Creative Listening’s journey of transformation
If you’ve noticed changes at Creative Listening over the past couple of years, well that’s due to the guidance of one very special man: Dominic Gomez of Snorkel.
Learning concept: Repetition (and Temple Grandin on “exposing your brain to the data”)
Introducing a new series of blogs where we take a look at selected learning concepts. First up, some reflections on the role of repetition in learning.
Summer recommendations from the team ☀️☀️☀️
If you’re looking for some entertainment ideas over the summer, here are some recommendations from the team.
5 scriptwriting devices to optimise engagement for learning-first content
Whilst it’s not an exact science, there are some tricks we can draw on. Read on to find out more.
Meet the team… Luke, Creative Director
Meet Luke, our Creative Director. Read on to find out more.
Pride 2025
June is celebrated as Pride Month across the world for LGBTQIA+ people. In the current volatile political landscape, it is more important than ever.
Recent work: Connection through film
In addition to learning-first content, we also produce promotional films and content for educational brands as well as a diverse range of innovative and mission-driven organisations. Take a look at some of our recent work.
Introducing… Jackaby, Executive Producer
Meet Jackaby, our Executive Producer. Read on to find out more.
‘More Than Words: Songs for the Language Classroom’ -our new book out now!
The book takes a deep dive into the world of ELT songs and sets out a model for multidisciplinary collaboration between songwriters and non-musician collaborators including authors, teachers, and publishers.
Concept development (and what music producers can teach us about cultivating creativity)
As well as establishing the objectives and practicalities, concept development involves cultivating an environment that allows creative ideas to flourish. Read more about our approach to creating learning-first content.
How do we support accessibility in learning?
Our population is beautifully diverse with each individual possessing their own unique blend of traits, strengths and abilities. Read on to learn about how accessibility in learning can support inclusivity.
Meet the team: introducing Jye, our Post Production Manager
In our first edition of Meet the Team, we’re introducing our newest team member. Read on to find out more about Jye, our Post-Production Manager.
The power of music and its potential as an aid to learning
There is a wealth of research examining the influence of music on our brains, emotions and behaviour. In this article, we take look at the power of music and its potential as a tool to aid learning and development.
Staying in tune with our children’s changing musical tastes
With a smorgasbord of music to pick and choose from in today’s era of music streaming, it can be argued that children are acquiring musical tastes faster than any generation before them. Our Creative Director, Luke, reflects on what this means for our educational children’s songs.
Why does Pride still matter in 2024?
For Pride month we’ve taken a look at some of the reasons why Pride is still important in 2024 and looked at ways that we can improve diversity and inclusion at Creative Listening.
Have we got a good story for you! Getting to the heart of your brand story
Think of your favourite films, books, anecdotes. How did they make you feel? Uplifted, inspired, empowered, excited, moved, understood, hopeful? Whatever the sentiment, the common feature is that they all made you feel something.
5 ways TikTok and other social media are influencing our learning-first videos
TikTok exploded onto the social media scene in 2018 making headlines due to its killer combo of user-friendly video editing tools plus a turbo-powered algorithm. At over 1.7 billion users, the cultural impact of the short-form video social media app is undeniable.
Why video scriptwriters need to understand production
A video script is the blueprint for a video production. As is obvious, it outlines the story, the characters, the dialogue, and the action. But what isn’t so clear is how a well engineered script takes into account all of the important production parameters.
How post production works
Here are some broad guidelines that we follow at Creative Listening to ensure that everyone involved in the project understands and follows the process so that we end up with happy post editors and a happy client :)
Great casting - why is it so important?
Casting is one of the most important aspects of a video production. The right cast makes all the difference, helping to bring the story to life and truly engages your audience.