March Blog
STORIES FROM MARCH PROJECT SPOTLIGHT How Lakeville Area Schools Made their bond referendum impossible to ignore When Lakeville Area Schools needed their community to understand what a bond referendum would actually fix, they didn’t lead with a budget breakdown. They led with their principal. Jason Bakke, principal at Century Middle School, walked viewers through his […]
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 […]
AnimatED: Communicate Smarter. Save Time. Stay On Brand.
District leaders juggle countless priorities and creating videos shouldn’t be one more burden. AnimatED customizable videos help you deliver important messages to
Docuseries Selected for the 2025 Twin Cities Film Fest
We are thrilled to announce that “All In: The Saint Paul Public School Literacy Journey,” a powerful docuseries produced by Captivate Media + Consulting, has been officially selected for the 2025 Twin Cities Film Fest!
Start the School Year with Strategic Storytelling
Start the School Year with Strategic Storytelling Build Community. Inspire Action. One Episode at a Time. A new school year is a fresh opportunity to connect with your community and move your district’s priorities forward. At Captivate Media + Consulting, we help turn those priorities into powerful stories that unfold over time, deepen relationships, and […]
Our Takeaways from NSPRA 2025
I’m back from the NSPRA 2025 National Seminar in Washington, D.C., and I’m feeling more energized than ever after reconnecting with School PR professionals from across the country.
Captivate Earns Three Telly Awards!
We’re proud to share that we have won three prestigious honors in the 46th Annual Telly Awards, celebrating the best in video production across television, digital, and social platforms. Like Nowhere Else Silver Winner, General-Educational Institution Client: Sun Prairie Area School District Carter Work Project Hype Video with Nur-D Silver Winner, General-Not-for-Profit Client: Twin […]