August Blog
August was one of our busiest production months of the year, and we know the team loved every minute of it. Back to school season means districts across the nation are gearing up for a new year, and our team has been right there with them, capturing the stories, training the communicators, and building the content that helps schools show up for their communities from day on
July Blog
July kept us moving, but we wouldn’t have it any other way! We kicked things off with a Team Day at Target Field, where we celebrated our accomplishments, planned out the objectives for the next 6 months, and ate plenty of hotdogs! It was a well-earned afternoon in the sun with some of our favorite people before a busy stretch of the month ahead.
June Blog
JUNE RECAP Stories, Conferences, and Graduation Season It’s been a whirlwind of a time and Captivate Media + Consulting. Lets walk through the adventures of June together! June Wrap Up As we transition into the hottest time of the year, we want to take some time to reflect on the cool moments we got to […]
May Blog
After months of conversations with school districts and nonprofits, we keep hearing the same thing: budgets are tighter, expectations are higher, and the pressure to communicate more with less isn’t going away. And yet, most organizations are still waiting until they have the “perfect” budget or the “right” moment to invest in their story.
April Blog
After months of conversations with school districts and nonprofits, we keep hearing the same thing: budgets are tighter, expectations are higher, and the pressure to communicate more with less isn’t going away. And yet, most organizations are still waiting until they have the “perfect” budget or the “right” moment to invest in their story.
March Blog
After years of producing video for K-12 clients, we keep seeing the same pattern: the videos that perform the best – the ones that get shared, watched all the way through, and actually move people, almost never lead with the institution.
New Federal Regulations: Audio Descriptions
Audio Descriptions Make Your Videos More Accessible Accessibility requirements for video is changing. Are your videos in compliance? Large school districts will soon need to meet WCAG 2.1 Level AA standards for their digital content, which includes audio descriptions for video. Audio descriptions are narrated explanations added to video content. They describe what is happening […]
Webinar Update: “Turning the Tide: How Strategic Communications Delivered Enrollment Growth and Referendum Success”
Thank you to everyone who registered for our next webinar, “Turning the Tide: How Strategic Communications Delivered Enrollment Growth and Referendum Success”. Due to the busy holiday season, we have decided to postpone this event until January 27th, 2026 at 12 p.m. CST. Please join us then to hear from Jake and Dr. Laurie Putnam […]
What an Incredible Day the at Twin Cities Film Fest!
We’re still buzzing with excitement after an amazing experience at the 2025 Twin Cities Film Fest, where our documentary “All In: The Saint Paul Public School Literacy Journey” was officially showcased! The event was an incredible opportunity to connect with other storytellers, educators, and community members who share our passion for using film to inspire […]
Exciting News: Captivate Media + Consulting Has a New Website!
We’re thrilled to announce the launch of our new website! After months of planning, design and fine-tuning, our new site is live and designed with you in mind. At Captivate, our goal has always been to help schools, nonprofits, and mission-driven organizations capture their stories through strategic communications, video production, design and creative campaigns. With […]