Corporate video is huge. So big in fact, that 89% of businesses use video as a marketing tool – and it’s evolving as we speak.
As brands search for exciting new ways to more effectively communicate their brand messages and connect with audiences, several key corporate video trends are shaping the landscape in 2025.
Check out our top 9 corporate video trends for tips on how you can adapt your strategic video content and take your marketing game to the next level this year.
1. Rise of Interactive Video
Gone are the days of brands being static products on the shelf. We now live in a world of living, breathing, human brands that interact with their audience in real time – so it should come as no surprise brand videos are coming alive too.
In 2025, expect to see a rise in interactive video formats that make corporate storytelling more engaging and memorable, with interactive features built in, such as clickable elements and embedded e-commerce functionalities.
Rather than sit back and let the video unfold, viewers are put in the driver’s seat, with the power to react to what they’re watching and take immediate action, bridging the gap between engagement and conversion.
2. Short-Form Video Dominate
Shrinkflation is real – and it’s not just our favourite chocolate bars getting smaller! Thanks to crowded digital marketplaces and rapidly diminishing attention spans, the videos we consume are downsizing into bite size entertainment. TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts – these are the channels corporates will squeeze their messaging into in 2025, as short, impactful videos continue to hook viewers. We predict more brands will be drawn to the format to create engaging product explainer clips that summarise complex ideas, or use it to create content ‘gateways’ to deeper content, like product demonstrations and brand films.
3. Sustainability and ESG Messaging
Two words – ‘ethical consumerism’. With more and more people making purchasing decisions based on environmental impact, labour practices, and social responsibility, it’s never been more important for businesses to align with their values – and video is the prime matchmaker.
2025 will be a big year for brands using video to communicate their sustainability credentials. Thanks to video’s engaging visuals and ability to simplify complex ideas, brands can explain and promote their ethical business practices, striking a chord with those who aren’t easily persuaded by price and want to vote with their dollar.
4. Employee-Generated Content (EGC)
What does Mike from Design, Rami from Customer Service and Chen from Quality Management have in common? They’re all people. Real people. And in 2025, brands are going to make them front and centre with employee created content.
Leveraging employee stories and experiences in corporate videos is a great way to build authenticity and trust with audiences – which is a good move, considering 81% of consumers consider trust essential when making purchasing decisions.
Authentic behind-the-scenes videos, interviews and employee testimonials showcase workplace culture, offering customers a transparent view of the people behind the brands they support.
5. Live Streaming and Real-Time Engagement
Remember when we said today’s brands are living breathing entities? Brands and their loyal audiences are in a relationship. And if you want to really connect with your people, you need to make yourself available 24/7.
In 2025, expect to see brands continue to use corporate video to embrace the importance of real-time interaction. From live streaming for corporate events, to product launches and fun Q&A sessions, video has the power to bring viewers into your world in an intimate way, deepening loyalty and like-ability.
6. AI and Automation in Video Production
Businesses have better things to do than get bogged down in the video creation process. Enter AI.
Thanks to the recent innovation of new AI tools that streamline video production, businesses are saving time and energy by fast-tracking the video creation process.
From scriptwriting to editing, AI is making it easy and cost-effective for businesses to make high-quality video.
7. Focus on Diversity, Inclusion and Accessibility
Going against the grain of recent US government moves to scrap DEA policies, 69% of millennials and 73% of Gen Z say they prefer companies that prioritise diversity, equity and inclusion – and businesses are taking note.
Video has emerged as a key tool to showcase more diverse voices and perspectives, helping brands align with their values and broaden audience reach. Meanwhile, adding closed captions, sign language interpretation, and descriptive audio to video content is also helping enhance accessibility. With potential regulatory changes to come, the world will be watching to see how it all plays out in 2025.
8. Globalisation with Local Flavour
Have you noticed how successful companies adapt to local markets in different countries while maintaining a consistent global brand? It’s why streaming platforms curate program content to appeal to local tastes. And why a sales eDM might greet some customers with Howdy, and others with G’day.
Now brands are moving this strategy into their content, localising videos to reflect cultural nuances and language preferences for diverse markets while maintaining global consistency.
9. Sustainable Production Techniques
It’s not just the video messaging that’s getting more sustainable. Thanks to eco-friendly video production methods, such as virtual sets and remote shooting, companies are making great strides in their ability to reduce the environmental impact of the video production itself.
In 2025, expect to see more companies take advantage of these techniques as they look to further align with their broader sustainability goals.
Incorporating these corporate video tips into your 2025 strategy presents incredible opportunities to connect, inspire, and convert your audience. From AI-powered personalisation to sustainability-driven storytelling, these trends are shaping the future of corporate video content. Embracing these innovations isn’t just about staying relevant – it’s about setting your brand apart in a crowded digital world. By adopting these trends strategically, you can enhance engagement, strengthen messaging, and drive measurable results.
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