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Level up your video conferences — create a home studio
In October 2020, we noted that the number of daily users on video conferencing platform Zoom had increased by a whopping 340% since December 2019. And as of August 2022, we can be fairly certain that the new ways of working brought by the pandemic aren’t going anywhere soon. To many people, the idea of […]
August 10, 2022
Memes are taking over the world
A once-tiny corner of the Internet has turned into a full-blown cultural phenomenon changing the way we communicate – in good ways and bad. Memes are now, not just a part of our life in the digital world, they are an international language unto themselves. Know your meme It’s hard to explain: memes (pronounced ‘meems’, […]
July 29, 2022
TikTok: the end of Google’s reign?
If there ever were a synonym for ‘phenomenon’ in recent years, it would definitely be ‘TikTok.’ Those unfamiliar with the platform probably know it as the treasure trove of viral dance videos and occasionally political makeup tutorials. But when you consider that TikTok eclipsed Google as the site with the most traffic in August 2021, […]
July 20, 2022
Why you need a content calendar
In 1996, when the Internet was still in its infancy, Bill Gates wrote an essay entitled ‘Content is King‘, where he explained that content is how businesses make money on the Internet, just as it was in broadcasting. More than two decades on, the Internet has become part of our daily lives, and he was […]
July 13, 2022
Which talking head speaks to you?
Talking heads tell stories. Commonly defined as “an interview-style video that uses subject matter experts to guide the story of a product, service, or event,” the term was originally coined to describe advertisements from the 1970s. Since then, the shooting format has found its place in numerous TV serials. What are your options? According to […]
July 6, 2022
Redefining authorship with AI writing tools
The writing industry has been around for centuries, and it’s a tough business — until now. With AI tools like OpenAI’s GPT-3 that have the ability to produce coherent text and others that can even write lines of code, technology is creating new realms of possibilities. While it’s not likely that human writers are going […]
June 29, 2022
Data storytelling: a weapon of mass persuasion?
Statistics and storytelling don’t intuitively go hand in hand, but the combination of art and science has been shown to effectively deliver compelling messaging where it counts. The vast variety of topics that can be told with data storytelling demonstrates the creative edge that seemingly cold and unfeeling numbers can give to your story. In […]
June 22, 2022
How To Write a Good Blog
With the proliferation of social media and bite-sized content, you may think the approach of spreading your message via a blog is no longer relevant. Think again, it may be an older format but it’s still effective — if you write them well. “Attention spans are getting shorter, but sometimes as a reader, you would […]
June 15, 2022
The Consciousness As Content: Going Full Steam Meta In The Metaverse
As our present lives hurtle towards the reality of the metaverse, we should always remember that its development has always been one of a linear progression from all the technology humans have created to simulate a life outside of their own. While we’re still talking about it as if it’s such a foreign space, the […]
June 8, 2022
Why All Events Will Be Hybrid
One way brands kept audiences engaged during lockdowns was through virtual events. But as restrictions loosen and with vaccine rollouts, in-person events are returning. Companies have realised the benefits of virtual events, such as saving costs or decreasing one’s carbon footprint. Therefore, they’re not looking to discard virtual events entirely but combine them with onsite […]
June 1, 2022
Webtoons: The Latest Incarnation of The Korean Invasion
South Korea holds the distinction of being one of the only countries in the world desiring to be a leading exporter of popular culture. From the beginnings of Hallyu up to the present day, it seems that the country is well on track to achieve its vision. Will webtoons be their forte too? Enter webtoons, […]
May 25, 2022
Is It Better To Pre-record Or Livestream Your Virtual Event?
The number of virtual events has risen significantly over the past two years, given restrictions on live events and mass gatherings to curb the spread of the coronavirus. Although it’s not new, virtual events have been undergoing major face-lifts to improve reach and engagement. This can be seen by the fact that live viewing rates for […]
May 18, 2022