ExplainVisually

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

At GoNextStage we provide our Customers knowledge, experience and competencies regarding digitalization and optimization of business processes. We are supporting them in their digital transformation journey using low-code platforms.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire ExplainVisually, and what were your goals?

Creating an engaging explainer video about our offer – focusing on what makes us unique and different from other companies.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor and what were the deciding factors?

We do love to work with experts. We have been observing ExplainVisually on LinkedIn and we really appreciated the knowledge and content they are sharing with community.

Describe the video(s) and the process in detail, including the project steps and all stages of production.

We had a workshop during which we discussed our goals and company's philosophy. We sent all the materials needed to write a script. We had three revision rounds of the script - the same apllies to the storyboard. If needed, we did calls throughout the production process to make sure the final results meets our goals.

Who did you work with and what was the feedback process like?

We worked with Martyna who was a project manager and Maciej who was a creative director. They were inspiring us and support in brainstorm session as well as kept as on project schedule. We were constantly giving a feedback after wach milestone of the project.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Can you share any outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

Together with ExplainVisually we have created great video showing our GoNextStage value proposition. We have noticed much more new comers on our website and collected good feedback from our Customers.

Describe their project management style, including communication tools and timeliness.

The are working in agile style, providing frequent updates. They are close to customer work. The team was easy to communicate and we quickly found a common language.

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

They are impressive, experienced, and have a creative way of working. supported by listening and understanding your needs.

Are there any areas for improvement or something they could have done differently?

Honestly? Nothing that comes to mind.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the CMO of Flobotics, an RPA (Robotics Process Automation) development consulting company that automates dual and repetitive processes for companies worldwide.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with ExplainVisually?

We were looking for a straightforward solution to explain our complex robotics processes, technologies, and service to people.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

We first came to ExplainVisually with the brief, initial voiceover file, and idea to discuss what we wanted out of the product. We also provided some animation references and basically conducted an entire workshop to finalize the requirements.

We then recorded some samples of the technical process, including the narration, and implemented them into the video production.

What is the team composition?

We worked closely with the CEO and the marketing specialist.

How did you come to work with ExplainVisually?

We came across ExplainVisually through a network recommendation by our CEO. We shortlisted a couple of other companies, but quickly decided to go with ExplainVisually because we knew the people within their internal network.

How much have you invested with them?

We invested about $5,000.

What is the status of this engagement?

We worked together from January–August 2022.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?

The video has been instrumental in getting prospective clients to interact with our website, and it has done a successful job of shortening the conversation and helping them understand what we do.

How did ExplainVisually perform from a project management standpoint?

They were quick and responsive from a project management perspective and helpful in implementing our ideas into the video.

Moreover, they proactively listened to our feedback and presented many ideas for the project so overall, the collaboration was great.

What did you find most impressive about them?

We were impressed with their cost-effective approach and quality of deliverables.

Are there any areas they could improve?

Nothing comes to mind.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

I would advise you to clearly understand what you want to do and trust them in terms of storytelling, because they can simplify your ideas.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

Please describe your company and your position there. TESCO is a British multinational groceries and general merchandise retailer and a Fortune Global 500 Company. I have been a Operational Community Manager for Central Europe, responsible for TESCO operations.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire ExplainVisually, and what were your goals?

For what projects/services did your company hire ExplainVisually? TESCO does a lot to avoid wasting food. But the awareness of our actions among employees and clients was pretty low. We wanted to raise it. And we had a lot to tell. Every month in Poland alone, it saves an average of over 200 tons of food from being wasted.

Over 270 shops in Poland donate food to Food Banks and Caritas Poland and 450 local charities. Thanks to this, over 450,000 meals can be prepared each month for the neediest. TESCO also works in three other ways. The first one is a standard price reduction for products with short shelf life.

The second is to give up the “two-for-one” promotion for vegetables and fruits so that customers do not buy more than they need. The third way is the “Perfectly, imperfect” product line.

These are vegetables and fruits like potatoes, apples, or carrots, which do not have a perfect shape but are just as tasty, juicy, and fresh. Thanks to this line, farmers and producers can sell chains of “Perfectly Imperfect” vegetables and fruits that would otherwise be rejected and wasted only because of their irregular shape.

SOLUTION

How did you select ExplainVisually and what were the deciding factors?

How did you select ExplainVisually? We had worked with them before as they prepared for us an animation about TESCO Foundation.

Describe the scope of work in detail, including the project steps, key deliverables, and technologies used.

As TESCO was closing their fish departments, it created some free space on shops’ walls. We painted the walls with chalkboard paint to use these spaces for communication with our clients. We asked ExplainVisually to analyze, synthesize, and visualize the key information about the actions we take to prevent food waste.

Based on their infographics, we asked them to prepare real hand drawings in one of our shops. As the feedback was excellent, we asked them to do it in the other 20 shops around Poland. The project went well and got a buy-in in our HQ in England.

So we decided to prepare projects also for Czech Republic, Slovakia, and Hungary. However, a new challenge emerged. In these countries, we needed bigger infographics – 15×3 meters and 30×3 meters. This would have meant a few days of work for the illustrator, and there was little time.

We decided to ask ExplainVisually to prepare a huge sticker based on the previous graphics. However, we wanted to keep the atmosphere of handwritten drawings, so we stayed with a simple form.

How many people from the vendor's team worked with you, and what were their positions?

They had a project manager, designer, and multiple artists that hand-drawn our infographics.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Can you share any measurable outcomes of the project or general feedback about the deliverables?

Can you share any outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success? The results of the pilotage were very encouraging. The reaction of the TESCO customers surprised us. People who came to do Sunday shopping stopped by the infographics, discussed food waste, and asked the staff for more details of the action, congratulating them on their current activities.

It not only increased the awareness and engagement of our clients but of our employees too. There were spots on the chalkboards where employees could insert information on how much this particular shop has saved food. They were very keen to keep it up to date and felt very proud that they can be a part of something bigger.

We have raised awareness among both clients and employees. Thanks to these projects and our other activities such as workshops and webinars about food waste - around 60-70% of food in Poland that is still in a condition good enough to be eaten are being shared, even despite the COVID.

There was also another perk, as this action opened HQ stakeholders for more outside-the-box actions like that.

Describe their project management style, including communication tools and timelines.

I’ll just say that I’ve worked in TESCO for over 10 years, and they’re one of the two best suppliers I have worked with.

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

Their fantastic flexibility and ability to prepare great visual synthesis.

Are there any areas for improvement or something they could have done differently?

No idea. Maybe they should teach their clients more about what they do as some people think that they only do animations.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

Carlsberg, is an international company producing beer. I am HSE Manager for Southern Europe and Baltics in Carlsberg.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire ExplainVisually?

We wanted to make our Health and Safety training more efficient and interesting. Many guests visits our factories and they need to be educated about what they can and can’t do. That’s very important because violating these rules can lead to accidents and even death. As we have “Zero accidents” policy, Health and Safety Education is very important to us. Our previous solution – presentations done by H&S specialists – were long and not very interesting, so the guests often were not following them carefully.

What were your goals for this project?

That’s why we asked ExplainVisually to provide videos that would explain the rules in an interesting and clear way so the guests can follow them and remember the most important points. Additionally save time for the face to face trainings

SOLUTION

How did you select ExplainVisually?

Other departments of Carlsberg Group has worked with ExplainVisually and recommended them to us.

Describe the video(s) and the process in detail.

They have analyzed our existing Health and Safety rules and reviewed pictures of our factories. They prepared the script and storyboard which has visualized different parts of our factory and our rules in practice. After that they prepared an animation. It has been very popular among the Group so we asked them to prepare - apart from the universal English version - customized Norwegian and Estonian versions.

What was your vendors' project management or feedback process?

I’ve worked with a project manager but as far as I know they have scriptwriters, storyboardist, illustators and video editors.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Can you share any outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

They have helped us to achieve two outcomes: 1) Save over 10 000 working hours of H&S Specialists. They have spent ca. 500 hours a year on these trainings across plants. As now we don’t need a designated H&S specialist to conduct these trainings anymore they can focus on more important projects. It translates to 70-100 thousands € in savings.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

It was very good. They respond quickly and really understand what we have meant when we were giving them feedback on various stages.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

The most impressive thing was their ability to understand our complex H&S rules quickly and prepare a video that was super clear and interesting.

Are there any areas for improvement?

For now I don't see any

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

4th bank in Poland in terms of total assets, 2,2 mln market active users of mobile banking, 5,6 mln retail clients, 26k corporate clients, since 2007 present also in the Czech and Slovak markets. mBank has been a synonym for innovative banking solutions for years.

We were the first fully Internet-based bank in Poland and today we set the direction of the mobile and on-line banking development. We are one of the strongest and fastest growing financial brands in Poland, listed on the Warsaw Stock Exchange since 1992.

The bank started its operation in 1986 as Bank Rozwoju Eksportu (BRE Bank) and over the years it has systematically developed its competencies in the area of servicing various client groups, continuously enriching its offer.

After the brand unification in November 2013, when the mBank name replaced not only the name of the company, but also the BRE and MultiBank brands - the bank gained not only a new image, but also new values. Today we are a universal bank, specialising in servicing all client groups.

Acting under the mBank logo, which has different colours depending on the type of the offer, we provide comprehensive services within the scope of retail, business, corporate and private banking. I'm responsible for internal communication and communication for strategic projects.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire ExplainVisually?

We hired the ExplainVisually to make a film promoting our strategic project - mBank Digital Transformation. We wanted to make this film in a different form than what we have been creating so far. We wanted it to stand out and be remembered. That's why we decided on a drawing form.

What were your goals for this project?

From my perspective, the main goal was to show how we approach to digitization in the bank and how people should pay attention to in their daily work and what to improve it. We would like to point out that digitization is inevitable in this day. Especially if we have a lot of paper and many systems.

SOLUTION

How did you select ExplainVisually?

We were looking for companies that make animated films. ExplainVisually turned out to be the best.

Describe the scope of their work in detail.

I am responsible for internal communication, conducting digitization projects and communicating these projects to employees. I create communication strategies, organize meetings between employees and the management board.

I cooperate with creative agencies, and make marketing materials. I manage the internal intranet, write communication to employees.

What was the team composition?

There were 2 people from vendor's site and 4 people from mBank (project leader, 2 stream leaders responsible for digitalization and I responsible for communication and creative site)

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Can you share any outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

80 people liked the main post and 30 of them shared it. It is a really good result in our company. The most popular posts have about 100 likes

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

We collected the expectations in a brief by e-mail. We contacted mainly by e-mail and by phone. We discussed and accepted individual parts of the work. We had a leader and a contact person on both sides. Contact was very easy and open. We worked without delay, very dynamically

What did you find most impressive about this company?

Openness, great creativity, good atmosphere, lots of ideas and suggestions, and at the same time a structured brief and well-collected expectations.

Are there any areas for improvement?

Definitely no. I'm completely satisfied. Everything quickly, within the specified time, in very good quality and taking into account our brand book.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am marketing expert in insurace company headquartered in Warsaw, Poland. Our company has over 800 employees. We insure both individual and corporate clients.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire ExplainVisually?

We wanted implement and promote our new strategy among all our employees in Poland. We ask ExplainVisually for support. The partner prepared both the concept of communication and the creative content.

What were your goals for this project?

We wanted to communicate our strategy to the employees but what is more important, we also wanted to instil it into them and encourage them to live our new strategy and new organisational culture in their daily business.

SOLUTION

How did you select ExplainVisually?

We searched online and asked our colleagues for the agency that they could recommend.

Describe the scope of their work in detail.

First the agency run a workshop for top management and worked out the main theme of the strategy communication. We had a series of meetings with agency where we decided witch of their ideas we'd implement and when. Tohether we prepared a schedule of communication.

The agency also run a workshop for sales representatives where they developed the method of implementing the strategy in their work and also how to motivate their subordinates to work in accordance with the new strategy and organizational culture.

What was the team composition?

I've worked with the head of the firm as well as creatives and workshop facilitators (trainers).

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Can you share any outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

The perception of the cultural organization among the employees and the client-cetricity approach boosted. We surveyed our employees before the communication and after the internal campaign and we achieved much better results.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

We communicated regularly, with frequent updates on every running topic. We regularly updated our promotional schedule.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

The most impressive thing was the creativity combined with the strategic approach. The agency had many ideas but knew how to prioritize them and was able to resign from the less effective or unfeasible.

Are there any areas for improvement?

We were very satisfied with their work.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

Ingka Global Business Operations (previously Group Shared Services) provides services within Finance, HR and Procurement area for IKEA companies all over the world, operating through 4 Hubs located in Poland, USA, China and India. I work as Ingka GBO Management Assistant, I am responsible for internal communication with co-workers and Ingka/IKEA stakeholders.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire ExplainVisually?

ExplainVisually produced five movies, which were presented during internal Kickoff event for Ingka GSS co-workers in 2017. The event purpose was to celebrate new fiscal year (which at Ingka/IKEA starts in September), as well as launch and promote company's strategy for incoming 3 years.

What were your goals for this project?

• To make co-workers familiar with GSS goals, understand them and feel motivated to contribute to achieve the goals
• To present 3 years Ingka GSS strategy 2020+ to co-workers and internal stakeholders
• To stress the importance and value of strategy with reference to technology development and future megatrends

SOLUTION

How did you select ExplainVisually?

We chose ExplainVisually after meeting Klaudia T. (EV co-founder) in another event (organised by IKEA Retail company), where she was responsible for live graphic recording. Klaudia's outcome was very impressive, therefore we wanted to use her and her colleagues' skills to produce the material for us.

Describe the video(s) and the process in detail.

We had five videos, lasting 3-5 minutes, each of them presenting parts of Ingka GSS Strategy (referring to world around us, megatrends in finance environment, IKEA Group global strategy, needs of our business partners etc).

Together with my manager (GSS Manager) we prepared a written script, which was used to brief EV on our company specification. EV came back with a visuals' proposal. We had a few calls to verify the content together. After receiving the first versions of the videos, we had a chance to request small corrections. The whole process took ~1,5 month, was very efficient.

What was your vendors' project management or feedback process?

Maciej, EV contact person, who was fantastic support, open to all our feedbacks, offering good solutions, being very focused on deliver according to our needs.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Can you share any outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

The videos were appreciated by internal recipients, who could easily understand the goals and strategic objectives for incoming years. After the main event, we used the videos many times later (as internal communication materials).

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

We had a few Skype calls and were in touch via phone.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

• Professionalism
• Visual style meeting Ingka/IKEA requirements
• Openness to our ideas and change requests
• Great support with solving the issues together

Are there any areas for improvement?

We wished we had scheduled a live meeting with Maciej (and his colleagues). If we had invited the crew to our office, probably the whole process of explain our business' nature better.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Communications and PR Manager of AvaFin

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

A lendtech company.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire ExplainVisually to accomplish?

• Explain company values and connect them to company history.
• Usie storytelling to make values tangible and relatable.

SOLUTION

How did you find ExplainVisually?

Referral

Why did you select ExplainVisually over others?

• Pricing fit our budget
• Great culture fit
• Good value for cost
• Referred to me

How many teammates from ExplainVisually were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

Explain Visually produced an animated video that explains the origins of our company values and how they have shaped our company's history. The project included:

• A creative workshop
• Storyboarding
• 2D animation
• Voice-over recording in six languages

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

A highly appealing and engaging 2D animated video that tells the story of our company values.

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

• The agency was very cooperative and communicative throughout the process. 
• They were open to our ideas and suggestions while also providing valuable expertise and advice when needed. 
• We truly appreciated their patience and flexibility as we worked through and discussed the content ideas internally. 
• ExplainVisually's skills and creativity were exceptional, and the final result exceeded our expectations.

What was your primary form of communication with ExplainVisually?

Email or Messaging App

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

• Very commuicative
• Flexible
• Creative

Are there any areas for improvement or something ExplainVisually could have done differently?

n/a

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

 I am the Marketing Manager of an it services company 

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

  Technology

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire ExplainVisually to accomplish?
We needed a material that would be displayed at trade fairs and various events, presenting our services and the benefits that come with them. The animation was also to be a material to be placed on our website and in the company's social media, and also to be a starting point for conversation with customers. It was to show the essence of what we do.

SOLUTION

How did you find ExplainVisually?

Online Search

Why did you select ExplainVisually over others?

• Good value for cost
• good communication

How many teammates from ExplainVisually were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

We started with a workshop and a detailed discussion of our needs, goals and expectations. We discussed the concept of the animation. Then we sent Explain Visually the materials needed to create the animation (logos, reference images). Shortly after that we received the first draft of the script. After a few rounds of feedback, we moved on to the next stage - creating a storyboard. We saw the first sketches of the shots and how they would fit with the materials we provided. At the end, we received the finished animation in two languages ​​- Polish and English.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

  Explain Visually created an animation that serves as marketing and sales material for our company.

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

The project management was exceptional. From the initial consultation to the final delivery, they maintained clear and consistent communication. They provided a detailed timeline and kept us updated on every stage of the project, ensuring we were always in the loop. Their organized approach made the entire process smooth and stress-free.

What was your primary form of communication with ExplainVisually?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

ExplainVisually excelled in responding to our needs. They took the time to understand our vision and were very receptive to feedback. Whenever we had questions or requested changes, they responded promptly and made adjustments quickly and efficiently. Their willingness to adapt and their proactive approach to problem-solving made us feel valued as clients.

Are there any areas for improvement or something ExplainVisually could have done differently?

No improvements needed.