Guide to audio and visual services
Our handy glossary explains some of the types of audio content that we can produce for you – as well as when and why you might want to use them.
Audio slideshow
Audio slideshows combine sound and photography together to create a powerful medium for storytelling and a cost-effective, flexible alternative to video. We can work with you to develop creative audio slideshows, using existing images and audio content or new materials.
Celebrity interviews
A celebrity endorsement can come in many forms. You now have the opportunity to capture your celebrity patrons and supporters in audio to help you promote your cause.
Listen to our interview with Amir Khan produced on behalf of the NSPCC:
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Live event coverage
Your event was a great success but what do you have to show for it? We can help create a lasting legacy by capturing the audio highlights of the event and producing an audio report or montage. We can also combine the interviews recorded with photography to create impressive audio slideshows for you to share with your delegates, colleagues and anyone who wasn’t able to attend.
Listen to our podcast recorded at The Centre for Separated Families Putting Children First conference:
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Montage of voices
Produced without script or presenter, these audio features use audio clips from interviews and events. This is a great format to showcase ‘real people’ telling their own stories in their own words.
Listen to Liam on his first holiday away recorded on behalf of the Family Holiday Associaton:
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Opinion pieces
We’re used to reading columns and editorials that express a certain viewpoint, but you can also use audio to put forward your opinion on issues and topics that affect you. These audio features are fantastic at sparking debate and comment.
Podcasts
Podcasts are regular episodes of audio content that listeners can easily subscribe. sounddelivery can produce regular audio features and create podcast feeds so that listeners can sign up and be delivered the episodes without having to miss out. Read more about podcasts on Wikipedia.
Listen to an example of a “petcast” recorded for the charity The Blue Cross:
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Reporter / presenter led
This involves engaging the services of a celebrity, harnessing the talents of your own staff, or using one of our experienced broadcasters to present your podcast. These audio features tend to have a newsy feel and allow the presenter’s character to come across.
Listen to a Peer Mentoring scheme recorded on behalf of Youth Action Network:
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Ringtones
Our experienced audio producers can work with you to record broadcast-quality audio clips that can be turned into mobile phone ringtones for your campaign.
Listen to Ant and Dec’s Ringtone recorded for Childline:
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Scripted audio features
Introduced and narrated by a presenter to a carefully written script, these features are ideal for clients who want to guide their listeners through a story. They can also be used to link together clips from different interviews and events.
Self-contained stories or case studies, without an interviewer
These audio features tend to be focus on a single issue and a single voice, allowing the compelling story to shine through.
Trevor’s Story. The Journey from alcoholism to Thames Reach employee:
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User-generated content
Sometimes the best stories are produced when interviewees record their own material. We have a wealth of experience in training people to use recording equipment to record their own stories, in their own time. Read more about user-generated content on Wikipedia
Listen to an audio diary recorded by young people on a Family Holiday Association trip to Brussels:
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Voice-overs
We can produce professional, broadcast quality voice-over recordings. Whether using a celebrity or a member of staff, we can help you get the best from your subjects – ensuring they are calm, comfortable and relaxed and guided through the process.
Vox pops
Getting the views and opinions of a group of people on a specific issue or topic can be a fantastic way of exploring attitudes and gauging opinions. This format works brilliantly at conferences and events, as it enables you to capture lots of interviews in a short space of time. Read more about vox pops on Wikipedia.
Listen to young people talking about Brixton for a Museum of London led project:
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