Customer case studies

This is how our customers Storykit it

More videos, views, engagement, savings, applicants, leads and followers... 1000+ brands are making it happen. With Storykit.

Inspiring customer success stories

Clear all
No items found. Please try again!
Showing
0
results
Thank you! Your submission has been received!
Oops! Something went wrong while submitting the form.
How Aspia is revolutionizing in-house professional video creation at scale

Aspia's journey with Storykit has led to a dynamic shift in their content creation process, enabling a diverse range of departments to contribute to the brand's digital narrative.

This collaborative effort has significantly enhanced Aspia's brand image and marketing outreach, making the company's online presence more vibrant and engaging.

— Since Storykit enables our colleagues to create videos, the Marketing Team receives substantial support in promoting our solutions. This not only leads to significant time savings for us but also leverages their deep expertise, making the entire process more efficient, says Pia.

Pia Törnqvist, Marketing Director at Aspia

Another benefit of using Storykit is the high-resolution and quality. Dominika says:

— It’s great that we can create high-quality videos that look good on social media, as well as ones that can be displayed on a large screen.

Here are the types of videos each team is making:

  • The Marketing Team creates videos for social media (boosting articles, trend reports, guides and customer cases), their website, and also live events such as employee conferences, customer forums and external conferences.
  • Managers of Service Lines for Accounting, Payroll, HR and Interim create explainer videos for marketing Aspia’s services. For example if there is a new Swedish regulation, Payroll will make a video about it. 
  • The Employer Branding Team uses Storykit to tell success stories about Aspia’s employees for branding purposes.
  • The Internal Comms Team uses Storykit to share stories about employees or Aspia’s cooperation with Hand in Hand on their intranet or LinkedIn.
  • The Learning & Development Team is the most recent team to start using Storykit. They use it internally for training videos.

Being able to create videos in Storykit saves Aspia a significant amount of time and money. 

—Today we create about 30 videos a month which is obviously way more than if we had an external agency producing every single one for us, says Pia.

Dominika agrees and even did some counting to prove it. Dominika says:

— When I was at Dun & Bradstreet, I did some calculations and discovered that we saved over 1.2 million EUR yearly on all the videos we created, compared to the cost of using an agency. Now at Aspia, I've done the math again. After getting quotes from two agencies, I found that with the volume of videos we produce annually, we're saving 19 million SEK (approximately 1.6 million EUR) each year compared to what we would have paid an agency, not to mention priceless time.

Dominika and Pia noted that while it's challenging to quantify the exact time saved, they know the amount is substantial. Pia says:

— By producing videos in-house, we avoid the briefing and debriefing processes with external agencies, as well as the back-and-forth editing. Additionally, Storykit allows us to repurpose videos easily by adjusting elements like location, date/time, and call-to-actions. The ability to make these adjustments ourselves without dealing with extra time or costs is huge.

Aspia’s LinkedIn followers are consistently growing.

Another result that Aspia is seeing is a significant growth on LinkedIn.

— Our LinkedIn presence is thriving, with new followers joining daily. Last year alone, we witnessed a 30% surge in our follower base. Plus, our engagement rates are above LinkedIn's average benchmarks, says Pia. 

According to Aspia, their social media success is a combination of these factors: 

  1. Consistent social media strategy where they post several times a week.
  2. Recurring internal online training in Social Selling for LinkedIn (that Pia hosts). 
  3. Amazingly active employees that always reshare Aspia’s posts. 

Pia says:

— Hearing our colleagues take pride in our LinkedIn content and actively wanting to reshare it is really encouraging and is also a big contributor to our growth.

Due to Aspia’s strong presence on Linkedin, they have been awarded  No1 in Sweden and No 4 in Europe “Most Active Management Consulting Professionals on Social - January 2024”, by DSMN8 - The Employee Advocacy and Influence Platform. 

Read more here 

Any plans on how you want to use Storykit in the future? 

— We're in the process of extending Storykit to our Nordic offices. We've recently expanded into Norway and are gearing up to onboard our Norwegian colleagues shortly, says Pia. 

— We're also thrilled about leveraging all the new features that are unlocked with Storykit's AI. Storykit continuously introduces new functionality, which is fantastic because it means our videos keep improving, says Dominika. 

Anything else you would like to add?

— I think that the Storykit people are really the key to success. A lot of other companies we work with don’t even have real people that you can talk to for help, and with Storykit, you are always accessible, friendly, and make us feel valued as customers, says Dominika.

Aspia, a distinguished management consulting firm, specializes in delivering services in accounting, taxation, and interim management. Home to over 1,300 skilled professionals, Aspia boasts an extensive network with 55 offices across Sweden, and has recently extended its operations into Norway. Checkout some of the innovative ways Aspia harnesses the power of video by exploring the showcased content below.

Storykit enables everyone at Aspia, no matter what their role is, to be video creators. 

Pia and Dominika’s strategy to enable video creation across Aspia involved a structured approach, turning members from 6 departments (and counting) into skilled Storykit users. Here’s how they do it:

1. Initiated onboarding sessions: Aspia coordinated with their Storykit representative to organize tailored onboarding sessions for different teams, ensuring a solid introduction to the tool.

How did you get your colleagues with no video experience excited about creating videos?

— I just told them that if you have created a powerpoint then you can create a video in Storykit. This eases their minds, says Dominika.

2. Provided ready-to-use templates: Drawing from her previous experience on easing initial hurdles, Dominika created templates for colleagues to immediately use, simplifying the first steps for new creators.

— People love having templates when they are starting out with video creation. Then they don’t have to worry about marketing's approval and can just get started creating anything they want, says Dominika.

3. Facilitated feedback and support: After a team member created a video, a review process was in place to give them feedback and help them improve. When it comes to this step, Pia says: 

— When you're encouraging your team to do something new, you should always be ready to give feedback and build their confidence. And that is what we do. Whether it's me, someone else from the marketing team, or our Storykit representative, we always give support to other departments. 

When Dominika Dzielak transitioned to Aspia as the new Content Marketing Manager in October 2022, she brought more than just her expertise; but a vision shaped by her previous success with Storykit.

In her previous role at a data and analytics company, Dominika leveraged Storykit to its full potential, scaling video creation to different branches in 18 countries and achieving significant savings (1,2 million EUR in just one year, to be exact). 

Upon joining Aspia, a large firm specializing in accounting, tax, and interim management, Dominika recognized a similar opportunity and knew she and Pia Törnqvist, Marketing Director at Aspia, could replicate the same success using Storykit.  

Dominika says:

— From past experience, I knew that video was the best way to share complex messages and stories for big enterprise companies. And since I already knew what could be achieved with Storykit, I was sure the tool would be the right choice for Aspia too.

Dominika Dzielak, Content Manager at Aspia, previously Group Content Strategist at Dun & Bradstreet

— I knew Storykit was a great resource since it was already enabling me to share PR on LinkedIn and create videos for our internal communications. However, Dominika and I realized that it could be leveraged in a bigger way, says Pia.

At Aspia, the essence of their product is their people and they knew that enabling everyone to create their own videos about their expertise would be a great way to spread knowledge and build their brand.

To kick off this new era of content, Pia and Dominika got in contact with Aspia’s Storykit representative and created a plan using the similar tactics that were used at her previous employer.

Storykit gives Skanska Sweden an edge in construction communication

“Storykit has played a crucial role in helping us build and develop our brand in external channels.”

Since implementing Storykit, Skanska Sweden has seen a notable boost in their social media visibility. 

– The transition from solely using text and still images to now engaging our audience with more relevant and captivating content has led to an increase in followers, interactions, and overall attention across our digital channels.

“Storykit has also impacted the way we brainstorm ideas and do storytelling about Skanska.”

Nowadays, when Caisa and her team get an idea, they always ask themselves: “Is this a full article or is it an explainer video?”

This new way of thinking, made possible by Storykit, allows Skanska Sweden to share smaller, previously untold stories.

– We're a small content team at Skanska Sweden, but we're proud that we can now create multiple videos per week using Storykit. Last year alone, we produced 68 videos, matching our output from the year before, and we're aiming for more this year.

Here are the types of videos Skanska Sweden is creating with Storykit: 

Explainers

– When it comes to video creation, our focus is primarily on explainer videos that complement our other content. Sometimes, our videos are based on in-depth articles, for which we create simplified video versions. 

Trailers 

– We also make a lot of video trailers for longer articles. By doing this we get more people to click through to the longer pieces.

Stand-alone videos for external and internal use

– In addition, we produce standalone videos for both external and internal use, from digital channels to conferences, meetings, and presentations.

Read Caisa’s inspiring story of igniting internal discussions with video.

How are you planning to use Storykit in the future?

Put more focus on LinkedIn

– We are planning to focus more on LinkedIn in 2024. We know that the LinkedIn algorithm really likes and promotes videos, which gives us an edge since we already have a stronger hand with our video content compared to other companies in our industry that don't work with video.

Explore Storykit’s new AI features

– Of course we're excited to explore Storykit's new AI features as well. It feels great working with Storykit and knowing you're developing your AI so we can stay ahead and make our content creation even more efficient.

Get inspired by Skanska Sweden

Get inspired by how Caisa’s team is using video at Skanska Sweden, both externally and internally, with these two stories.

How Skanska Sweden ensures effective communication around the Slussen project with video

“As I’ve mentioned, the construction industry can be quite complex. Take the Slussen project in Stockholm, for instance.

It's massive and never-ending and dates back to the 16th century.

And specifically for this project, we have a lot of different audiences that we need to reach out to. 

The City of Stockholm is our main client and we need to keep them informed about ongoing developments. However, there are countless others impacted daily as they commute by bus and subway. So we need to keep them updated on what's happening as well.

It's crucial to explain our actions and reasons, addressing the key questions: What are we doing and why?

This means we have to engage with the public and be able to explain something very complex in a very short and direct way. 

And here is where we feel like video is helping so much because it enables us to narrow everything down. 

For instance, we made a video about a fish step we built using ancient stones from Gustav Vasa's wall. In this video, we talked about the circulation of materials, sustainability, and the technical aspects of the step. 

It’s very complex but by putting it in a video we were able to take a complex project and make it more accessible.

And this is where the importance of being able to create many videos comes in.

Instead of creating one long video about the whole project, we've broken it down into smaller segments and now have numerous videos – think about 100 – each focusing on a different aspect of Slussen. 

It's all about storytelling. Every video in itself is a story, but each one helps us bridge over from step stone to step stone in this very big and complex project that is Slussen.” 

How Skanska Sweden sparks conversations for internal strategy sessions with video 

“Recently we hosted an internal gathering at our office, bringing together 100 of our Skanska Sweden employees. The agenda was to strategize and discuss our business plan for the future.

Of course to do this effectively we needed to take a look at what was happening in the world, eventually narrowing down to 12 key areas to focus on (i.e. the economy, ongoing conflicts, etc.). 

But, instead of putting a text in their hands and explaining all of these elements and how they are impacting us, we made small videos about them instead. 

For example, “How the economy is affecting Skanska in the long run,” and more like that. 

To create them, we just used short copy, stock photos and some photos from our personal library. 

So instead of putting together a lengthy PowerPoint or handing everyone a long 90-page complex text, we chose videos to start a discussion and encourage people to be creative. And we were able to create these quickly in Storykit.

When you need to take something very big and make it understandable to 100 people, video is great. Especially for this event where we wanted to get a discussion started and didn’t want people to spend time reading complex things."

Skanska, with its roots in Sweden since 1887, has grown into a leading global construction powerhouse. Today, they proudly operate across key markets including Sweden, Norway, Finland, Poland, the United States, and the United Kingdom. Their diverse and talented team of 30,000 professionals worldwide is dedicated to building a better society through innovative and sustainable construction solutions. See how the Skanska Sweden team is using video to communicate this.

“Storykit not only saves us production time but also reduces production costs significantly.”

Skanska’s digital presence—which spans LinkedIn, Meta, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and their own platforms like Skanska.se and their intranet—requires them to produce and publish more videos to stay relevant and reach a bigger and broader audience. 

– With Storykit, we can now do this without relying on an external agency which costs between 10,000 to 40,000 for one video. 

Caisa joined Skanska Sweden after Storykit was already in use, but quickly saw how it perfectly suited her team's need to create brand-safe videos in-house—a crucial aspect for a large enterprise. 

– Our content and employer branding teams needed something straightforward, and Storykit was just that. It's designed for people like us, who aren't trained motion designers but need to produce quality video content.

Caisa highlights the ease of use: 

– A quick training session, and we were all set. The platform's templates ensure that anyone can make a video that looks and feels like Skanska.

Skanska, one of the world’s biggest construction companies, grapples with a big question: how to keep everyone informed, especially on large projects that affect many lives? 

Caisa Jansson, Content Leader at Skanska Sweden, has been on this task for over a year and a half: 

– Our job is to make complex construction processes understandable to everyone; from the daily commuter to city planners and our internal teams.

This is especially important for big projects, such as the Slussen project in central Stockholm, which involves rebuilding the area with new infrastructure, including bridges and locks, to improve transportation and manage water flow in Stockholm. 

When it comes to projects like Slussen, Caisa says: 

– There is a lot of information that needs to be communicated and we need to be able to do that in an efficient way.

That’s where Storykit came in.

Caisa's team knew that video was the best format for sharing their complex messages but needed a simpler, more affordable way to ramp up production.

Discover how Skanska ensures effective communication around the Slussen project in Caisa's full story.

BKS Bank is proving that video CAN be used for everything and anything

“Storykit always says videos, videos, videos. Videos for everything. And now for a year and a half, we’ve embraced this philosophy wholeheartedly.”

– My team uses video for everything now. I honestly don’t think that we could live without it anymore.

Internally, the main reason BKS Bank utilizes video is to keep their employees informed.

– Working in a bank often involves a lot of reading. People need to consume a lot of information in order to do their jobs effectively. 

– Videos make it much easier to digest and summarize essential information. With video I can sum up the most important things that people need to know. 

Externally, BKS Bank places a strong emphasis on educating their audience with video, tailoring its approach to different social media platforms.

Facebook and Instagram

– On platforms like Facebook and Instagram, we target regular people seeking banking solutions for their everyday lives. The age group on Facebook typically ranges from 19 to 40, while Instagram draws a younger audience, making video content particularly effective.

LinkedIn 

– My role primarily revolves around managing our LinkedIn channel, which serves as a platform for PR and communicating information such as financial reports. On the PR front, we typically produce around four videos a month.

BKS Bank is using video for their ads on social media as well. 

– When we make videos there are times when I share our videos with our professional marketing in order to check if we meet all corporate design elements and their feedback is consistently positive.

– Our social media team keeps telling us to continue to make more videos that they can use because people love them and they are seeing a better conversion rate.

Here is a list of some of the awesome videos BKS is making.

1. Employer branding videos

– These videos primarily aim to attract potential talent to join BKS Bank by providing a comprehensive look into our organization. We use video to give insights into BKS Bank as an employer of choice.

2. Product marketing videos

– For classical marketing purposes, we use videos to announce and showcase new products. These videos serve as a compelling way to draw attention to our latest offerings, encouraging our audience to explore them further.

3. Localized content for different markets

– We serve multiple markets, so we also localize our videos by translating them from Slovenian to Croatian, for example.

4. PR and company information

– We use video to communicate important information about our company, such as financial reports. 

5. Fun holiday content

– Since we are a bank, most of our communication is serious. But on holidays, we like to include some fun content as well to entertain our audience.

6. Encouraging interns to get creative

– We also encourage our interns to make videos. They always think it’s really fun to get in the tool and be creative.

Meet BKS Bank, a well-established bank headquartered in Austria that employs a workforce of over 1,100 individuals spread across six different countries. BKS Bank offers a diverse range of financial services to cater to both individual and corporate clients. Get ready to dive into the exciting world of BKS Bank and discover how they harness the power of video for their cutting-edge marketing and communication initiatives.

When Marion first became aware of Storykit, it opened up a whole new world of possibilities because she had never thought about video in this way before. 

– Originally I was thinking that I needed to hire someone to train my team to use Adobe Premiere. Then I had a 30-minute demo with Storykit and realized that this approach with text-based videos is exactly what we need. 

– I think that text-based videos are so much better than animated videos or fancy films with voiceovers. They are so much easier to consume if you’re sitting on a bus or waiting for somebody. Also, I think that 20, 30-second short-form videos are better for hooking viewers. Personally, when I watch videos, my attention is primarily focused on the beginning, and if it fails to engage me, I'm less likely to continue watching

Given BKS Bank's status as a bank, there were concerns about security, data protection, and regulatory compliance before signing on.

– Even though we had a lot of questions, the entire process was really smooth with fast answers to all our inquiries. 

– And right when we signed the contract, we got access to our license, and everything was there. In a minute. It was really cool. 

Once they signed, BKS Bank wasted no time learning from Storykit resources.

Even before signing, Marion began sharing content from Storykit's website with her team, including how to write a good script, what slides are available in the tool, etc. Her goal was to ensure everyone was prepared when they got the tool.

They also listened to the Storykit webinars for inspiration. 

– The webinars were great because we could ask questions and since they’re on demand we could watch them over again and get re-inspired. 

What truly set Storykit apart was the customer-centric approach.

From the moment they signed, their Customer Success Manager was readily available to support and educate them.

– Our Customer Success Manager had a great dialogue with me as a customer and was always there to answer any questions quickly when we had them. 

Maintaining their corporate design was crucial, and Storykit made it effortless to create videos that aligned with the BKS Bank brand.

– Our corporate design is really essential for me, and I wanted to make sure that we had something that looks like BKS Bank. The easy theme customization, color matching, and logo placement made this simple. 

BKS Bank loves using their own footage to enhance their brand identity as well, and the Storykit platform makes it easy to do.

– I love going through old assets and popping them in Storykit to make our brand stand out. Additionally, I frequently arrange for professional cameramen to conduct interviews, and then I integrate this footage into our Storykit videos. This approach allows us to create multiple professional videos that truly showcase our brand.

– For instance, last year, we embarked on a project where we captured authentic BKS Bank footage. We then blended this footage with content from Storykit to create something unique.

Meeting the rising demand for more video content can be a daunting task, especially when you're unsure about the right approach to video production.

Marion Jester, Head of Communications, PR and Strategy at BKS Bank, found herself in this predicament as her team consistently requested more video content. The pressure was mounting from both external and internal sources, all wanting more volume.

– Everywhere, from outside the company and also inside the company, there was a huge need for video content. 

– Externally, our Social Media Manager insisted on more video content for platforms like Instagram and Facebook. Videos were becoming more popular than photos and delivered better conversion rates.

– And then on the other hand, internally we faced the challenge of distributing a bunch of written content to our staff. Given our strict banking environment, we have a lot of information that needs to be effectively communicated, making video an appealing option.

However, BKS Bank encountered significant bottlenecks in the production process.

– While I was using some agencies to create videos, the process was long, hard, and very costly. 

For instance:

  • In 2020, BKS Bank launched a marketing campaign and produced only one video.
  • In 2021, another video was needed for a new product launch. This 40-second video, although containing text, was time-consuming and challenging to create due to asset search and extensive briefings. And to top it off, the final result didn't meet Marion's expectations.
  • Later in 2021, two more product videos were produced for marketing campaigns. This brought the total number of videos to three by the end of 2021.

After two years of this, Marion knew it was time to find a more efficient solution. That's when she discovered Storykit.

Grünenthal is transforming their corporate communication through powerful video storytelling

Storykit gives Grünenthal the ability to present their topics in the best possible way.

– When we got Storykit, our goal was that everyone who creates content should also be able to create videos with Storykit. And that’s exactly what we do. 

How does Grünenthal decide what should be made into a Storykit video?

Christopher has found that Storykit's blend of text and images is highly effective for their informational videos. This makes it easy for them to determine what kind of news should be supported with a Storykit video.

Here are a few examples: 

Lists of facts and figures 

– If we are presenting a topic where we list 3, 4, 5 interesting facts and figures then this would of course be a Storykit video. 

See more video examples on Grünenthal's website here: Planet – What we do for a sustainable future | Responsibility | Grünenthal

Project Milestones

– When one of our Projects hits a milestone, we must briefly explain its meaning, significance and implications to our audience. An explanatory Storykit video is a great way to do so. 

See how Grünenthal uses video to further their stories on their website here: The story of Resiniferatoxin (RTX)

Company branding

– We also recently created a 'Grünenthal at a Glance' video. It features various snippets of clips from different areas across our organization. We combined these with company facts and figures, added the title 'Grünenthal at a Glance,' and posted it on Linkedin. It performed really well. 

Thanks to Storykit, Grünenthal is able to distribute the same video in more places in the right dimensions. 

Grüthenthal’s most prominent distribution channel is Linkedin. However, they also have an active presence on Instagram and display a number of videos on their website and intranet. 

– Storykit offers a big advantage when it comes to using the same video on different channels. You can create your 4:5 portrait video for LinkedIn, and with just one click, you can effortlessly generate a landscape video for your website.

Grünenthal is a global pharmaceutical company with operations spanning 28 countries and a workforce of approximately 4,400 employees. The company manages the entire pharmaceutical value chain internally, covering research, production, and marketing with a focus on the development of medications for pain-related conditions. Check out some of the video examples below to see how Grünenthal uses video to support their corporate communication.

Christopher wanted to make sure that if a video needed to be made, anyone on the team could do it.

Storykit enabled everyone in Grünenthal’s Global Communication Team to create videos if they needed them—without losing time waiting on external resources.

The most impressive thing about Storykit is the speed.

– Once you’re in the tool and know how to use it, the speed at which you can create is impressive. 

– For a communicator, it is normal to receive three PowerPoint slides from someone who says, 'So, this is my input. Can you work with it?' And with Storykit, I can basically say okay, I'm going to make a video out of it. And, 15 minutes later it's done. I think that's great.

Storykit gives Grünenthal the ability to reuse the professional footage they have in new and creative ways. 

– If we have an idea for a new video, and existing material would be well suited for its visualisation, we don't need to call the original production company and say, "You filmed this with us a year ago. Can you revisit it and edit it like this."

– Instead we can take the footage, put it in Storykit and create a new video ourselves in 5 minutes.

The AI function in Storykit is also great for idea generation and speed.

– We frequently experiment by copying an entire text into Storykit AI to see how the system transforms it into a video. There are instances where it works seamlessly and other times when adjustments are necessary. However, in terms of speed and the volume of content we can generate, it's a fantastic feature to have.

As a big multinational company, it is extremely important that all corporate communication is presented in the best possible way.

This is something that Christopher Jansen, Communication Business Partner at Grünenthal, and the Global Communication Team are working hard to achieve. 

– There are many topics that need to be staged in the best possible way. Sometimes it’s with a picture, sometimes it is with a video and sometimes it is something else. We need to create whatever serves the topic and if it is video then we need to be able to create it ourselves.

Christopher was looking for a budget-friendly tool that anyone, even those without video production or graphic design skills and background could use.

Global Communication is the department, where all the company's topics, messages and information come together to be distributed to Grünenthal's target groups. Within the team, each member has their own specific area of expertise. While Christopher is deep into R&D related topics, others handle production, finance, M&A and employer branding.

– We needed to equip our team with a tool that enables everyone on the team to create a short video about whatever topic is at hand and thus enhance our video output and in return enhance the variety of our communication. 

Canon is bringing emotion to life in their products through the power of video

Storykit empowered Canon to elevate their video production, deliver localized content to reach several markets, and significantly boost engagement.

Before Storykit, Åsa and her colleagues struggled to get attention on the Canon EMEA channel on LinkedIn, where several markets and languages share the same feed.

– Now, when we share our Storykit videos in the local language, we get a whole new level of engagement and a broader reach.

The amount of videos they produce has increased a lot.

– We did use video before, but almost only for special internal events. Now we’re using Storykit videos for short films on LinkedIn, employer brand, webinars and events, articles and press releases, and also for internal things.

This year, Åsa made their internal "look back of the year video" completely in Storykit rather than relying on an external agency.

– We’ve always used an external agency to do that for our yearly event, but this year I did it myself. And even though it took me some extra time, I also saved a lot of time and effort going back and forth with an agency telling them what to focus on and which imagery to choose.

I’m guessing you saved some money too?

– Haha, oh yes we did.

Åsa has also used Storykit to create videos for information on internal screens, instead of letting it sit in a document.

– After the pandemic we got a PowerPoint with loads of good information about things to think about when everyone came back to the office. I turned that into a number of videos, including the same information, but in short videos that could play on our internal screens. They were really appreciated. 

In the future Åsa is looking forward to onboarding new colleagues in Storykit, and to do even more.

– One really nice thing I see is how much the organization loves what we are doing in the tool. They are really appreciating the videos I’m making. This also means that we see more and more internal video requests, because more people see the possibilities. 

– And that is one of the greatest things with the tool. I know I can ask a colleague at another department to create those videos, and be certain that they will turn out well. Cause that’s how simple Storykit is.

Most people know Canon for their cameras, and no wonder: since 1937 they’ve been creating quality cameras for a broad audience. Today they’re a multinational corporation specializing in optical, imaging and industrial products, such as lenses, cameras, medical equipment, scanners, printers, information management and so forth. Canon has over 180,000 employees over more than 220 countries and regions.

Storykit enabled the simple, scalable video production Åsa and her team needed, while still adhering to the brand guidelines.

– It’s incredibly smooth and easy to handle. Storykit always gives you something to start with and the results are always visually appealing. The demand for quality within our organisation is really high. Every video needs to be approved by headquarters, and the Storykit videos always measure up.

The ability to scale video production has also been an important factor for Åsa.

– With just two clicks you can have your video with a different aspect ratio, adapted for different channels, and also – anyone can use it. Almost nothing can go wrong, and the video will come out as we want.

Åsa and her colleagues have an internal asset library with images and videos that they can use, but they also use the Storykit libraries to add some flare.

– The asset libraries are great, and it’s so convenient to have them in the tool.

How was it getting started with Storykit?

– Super quick and easy. Setting up the brand profile was smooth, and the interface was easy to learn. 

– We also got, and still get, all the help we need. We have people from Storykit helping us to develop our content, and we also have access to support that will always give us quick answers.

In the busy feeds, every company needs to find a way to not only reach the audience but also make an impression.

This is something Åsa Törnquist, Brand and Event Specialist at Canon is working hard to accomplish:

– Of course we need to make the audience see what Canon is doing and how we can help them, but the true challenge is to make them feel something. A Canon printer in itself might not evoke feelings, and that’s why our job is to tell a story that creates emotions and understanding.

Telling enticing stories about products is one important challenge to overcome, another is to make the employer brand shine, says Åsa. 

– To find and keep talent, a company needs to be more than a place where you work from nine to five. That’s why you need to convey the mission and vision. 

Since the founding days, Canon has had a strong company philosophy, which became official in 1988.

– It’s called Kyosei and means that we are all living and working together for the common good, and this truly shapes the whole company.

To be able to accomplish all of their goals, Åsa and her colleagues were convinced that video would be the best format.

– Video is such a quick and easy way to tell stories and a format that can create emotions in the audience. Human beings are hardwired to watch things that move, and we knew that it would be a great way to reach out.

But with limited time and budgets, and high demands on brand adherence, they weren’t able to create the videos they needed. 

– I’m quite skilled in the Adobe suite, I work a lot in Photoshop and InDesign, and can absolutely edit videos using advanced video software – but that would have been too time-consuming, and not scalable at all.

How OX2 is empowering people to embrace renewable energy through video

Prior to Storykit, OX2 was only sharing press releases and written content on LinkedIn. Now that they are turning that content into videos, they are seeing better results than ever. 

— Videos are far more engaging than written content; they enable us to tell complex stories in a clear way, as opposed to relying solely on lengthy articles and press releases.

Using video on LinkedIn 

— LinkedIn is probably where a bulk of our videos end up. This is where we talk to all of our 11 markets, so we try to keep the content on a top level for a broad audience.

What results have you seen on LinkedIn since using Storykit?

— Website visitors and LinkedIn growth are the obvious effects that we have seen since starting with Storykit. Our LinkedIn has grown by almost 100% over the last year from 12,000 to 23,000 followers. Obviously, other factors also play a role, but we see a high level of engagement on LinkedIn — reactions, comments, and a lot of shares. So that's very positive.

Using video for events

— We also use videos for events. I find it really useful for both internal and external events. 

How do you use videos for events? 

— We can use video to set the tone for an event. Whether it’s the capital markets day or a community consultation meeting around a wind farm, it's a good way to start a meeting. It adds a level of professionalism as well.

Communicate broadly 

— For example, at The Capital Markets Day, which we held a couple of months ago, we created a video that was basically 10 facts about renewable energy, as a way to kick-start the meeting and set the tone. Here we wanted to talk about the rollout of renewables in the energy transition so we started very high level and then further discussed our role in that.

Communicate narrowly

— On the other hand, we have community consultation events where we go out and try to get buy-in locally. For example, we held one at a local community in Sweden where we wanted to start up a new onshore wind park. Here, we wanted to explain the benefits of renewable energy to the local community, like how many homes it can power, local jobs it can help create, and how it ties in with other infrastructure projects in the area. In this case, we created a video that was targeted at a very narrow audience.

Storykit videos have helped OX2 improve the way they communicate as a whole. 

— Storykit is valuable because it enables us to reach both a broad and niche audience through video. On LinkedIn, we can engage a wide range of viewers, while at events, we can tailor our content to specific audiences, making it more targeted and relevant. 

— I think that working on videos together internally with colleagues also serves a purpose. It forces us to be brief and concise with the format. That is not always easy for people but I think that it makes everyone a little bit better at communication.

Any ideas for how you will use video in the future? 

— We are growing as a company and are always looking for new talent, so I think we will be ramping up our employer branding efforts with videos in the future. 

— In terms of usage, we are also starting to set up some formats for recurring activities to make things easier and work smarter ourselves. For instance, we now have a 30-second video template that we use for our quarterly reports to make them a bit more interesting. We are also doing one for new projects added to our portfolio since we often communicate the same stuff – location, megawatts, when we’re going into construction, and that type of thing. 

Is there anything that you would like to add?

Storykit is fun to use and it works well with the way I think. I grew up reading comic books so I feel right at home here, telling a story frame by frame. In addition to the format, the availability of stock material mixed with our own media makes it look really good.

Founded in 2004, OX2 is a renewable energy company that develops, builds, and manages renewable energy assets, including onshore and offshore wind farms, solar farms, and energy storage. With operations in 11 countries across Europe and Australia, OX2 is leading the way in renewable energy communication and bringing awareness to the energy crisis, climate change, and national security. Check out some of their videos below!

Storykit enabled Niklas to create engaging content at scale.

– For us, a lot of the content creation is being dealt with centrally, and with 11 countries, there are a lot of stories that we could tell and we do tell. But being a small team we need to be smart about it.

— Storykit enables us to create engaging content at scale. For instance, getting access to stock libraries in Storykit is useful because it's hard to get photos and video clips from our own operations all over the world. 

After using Storykit at his previous job, Niklas knew that it would be the right solution for OX2. 

— I used Storykit at my previous employer. Not as hands-on as today but it was definitely part of the work we did in that team. Bringing it on at OX2 was an easy decision.

How was it getting started with Storykit?

— I think that the way the start-up was handled, along with the customer success process was really good. The training was fantastic.

— Following the training sessions, we’ve had regular check-ins with the Storykit team and updates to see how we are getting on as well. I think that is a really great way of working. 

Niklas currently takes charge of video creation in Storykit for OX2, producing a minimum of two videos per week. However, as their team grows, Niklas plans to get more people involved in the creation process.

From knowledge sharing to myth-busting, OX2 needed a better way to communicate key messages about renewable energy.

In a rapidly expanding company, Niklas Franck, the Communications Director at OX2, recognized the need for an improved communication strategy to effectively convey their key messages and foster a deeper understanding of renewable energy.

— We needed a way to help people understand renewable energy. There is a big energy transition already happening, and we need to get people to know this and realize the potential of renewable energy. 

Niklas explains that there are a lot of misconceptions when it comes to renewable energy and that OX2 needed a way to spread awareness about the current state of renewables and dispel common myths.

— For example, we develop all our projects without government subsidies. A lot of people don’t realize that this is possible since it wasn’t 10 years ago.

In order to get information out there, Niklas and his team were just sharing press releases and text posts on LinkedIn. However, they knew that it wasn’t achieving the impact they wanted.

As a growing company, OX2 also needed their communication to grow with them. 

— With operations in 11 countries across Europe and Australia, we have experienced rapid growth, expanding our team from 200 to over 500 employees in just over a year. 

— Our comms team grew some, but not on the scale that was needed.

See for yourself

Book a demo now, and in just a few minutes, we'll show you how AI-powered automation makes video creation quick, easy, and cost-effective. With Storykit, the leading video automation platform.

Book a demo today