Author Archives: jamesbryant

Top 5 Interactive Viral Video Campaigns Of All Time

OldSpice

The most effective viral video campaigns are engaging and of course fun. Many of these campaigns also include another secret ingredient for viral success: Interactivity. They encourage interaction between the brand (video) and the user. With this in mind, we … Continue reading

Posted in Favourite Videos | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

Making Sure Your Application Stands Out From The Competition

CV

Each week I receive a lot of CVs and cover letters from graduates trying to get into the video production industry. A lot of these applications aren’t exactly brilliant. They tend to be bland, unimaginative and lacking … Continue reading

Posted in Video Production Jobs | Leave a comment

NEWS – Another New Team Member

Google Pic

A busy summer of expansion at Skeleton HQ means we have another new employee to welcome to the Skeleton Family.

With 2011’s graduates hitting the job market we were once again deluged with strong applications featuring amazing CVs and enticing … Continue reading

Posted in Company News | Leave a comment

NEWS – We Are Recruiting Again

Hiring

Skeleton Productions is recruiting again!!!

We are looking for a driven individual to join our team as a full time Sales Executive.

The role involves securing new video production work for Skeleton Productions. You’ll need to be an excellent communicator, … Continue reading

Posted in Company News | Leave a comment

NEWS – New Team Member!

20110930RS6207Verenalo

The white smoke has finally arisen from Skeleton HQ, we can reveal the latest member of the Skeleton Family!

We were lucky to have that ‘good problem’ of struggling to make an appointment so inundated were we with strong applications.

Continue reading

Posted in Company News | Leave a comment

VIDEO OF THE WEEK – Apologise Direct

Playstation

This week’s Video of the Week is a humbling watch for any boss who’s been in a similar position to Sony Head Honcho Kazuo Hirai.

Sony have had a torrid (and expensive) time not just as a result of the … Continue reading

Posted in Videos of the Week | Leave a comment

VIDEO OF THE WEEK – Embracing ‘Underground Culture’

Flashmob

This week’s Video of the Week highlights an interesting trend. The attempt by companies and institutions to tap into an ‘underground culture’ (for want of a better expression). A risky strategy that can pay rich marketing dividends if pulled off.

Continue reading

Posted in Videos of the Week | Leave a comment

NEWS – Job Vacancy at Skeleton

NowHiring

Hello!

We have a job vacancy at Skeleton HQ here in Nottingham.

The fabulous Eva is leaving us to find her fortune in the big smoke down south so we are now recruiting for a new Production Assistant.

The role … Continue reading

Posted in Company News | Leave a comment

VIDEO OF THE WEEK: Budweiser “Poolball”

Poolball

This week’s video of the week is definitely one for the boys…

Budweiser has turned a normally reserved game of pool into a passionate, social nightlife experience for both players and spectators. The concept sees the beer brand setting up … Continue reading

Posted in Video Marketing Tips, Videos of the Week | Leave a comment

The Power and Risk of Sex

sexyad

WARNING: This week’s video of the week is a bit raunchy. It also harnesses a very powerful marketing combination, but with an important caveat.

Sex sells, we all know that, it’s arguably the oldest adage in marketing, valid as ever … Continue reading

Posted in Videos of the Week | Leave a comment