Video

Videos are not really new, but their production has become easier and the necessary equipment cheaper in recent years – which has lowered the barriers to entry. However, expectations have also risen and it is important to maintain a high production quality – 4K resolution, good sound and, in an ideal case, professional lighting are all part of the deal today.

Overall, their production is more planning intensive and costly than most other formats. In return, however, they receive a lot of interaction and can generate a huge reach if one goes viral. When planned cross-medially, the scripts, individual video sequences and images can be recycled on different channels.

Videos also play an increasingly important role in customer decision making. For example, about 50% of online shoppers watch videos about products before buying them in order to get the most complete picture possible. Even in the B2B sector, videos have already caught on; DATEV, for example, offers tutorials for tax consultants. This is a great advantage of videos: complex content can be explained in a vivid way.

Podcast

One of the trendy formats at least since the first lockdown, and not only for live artists who are now lacking a stage. Many companies also use podcasts as part of their content strategy to deliver added value to their target group.

Similar to video formats, the production costs have fallen in recent years, while at the same time the consumption of audio content has increased. By being consumed without a screen, they can fit well within the lifestyle of the target audience. However, this also brings the danger that the audience only listens to the content casually without really paying attention to it. Another disadvantage is that individual points cannot be picked out quickly, as would be the case with texts – an accompanying blog article can remedy this.

Live

If you want to go a step further beyond videos and podcasts, you broadcast live. The requirements are more or less the same, except you also need a good internet connection to broadcast a live stream in the appropriate quality – especially with live videos.

The biggest advantage of live formats is that communication goes both ways – as long as there is a chat for the viewers. This promotes a direct exchange and brings customers and companies even closer together. The recordings can also be uploaded later as a video or podcast so they can be listened to or watched anytime. Individual sequences can also be recycled.

However, live also has a big disadvantage: if something goes wrong, it goes wrong in front of an audience – there is no second take! That means you have to master the technique. And if something goes wrong in front of the camera, “The show must go on!”

VR/AR

VR (Virtual Reality) allows people to immerse themselves completely into another world and AR (Augmented Reality) brings virtual objects into the real world. Both are a bit more niche, and in the case of VR also involves additional (expensive) technology, but they still offer interesting possibilities.

With VR glasses, products can be brought to life without actually being there. For example, a car can be viewed in the configuration desired by the customer even before it has been produced, real estate can be viewed before it has been built or holiday destinations can be “visited” before booking. A major disadvantage, however, is that the glasses are very expensive and simply not available in many households.

AR, on the other hand, can be used with most smartphones – we all remember the summer when Pokémon Go first appeared. In the meantime, some companies have started using it. So you can, for example, virtually decorate your room before you buy the furniture or virtually try on glasses and clothes when shopping online.

What both content forms have in common is that the production costs of the apps and 3D content are very high – especially if you want to do it right!

News from ERNI

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  • 13.09.2023.
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    Exploring Language Models: An overview of LLMs and their practical implementation

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  • 01.09.2023.
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    Peter Zuber becomes the new Managing Director of ERNI Switzerland

    ERNI is setting an agenda for growth and innovation with the appointment of Peter Zuber as Managing Director of the Swiss business unit. With his previous experience and expertise, he will further expand the positioning of ERNI Switzerland, as a leading consulting firm for software development and digital innovation.

  • data230.08.2023.
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    Unveiling the power of data: Part II – Navigating challenges and harnessing insights in data-driven projects

    The second article from the series on data-driven projects, explores common challenges that arise during their execution. To illustrate these concepts, we will focus on one of ERNI’s latest project called GeoML. This second article focuses on the second part of the GeoML project: Idea2Proof.

  • 16.08.2023.
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    Unveiling the power of data: Part I – Navigating challenges and harnessing insights in data-driven projects

    In this series of articles (three in total), we look at data-driven projects and explore seven common challenges that arise during their execution. To illustrate these concepts, we will focus on one of ERNI’s latest project – GeoML, dealing with the development of a machine learning algorithm capable of assessing road accident risks more accurately than an individual relying solely on their years of personal experience as a road user, despite limited resources and data availability.

     

  • 09.08.2023.
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    Collaborative robots revolutionising the future of work

    The future of work involves collaboration between robots and humans. After many years of integrating technology into work dynamics, the arrival of collaborative robots, or cobots, is a reality, boosting not only safety in the workplace but also productivity and efficiency in companies.

  • 19.07.2023.
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    When the lid doesn’t fit the container: User Experience Design as risk minimisation

    Struggling with a difficult software application is like forcing a lid onto a poorly fitting container. This article explores the significance of user experience (UX) in software development. Discover how prioritising UX improves efficiency and customer satisfaction and reduces risks and costs. Join us as we uncover the key to successful software applications through user-centric design.

  • 21.06.2023.
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    How does application security impact your business?

    With the rise of cyber threats and the growing dependence on technology, businesses must recognize the significance of application security as a fundamental pillar for protecting sensitive information and preserving operational resilience.