The Idea Ranch
Crafting communications for the world and beyond

Let's tell a story together. Whether we do that by writing, crafting a video, creating a television show, or via the web, let me help you in any way I can. I have 35 years experience in the media business and would love to help tell your story to the world.

Things I can help you with...

Marketing/Advertising/Promotion
* Copywriting of all kinds and styles
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Complete video production services
* Television commercials
* Radio commercials
* Corporate videos
* Print materials
* Production consulting & management
* Event & trade show video support

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Podcast content consultant

Writing
* Funny stories
* Books
* Magazine articles
* Speeches
* Videos
* Dialog scripts
* TV shows

* Love letters
* Greeting cards

Brainstorming
* Big ideas
* Little ideas
* Solo or with a group

* Let's get your group of creatives together and think outside the box. My intent is not necessarily a solution to your problem - but rather to look at all possibilities large and small; to get people thinking.

Double click on the pictures to see a short video example

Y2K computer video for consumers with Bill Nye Scenario video for capabilities of Windows XP Opening video showing digital range of XP

The Ocean Short history of TV
Windows Media Technology and the music industry

The .NET Show webcast Microsoft Extreme Show; consumer tips and tricks Scenario video showing future technology

Multiple Telly
Award Winner

Contact Information

Bob Snyder
Chief ranch hand, director, writer, producer, big idea guy

bbob5@msn.com
206-422-0901

Based in the Seattle area
Tons of references available

Writing Samples

Official Resume

Client List

What you need to know...

* 35 years of experience in all fields of media.
Producing, directing, writing and shooting; the breadth and depth of the projects I've been involved with is to YOUR advantage.

* I have written, produced and directed thousands of TV and Radio commercials for local and national clients.

* I have written, produced and directed thousands of corporate videos for Microsoft and others.

* I have written, produced and directed hundreds of live webcasts and broadcasts for Microsoft and others. Live is still best!

* My experience includes many different industries, including software, hardware, grocery retailing, department store retailing, training, small city growth and planning, television and radio broadcasting, farming, ranching, government, non-profits, travel, manufacturing, garage doors, health, construction, city government, boating and airplanes.

* I work fast, I'm easy to know and I'm efficient; I don't spend your money frivolously.

Updated February 15, 2009

Copyright 2009, Idea Ranch, Lynnwood, WA