Supporting Local Talent: Soho Pixels’ Partnership with Lottie Jade on Her Latest Visual Promo

At Soho Pixels, we believe in the power of community and are proud to support local talent. That’s why we teamed up with the incredibly talented Lottie Jade on her latest visual promo for her upcoming EP Almost Grown. This collaboration highlights our ongoing commitment to helping local artists bring their creative visions to life, while showcasing the unique and inspiring talent within our community.

Through this partnership, we had the opportunity to work closely with Lottie Jade, offering our expertise in video production, design, and ideation to craft a visual promo that truly embodies her artistry and the message behind her music. From innovative filming techniques to dynamic editing, we ensured that Lottie’s story was told in the most impactful way.

This collaboration is just one example of how Soho Pixels is dedicated to empowering local artists and contributing to the cultural fabric of our community. We are excited to continue supporting emerging talent and building partnerships that foster creativity and growth.

Stay tuned for Lottie Jade’s Almost Grown EP, and be sure to check out the promo video, brought to you by Soho Pixels, on Lottie’s social channels!

Why Authentic Storytelling Matters in Modern Branding

At Soho Pixels, we believe that authentic storytelling is the cornerstone of successful modern branding. In an age where consumers are bombarded with content at every turn, it’s no longer enough for a brand to simply promote products or services. To stand out and build lasting relationships with your audience, your brand must tell a compelling, genuine story that resonates on a deeper level.

The Shift Toward Authenticity

Gone are the days when brands could rely solely on polished, traditional marketing tactics. Today’s consumers, particularly younger generations, are more skeptical than ever of superficial advertising. They want to connect with brands that are transparent, relatable, and aligned with their values. This shift has made authentic storytelling not just a marketing strategy, but a necessity for building trust and credibility.

Why It Works

Authentic storytelling allows brands to humanise their message, creating an emotional connection with their audience. Whether through customer experiences, behind-the-scenes glimpses, or sharing the brand’s origin story, authenticity invites consumers to become part of a brand’s journey, rather than just passive viewers of its marketing efforts.

When a brand tells a genuine story, it fosters loyalty and trust. Consumers are more likely to support brands that they feel truly understand them, and when your story aligns with their values, they become advocates, not just customers.

How We Approach Storytelling at Soho Pixels

At Soho Pixels, we approach storytelling with creativity, empathy, and a commitment to authenticity. Every visual we create, whether it’s for a video campaign, branding, or social media, is driven by a desire to tell a meaningful story that speaks directly to the heart of the audience. We take the time to understand each client’s unique message and work closely with them to craft stories that feel real, resonate with their community, and amplify their brand’s true identity.

The Future of Branding

As the marketing landscape continues to evolve, we’re excited to see brands embracing more authentic and human-centered storytelling. In a world where consumers are increasingly looking for deeper connections with the brands they engage with, authenticity will continue to be the key to standing out in the crowded digital marketplace.

At Soho Pixels, we are committed to helping our clients tell their stories in the most authentic, creative, and impactful way possible. After all, in modern branding, it’s not just what you say – it’s how you say it and how it makes your audience feel.

Want to learn how authentic storytelling can elevate your brand? Contact us today to see how we can help you craft your story and connect with your audience on a deeper level.

Meta – Beats

Continuing on with the campaign being created between Soho Pixels and Meta, we met up with a young up-and-coming music producer from North West London. Such a cool kid with an interesting story and outlook on life as he navigates Uni, his ends and creating the canvas for some of your favourite musicians to write to.

IS CROWD SOURCING THE FUTURE TO CREATIVE ADS?

Crowdsourcing has become very effective when looking for creative ideas. Brands have spent millions on advertising spots using this method, such as Doritos who have used crowd-generated ads. 

Many times than not, consumers who have a creative idea and a decent camera are able to beat many high-budget ads generated by big-name agencies. As a result, big brands such as Doritos moved to create a platform, ‘Legion of the Bold,’ to interact with the crowd on a more permanent basis.

When the purpose of a company is having an original and fresh perspective in its ad, crowdsourcing is perhaps the best way to go for it, and these are some of the reasons:

Firstly, crowdsourcing has a reach larger than the biggest global advertising agency and can bring in more people to focus on a certain ad brief. Marketers receive hundreds to thousands of videos to choose from. So if you receive more ads your chances will be increased in getting some exceptionally creative ones.

Secondly, the diversity of people involved in ad generation is far greater in a crowdsourcing campaign than any agency in the world. This allows marketers to get an outsiders observation on a brand and use their perspectives in generating an authentic ad that represents the consumer.

Lastly, crowds and creatives at agencies have different motivations. Crowds are often motivated by the creative process and their participation is entirely voluntary. Creatives at agencies on the other hand have different motivations that causes there creative process to evoke different ideas and work.

On the whole, crowdsourcing has a competitive edge over traditional agencies in terms of creativity thanks to its ability in activating a large, diversely motivated group of consumers.

Most agencies are understandably sceptical about crowdsourcing. After all, it has the potential to disrupt the entire ad industry. In fact, some of the concerns are quite valid. For example, there may not be any cost-advantages with crowd-generated ads as designing and coordinating a crowdsourcing campaign could be costly. However, creativity is not one of those valid concerns.

Most agencies will realise that the advertising world has changed and will look for ways to adapt to it. The potential of including crowdsourcing rather than fighting against it in campaigns may be the better option longterm. John Winsor, the chairman of Victors & Spoils coined a memorable phrase: “If you ignore the world when you create advertising, the world will ignore your advertising.”

The crowdsourcing revolution is more than likely here to stay. Brands and agencies should embrace it and look for ways on how to incorporate it in to their campaigns.