Appeal Production

24/12/2025

This year was full of meaningful stories, and we’re grateful to have helped to tell them. 📽️ Special thanks to the clients who collaborated with us this year!

Wishing you a warm, restful, and joyful holiday season. ✨♥️ Happy Holidays from the Appeal Production team!

22/12/2025

Attracting talent starts with telling the story of what makes a place special. 📖 ✨

We partnered with the Northern Shenandoah Valley Coalition to create a recruitment video series showcasing the region’s lifestyle, opportunities, and community. 🚴‍♂️🏃🌄

Designed for social, the web, and hiring events, these videos are helping position the Northern Shenandoah Valley as a top destination for people looking to relocate.

Watch the video ➡️ appealproduction.com/Portfolio/recruitment-marketing-northern-shenandoah-valley-coalition/

The Northern Shenandoah Valley Coalition faced a significant workforce gap threatening regional economic growth and community development. Employment data revealed numerous unfilled positions across multiple industries, potentially limiting the area’s economic potential. They needed to attract qua...

20/12/2025

Looking for a game changer for your business in 2026? 📅

It's time to apply to the Small Business Game Changer, brought to you by Appeal Production and JMUSports!

One small business within two hours of Harrisonburg will win a $30,000 marketing package, including a professional video produced by our team!

Learn more & apply ➡️ jmusports.com/form/3439

18/12/2025

Sometimes you need your team to hype you up a bit when you have an out-of-the-box idea for a client project! 😀

16/12/2025

Our annual holiday card has arrived, and we're feeling festive!

Enjoy a little bit of our chaotic carpool karaoke as we drive around Harrisonburg. 🎤 ✨

🎄 Happy Holidays from our team to yours! ♥️

12/12/2025

On set with the one and only, James Madison University President Dr. Jim Schmidt for JMU Dining! 🎥

10/12/2025

Just because an interview is unscripted doesn't mean you should show up unprepared. A little prep will help you come across as natural, confident, and genuine on camera. 😎 Here are five simple tips to help you shine in your next on-camera interview. ⬇️

💭 Read the questions ahead of time
📋 Jot down bullet points (not full answers)
💡 Use a teleprompter if you need it
🎤 Mind your posture, tone, and eye contact
🪞 Practice in the mirror to build confidence

🎥 The goal is to feel ready and relaxed. Because the best interviews don’t sound rehearsed...they sound real! Get more tips in our newest blog post: appealproduction.com/how-to-prepare-for-an-unscripted-video-interview-be-natural-be-ready/

09/12/2025

You don't want to miss this year's Appeal holiday card! 💌🎄🎤
It's going live in the next few days, so be sure to subscribe to our monthly newsletter to get it first!

🎅🤳 Sign up ➡️ appealproduction.com/contact-us

03/12/2025

Thank you for the kind words, Tisha! 💬 We loved bringing the PrePOPsterous story to life. Here’s to more sweet success together! 🍿✨

01/12/2025

Throwback to early 2020, when our team was honored with the Entrepreneur of the Year Award from the Harrisonburg-Rockingham Chamber of Commerce. ✨🏆 ✨ We’re still so proud of this milestone and grateful for the community that continues to inspire and support our work every day.

29/11/2025

Happy Small Business Saturday! 🛍️ SHOP LOCAL TODAY & TAG A SMALL BUSINESS that deserves a game-changing marketing opportunity. (Read on to learn more!)

Alongside JMUSports, we're excited to help small businesses in Virginia stand out! 💜✨ The Small Business Game Changer contest will award one business with:

🏀 A JMU Sports marketing package valued at $20,000
🎥 A video package from Appeal Production valued at $10,000

That translates to:
✅ Professional video content
✅ Powerful storytelling
✅ Marketing support that actually moves the needle

Free to enter and open to small businesses within a two-hour driving radius of Harrisonburg! Learn more ➡️ jmusports.com/form/3439

25/11/2025

Kicking off the week with gratitude at National Philanthropy Day®! 💙
We were proud to be a sponsor of this inspiring celebration of generosity and community impact. Big thanks to our amazing tablemates (Deanna Reed, Ashley Farley, Sarah Cortes, and Nick Swartz) for making the day even brighter!

And of course, a huge congratulations to the 2025 award recipients! ✨
🏆 Individual Philanthropists: David and Helen Penrod
🏆 Youth in Philanthropy: Eastern Mennonite School WeServe Club
🏆 Corporate Philanthropy: Kathy Moran Wealth Group
🏆 Spirit of Philanthropy: Debi Canfield
🏆 Sandra Neff Fundraising Executive: Lynda McMillen