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What Makes a Great Brand Video (And Why Most Miss the Mark)
Most organizations know they need a brand video. What’s less clear is what actually makes one effective . A great brand video isn’t just visually impressive. In fact, many well-produced brand videos fail because they focus on how the organization wants to be seen —instead of how audiences actually connect. At BrightCore Films, we’ve found that the strongest brand videos share a few core principles. Here’s what separates videos that build trust and momentum from ones that qui
Stephen Craig
Jan 263 min read


Why “One Video” Is No Longer Enough for Modern Marketing
For years, video marketing followed a familiar pattern: Plan → Produce → Publish → Move on. An organization would invest in one primary video —a brand piece, recruitment video, or campaign launch—and expect it to do all the work. That approach no longer holds up. In today’s marketing landscape, one video simply isn’t enough to meet audiences expectations across the platforms. Here’s why the shift is happening and how organizations can adapt without increasing their budgets.
Stephen Craig
Jan 183 min read


How to Plan a Video Shoot That Supports Your Marketing All Year
Most organizations approach video production with a single question in mind: “What video do we need right now?” But the organizations getting the most value from video are asking a different question: “How can one video shoot support our marketing all year?” At BrightCore Films, we plan video shoots that don’t just result in one deliverable — but in a flexible content system that supports websites, social media, email campaigns, and future initiatives. Here’s how to plan a
Stephen Craig
Jan 112 min read


Video Marketing Trends Shaping 2026
Video marketing is evolving fast — but the goal hasn’t changed: connect with the right audience and move them to action. As we move toward 2026, organizations are being asked to do more with video than ever before — across platforms, formats, and audience touchpoints. The challenge? Most teams don’t need more trends. They need clarity, execution, and consistency . Here are the video marketing trends that matter most in 2026 — and how organizations can realistically implement
Stephen Craig
Jan 42 min read


8 Types of Videos Nonprofits Need to Amplify Their Mission
In today’s fast-paced digital world, nonprofits need compelling video content to effectively communicate their mission, engage their...
Stephen Craig
Jan 20, 20253 min read


Boost Your Brand: Why Every Orange County Business Needs Professional Video Production
In today’s fast-paced digital world, video isn’t just an option—it’s a necessity. Whether you’re running a tech startup in Irvine,...
Stephen Craig
Jan 3, 20253 min read


How Colleges and Universities are Mastering Video Marketing in the Digital Age
In today’s digital-first world, video marketing has become one of the most powerful tools for colleges and universities looking to...
Stephen Craig
Dec 17, 20244 min read


PROJECTED TRENDS IN HIGHER-ED MARKETING
The future is here. Come 2025, there will be significant changes in college marketing tactics, where technology, student expectations,...
Stephen Craig
Dec 9, 20244 min read
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