Aug 28

Personalizing Corporate Videos With AI Avatars: A Guide

Daria Hudec
https://colossyan.com/posts/custom-avatars-in-corporate-communications

As the landscape of corporate communications continuously evolves, one thing remains constant: the power of personalization. 

Effectively conveying messages to employees, stakeholders, and the public often depends on establishing a meaningful connection. Personalization, the art of tailoring messages to resonate with individuals on a personal level, has become crucial to effective communication. 

Two side-by-side Colossyan avatars
Colossyan Creator AI avatars

In this era of digital innovation, custom avatars have emerged as a dynamic tool for achieving this personalization.

The power of personalization

Personalization in corporate communications goes beyond simply addressing recipients by their first names in emails. 

It's about making individuals feel seen, heard, and valued. This level of attention fosters engagement, trust, and loyalty, all of which are vital in the corporate sphere. Personalized messages acknowledge the recipient's unique needs, preferences, and concerns, creating a more authentic and compelling communication experience.

There’s research that supports the effectiveness of personalization. A study by SmarterHQ found that 72% of consumers engage only when marketing messages are tailored to their interests. These numbers highlight the immense potential of personalized communication in engaging audiences.

The rise of custom avatars

Enter custom avatars, a novel and versatile tool in the world of corporate communications. Custom avatars are digital representations of individuals or brand mascots. They can take on various forms, from lifelike human avatars to charming animated characters. The magic lies in their ability to personify corporate messages, making them relatable and engaging.

Colossyan AI avatar with text box that has 3 options: script, conversation, and add voice

Custom avatars are not confined to any specific industry or sector. They’re being embraced across the board, from corporate giants to startups, from healthcare to finance. Why? Because they work. These avatars inject a human touch into digital communication, bridging the gap between text-based messages and face-to-face interactions.

Colossyan offers the option to create your own custom avatar. Whether it be in the likeness of a known expert from your company, a mascot, or yourself, a custom avatar can help scale content production.

“I'm excited to start using Colossyan to create an AI avatar of myself (Treion 2.0), which will free up my time by converting text to videos that I can use for marketing, social media, and training. It's truly an innovative way to save time and scale your content production. I'm a huge fan!” - Treion Muller, The Modern Learning Architect 

Building your brand persona

One of the most compelling aspects of custom avatars is their role in building brand personas. Your brand's persona is more than a logo or a tagline; it's the essence of your corporate identity. Custom avatars provide a visual representation of this identity, enabling your brand to connect with stakeholders on a personal level.

By customizing avatars to match your brand values, voice, and messaging, you create a consistent and relatable brand persona. This persona extends beyond marketing materials; it permeates all forms of corporate communication, from internal memos to customer support interactions. It's a cohesive thread that ties your brand together.

4 Colossyan avatars in a single scene

In fact, studies show that consistent branding across all channels can increase revenue by up to 23%. Custom avatars play a pivotal role in maintaining this consistency while infusing a human touch.

In a 2021 report, the majority of respondents said that brand consistency contributed anywhere from 10% to more than 20% revenue growth for their business.

Engaging employees and stakeholders

In the corporate world, internal communication is as critical as external messaging. Engaging employees and stakeholders requires more than just sharing information; it demands capturing attention and promoting participation. Custom avatars excel in this regard.

Imagine receiving a memo from your CEO, delivered not in plain text but through an animated avatar that speaks directly to you. The message is not only more engaging but also more relatable. This personalized approach to internal communication encourages a sense of connection and inclusion among employees and stakeholders.

Custom avatars also enhance the clarity and impact of corporate messages. Complex concepts can be visually simplified, ensuring that the intended message is understood and retained, not only saving time but also reducing the risk of miscommunication.

Beyond text: Visualizing corporate messages

Visual content is undeniably more engaging than text. It grabs attention and conveys information more efficiently. Custom avatars leverage the power of visuals to transform written corporate messages into engaging visual narratives.

Screenshot from a corporate video featuring an AI avatar

Consider a quarterly report. Traditionally, this might be a dense document filled with charts and statistics. However, with custom avatars, these figures can come to life through animated infographics and dynamic visual explanations. This not only enhances comprehension but also leaves a lasting impression. This same text-to-video technology can be applied to corporate videos and presentations. Instead of relying on slides and bullet points, AI avatars can narrate and visualize the content, making it more engaging and memorable.

The future of corporate communications

As technology continues to evolve, so too will the role of custom avatars in corporate communications. Expect even more advanced customization options, interactive features, and integration possibilities. The connection between artificial intelligence and avatars will likely result in even more lifelike and responsive digital personalities.

The future also promises new opportunities for personalization. Custom avatars may become virtual assistants, guiding users through complex processes or answering queries in real-time. They may even adapt their communication style to match the preferences of individual users.

Conclusion

In corporate communications, personalization is no longer a luxury – it's a necessity. Custom avatars may be the answer to achieving this. They bridge the gap between text-based messages and face-to-face interactions, creating a more authentic and engaging experience.

With more personalization becoming available, mixed with the storytelling and engagement that modern communication now demands, memorable and effective corporate interactions are a few clicks away with Colossyan Creator's custom avatars.

The best part is, you can try Colossyan completely free to see if it meets your needs. Create your first video today.

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