V A G R A N T S

We had a marketing need and a handful of ideas. So we built a team of artists around a shared vision. Each person with a unique way of seeing the need – the ideas grew into animated videos. And then we won. And we won again. And again and again and again. And even though the videos we submitted to the Collision Awards are about us — the wins aren’t. This post isn’t even really about the wins. No, this post is about the work, the vision, the fun (!), and our collective pursuit of awesome, effective videos. And it’s about the people who put everything they had into the work. Specifically, these people: Tyler Littwin, Sean Brodeur, Ben Drake, Brianna White, Chris Plante, Alli Axelsen, Shaw Flick, Derek Kruk, Ben Carmeli, Matt Barretto, Laura Porat, Matthew R., Nadia Healey and Team V A G R A N T S. Because we appreciate the recognition and the hardware, sure. But it really feels like when good work wins, the whole motion design community wins. So, shoutouts and big congrats to our fellow industry pros who keep us inspired and on our toes. Here’s our haul: 🥈 Craft - Art Direction 🥈 Craft - Motion Design 🥈 General - Brand Identity 🥈 General - Promotion Video 🥈 General - Products & Services Check out the full list of winners 👉 https://lnkd.in/eWC7Cn7p

ROSTER FEATURE: V A G R A N T S & the newest addition to the roster! Director–led. Production–driven. Creatively–tireless. The creative industry is evolving, and VAGRANTS is equipped to adapt. That’s why we assembled a band of multi-hat wearing creators: photographer-directors, writer-editors, producer-creatives – you get the idea. There is power in our hyphenates. We believe that our collaborative ethos is what makes our work unique.

WELCOME TO THE NEST: V A G R A N T S 🎥🎞🎬 VAGRANTS is a creative production company built for a new era in filmmaking. Director-led and creatively tireless, VAGRANTS is a team of multi threat creatives that’s brave enough to be risky and smart enough to be trusted. Winston Macdonald + Dustin Devlin

We talk a lot – as in, don’t get us started – about our video marketing Trifecta. What it is, how it works, why it matters. But here’s the thing: it wouldn’t be possible without Motion Design. See, Pennant works hard on behalf of our clients. We strategize and develop eye-catching visuals and collaborate on engaging and unique stories to tell for brands. And, in turn, our clients have hard-working, championship-grade videos to galvanize their sales efforts. That’s a winning combination. But how exactly do these videos perform so well in the highest leverage situations? If you guessed MOTION DESIGN, then it looks like we’re all winners here! Well-crafted motion grabs attention, makes a message memorable, and creates a strong emotional connection with your audience. Plus, it's versatile, modern, and perfect for simplifying complex ideas, setting you apart from rivals. We’re obviously big backers of the craft, so we’re pumped to be named ‘Finalist’ in the prestigious Collision Awards across five categories: Promotion Art Direction Brand Identity Motion Design Products & Services We love that the platform is solely dedicated to honoring excellence in Animation and Motion Design. Now, we compete for the Gold as well as Audience Choice, voted on by you. 👉 Be part of our fan base and vote now through July 11. Your support is our winning shot! Link below 👇 https://lnkd.in/gKCYexaK A huge shoutout and thank you to our incredible team of collaborators who empower us to step up to the plate. And a big shoutout to our fellow nominees, including First Fight, dash, Epipheo, State, Ordinary Folk, and Oddfellows.

We know that video moves the needle, but let’s be clear about how we use that word: ‘Video’ is not some singular thing. And when we talk about it, we’re actually talking about many different video types and the myriad problems they can address. We’re talking strategies, social, teams, budgets and on and on… If this sounds annoyingly complicated, then now you’re beginning to get a clear idea of why the Penannt team created this handy resource: “𝙁𝙐𝙉𝙉𝙀𝙇 𝙁𝙊𝘾𝙐𝙎𝙀𝘿: 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙑𝙞𝙙𝙚𝙤 𝙈𝙖𝙧𝙠𝙚𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙋𝙡𝙖𝙮𝙗𝙤𝙤𝙠 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙒𝙞𝙣𝙣𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙖𝙩 𝙀𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙮 𝙎𝙩𝙖𝙜𝙚 𝙤𝙛 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙁𝙪𝙣𝙣𝙚𝙡” It’s your guide to understanding and maximizing each and every touch point on a customer’s journey into your brand. So, if you’re a brand marketer, product marketer, or customer advocacy marketer, this eBook is for you. It’s free (and un-gated) at the link below: https://lnkd.in/eWz7y8FM What is your big takeaway related to video marketing, the buyer’s journey, and the funnel? #videomarketing #contentmarketing #contentstrategy

Huge thanks to the team at SYNC for inviting Kristin Bride & me to participate in this year's Sync Summit in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia! The summit brought together experts from around the world to discuss the digital crossroads we face today, and what it takes to move into a humane tech future. On the "Compassionate Connections" panel with Shahroo Izadi, and moderated by Oli Barrett, I discussed my trials and tribulations reigning in addictive tech in my own life, shared hacks for better screen time habits, and talked about my upcoming documentary #YourAttentionPlease It was incredible seeing the digital wellbeing community coming together in a global forum. As we're hitting an inflection point in the US it's exciting to see the momentum building around the globe. Thank you Ziyad AlGhamdi, Joni Siani, V A G R A N T S, David Graves, Yahna Harris and my whole team at #YourAttentionPlease for your unwavering support!