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| July 1, 2010 Elegant Videos by Kris is being rebranded as Elegant Films by Kris. |
| June 30, 2010 Kris participated in a product development panel for Shure in Niles, Illinois. This is an ongoing process. |
| June 2010 Kris is to scheduled to speak at the 20th WEVA Expo in Orlando on August 25, 2010. Kris has attended 14 consecutive WEVA Expos and this is her 6th time as a speaker. |
| March 1, 2010 Kris joins the Chicago chapter of Wish Upon A Wedding. Wish Upon A Wedding provides wedding services for people who have life-threatening illnesses. |
| Feb. 17, 2010 Kris participates in the WEVA iVideo Show with an online WEVA Public Relations booth. |
| Nov. 2009 Yoshi Kohara, Director of Asian marketing for ABC, comes to Chicago to meet with Kris. Read the WEVA News Story here. |
| September 14-17, 2009 WEVA EXPO 2009, Orlando, Florida - Kris attended her 13th consecutive WEVA EXPO. This was her 5th year as a seminar presenter. Kris, WEVA PR Chairperson, presented the seminar, "The Power of Video & Social Media." |
| July 2009 CTW Features - Jake Laub interviews Kris for a nationally distributed article, How To Vet Your Videographer. This article has appeared in print in such cities as Philadelphia, San Antonio, Pittsburgh, Spokane, Lancaster, Chicago, etc. |
| June 2009 EventDV magazine - Steve Nathans-Kelly, Editor-in-Chief, mentions Kris in his article, The Untouchables - IVA Brings World-Class Filmmakes to Chicago for Midwest Expo 2009 |
| May 2009 EventDV magazine - Kris Malandruccolo, EventDV columnist, wrote the column, The Reel Deal: Success Principles for Videographers for the May issue. After attending one of Jack Canfield's seminars, Kris shares a few success principles. ANIMOTO - Kris becomes an Affiliate for "Animoto for Business." Sign up for Animoto through Kris and get one extra FREE month by entering the code: tqjhgxw at the Animoto website |
| April 2009 EventDV magazine - Alan Nauman mentions Kris is his Cradle to the Grave column: Photos for the Dead or Videos for the Living? |
| February 4, 2009 EWE Networking Group, Bartlett, IL - Kris presented the seminar: The Elegant Queen's Rules of Marketing. |
| January 16, 2009 The Daily Herald newspaper - Kris was interviewed by the business editor for an article on her Heritage Maker storybooks and video business. The article is Keeping Memories. |
| January 2009 EventDV magazine - Kris Malandruccolo, EventDV columnist, wrote the article The Reel Deal: The Shift to Thrift for the January issue. In this column , you will learn things you can do to maximize your spending power in this recession. |
| December 2008 EventDV magazine - Kris Malandruccolo, contributing editor & columnist, selects her best products and new trends for 2008. Read the story here. |
| November 11, 2008 Professional Videographers Network, Southern California - Kris Malandruccolo was the featured speaker at the PVN monthly meeting. Kris presented her seminar, "The Elegant Queen's Rules of Marketing". |
| November 9-11, 2008 ABC Business of Brides Conference, Orlando, FL - Kris Malandruccolo worked the WEVA booth during the ABC Tradeshow promoting the value of video to all wedding professionals in attendance. Kris also presented the roundtable seminar, Video2Go. Kris is the only videographer who is a Master Wedding Vendor in ABC. |
| November 1, 2008 EventDV magazine - Kris Malandruccolo wrote the column The Reel Deal - Memoirs of a Videographer for the November issue. |
| October 27, 2008 MarCom Creative Award - Kris Malandruccolo is winner of two 2008 MarCom Creative awards. In the "Video" category, Kris won for the "Kozlowski Wedding". This is one of over a dozen video awards Kris has received over the years. In the "Writing" category, Kris won for her EventDV magazine article "What Women Want" which was in the July 2008 issue. Previously, Kris won a 2005 MarCom Creative Award, 2006 Communicator Award and 2007 Hermes Creative Award for her Reel Deal column. |
| October 1, 2008 EventDV magazine - Kris Malandruccolo and her Heritage Makers business is mentioned in the editorial, A Family Affair, by Stephen Nathans-Kelly in the October issue. |
| Sept. 25-27, 2008 Heritage Makers Convention, Anaheim, CA - Kris attended educational seminars on her storybook business, which is a part of her videotaping business. There were cool announcements and new products. "Ask Me Why Oprah called" by calling me at 630-876-9604. |
| September 1, 2008 EventDV magazine - Kris Malandruccolo wrote the column The Reel Deal - Worlds Apart? for the September issue. North Shore Style Weddings - Kris Malandruccolo's article on "Questions to Ask When Hiring A Professional Videographer" is in the fall 2008 issue. |
| August 21, 2008 Tokyo Bridal Industry magazine, Japan - the article was on Kris' WEVA Power of Video seminar and Yoshi Kohara's 2008 Wedding trends seminar at the 7th Annual Business of Brides Conference held in Tokyo & Osaka. |
| August 11-14, 2008 WEVA EXPO 2008, Orlando Florida - Kris Malandruccolo presented "The Power of Video & How To Get More Business Using It" on Aug. 13. On August 14, Kris was a panel speaker on "Marketing Your Services - Proven Strategies That Work" and "Digital Imaging" (about adding Heritage Makers Storybooks to your business for additional revenue). |
| August 10, 2008 WEVA Industry News - WEVA's Power of Video presented by Kris Malandruccolo in Japan initiates industry breakthrough. Read the story here. |
| July 1, 2008 Wedding & Event Videography Resource Guide, July 2008 (Vol. 2. No. 4) - Kris Malandruccolo is featured in the article "WEVA's PR Committee Rolls on with The Power of Video Tour in 2008!" on page 4. |
| May 11, 2008 Tokyo Bridal Industry magazine, Japan - Kris' upcoming Power of Video seminar at the 7th Annual Business of Brides Conference in Tokyo & Osaka was announced. |
| July 16, 2008 Osaka, Japan - Kris Malandruccolo presents The Power of Video at the 7th Annual Association of Bridal Consultants (ABC) Japan seminar held in Osaka. |
| July 14, 2008 Tokyo, Japan - Kris Malandruccolo presents The Power of Video at the 7th Annual Association of Bridal Consultants (ABC) Japan Seminar held in Tokyo. |
| July 7, 2008 Premiere Bride Boston 2008 magazine - Kris writes two articles for the new issue of the magazine: The Reel Deal on Videography and Questions To Ask Your Videographer. |
| July 1, 2008 EventDV magazine - Kris Malandruccolo reviewed the new training Sound Design & Marketing DVD from Vantage Point Productions. Read the review here. EventDV magazine - Kris Malandruccolo wrote the article, What Women Want for the July issue. |
| June 16, 2008 National Professional Videographers Association, Boston, MA - Kris Malandruccolo speaks to the Boston video association on "The Elegant Queen's Rules of Marketing" |
| May 28, 2008 WEVA Industry News Story - Kris Malandruccolo & WEVA "Power of Video" tour impacts wedding professionals city-wide. Read the story here. |
| May 4, 2008 Houston, TX - Kris Malandruccolo presents The Power of Video to Houston area bridal consultants and videographers. Read the WEVA News story here. |
| May 2008 EventDV magazine - Kris Malandruccolo wrote the article, The Reel Deal: Win, Place or Show for the May issue. EventDV magazine - Kris reviews the new DVDs from VideoExperts on 5 Short-form Weddings & 10 Wedding Recaps. Read the reviews here. |
| April 30, 2008 WEVA News Story - Kris Malandruccolo to present The Power of Video in Japan in July. Read the WEVA News story here. |
| April 15, 2008 Downers Grove, IL - Kris Malandruccolo is a panelist at the ADJA-IVA meeting discussing how videographers and DJs can better work together as team members. |
| April 6, 2008 Ft. Lauderdale, Florida - Kris Malandruccolo presents The Power of Video to the Ft. Lauderdale area bridal consultants and videographers. Read the WEVA News story here. |
| March 25, 2008 Cleveland, Ohio - Kris Malandruccolo presents The Power of Video to Cleveland area bridal consultants and videographers. Read the WEVA News Story here. |
| March 17, 2008 WEVA Industry News - Kris Malandruccolo mentioned in the news story "WEVA's Power of Video at ABC Convention Prompts Chapter programs" |
| March 2008 EventDV magazine - Kris Malandaruccolo, EventDV columnist, wrote the article, The Reel Deal: Vote for Change for the March issue. |
| February 2008 Weddings in Houston magazine - Kris Malandruccolo is interviewed and quoted in the article "Lights, Camera, Action" for the new issue of this bridal magazine. |
| January 28 - February 1, 2008 Las Vegas, NV - Kris was a speaker at PMA08 (the photo imaging national conference). Kris spoke about digital add-ons, including storybooks, that videographers can add to their business. |
| January 21-24, 2008 Orlando, Florida - Kris attended Video 08, a weeklong video conference, where she attended multiple seminars and workshops as part of her continuing education in the industry. |
| January 2008 20th Anniversary - Kris Malandruccolo is celebrating 20 years in business this January. Her fulltime videotaping business was started in 1988. EventDV magazine - Kris Malandruccolo, EventDV columnist, wrote the article, The Reel Deal: Setting Goals for 2008 for the January issue. EventDV magazine - Kris Malandruccolo writes the feature article, Adventure on the High Seas - What It Takes to be a Cruise Ship Videographer. Read the article here. |
| Dec.07/Jan.07 ABC Dialogue - Association of Bridal Consultants - Kris Malandruccolo's article on Preston Bailey from EventDV magazine is featured. |
| December 19, 2007 Podcast - In the Biz. Kris Malandruccolo discusses "Add-ons to make more $$$ and promote your business" with Kathy & Al Ritondo. |
| December 8, 2007 Radio Talk Show, Orlando 1190AM - It's Not Your Mother's Wedding. Kris Malandruccolo is interviewed by Bill Parkison, host of radio show WAMT in Orlando, Florida. The topic is "Videography - it's more important than you think". |
| December 2007 EventDV magazine - Kris Malandruccolo, contributing editor & columnist, selects her best products and new trends for 2007. Read the story here. Wedding & Event Resource Guide, Vol. 2, No. 2 - Kris Malandruccolo is featured in the magazine regarding The Power of Video in New England. |
| November 11-13, 2007 ABC Business of Brides Annual Conference, Orlando, Florida - Kris Malandruccolo is a featured speaker at the 26th annual ABC Annual Conference. Kris presented "The Power of Video" three times during the conference. Kris also worked the WEVA Tradeshow booth and was a Roundtable presenter. Kris is the only videographer to achieve the rank of Master Wedding Vendor through the Association of Bridal Consultants. |
| November 6, 2007 Professional Videographers Association of Connecticut - Kris Malandruccolo presents "The Power of Video & How To Get More Business It" and "Marketing Tips for Savvy Videographers" to the Hartford area professional videographers association (PVACT). WEVA News Story - ABC's National Convention to feature WEVA's "Power of Video" with Kris Malandruccolo presenting. Read the news story here. |
| November 5, 2007 National Professional Videographers Association - Kris Malandruccolo presents "The Power of Video & How To Get More Business Using It" to the Boston area professional videographers association (NPVA). |
| November 2007 EventDV magazine - Kris Malandruccolo, EventDV columnist, wrote the article, The Reel Deal: Taking Your Website to the Top for the November issue. In this column , you will learn tips to maximize your visibility and credibility via the web. |
| October 17, 2007 WEVA News Story - Kris Malandruccolo will be presenting "The Power of Video". WEVA's Power of Video coming to Boston and Hartford on November 5 and 6. Read the story here. |
| October 15, 2007 Video Business Advisor - Steve Yankee asks Kris Malandruccolo to become a contributor & advisor to the Video Business Advisor. |
| October 2007 EventDV magazine - Kris Malandruccolo, EventDV columnist, reviews a marketing DVD in Continuing Education "Marketing Secrets of the Wedding Vendor Superstars" by Steve Yankee, Video Business Advisor, for the October issue. |
| September 10, 2007 Heritage Makers Bulletin: The Business Forum - Kris Malandruccolo will contribute a weekly column focusing on business owners who run their own business in addition to offering Heritage Makers products to their clients. |
| September 2007 EventDV magazine - Kris Malandruccolo, EventDV Columnist, wrote the article, The Reel Deal - Suite Home Chicago for the September issue. |
| EventDV magazine,The Non-Linear editor: Kris Malandruccolo mentioned by Steve Nathans-Kelly, the editor-in-chief, in his review of WEVA EXPO 2007: WEVA Brings it back home to Bally's, delivers strong speaker roster, launches WEVA Latino, and more! Read what Steve thinks here. |
| August 29, 2007 The Carol Stream Examiner - Kris Malandruccolo had a press release in The Carol Stream Examiner for her recent accomplishments. ABC Dialogue - Association of Bridal Consultants - Kris Malandruccolo is mentioned in the ABCDialogue for her recent accomplishments. |
| August 19 Double-Tree North Shore Bridal Showcase - Kris Malandruccolo participated in The Bridal Showcase held at the Double-Tree Hotel & Conference Center in Skokie, IL. |
| August 13 - 16, 2007 WEVA EXPO 2007 - Kris Malandruccolo was inducted into the WEVA Hall of Fame during the Awards ceremony on Aug. 13. Kris was a panel speaker on "Profitable Add-Ons & Services" talking about adding Heritage Maker Storybooks to your business. Kris presented "The Power of Video & How To Get More Business Using It" on Aug. 16. |
| August 2007 Wedding & Event Resource Guide, Aug. 2007, Vol. 2, No. 1 - Kris Malandruccolo is featured in the article "WEVA On The Move" regarding her various speaking engagements on The Power of Video. |
| July 23 ABC Japan International Chapter - The Association of Bridal Consultants (ABC) held a conference in ABC-Japan on "Second Marriages". Kris was asked to submit some of her videos featuring "second marriages" for the conference (this is a growing trend in Japan). |
| July 18 National Association of Catering Executive (NACE) 2007 Award - Kris wins a NACE 2007 Award, not individually, but as part of a team. A team of videographers and other wedding professionals who participated in the World Record Wedding Video Event (2-15-06) held in Sacramento, California. WRWVE participants won the National Association of Catering Executives (NACE) award for the "Best Event Production" under $35,000. WEVA Industry News - Read the WEVA Industry News story on the follow-up to Kris' Venice presentation on "The Power of Video" here. |
| July 11 Utah Professional Videographers Association - Kris Malandruccolo presents "The Power of Video & How To Get More Business Using It" along with "Marketing Tips for the Savvy Videographer". |
| July 10 Los Angeles Professional Video & Photo Association - Kris Malandruccolo presents "The Power of Video & How To Get More Business Using It" in Los Angeles, and is part of a speaker line-up including Barbara Wallace, Master Bridal Consultant, and Peter Merry, Wedding Entertainer. |
| July 2007 North Shore Style Weddings (July 2007) issue - Kris Malandruccolo wrote the article "Questions to ask a Professional Videographer" for the July 2007 issue. |
| July 3 WEVA Industry News - Kris Malandruccolo is bringing the Power of Video to the Utah Professional Videographers Association, in Salt Lake City, on July 11. Read the WEVA Industry News Story here. |
| June 11, 2007 Hermes Creative Award - Kris Malandruccolo is winner of two 2007 Hermes Creative Awards. In the "Video" category, Kris won for the "Lebowsky Wedding". This is one of over a dozen video awards Kris has received over the years. In the "Writing" category, Kris won for her EventDV magazine article "Keeping It Reel With Preston Bailey" which was in the May 2007 issue. Read the article here. Previously, Kris won a 2005 MarCom Creative Award and a 2006 Communicator Award for her Reel Deal column. |
| June 9, 2007 Venice Events - Jayne Seddon of Venice Events hosted Kris Malandruccolo as she presented the Power of Video in Venice, Italy to a group of Italian videographers, photographers and coordinators. This is the first time they had all networked together. See the group photo here. |
| June 7, 2007 WEVA Industry News Story - Kris Malandruccolo will be one of the three featured speakers at a Powerhouse Evening at the Los Angeles Professional Video & Photo Association on July 10. Read the WEVA Industry News story here. |
| June 2007 EventDV magazine - Kris Malandruccolo, EventDV columnist, wrote the article The Reel Deal: What's Your Story? for the June issue. This article is on adding Heritage Makers storybooks to your video business. Call Kris for more details. |
| May 29, 2007 Fox TV News, Chicago - Kris' video footage was shown on the 9 pm news on a segment called "Memorable Wedding Moments" featuring the wedding couple, Eric & Suzanne Ringbauer. |
| May 18, 2007 EventDV magazine - WEVA's "Power of Video" to debut in Venice, Italy on June 9 by EventDV columnist & contributing editor, Kris Malandruccolo. Read the story here. WEVA Industry News - Kris Malandruccolo to present in Venice, Italy. Read the WEVA Industry News story here. |
| May 15, 2007 Illinois Videographers Midwest Expo 2007 - Kris was one of six featured presenters at the IVA Midwest Expo held on Tuesday, May 15, 2007 in Woodale, Illinois. Read the WEVA Industry News story here. |
| May 2007 Wedding & Event Videography Resource Guide (Vol. 1 No. 4) - Kris Malandruccolo is in article on page 12 in the WEVA magazine on the "First IVA Midwest EXPO to be held on May 15th". Kris is one of the featured speakers. There is also a nice IVA group photo taken at WEVA EXPO 2006 in the magazine too. |
| May 2007 EventDV magazine - Kris Malandruccolo, EventDV columnist, wrote the article, The Reel Deal: Keeping It Reel With Preston Bailey for the May issue. EventDV magazine - Kris wrote a book review of Barbara Wallace's book How To Be A Top Wedding: Get to the Top and Stay There for the May issue. |
| April 21-25, 2007 AFWPI National Conference, Ventura, California - Kris Malandruccolo is a featured speaker at the 9th annual Association for Wedding Professionals, International Conference and will be presenting on "The Power of Video." Kris was a speaker at last year's AFWPI conference and was invited back to present again. |
| April 2007 Wedding & Event Wedding Videograhy Resource Guide (Vol. 1 No. 3) - Kris is featured in the the article "WEVA's ' Power of Video' Impacts Local Groups." |
| April 14, 2007 WEVA Industry News - "Power of Video" Shows Wedding Industry Growing Stronger Kris Malandruccolo is quoted in this article on her recent speaking engagement in Minnesota. Read the story here. |
| April 1, 2007 EventDV magazine - Kris Malandruccolo, EventDV columnist, wrote the article The Reel Deal: Home Suite Home for the April issue. |
| March 19, 2007 Minnesota Professional Videographers Association - Kris is the featured speaker at the MPVA meeting. She presented on "The Power of Video & How To Get More Business Using It" to videographers and wedding professionals. |
| March 1, 2007 EventDV magazine - Kris Malandruccolo writes a Review: Nightsong Wedding & Event Series, Vol. 3 of Michael Aiken's acclaimed series of royalty-free music expressly designed for wedding and event videographers for the March issue. |
| Feb 24,2007 WEVA Industry News: Kris Malandruccolo is featured in the article, WEVA's "Power of Video" Hits Minneapolis March 19th |
| Feb. 2007 Chicago Wedding Films - To increase global awareness, Kris will be incorporating "Chicago Wedding Films" into her present marketing. Please visit her new blog and post a few comments. |
| February 2007 EventDV magazine - Kris Malandruccolo, EventDV columnist, wrote the article: The Reel Deal: Strike A Pose for the February issue. |
January 10, 2007 
Heritage Maker Consultant - Kris becomes an Independent Heritage Maker Consultant. Another way to preserve my client's memories is
through "Elegant Storybooks by Kris". This is a natural
extension of what I've been doing professionally for the last 20 years - creating family heirlooms for others that they will cherish for generations to
come! For more information on ordering an elegant storybook or on becoming a Heritage Maker consultant, please contact Kris. |
| Jan. 8-11, 2007 Jacksonville, FL - Kris attended Video 07, a weeklong video conference, where she attended multiple seminars and workshops as part of her continuing education in the industry. |
| January 2007 EventDV magazine - Kris Malandruccolo mentioned in editorial by Stephen Nathans: The Nonlinear Editor: The Great 38 . The 2005 EventDV 25 convenes in southern California for a heady two-day retreat. |
| Dec.06/Jan. 07 ABC Dialogue - Kris Malandruccolo wrote the article "Master Vendor offers top 10 tips for selecting best videographers" for the Association of Bridal Consultants magazine. |
| December 2006 EventDV magazine - Kris Malandruccolo, contributing editor & columnists, selects her picks for best products of 2006. Read story here. Kris also wrote the article The Reel Deal: Let Their Be Light for the December issue. |
| November 12-14, 2006 ABC National Conference, Colorado Springs, CO - Kris worked the WEVA booth during the ABC Tradeshow promoting the value of wedding video to all wedding professionals in attendance. Kris received her Master Wedding Vendor plaque during the ABC Awards Ceremony. ABC members came from 41 states, 9 countries and three provinces. Colorado Professional Videographers Assocation, Denver, CO - Kris presented two seminars, "The Power of Video & How To Get More Business Using It" and "How To Market On A Shoestring Budget" to the COPVA. |
| November 1, 2006 WEDNET.COM - Kris Malandruccolo wrote the video articles, 13 Questions To Ask A Professional Videographer and 10 Tips For A Terrific Wedding Video for this bridal planning website. |
| October 17-18, 2006 EventDV25 Summit - Kris Malandruccolo attended the EventDV25 two-day summit in Riverside, California. Bridal Goddess: Kris Malandruccolo wrote the article,Questions to ask your videographer for this bridal planning website. |
| October 2006 EventDV magazine - Kris Malandruccolo, EventDV columnist, wrote the article, The Reel Deal: It's Boss Time! for the October issue EventDV magazine - Kris Malandruccolo mentioned in the article, EventDV Opens Voting for 2006 EventDV 25. |
| September 2006 EventDV magazine - Kris Malandruccolo, EventDV columnist, wrote the article, The Reel Deal: The Need for Plan B for the September issue. |
| Aug/Sept. 2006 Wedding & Event Videography Resource Guide Vol. 1/No. 1 - Kris Malandruccolo quoted in article "Meaningful Meals - Take A Bridal Consultant to Lunch" The ABC Dialogue - Kris Malandruccolo achieves Master Wedding Vendor status. She is the second Master Wedding Vendor in the world (and the only videographer) to earn this. Kris submits the Nationwide WEVA Bridal Survey for publication. |
| August 21-24, 2006 WEVA Expo, Las Vegas - Kris Malandruccolo attended the 16th annual Wedding & Event Video Expo held at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas. Kris served on the Special Awards Committee and Hospitality Committee. Kris was a presenter at the seminar, Marketing & Promotion: The Keys to Success. |
| August 3, 2006 WEVA Industry News - Kris Malandruccolo mentioned in article: WEVA Leaders and Industry Suppliers Speak to Local Associations About New Productions & Benefits for Videographers. |
| July 13, 2006 WEVA Industry News - Kris Malandruccolo mentioned in Wedding Video Trends & WEVA Survey Spotlighted in Chicago Style Weddings |
| July 6, 2006 Chicago Style Weddings Magazine - Kris Malandruccolo wrote the video article Capturing the Moments: The Reel Value of Video for the 2006-2007 issue of Chicago Style Weddings Magazine. This article will run in the magazine for one full year. The new magazine was unveiled at the CSW launch party. |
| July 2006 EventDV magazine - Kris Malandruccolo, EventDV columnist, wrote the article, The Reel Deal: The Road to Financial Freedom for the July issue. EventDV magazine - Kris Malandruccolo, EventDV contributing editor, wrote the article, On the Job Training With Mark & Trisha VonLanken for the July issue. EventDV magazine - Kris Malandruccolo, EventDV contributing editor, wrote the article, WEVA Presents Video Education to Other Wedding Vendor Associations for the July issue. |
| June 26, 2006 The Daily Herald Newspaper, Movers & Shakers: Kris Malandruccolo earns the designation of Master Wedding Vendor through the Association of Bridal Consultants. |
| June 21, 2006 Appleton, WI - Kris Malandruccolo spoke at the AFWPI Wisconsin Chapter meeting (Assn. For Wedding Professionals, International) in Appleton, WI. Her presentation was on "The Power of Video & How To Get More Business Using It" |
| June 12, 2006 St. Louis, MO - Kris Malandruccolo spoke at the Bi-State Illinois & Missouri Videographers Association in St. Louis, Missouri. Her presentation was on "The Power of Video & How To Get More Business Using It" |
| June 2, 2006 Association of Bridal Consultants - Kris Malandruccolo earns the designation of Master Wedding Vendor through the Association of Bridal Consultants. Master Wedding Vendor is the highest level that a vendor member can achieve. Kris is the first and only videographer to attain this designation and is one of only two Master Wedding Vendors in the world. |
| May 3, 2006 Videographer Award of Excellence - Kris Malandruccolo wins a 2006 Videographer Award of Excellence for "The Reception of Katie & David Babiarcz". The Videographer Award of Excellent is an international awards competition and is awarded to those who produce work in an exceptional manner, and judged to be among the best submitted. |
| May 2006 EventDV magazine - Kris Malandruccolo, EventDV columnist, wrote the column, The Reel Deal: Service With A Smile for the May issue. EventDV magazine - Kris Malandruccolo, EventDV contributing editor, wrote the article, Studio Time: The Happiest Place (To Shoot Weddings) On Earth? for the May issue. |
| April 26, 2006 WEVA News - WEVA PR Committee expands education outreach to wedding industry news nationwide. Kris Malandruccolo speaks at AFWPI National Conference in San Antonio, TX. Read story here. |
| April 11, 2006 Association. Of Bridal Consultants - Kris Malandruccolo presented the program "The Power of Video & How To Get More Business Using It" to the Chicago chapter of ABC at the Plaza Club, Chicago, IL. |
| April 2006 Communicator Writing Award - Kris Malandruccolo wins a 2006 Communicator Award for her EventDV column, The Reel Deal: Using the Video iPod as a Marketing Tool. The Communicator Award is an international awards competition founded by communication professionals to recognize excellence in the communication field. |
| April 2-5, 2006 Kris Malandruccolo attended the (AFWPI) Association for Wedding Professionals, International 8th National Convention at the Hotel Menger in San Antonio, Texas. Kris was a presenter and spoke on "The Power of Video & How To Get More Business Using It" |
| April 1, 2006 EventDV magazine - Kris Malandruccolo, EventDV contributing editor, wrote the articles Inside the World Record Wedding on the 100 Video Camera Shoot in Sacramento, CA on Feb. 15, 2006. |
| March 27, 2006 Chicago, IL - WEVA Town Meeting - Kris Malandruccolo, a featured speaker on the Town Meeting Tour, spoke on "Portable Video: A Great Tool for Expanding Your Bridal Marketing ". |
| March 20, 2006 Philadelphia, PA- WEVA Town Meeting - Kris Malandruccolo, a featured speaker on the Town Meeting Tour, spoke on " Portable Video: A Great Tool for Expanding Your Bridal Marketing" |
| March 1, 2006 EventDV magazine - Kris Malandruccolo, EventDV columnist, wrote the column,The Reel Deal: The Video iPod as a Marketing Tool for the March issue. |
| Feb. 27, 2006 The Daily Herald Newspaper, Business Tech: Kris Malandruccolo interviewed for article "Suburban videographer sees surge in business with iPods" |
| Feb. 19, 2006 The Daily Herald Newspaper, Movers & Shakers: Kris Malandruccolo is named to the 2005 EventDV25 "All-Star Team of the Most Influential Videographers in the country" |
| Feb. 16, 2006 WedVidTalk.com - The Ritondo's talk with Kris Malandruccolo and others on day 2 of the seminars regarding the World Record Event in Sacramento, CA. Listen to the pod cast (WVT-2006-02-16) |
| Feb. 15, 2006 Sacramento, CA - World Record Wedding Video Event - Kris & Bob Malandruccolo were two of 65 videographers from across the country who participated in this record-breaking event of over 100 video cameras to videotape a wedding! For more information on this event, please visit the official website. (www.weva.com/wrwve). |
| February 1, 2006 EventDV magazine - Kris Malandruccolo, Reel Deal columnist, writes the article, "Show Me The Money" for the February issue. |
| January 28, 2006 The Learning Channel - One of Kris' wedding video clips was featured on the TLC show, Wild Weddings. |
| January 9, 2006 Video 06 Expo, Orlando, FL - Kris Malandruccolo attended the Video 06 four-day continuing education convention. At the Awards dinner, Kris was recognized in front of her peers for being selected into the EventDV 2005 All-Star Team of 25 Most Influential Videographers. Click here to see a photo of Kris accepting the award from Stephan Nathans, Editor-in-Chief of EventDV magazine. |
| January 6, 2006 WedVidTalk.com - Kris Malandruccolo does a podcast with Kathy & Al Ritondo on the WEVA "Take a Bridal Consultant to Lunch". During this 53 minute discussion, we talk about the world of bridal consultants, and the relationship WEVA is trying to build with them. Also, discussion of Part 2 of the program which involves speaking at Bridal Consultant groups throughout the country. Listen to the pod cast |
| January 1, 2006 EventDV magazine - Kris Malandruccolo was selected to the 2005 All-Star Team of 25 Most Influential Videographers. Click here to see a photo of the EventDV25 2005 All-Star Team. EventDV magazine - Kris Malandruccolo mentioned in the January editorial, The Non-Linear Editor: Wait Til Next Year |
| December 19, 2005 WEVA News - Kris Malandruccolo, WEVA Public Relations Chair, quoted in 'Lunch Kit' for WEVA's Jan. 9 Bridal Consultant Inititative Now Available. |
| December 1, 2005 EventDV magazine - Kris Malandruccolo, EventDV columnist, chooses her favorite products for 2005 in Best of 2005: Editors' & Columnists Picks. Read her selections in the December issue. EventDV magazine - Kris Malandruccolo, EventDV columnist, wrote the column, The Reel Deal: There Is No Substitute For Hard Work for the December issue. |
| November 5, 2005 WEVA News: Kris Malandruccolo, WEVA Public Relations Chairperson, quoted in "Results From WEVA's 2005 Survey In Prep For Jan. 9 Bridal Consultant Initiative". Read story here |
| November 1, 2005 EventDV magazine - Kris Malandruccolo, EventDV columnist, wrote the column, The Reel Deal: What's In A Name? for the November issue. |
| October 26, 2005 Kris Malandruccolo, EventDV columnist, wins a MarCom Award for her column, The Reel Deal: FAQs for Videographers. The MarCom Creative Awards is an international awards competition that recognizes outstanding achievement by marketing and communication practitioners. |
| October 1, 2005 Event DV magazine, Oct. issue: Kris Malandruccolo mentioned in WEVA Expo 2005 article |
| Sept. 27, 2005 WEVA News - Kris Malandruccolo, WEVA Public Relations Chairperson, quoted in "Take A Bridal Consultant To Lunch Week Begins January 9" Read story here. |
| September 1, 2005 EventDV magazine - Kris Malandruccolo joins EventDV as a columnist. She will have her own column, The Reel Deal, run in six issues over the next year. Kris wrote FAQs for Videographers for the September Issue |
| Aug, 10, 2005
WEVA Expo, Las Vegas, NV - Kris Malandruccolo presented the seminar on "How To Market Like A Pro On A Shoestring Budget".
Description: In this seminar, learn valuable no-cost and low-cost ideas that you can implement to market your business. WEVA Public Relations
Chairwoman Kris Malandruccolo has been featured in newspapers, bridal magazines, bridal websites, industry publications, even the US News
& World Report magazine without spending a penny! Find out how to maximize your marketing by adding industry professionals and the
media to your list. Kris will explain the steps you need to take to gain exposure in your market, how to establish credibility, how to make
contacts and how to follow up. Learn how following Kris' mantra, "If you don't ask, the answer is no" can increase your visibility
and profitability. Read what attendees had to say! |
| Aug. 9, 2005 WEVA Expo, Las Vegas, NV - Kris Malandruccolo was a panelist at the "Bridal Industry Today" seminar along with other bridal industry CEO, Reps and Consultants. |
| Aug. 8, 2005 WEVA Expo, Las Vegas, NV - Kris Malandruccolo received 2 Distinguished Service Awards for her services as Public Relations Chairperson of Wedding & Event Videography Association, International and as WEVA Special Awards Committee Member. |
| August 1, 2005 EventDV magazine, Aug. issue: Kris Malandruccolo mentioned in the editorial, The NonLinear Free Association |
| July 2005 EventDV Magazine, July issue - To Eat Or Be Eaten? written by Kris Malandruccolo. |
July 7, 2005 Chicago Style Weddings magazine (Sept. 05 through Aug. 06) - Kris Malandruccolo wrote the two video articles featured in the magazine, "And The Award Goes To..." and "The Buffet of Wedding Videography Options". These two articles will run in the magazine for one full year. The new magazine was unveiled at the CSW Launch Party. |
| June 8, 2005 The Carol Stream Examiner - Business owner, Kris Malandruccolo, wins awards for her video productions. |
| June 3, 2005 Bridal Industry Leaders Share Insights: At the 2005 WEVA Town Meeting held in Chicago, the Bridal Industry Panel was moderated by WEVA Chairman, Roy Chapman. There were six bridal industry panelists, including Kris Malandruccolo of Elegant Videos by Kris. Read story here |
| May 2005 Kris Malandruccolo wins two awards: A Communicator Finalist Award and Telly Award for her video production of The Love Story of Kathryn & Chace Beddingfield. Kris was also featured in the 2-28-05 issue of the US News & World Report magazine along with Kathryn & Chace who were also interviewed for the article regarding their Love Story. EventDV Magazine, May issue - Kris Malandruccolo in article by Stephan Nathans, My Kind of Town: WEVA Town Meeting, March 23-24, 2005. Read article here |
| April/May 2005 ABCDialogue - "Look For Pros In Associations" article written by Kris Malandruccolo |
| April 2005 EventDV Magazine, April issue - "To Interview, or Not to Interview" article written by Kris Malandruccolo. |
| April 22, 2005 WGN-TV: The Arneson wedding story was reported on WGN-TV. Read article here |
| April 9, 2005 A dying man's last wish is fulfilled through the Strike It Cancer Society and with the help of many volunteers, including Elegant Videos by Kris. Read story here. |
| March 2005 EventDV Magazine, March issue - Kris Malandruccolo was interviewed by Geoff Daily for the article, "Local Heroes" (on local video associations). |
| February 28, 2005 Kris is featured in US News & World Report magazine. The article by Bret Schulte is entitled "A match made on DVD." The complete article is posted on the U.S. News & World Report website. With a circulation base of over two million readers, U.S. News & World Report ranks as one of the nation’s top three weekly news magazines. |
| February 15, 2005 Kris Malandruccolo re-elected to second term as President of the Illinois Videographers Association. Kris has also held the position of Secretary (two years) and Vice-President (two years). Kris has been a member of the IVA since 1999. |
| January 19, 2005 Southtown Daily Newspaper - Kris Malandruccolo was interviewed for the article "Preserving A Wedding Proposal for Posterity". |
| January 2005 WEVA Magazine, Vol. 9, No. 3. The WEVA Public Relations Committee, chaired by WEVA member Kris Malandruccolo of Elegant Videos by Kris (IL), has been assisting in the launch of the follow-up survey by developing new questions about wedding videography that will be asked of the brides. Results from the WEVA Survey will be announced during the 2005 Town Meeting Tour. |
| December 10, 2004 WEVA News: Kris Malandruccolo, Public Relations Chairwoman for WEVA, assists with new National Bridal Survey. Read article here |
| November 2004 WEVA Magazine, Vol. 9, No. 2. Kris Malandruccolo, Special Awards Committee member, mentioned in article: "WEVA Special Awards Recognize WEVA Members’ Outstanding Dedication To Service In Their Local Communities and The Video Industry At Large". |
| September 2004 Charlie White of Digital Producer interviewed Kris Malandruccolo for the article, "Wedding Videography in the Digital Age". To read the article, click here Kris wrote two articles for WedAlert, an online bridal website. Read the first article here, and the second article here. Kris wrote an article for Chicago Bride Magazine, read article here, Chicago Weddingpages magazine - Kris Malandruccolo was interviewed for the feature article “Membership Has Its Rewards - IVA members are on the cutting edge of technology” which is about the Illinois Videographers Association. Kris is the current President of IVA. |
| August 2004 Kris Malandruccolo was interviewed by Wedding Guide Chicago on the advantages of hiring a videographer who belongs to the Illinois Videographers Association. Kris is the President of IVA. The article and IVA ad will run for a full year in the magazine (Oct. 2004 - Sept. 2005). The IVA ad has digital video stills of one of Kris’ wedding couples. |
| August 2004 Wedding Videography Q & A written by Kris Malandruccolo, Elegant Films by Kris, for the Wedding Zone, an online bridal website. Read article here |
| August 16-19, 2004 At the WEVA Expo held in Las Vegas, WEVA International Chairman, Roy Chapman announced Kris as the new Committee Chair of Public Relations for WEVA International. Kris also served as a member of the Special Awards Committee. Kris was a panelist on the “Marketing Your Way to the Top” panel. |
| July 2004 Wedplan - Kris becomes the Video Expert for WedPlan, a bridal planning website. Click here to read her article on: How To Hire a Wedding Videographer Wedding Guide Chicago magazine - Kris was instrumental in providing updated video information to the magazine. Click here to read the new video article, "Memories in Motion" |
| June 20, 2004 Daily Herald Newspaper, Commitment Section - Kris Malandruccolo (along with a few of her brides) was featured in a full page article on professional videography, The Reel Deal. |
| April/May 2004 ABC Dialogue, "Asking Right Questions Can Reduce Video Intimidation" written by Kris Malandruccolo |
| April 2004 Kris Malandruccolo wins the coveted 2004 Videographer Award for her coverage of the Farrell wedding. |
| April 2004 WEVA Magazine, Vol. 9, No. 1 - Reprinted with permission is the entire article which appears in the 2003-2004 Chicago Weddingpages which featured an interview segment with Kris Malandruccolo. |
| April 4, 2004 Daily Herald Newspaper, Movers & Shakers: Kris Malandruccolo, Elegant Films by Kris, elected as President of the Illinois Videographers Association in Chicago. Kris is the first and only videographer to earn the title of Accredited Wedding Vendor through the Association of Bridal Consultants. |
| Oct/Nov. 2003 ABC Dialogue "ABC Wins Praise for Role at WEVA Conference" written by Kris Malandruccolo |
| Oct/Nov. 2003 ABC Dialogue, Kris Malandruccolo, Elegant Films by Kris, Carol Stream, IL has completed the requirements to earn the designation of Accredited Wedding Vendor. She is the only videographer to earn this designation and one of only two Accredited Wedding Vendors in the world. Kris has been an ABC member since 1997. |
| October 24, 2003 WEVA News - Kris Malandruccolo mentioned in the Bridal Survey article |
| Oct. 2003 WEVA News (Volume 8, No. 3) - Kris Malandruccolo received the 2003 Distinquished Service Award in Las Vegas on August 25, 2003 for her services as an International Competition Judge in the 2003 WEVA Creative Excellence Competition. |
| Sep 2003 - Aug 2004 Chicago Wedding Pages - "Picture Perfect," subtitled "Your Failsafe Guide to the Best Wedding Video is WEVA" is an information-packed article appearing in the current issue of "Chicago Weddingpages." The comprehensive report spans five pages and also includes an interview segment with local WEVA International member, Kris Malandruccolo. This article will run for a full year (four issues) of the magazine. |
| July 20, 2003 One of Kris Malandruccolo's wedding clips was featured on The Learning Channel (Wilding Weddings II). |
| Feb/Mar. 2002 ABC Dialogue - "Conference Adds to Videographer's Professionalism" written by Kris Malandruccolo |
| January 2002 Benjamin School District 25 Newsletter - Thanks to Kris Malandruccolo of Elegant Videos by Kris who participated in the Community Read Program. Benjamin School District thanked local business leaders for being a part of this program to link the community and the school. Business leaders were invited into the school to share their business and to read to the students. |
| December 11, 2001 Kris Malandruccolo of Elegant Videos by Kris was the featured speaker and presented the program "What's New in Wedding Videography" to the Chicago chapter of Association of Bridal Consultants at the Wyndam in Lisle, IL. |
| June 2001 Kris Malandruccolo is the Video Expert for the Wedding Gazette, an online bridal planning website. Click here to read her three articles. |
| June 2001 WEVA News (Vol. 6, No. 2) - Kris Malandruccolo was interviewed for an article on "WEVA's DIVAS - Women in Videography - Facing Obstacles, Advantages & Rewards" |
| WEVA News: Kris Malandruccolo was interviewed for the article "Covering Ethnic Weddings Provides New Challenges and New Potential Business". |
| June 30, 2000 ABCDialogue, Kris Malandruccolo, Elegant Films by Kris, Carol Stream, IL has completed the requirements to earn the designation of Professional Wedding Vendor. She is the only videographer to earn this designation and one of only eight Professional Wedding Vendors in the world. Kris has been an ABC member since 1997. |
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