Our work
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Giving youth a voice
How can Adobe continue to inspire young adults to address social issues and provide tools for storytelling that creates change?
Airbnb launches Experiences
How do you capture an event that’s happening in 17 different locations simultaneously while also promoting the launch of a revolutionary new offering?
An off-road broadcast
Magnet produced a live digital broadcast featuring Toyota's newest 4Runner model off-roading through the uneven terrain of the California desert, while also answering audience questions live.
Google Fiber's tri-city concert
Google Fiber needed a launch strategy for their high-speed data service debuting in three geos. Magnet produced a world-first concert.
Producing the cultural conversation
Magnet was at Complex (Con)versations to document two days of insightful conversations with cultural influencers and tastemakers in order to make these talks more widely available.
Mattel on the international stage
During the 2016 American International Toy Fair, Mattel planned to make 20+ product-related announcements. Magnet was there to assist.
Fandango at Comic-Con
Magnet partnered with Fandango to build out an event activation plan for Comic-Con San Diego.
Your money and COVID
As the coronavirus crisis impacted American families’ financial stability, TIAA wanted to support plan participants with guidance during this time of uncertainty.
Women have always been powerful
CHIEF hired Magnet to produce a moving self-filmed piece around their mission of connecting and supporting women executive leaders.
Chase profiles Resilient America
Magnet partnered with Chase to craft compelling, micro-documentary videos for the project, Resilient America, a profile of people who persevered during the economic recession.
Student checking video series
Eager to continue providing financial education resources to youth and young adults, U.S. Bank wanted to create a video series that was upbeat and fun but also packed with helpful tips.
A bookish cocktail hour
HarperOne turned a new page on community events by going digital but staying devoted to readers with a cozy, remote party to promote its newest titles.
J.P. Morgan's innovative series
To recast J.P. Morgan as an innovator in tech, Magnet created an accessible, episodic video series featuring conversations between charismatic internal subject matter experts.
STEM in the Stadium
In film, Magnet and SheIS featured iconic athletes, historic moments, and the technical and scientific breakthroughs that made their achievements possible for young girls around the world.
The Knot inspires engagement
The Knot, the web's most popular wedding-planning platform, wanted to connect with people pre-engagement, who historically, were not part of their target audience. Magnet created a successful YouTube series.
Rent the Runway's entrepreneurial event
Magnet helped produce Rent the Runway's three-day summit to empower, educate, and connect women entrepreneurs.
Empowering disruptive investing
Together with Global X Funds, we created an insights-driven content series providing financial literacy for exchange-traded fund investors.
Explaining IBM's world-changing Watson
Magnet Media created an animated video explaining how IBM Watson brings together the many moving pieces of big data in one powerful program.
The Plug predicts what's next
For The Plug, a tech newsletter covering Black startups and entrepreneurs, hosting an event couldn't be an ordinary experience.
Awarding creative risk-takers
Adobe's annual awards that fete the brand's most innovative customers needed a new virtual component.
Hiring for what's next
Greenhouse’s mission is to make companies great at hiring, and in 2020 Magnet took that mission to a new level by producing a compelling Hiring for What’s Next podcast series.
Adobe aids childhood creativity
Adobe wanted to highlight its ongoing support for Teach For America and showcase the power of creativity.
Making summer studying social
Adobe Express partnered with Magnet to host a promotional learning challenge over summer break. When influencers got involved, the contest got top grades.
National Geographic's rap series
National Geographic Kids sought fresh, fun, original content for its digital properties in an effort to appeal to and engage with kids. Magnet obliged.
Make It Pop livestream
Drift wanted to increase the production value and efficiency of their livestream events that feature busy celebrities and business leaders.
Cheers to Silicon Valley Bank
How do you ensure that businesses in a niche industry like wine making associate your name with their needs?
Babbel's French challenge
Non-native learners chat with fluent French speakers in a charming and comical mini-series.
Animated, intelligent email
Introducing clients and prospects to an email platform that enables intelligent, triggered campaigns.
BlackRock client customizations
The world’s largest asset manager created an educational tool that preps employees for retirement.
The Cedar brand launch
The emerging B2B healthcare startup that reimagines the payment process while streamlining the patient experience needed an eye-catching debut.
Greenhouse's talented podcast
The hiring software innovator leverages podcast storytelling to raise engagement at their event and with their thought leadership.
Cisco aids Puerto Rico
To get their workforce excited and involved in the company's relief efforts, Cisco collaborated with Magnet to create a documentary video.
TIAA's difference-making docs
Magnet and TIAA worked with some of TIAA’s most inspiring clients to capture their community work.
Making memories with Shutterfly
To commemorate two decades as an image publisher and archivist, Shutterfly enlisted Magnet produced a video featuring emotional customer testimonials.
An IPO roadshow
Definitive Healthcare seeks to transform data, analytics and expertise into healthcare commercial intelligence.
Introducing Polkadot funds
Osprey Funds was working on launching the first publicly available US Polkadot fund. Magnet created its colorful explainer video.
Osprey's bold new world
Osprey offers a simple and secure way to gain access to crypto. The brand wanted an innovative and eye-catching way to present its elite services to investors and advisors.
Next2 Innovation Series
Magnet produced a series of videos for Silicon Valley Bank called Next2, that showcased powerful entrepreneurs in thought-provoking conversations.
A solar-powered IPO
Turbulent economic markets of the last two years made initial public offerings unfavorable for most companies. Nextracker told the stories of the people, the company, and the technologies behind their innovative solar power solutions, creating persuasive video content that helped achieve an exceptional IPO.
A love letter to Venice
A nonprofit dedicated to the preservation of art, architecture, and cultural heritage sites in the historical Italian city needed to connect with global supporters.
Viola Davis releases a memoir
HarperCollins publishing imprint HarperOne and Magnet partnered to develop a live virtual event for the release of Viola Davis’s much anticipated memoir, Finding Me.
The Weather Channel's climate coverage
The Weather Channel, a leading resource of national and local weather coverage, sought to launch a new show and social tool, Pattrn, for mapping climate change.
Making recruiting more inclusive
Greenhouse announced the launch of Greenhouse Inclusion—a set of features meant to “operationalize” inclusion practices for hiring. Magnet created films to introduce Greenhouse's new products.
Stories from Talent Makers
Greenhouse partnered with Magnet to launch a campaign in which thought starters in the hiring space told their “Best & Worst Hiring Stories” on their social platforms of choice.
Closing the racial wealth gap
On Juneteenth, OneUnited Bank, the nation's largest Black-owned bank, hosted a virtual event to educate its community on creating financial security.
Listen to women making moves
Winner of a Communicator Award, Women on the Move has highlighted the achievements of female leaders for five seasons—and counting.
Services
What can we do for you? A lot.
We tell stories that matter, no matter the medium. Our THINK/MAKE/REACH approach to content combines actionable insights, world-class talent, and scale to make your message heard.
Strategy
Our team will audit, analyze, plan, and measure your content to reach your target audience and goals. And once we do, we can help you pivot and stretch your strategy to achieve a lasting brand narrative.
Video & Photography
For twenty years we've specialized in documentary filmmaking and photojournalism. Our talent includes globally recognized filmmakers and artists.
Podcasts
We've produced award-winning, multi-season series for both Fortune 500 clients and fast-moving startups. Our team can craft a professional show bible, source talent to host or feature, and develop a promotion plan to reach devoted listeners.
Events
In person, virtual, or hybrid—our expert events team will engage your community and amplify your presence in a memorable way. We specialize in helping clients utilize the latest technologies for memorable, story-driven experiences.
Social & Influencer Content
Our unique social campaigns stand out–both in engagement metrics and meaningful brand sentiment and awareness.
"Magnet’s attention to detail and creative thinking has positioned us to launch attention-grabbing films showcasing our thought leadership and customer narrative through forward-thinking storytelling."
Danielle Brown
"I am so proud of the work we’ve done together. You guys are brilliant and I’ve adored every moment of our partnership."
Mike Gannon
"Thank you for being such awesome partners in creating a story of innovation only SVB can tell. The sizzle has given everyone here the chills, which means the work hit a deep, resonant, emotional chord."
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About Magnet
We tell stories that matter
For over 20 years, Magnet’s mission has been to tell stories that matter so that we live in a more empathetic and just world. We intentionally pursue this mission by:
Having our teams and work represent the broader culture
Choosing projects that have positive societal impacts
Creating a community of thought sharing and leadership
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