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Reimagining Written Content: Recast’s journey to podcast-type audio with WellSaid Labs

September 7, 2023

Audio by Zoey O. using WellSaid Labs

In today’s digital age, the sheer volume of written content is both a blessing and a curse. How many of us have a tab overload or a reading list that seems endless? Enter Recast: an innovative solution aimed not just at converting text to audio, but revolutionizing it into engaging podcast-like experiences.

The uniqueness? Conversational virtual hosts, ensuring an enjoyable and absorbable experience.

tips adding personality to training videos

9 Essential Tips for Adding More Personality to Your Training Videos

August 9, 2023

Audio by Fiona H. using WellSaid Labs

Imagine a world where training videos were as fun as binge-watching your favorite Netflix series. A world where training doesn’t evoke groans but grins.

Sounds like a stretch? Well, let’s dive in.

You see, “personality” is an amalgamation of traits, interests, drives, values, self-concept, abilities, and emotional patterns that make us uniquely us. Whether it’s an employee training video or customer training, the key purpose is to educate viewers and enhance their knowledge, all the while keeping them engaged and entertained.

The Secret Ingredient to Standout L&D Videos: LEEK

July 13, 2023

Training videos have come a long way since their OG 80s heyday, catapulted by the acceleration of high-quality content creation. Gone are the days of dreary monochrome tutorials. Now, we can create memorable L&D videos that don’t merely inform, but actually inspire. Plus, with AI sauntering into the scene, we can expect the creative flower bed of L&D video to fully bloom.

L&D professionals are folks who understand people, comprehend their learning styles, and can tune into their frequency. So, your video content needs to reflect this understanding and wow your employees right off the bat. After all, a spectacular onboarding experience guarantees that 69% of newbies stick with the company for at least three years. It’s like a first date. Why not put on the ole’ razzle-dazzle?

Let’s dive into the four pillars of a triumphant L&D video, or as we’ve cleverly coined them, LEEK: Loyalty, Engagement, Emboldening, and Knowledge.

Can We Avoid Generative AI’s Cannibalization of Creativity?

July 10, 2023

In the grand arena of technology, generative AI parades as a prolific artistic force, penning vast volumes of text in the blink of an eye and effortlessly crafting digital art. The unfettered proliferation of AI-authored content, mirrored on data harvested from the internet, sets up an intriguing paradox: the serpent of AI is devouring its own digital tail.

Let us explain. Anxieties around generative AI are no longer limited to job security. Rather, we’re now compelled to question our very essence, asking the big question–where will originality land post this new wave of AI capabilities?

Let’s speculate a bit deeper.

Videate and WellSaid Labs partnership press release

[PRESS RELEASE] WellSaid Labs and Videate Partner to Bring Best AI Voice to Video

May 9, 2023

WellSaid Labs has a host of incredible collaborators in the generative software space. One such innovator is our long-term partner, Videate, a video production platform for software companies.

Five9 and WellSaid: Creating a Custom AI Voice Avatar

March 10, 2023

When customer support giant Five9 needed a lifelike custom AI voice, they turned to WellSaid. The steps to building their voice avatar from a real human is a fascinating process. Watch this video about how WellSaid experts go about this creation.

Case Study of Custom Voice Creation at WellSaid Labs with Energy Industry

Case Study: Custom Voice Avatar Creation with Energy Industry Academy

September 12, 2022

Once a person has a background in teaching, they will see the need for engaging and effective educational material everywhere. That’s exactly how Chris Black, founder and Managing Director of Energy Industry Academy, got the idea to create higher quality and more accessible online training material for the nondestructive testing (NDT) industry.

Webinar replay of WellSaid Studio best practices

Webinar Replay: 5 Steps to Stellar AI Voiceover for eLearning

May 31, 2022

Listen as Voice Avatar, Kai, reads the first paragraph.

Training materials with a voiceover element are versatile, engaging, and effective, but creating them is time consuming, expensive, and disruptive. How do you find voice talent? What if they’re busy when you need that urgent update? What’s the best way to create 10 versions of similar material?

Level up your presentation when you add voiceover to PowerPoint or Google Slides decks. We tell you how in this article.

How to Level Up Your Google Slide and PowerPoint Presentations With Voiceovers

May 20, 2022

Hear Tobin, one of the WSL Voice Avatars, read the intro to the post.

By 2025, 37.5% of people will be working from home in some capacity, whether fully remote or hybrid. That means it’s vital for businesses to implement strategies that increase engagement in virtual environments. Today, we’re sharing an important hack: adding voiceover to presentations.

One simple way that businesses can level up both their content and audience retention is by adding voiceovers to Google Slides or PowerPoints.

Webinar replay about immersive audio experiences

Webinar Replay: Creating Immersive Experiences, with Zack Zalon

April 29, 2022

Listen to a WellSaid voice avatar read the first paragraph.

What are differentiated listening experiences and how do they translate to how customers think, feel, and behave? Examples of immersive brand strategies are all around us, but those doing it best create sonic experiences that are almost imperceptible on a conscious level–yet are incredibly effective.