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The Playback Blog
Welcome to The Playback Blog, where we share stories and lessons from our work in video, podcasts, animation, and more.
Disclaimer: Our posts are penned by a non-robot human person so mind the typos. #sorrynotsorry


Dear Marketers: Sound Matters
Whether you're producing a feature film, recording a Zoom call, or creating a corporate training video, sound quality plays a crucial role. According to an audio expert, poor sound can break trust and distract from your message. Here are 10 reasons why sound matters in video production and marketing.

Richard Adler
Jul 16 min read


Ranked Choice Voting, Made Simple
You know the moment. You're out with friends, and the upcoming NYC mayoral primaries come up. Suddenly, everyone's talking about who to rank, and who not to. Sure, you get the gist of ranked choice ( five picks in order of preference) but do you really understand how the votes are counted?

Richard Adler
Jun 202 min read


Broadway Bootlegged on TikTok?
My love-hate relationship with TikTok took a turn when bootleg Broadway clips started filling my feed. Full musical numbers from shows like Cabaret and Death Becomes Her are showing up, and it’s raising questions. Is it smart marketing or a threat to tradition? This post explores what leaked footage means for the future of live theatre.

Richard Adler
Jun 23 min read


And the Award Goes to...
So exciting to share that “Making THE Move”, our collaboration with theSkimm and the National Association of REALTORS® , won Best Multi-Platform Video Campaign at the 2025 Digiday Awards!

Richard Adler
May 121 min read


Drone Flying on the Jersey Shore!
We took a trip out to Jersey (as we often do for productions these days!), to record footage for At Home Recreation's Hazlet warehouse.

Richard Adler
Apr 82 min read


From Park Ave Office to Production Studio
We love the challenge of transforming everyday spaces into professional studios.

Richard Adler
Mar 191 min read


Look Ma, We're on TV!
One of the perks of working in a visual field like ours where we produce videos, commercials, films (short and feature), branded content,...

Richard Adler
Feb 251 min read


Podcast Power Play: The Benefits of Business Podcasts
Should you create a podcast for your business? I think so, and here's 5 reasons why.

Richard Adler
Oct 2, 20243 min read


"Complacency is the Enemy of Creativity"
It was a great day at Monday.com 's Elevate 2024 conference in NYC! The sessions and hands-on help reinforced how tech can keep creative...

Richard Adler
Sep 26, 20241 min read


Blogging Is Back—It Never Really Left
Blogging has stood the test of time and confidently declared, 'I'm here to stay!' We’re here for it, and here’s why.

Richard Adler
Aug 19, 20243 min read
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