The Media Download with John Ondo is a podcast packed with tips, tricks, and current media trends with practical ideas to help you improve your media quality. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or just getting started with your own social media content, you will find time-saving, quality-increasing ideas here. Drawing on John's decades of Emmy Award-winning experience in broadcasting and digital media, John shares production shortcuts, & creative strategies to help your projects look and…
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Send us Fan Mail A preview of the upcoming Vettes, Rods & Classics from 99.7 The Blitz 103.9 The Maverick. Thanks, North American Broadcasting, for helping spread the word on our charity car show! Go to Vettes Rods and Classics on Facebook to find out more. Watch all of the video format of this podcast on my YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLMqz-XMZ8v2VLfSXSCrEtDmfKum5g5ZEb
Send us Fan Mail John Ondo, a 40-year TV and filmmaking veteran, argues that leaders often wrongly treat media creation as a simple technical task—training someone to “push the buttons” for livestreams or social reels—when high-quality content requires professional instincts built through daily practice. Using golf as an analogy, he says knowing tools and mechanics isn’t the same as developing the…
Send us Fan Mail AT&T’s “When the Connection Matters” Campaign: The Storytelling Lesson for Content Creators Media Consultant and Filmmaker, John Ondo, breaks down AT&T’s new ad campaign after seeing spots during the Masters, focusing on “Swing Coach” and “Doomscroll,” and argues they sell meaningful relationships rather than bandwidth or coverage. He notes that the ads target people who value…
Send us Fan Mail John Ondo, a 40-year TV and filmmaking veteran, compares HBO’s The Pitt and Paramount’s Star Trek: Starfleet Academy—both are teacher-and-student shows with very different outcomes—to explain what content creators can learn about respecting audiences. He argues The Pit succeeds by trusting viewers with real-time, authentic hospital storytelling, minimal handholding, and relatable…
Send us Fan Mail Names Always Matter: What the Corvette E-Ray Teaches About Branding John Ondo explains how naming and branding shape perception, using the Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray as a case study. Though the 2024 E-Ray was a high-performance V8 hybrid with all-wheel drive and 0–60 in 2.5 seconds, many consumers assumed the “E” meant fully electric and treated it like a Tesla, hurting sales. In…
Send us Fan Mail The One Production Tool That Changed My Shoots: DJI Osmo Pocket 3 John Ondo explains how the DJI Osmo Pocket 3 has become the biggest production tool he’s bought and why it’s transformed his field workflow in an era of compressed budgets and schedules. With most clients expecting a half-day shoot and fast editing, he emphasizes “get in, get out” without sacrificing quality,…
Send us Fan Mail Photoshop vs. Canva: Craft vs. Convenience for Media Creators In this episode of The Media Download, John Ondo dives into the ongoing debate between Adobe Photoshop and Canva. He discusses the pros and cons of each tool—highlighting Photoshop's control, collaboration, and industry recognition versus Canva's speed, simplicity, and beginner-friendliness. Through thoughtful…
Send us Fan Mail Top Super Bowl Commercials of 2023: Hilarious & Heartfelt Reviews In this week's episode of The Media Download, John Ondo and his wife Angel review some of the top Super Bowl commercials of 2023. Despite neither of their favorite teams playing, they delve into ads from big brands like Michelob, PepsiCo, Budweiser, GrubHub, Ring, Hellman's, and Instacart. With a mix of humor and…
Send us Fan Mail Join John Ondo on the Media Download this week as he walks through how Oasis City Church navigated a massive snowstorm that forced the cancellation of in-person services. Learn essential hacks and tips for pivoting to an online live-streamed service during emergencies. Discover the importance of pre-production communication, effective planning, and collaboration between media…
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of 'The Media Download,' Media Consultant, John Ondo talks with veteran radio broadcaster and podcaster Terry Dismore about the enduring power and unique advantages of audio podcasting. They delve into why podcasting remains an effective medium for communication, sharing personal viewpoints, and detailed discussion that isn't feasible on social media platforms like…