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BearJam Video Production Company | December 2023 Vlog

Get ready for a special treat! Our very own James Hilditch is here with an epic vlog, wrapping up the incredible journey we've had in 2023. It's been a year of milestones, magic, and major achievements. In this vlog, James takes us on a whirlwind tour of our year at BearJam. We've welcomed amazing new talents to our team, collaborated with big names like M&C Saatchi and Red Bull Racing, and created a staggering array of content. From attending the electrifying South by Southwest in Austin to producing everything from webinars to TV spots, we've done it all! Our diverse work includes filming in unique locations and meeting a variety of fascinating people (and pets!). We've also embraced the power of AI, integrating it into our workflows to enhance creativity and efficiency. And let's not forget the awards we've bagged and the incredible impact our projects have had! Join James in celebrating our year's highlights and peek into what's coming in 2024.

Creative Minds Podcast - Episode 5 - 'Don't do free pitches'

Our Founder and Creative Director sits down with some of the creative industry's brightest sparks, pick their brains about their creative process and shares all the gems with you, once a month. We dive into their creative processes and tap into all the bespoke experience and knowledge they've built throughout their careers working across advertising campaigns and everything creative. In this episode, James sits down with Ross Popejay, founder and COO of Happy Ending Agency. They unpack his career, the ins, outs, ups and downs of creating your own agency, and how having little to no strategy can be the best strategy. Listen with audio-only: https://media.rss.com/bearjam-creative-minds/feed.xml Follow us on social media! Instagram: https://buff.ly/3Qkts4h LinkedIn: https://buff.ly/3LZUxqD

BearJam Video Production Company | October 2023 Vlog

Welcome back to the BearJam Vlog! In this episode, we dive into the whirlwind of video content creation, showcasing our recent projects and the creative process behind them. From scanning an F1 driver's brain for Red Bull and Tag to elevating a customer success story for Ethos, we've been busy creating bold, powerful videos. Highlights of this Vlog: A sneak peek into our project with Red Bull and Tag, featuring an F1 driver's brain scan. Insights into our creative approach for Ethos, transforming a simple brief into a compelling narrative. Celebrating our achievements with the arrival of our awards from Cannes. Updates on our involvement with an AI task force and judging the International Content Marketing Awards.

Creative Minds Podcast - Episode 4 - "Steal clients from previous agencies you've worked with"

Our Founder and Creative Director sits down with some of the creative industry's brightest sparks, pick their brains about their creative process and shares all the gems with you, once a month. We dive into their creative processes and tap into all the bespoke experience and knowledge they've built throughout their careers working across advertising campaigns and everything creative. In this episode, James sits down with Ross Popejay, founder and COO of Happy Ending Agency. They unpack his career, the ins, outs, ups and downs of creating your own agency, and how having little to no strategy can be the best strategy. Listen with audio-only: https://media.rss.com/bearjam-creative-minds/feed.xml Follow us on social media! Instagram: https://buff.ly/3Qkts4h LinkedIn: https://buff.ly/3LZUxqD

A Creative Minds Special - QUEERIES

Pride season may have passed, but we're doing what we can to educate ourselves and others on the LBGTQIA+ community to create a better environment for all team members. In this special podcast episode, our Creative Producer Catie sat down with two of our Queer team members, Louis and Alexa with a series of queeries(you see what we did there). They discuss the importance of allyship, work and dating life, and even indulge in a super queer game of This or That. Here's to fostering safer environments

A Series of Queeries. #podcast #queerpodcast #pridemonth

️‍ Pride is an amazing time for the LGBTQ+ community and allies to come together and celebrate who they are, but we musn't forget its core purpose, which is to raise awareness of LGBT+ issues and advocate for greater equality across all spaces. Whats your favourite thing about pride?

BearJam Video Production Company | Summer 2023 Vlog

The vlog kicks off with a celebration of BearJam's achievements, winning two Dolphin Trophies at the Corporate Cannes awards. These awards recognize our outstanding work on the Company of Cooks project and our film celebrating Croydon as London's Borough of culture. James also mentions another project's recent win at the Content Awards. James then delves into YouTube's 2023 Culture and Trends Report, summarising key statistics. Gen Z's increasing identification as video content creators signifies a blending of roles between creators and audiences, shaping video culture. The report also highlights that 90% of viewers consume content from creators across various formats, emphasizing the importance of considering different platforms and formats for content creation. Additionally, 60% of audiences are open to watching content generated by creators using AI, pointing to opportunities for innovation in video content. The vlog offers a sneak peek into BearJam's ongoing projects through a quick-fire montage of their work. James concludes by promoting the "Creative Minds" podcast, urging you to listen to the latest episode featuring Sarah Hiraki. They discuss various creative topics and provide insights into TikTok, making it a valuable resource for those looking to enhance their understanding of the platform.

Creative Minds Podcast - Episode 3 - 'Build a legacy and an environment that fosters creativity'

Our Founder and Creative Director sits down with some of the creative industry's brightest sparks, pick their brains about their creative process and shares all the gems with you, once a month. We dive into their creative processes and tap into all the bespoke experience and knowledge they've built throughout their careers working across advertising campaigns and everything creative. In this episode, James sits down with Sarah Hiraki a creative director with a decade of experience in digital marketing and content creation, with a focus on hyper-relevant, dynamic creative. They unpack creative management skills, the new creative generation and (of course) TikTok! Listen with audio-only: https://rss.com/podcasts/bearjam-creative-minds/ Follow us on social media! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bearjamproductions/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bear-jam/

Creative Minds Ep1 - Stu Wilson Moment 4

Diversity in creative spaces is so important Environment plays a huge part in curating ideas, so by mixing people, cultures and ideals you can ensure your creative ideas are fresh and innovative. It's a sure recipe for success ‍ Catch the full episode with Stu Wilson via the link in our bio/ the comments

Creative Minds Ep1 - Stu Wilson Moment 3

"A Jack of all trades is a master of none, but oftentimes better than a master of one" The social landscape is forever changing, and requirements are too! We're moving into a new time where being multifaceted could be a huge benefit. More and more people have the skillsets of an 'art director, copywriter and a suit' as opposed to specialising in just one. Being able to see how the cogs work in different areas of the creative process could be a bonus to your workflow and your company But what do you think? Do you think we should be encouraging people to take a more holistic approach to the different areas of the creative process or focus on their specialities?

Creative Minds Ep1 - Stu Wilson Moment 2

Every creative views the creative process uniquely, but this explanation from Stu Wilson is so relatable. We asked if an idea comes to him in a 'lightening bolt' moment and this is what he had to say: