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Free Download – Training And Creative Services Brochure

We’ve taken everything you could possibly want to know about Comsteria’s training and creative services and put it all together in one glossy brochure for you to read right now. You’ll discover how we started, who we work with and how we are able to deliver such outstanding results that keep clients delighted. It’s packed with details of what we include in our courses, how they can be tailored and delivered to you and there’s Read more

By Colin Kelly, ago
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5 Practical Tips for Comms Teams Filming an Event on Their Phones

Capturing great video at an event doesn’t have to mean big cameras, long lenses and broadcast-level audio. Most comms teams only need two things: a clear plan and a well-used smartphone. You won’t get a clean recording of the keynote speeches without specialist kit, so don’t try. Focus instead on what the phone is brilliant at: capturing the flavour of the day through strong b-roll and short, engaging interviews. Here are five simple, practical tips Read more

By Emma Baker, ago
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What happens in a media training session?

Welcome to Part 1 of our look inside a media training session delivered by Comsteria’s Colin Kelly. All our courses are tailored to you, and we’ll make sure you’re both encouraged and challenged, with the intensity of the experience varying according to your experience and what you need. Our media training courses can be delivered in person or remotely, at your premises, or at a venue sourced by us. Half day or full day sessions Read more

By Colin Kelly, ago
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Unlocking Pro-Level Editing with Descript

When I started learning video editing nearly 15 years ago, it was anything but easy. I bought Final Cut Pro X for £200, which felt like a huge investment at the time. The software was powerful, but the learning curve was steep. I struggled my way through menus, timelines, and endless tutorials. Sound familiar? It wasn’t until I left teaching and started working in video full-time that I really got the hang of it. Now, Read more

By Emma Baker, ago
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Create Professional AI-Powered Video Content with Descript – Training for Communications Teams and Academics

When video feels overwhelming A client leading an academic network came to me with a familiar problem.They had hours of valuable video content on their YouTube channel: webinars, research discussions, and interviews. But none of it was reaching people. The videos were long, unedited, and inconsistent. Watch time was low. They didn’t have a budget for an editor or marketing team. They just wanted to share their research and their mission clearly and professionally.They asked: Read more

By Emma Baker, ago
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Mass Internet Outages

One of the reasons I’m a keen defender of the legacy mainstream media is that it’s been designed to be much more robust and reliable than internet based news and entertainment platforms. We saw another example of this yesterday when issues with Amazon Web Services took out huge swathes of web based businesses for much of the day. More than a thousand services were affected according to the BBC. It’s all very well having resilience Read more

By Colin Kelly, ago
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Press Release: TCS-eco

Comsteria has issued a press release on behalf of Ayrshire based reusable period product manufacturer TCS-eco and produced a series of videos highlighting founder Kerry-Anne Quinn. Ayrshire mum wants pee, poo and periods in election manifestosAn Ayrshire entrepreneur is challenging the £3 billion pound disposable hygiene market with a Scottish made, eco friendly alternative that’s winning converts across the UK and beyond. Kerry-Anne Quinn is founder and managing director of Kilwinning based TCS-eco. The company Read more

By Colin Kelly, ago
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Comsteria Produces Season 6 of Froebel Trust Podcast

Comsteria is pleased to announce the return of The Froebel Trust Podcast for a further series. The round table interview based programme is presented, produced and edited by Comsteria’s Colin Kelly and explores the work of the inventor of the kindergarten Friedrich Fröbel and how his ideas can be applied in early years settings today. The Froebel Trust Podcast launched in February 2023 and recently released Episode 18 titled ‘Connecting With Parents, Families and Communities’. Read more

By Colin Kelly, ago
AI courses for comms teams

AI Training For Comms Teams and PR Professionals

How can comms teams get results from AI?You need a culture of experimentation with careful evaluation and clarity around your business objectives.Start with an audit of all the content creation activities you get involved in. Every aspect of your work – from the Teams call where you discuss a campaign, to writing press releases, making promotional videos and sending out invites to an event right through to post campaign analysis.The key is to start with Read more

By Colin Kelly, ago
QCARDS AI evaluation system

A system for evaluating AI tools

AI moves quickly. Clients that work with us don’t just want help with the tools that are around right now. They need support to make informed judgements regarding tools that emerge in the months and years to come. Our ‘QCARDS’ method enables you to do exactly that. We expand on this in our half day and full day AI training courses, which can be tailored to you and your business or comms team. It’s easy Read more

By Colin Kelly, ago
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In praise of Zoe Lister (Jet 2 holidays VoiceOver)

We can’t let summer pass without highlighting the brilliance of Jet 2 holidays VoiceOver star Zoe Lister. You might not know her (although she’s working very hard to change that) but you’ll certainly have heard her. We think she deserves huge praise for embracing the changes in her industry and seizing the opportunities rather than sitting around whining. Click play below to listen to our latest podcast and find out why she’s our Powerful Communication Read more

By Colin Kelly, ago