassed Titanic to become the highest grossing movie of all time, figures from distributor 20th Century Fox show.




Avatar's worldwide takings in just six weeks stand at $1.859 billion, versus Titanic's $1.843 billion.
Director James Cameron holds the remarkable distinction of directing both the world's top grossing movies. Titanic, which starred Kate Winslet and Leonardo DiCaprio, set a new box office record during its release in 1997-1998. It also won Cameron an Oscar for best director. Avatar - Cameron's latest epic - won two Golden Globes last week, and is expected to garner an Oscar nomination next month. Earlier this month, it became the fastest movie ever to achieve $1 billion in ticket sales around the world, and took over second place from The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King. It has proved a worldwide sensation, dominating the box office from North America to China and Russia. The science-fiction adventure, about a disabled marine who infiltrates a race of giant blue aliens, mixes live action with digitally-created performances. It was reportedly the most expensive film ever made, with a budget of at least $300 million.

(Source - BBC)

Sunday, January 24, 2010

Live at Hope for Haiti Now Telethon - Incredible Artists Collaborate to Raise Money for Haiti

Hope for Haiti Now






To Donate - hopeforhaitinow.org or 1-877-99-HAITI (2484)

or you can text message donations to 90999 and type 'Haiti" or text to 50555 and text 'Give" (US Only) - A $10 donation will be added to your phone bill.

Friday, January 22, 2010

Haiti Earthquake - Praise You in this Storm!



Casting Crowns - "Praise You In This Storm"

Continuing thoughts and prayers go out to the victims of the catastrophic earthquake in Haiti. This is an incredibly special inspirational song and a reminder that the Lord is always with us, regardless of the "storm". Praise the children, mothers, fathers, brothers, sisters and families battling this disaster.

Continuing stories of miracles continue to occur around Haiti. Rescuers are continuing to find people trapped beneath the rubble...here is one miraculous story by NBC.






If you would like to donate to the relief efforts happening in Haiti, you can text 'Haiti" to 90999 or log onto www.TheRedCross.org

Lets come together as a country and help the people of Haiti!

Song Lyrics from - "Praise You In This Storm"

I was sure by now
God You would have reached down
And wiped our tears away
Stepped in and saved the day
But once again, I say "Amen", and it's still raining

As the thunder rolls
I barely hear Your whisper through the rain
"I'm with you"
And as Your mercy falls
I raise my hands and praise the God who gives
And takes away

And I'll praise You in this storm
And I will lift my hands
For You are who You are
No matter where I am
And every tear I've cried
You hold in Your hand
You never left my side
And though my heart is torn
I will praise You in this storm

I remember when
I stumbled in the wind
You heard my cry to you
And you raised me up again
My strength is almost gone
How can I carry on
If I can't find You

But as the thunder rolls
I barely hear You whisper through the rain
"I'm with you"
And as Your mercy falls
I raise my hands and praise the God who gives
And takes away

I lift my eyes unto the hills
Where does my help come from?
My help comes from the Lord
The Maker of Heaven and Earth

Thursday, January 21, 2010

Red Cross' Texting Campaign to Aid Haiti has Already Raised $5 Million



For Andrea Lahouze making a $10 Red Cross contribution by texting the word "haiti" to 90999 was the most natural thing in the world.

The Hopkins 24-year-old, like many other young adults, is well-acquainted with digital methods for doing good. She has helped feed wild chimpanzees and save endangered rainforests at redjellyfish.com. More clicks at thehungersite.com helped feed the needy.
So when word went out to mobile-phone users that they could assist earthquake-ravaged Haiti with just a few taps, the public-affairs account executive was among the first to do so. She urged her Facebook friends — and her mother — to do likewise.
Lahouze has company. The American Red Cross, one of several organizations behind the texting-for-Haiti campaign, has tried texting-based charity drives in the past, with mediocre results. This time, something clicked.




The Red Cross is not sure what. Maybe it was that the agency put the word out early, and loudly. Maybe the devastation struck a nerve stateside. Maybe the fact that the federal government supported the texting campaign made a difference. Maybe "viral" publicity on Twitter and other social networks was the key.




Regardless, the Red Cross texting campaign — conceived with help from "mobile giving" technology firm mGive.com and "cause marketing" firm Mobile Accord — had far surpassed
expectations with more than $5 million in contributions as of late Thursday. "This instance is far more successful than any we've tried," said Gloria Huang, social-media specialist with the Red Cross. "We're definitely going to keep this in mind for the future."
Most wireless carriers have waived the usual fees for texts, which means money charged to users' credit cards goes to Red Cross emergency work. The Red Cross texting-for-charity push wasn't the only such campaign aimed at assisting desperate Haitians.

Singer Wyclef Jean, one of Haiti's most famous sons, launched his own texting push, with $5 contributions going to grass-roots group YĆ©le Haiti. To donate, cell-phone users texted "yele" to 501501. As of Thursday afternoon, the word "yele" was one of the leading "trending topics" on Twitter. "The wonderful thing about raising funds via texting is the ubiquity of cell phones — everyone has one," said Douglas Naegele, owner of mobile-communications firm Infield Communications in Washington, D.C. "And everyone has 30 seconds to stop, send a text and give."
Minnesota's Lahouze said these kinds of charity drives soon will filter from large national organizations to smaller local ones, such as the Edina-based secondhandhounds.org dog-rescue group dear to her heart. "If we could generate donations via texting, I think it could be huge for the rescue," she said. "The easier we make it for potential donors, the more likely it will be that they will donate to our cause."




There were other tech-flavored ways to help Haitians.
  • Apple's iTunes Store displayed a prominent "Haiti Earthquake Relief" button. Clicking it gave visitors the option to donate from $5 to $200, all charged to their iTunes accounts.

  • Google set up a donation page, accessible via its home page, and added updated satellite images of Haiti to Google Maps.

  • Amazon.com also added a donation link to its home page. Internet users short on cash can show their support for Haiti by embedding an image of the country's flag on their social-network avatars, via the twibbon.com site. And T-Mobile said it would waive long-distance charges on phone calls to Haiti, retroactive to when the quake hit.

    It's time to take action and help these desperate people located in Haiti. It's a simple donation of $10 that will help the relief efforts in Haiti. Again, it's simple! All you need to do is text from your cell phone the word "haiti" to 90999. Your cell phone bill will automatically be charged once you send in your text message.
     
                                     Lets help these people who desperately need our assistance!

    Please feel free to pass along this information to friends, family, co-workers, etc...lets get the word out about this easy and simple way to donate in order to help in the relief efforts in this devastated region.



  • Wednesday, January 13, 2010

    The Inspiring Story of Patrick Hughes

    Patrick is a remarkable young man who was born without eyes and without the ability to fully straighten his arms and legs, making him unable to walk.  Additionally, two steel rods were surgically attached to Patrick's spine to correct scoliosis.

    Despite circumstances that seem overwhelming to you and me, Patrick has overcome these physical issues to excel as a musician and student. Patrick started playing the piano at the age of only nine months, and also plays the trumpet and sings. He even participates in the University of Louisville School of Music Marching and Pep Bands with help from his father (Patrick John Hughes), who tirelessly maneuvers his
    wheel chair through the formations with the other 220+ members of the Cardinal Marching Band. Patrick is usually a straight 'A' student, having received only 6 'B's' during his entire educational experience - up to and including his junior year of college (3.9 gpa).


    A virtuoso pianist, vocalist and trumpet player, Patrick has won or finished very high in numerous competitions, as well as winning awards acknowledging the circumstances he has overcome to achieve these heights.  He has been featured on ESPN, ABC-TV, Oprah, CBS-TV, The Ellen Show, Extreme Make Over Home Edition, FOX-TV, CSTV, NBC-TV, Million Dollar Round Table, The Grand Ole Opry, People Magazine, Sports Illustrated, Star Magazine, and many, many others.  Patrick has made appearances from California to New York and Chicago to Texas and Miami and countless points in between, even performing in Asia, Canada, South America and Europe.

    His first book, I AM POTENTIAL, is published and available around the country/world.


    This was a piece done during ESPN College Gameday.

    Inspiring to say the least!