Three Decades of Expertise
Founders of 8 Unique Brands
Real-life husband and wife business partners have first-hand knowledge and expertise in developing innovative concepts to get you and your business noticed in person and online. We are passionate about storytelling and helping others learn and grow.
1992
- Holli & Robert get married on March 14, 1992
- The first brand created together is Absolute Video Productions, a professional video services company
- Robert speaks on a national stage presenting original concepts to professional event videographers
- Holli & Robert have 2 children: Lindsey Taylor born April 1994 and Alex Dylan born September 1996
- Rebrand Absolute Video to Robert Allen, Videojournalist
2005
- Holli & Robert are early adopters/pioneer podcasters when they create Brand #2: Wedding Podcast Network (WPN)
- Leading authority in bridal media
- 11 original shows on WPN with 200+ episodes of wedding planning advice, ideas, resources, and tips
- Conversations with top wedding professionals in the wedding industry and interviews with engaged couples
2009
- With the success of WPN, we launch Brand #3 New Media Connection to help businesses strengthen their brand identity and position themselves as an authority
- With the ever-changing landscape of technology, we introduce the power of video, webinars, podcasts, blogs, presentations, email campaigns, and social media content
- Proudly produce original podcast programming for small businesses: Ear on Careers, Elder Law Today
2011
- Brand #4 is The 21st Century Bride, our first hybrid event production
- A full-day educational conference for wedding-related businesses presented live to 150 attendees in person and live-streamed to over 100 attendees in 33 states and 7 countries
- A spectacular B2B event with 20 dynamic industry experts who presented short-form sessions on how to marry classic marketing with the latest online strategies to build a strong brand
- Offered the online replay with 7 recorded hours of valuable information
2018
- Brand #5 is Canna Pop-Up where we bring people together to learn about cannabis for health and wellness
- Events showcase a curated selection of innovative products and services from high-quality brands, cannapreneurs, and sponsors
- Novice and seasoned cannabis enthusiasts sample, shop, and savor an experience to remember
- In-person, hybrid, and virtual Canna Pop-Up events keep the community connected with education, entertainment, and prizes
2020
- Holli & Robert pivoted during the pandemic to bring you Brand #6, At Home Event, a unique niche online marketplace bringing people and businesses together
- A fun, interactive virtual experience that features the latest lifestyle brands, products, and services
- Produced At Home Wedding Expo, At Home Wellness Expo, and At Home Craft & Gift Show to help increase vendors’ and sponsors’ brand awareness and to make memorable connections with real-time video chat
- Vendor spotlights and educational talks reached thousands of attendees from around the globe
2022
- We brought our client’s curriculum and seminars to reality with Brand #7, A Wakened Events
- Business development consulting and implementation: original logo/website/workbook/poster designs, branded content creation, marketing strategy, email campaign, social media & blog posts
- Event planning and production for in-person and online launch parties, full-day events, and virtual follow-up meetings
- Documented events via video and photography and testimonial video production
2023
- We are very excited to launch Brand #8, Holli & Robert, a forward-thinking happily married couple dedicated to sharing lessons learned on love, family, relationships, and an entrepreneurial lifestyle
- We consult, coach, and train you to wow your audience with a positive, meaningful, lucrative experience
- Passionate about inspiring people to share their unique stories and put new ideas into motion to distinguish its business
- We want to make a difference in people’s lives as we look forward to the future together