Percipient thought-pieces and opinions from some
of
the world’s most respected industry leaders.
Chris Rhodes, founder and creative director of Experience, is on a mission to make sustainable production a priority. Here, he discusses the innovative techniques driving greener production, how client expectations are changing, and why responsible set design is just good business.
In today's hyper-competitive attention landscape, all brands need to tap into contemporary culture – that much is clear. But Yuliana Safari, Strategy Director at JDO Global and Monique Centrone, Head of Cultural Strategy at Ipsos Strategy3 argue that winning at pop culture isn’t the only way to do it.
We've all heard those sound-a-likes (often in supermarkets) that take a popular song and cheaply butcher it. A great re-record of a classic track is nothing like that, says GAS Music's Creative Director Greg Owens; they're "a creative act of stewardship" that require expertise and artistry.
As well as being a disruptor of traditional creative culture and an ethical minefield, artificial intelligence is also – unbeknownst to many – having a huge impact on our climate. Freelance Group Creative Director Ben Kay takes time away from LinkedIn to explain AI's sustainability shockwaves.
Reflecting on her experience at the now-closed Odelay Films, Prudence Beecroft, MD and EP at Not Just Any, reflects on the hard truths behind running a B-Corp certified production company, calling for greater accountability and collaboration in the industry.
Starting or maintaining a sustainable approach to production can feel daunting but, says Carly Stone, Founder and MD at Planet Positive Production, it doesn't have to be. Small changes alongside a big effort can make a lot of constructive noise.
Whether it's Harry Potter, the MCU, Stranger Things or anything in between, fans want to feel connected to the things they love. Michelle Du Prat, Strategy Director and Co-Founder at Household, looks at how immersive experiences can offer more for those fans, and the brands they serve.
With a new US administration rolling back environmental initiatives and corporations following suit, what future do green practices and messaging have in the advertising industry? Tim Cumming kicks off shots’ Sustainability Focus by speaking to stakeholders on both sides of the Atlantic.
Campaigns for third-sector companies, those which are not for profit and non-governmental, can be hard to master; sometimes too schmaltzy, other times too hard-hitting. So, asks Geoffrey Chang, Creative Lead at eight&four, can content creators unlock the secrets to charitable messaging?
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