Blogs, ideas and insights
We’re bringing you ideas and insights on the latest video, animation and branded creative content happenings. We cover everything from what inspires us, to best practises.
Amplifying Your Cause: The Benefits of Explainer Videos for Charities
Charities play a crucial role in tackling society’s most pressing issues. But how can they secure funding, raise awareness, build trust, engage with the community, and advocate for systemic changes? The answer lies in explainer videos.By breaking down intricate social, environmental, or health issues into easily understandable segments, explainer videos help charities clearly communicate their mission, showcase their impact, and motivate action.. Embracing this creative solution can significantly enhance a charity’s ability to connect with its audience and drive meaningful change.
Reflecting on 2024 for Content Creatures
As we approach Christmas and the New Year, Brett, our co-owner, reflects on the year 2024 and all the positives we can take from it. From moving into a new office in Dorking to celebrating our 10th Anniversary, this year has been marked by growth and resilience. Brett extends heartfelt thanks to our clients, team, and supporters. As we look ahead to 2025, we’re excited to see the incredible things we’ll create together!
Internal Communication Video Solutions: Modernise Your Internal Training with Explainer Videos
Employees are the lifeblood of any organisation. A business’s success is directly tied to the quality of its employees. Their expertise and dedication drive your processes, products, and overall productivity. Therefore, investing in internal training is not just beneficial—it’s essential. By enhancing your employees’ skills and knowledge, you not only improve their performance but also boost overall company efficiency and innovation. In this blog, we will explore the challenges of traditional training methods and demonstrate how explainer videos for internal comms can serve as an effective solution.
2025 Marketing Playbook: Trends and Insights for Leaders
As we welcome 2025, marketers must prioritise understanding the key trends and consumer insights that will shape the year ahead. Drawing from leading industry reports by Gartner, Accenture, and Kantar, this blog provides a roadmap for navigating the complexities of the upcoming year. By anticipating and addressing the challenges of the new year, marketers can quickly adapt and stay at the forefront of emerging trends and evolving consumer behaviours, laying a strong foundation for success in 2025.
My Path to Content Creatures: From Student to Animator
Our Creative Assistant Thomas shares his journey from university to his current role at Content Creatures. He walks you through the process of applying for a job at Content Creatures, what the role entails, and offers advice for those aspiring to enter the creative industry.
How Content Creatures Helped Bring PDA Voices to Life
At Content Creatures, we transform charities’ stories into powerful tools for change. Recently, we teamed up with the PDA Society to create an animation that brings the experiences of those with Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) to the forefront. This project was not just about animation; it was about fostering empathy, advocating for awareness, and giving a voice to those often misunderstood. Discover how our personal connection to PDA and collaborative efforts with the PDA Society helped amplify these voices.
Supporting the PDA Society and Finding Our Way as a family
Inspired by our co-owner’s journey with her son’s PDA, we collaborated with the PDA Society on an awareness animation. This blog shares her personal story and our dedication to supporting PDA awareness.
Answering Charities’ FAQs on Video Production Services
Navigating the complexities of video production can be daunting for charities, especially with limited resources. Since 2014, we’ve been dedicated to helping charities tell their stories through impactful videos. In this blog, we address the most frequently asked questions from charities about our video production services, covering topics such as the benefits of charity videos, discounted rates, scriptwriting assistance, and ensuring alignment with your mission and values.
How to Create Compelling Charity Videos That Drive Donations
Charity videos are a powerful medium for raising awareness and funds for vital causes. However, creating a video that genuinely inspires donations requires careful planning and execution.
At Content Creatures, we are passionate about producing impactful charity videos. Since our inception in 2014, we have leveraged our expertise to create a diverse range of video content for charities.We have compiled our extensive experience into a blog post highlighting 6 essential tips for creating compelling charity videos that drive donations.