Reduct Blogs
Sharing the insights and stories contained within important conversations on video.
How and Why We're Making Video Editing as Easy as Editing Text
Video is an incredibly impactful communication medium. But it's so hard to edit. Hear from our CEO and co-founder Prabhas why (and how) we decided to change that.
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Adding captions to your videos gives you a definite edge. Learn how you can generate and add captions to your LinkedIn Videos.
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Automated meeting notes with tl;dv are game changing, but there are other options too. Learn about the 4-best alternatives for tl;dv.
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With 82% of global internet traffic coming from videos, both video creation and consumption have skyrocketed. While Typestudio is a simple and popular tool for video editing, there are other options available that offer similar functionality if not more. In this article, we will explore some alternatives to Type Studio with their features and price plans.
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Condens is a software tool that makes storing, analyzing, and sharing user research data easier, faster, and more enjoyable. There are however many alternatives to Condens each of which provides its own sets of features. In this article, we have mentioned 4 of them to help you with user research.
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The importance of customer research cannot be understated. Many organizations use tools like Grain to analyze user interviews and customer recordings for insights. While Grain is a great tool, it may not have all the features you need to effectively manage your tasks and projects. We've done some research and compiled a list of 4 alternative options to Grain that offer similar functionality and features, but with a little something extra. Whether you're looking for a change or simply exploring your options, these alternatives are worth checking out.
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Transcribing a Google Meet call in real-time is not that hard. The process becomes easier if you use free transcription software. Simply enter the meeting's URL, join the call, and speak. Reduct’s Live Capture feature will automatically transcribe the conversation as it happens.
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Captions are an important tool for making media accessible. There are two main types of captions- closed captions and open captions. In this article, we will explore the differences between closed and open captions, and the best place to use each.
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Whether you are looking for a cheaper alternative to Otter.ai or want to explore other options, you can take your pick from the 5 best Otter alternatives for transcription below to work accordingly and efficiently.
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Video captions allow viewers to follow along with the audio even if they are not able to listen to it, and they can help to make a video more accessible and engaging for a wider audience. However, most content creators fail to consider the font for captions. In this article, we will explore the five best fonts for use as video captions in 2023.
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Temi is a popular transcription service that allows users to easily convert audio and video files into written form. Some users, however, may be interested in exploring alternative transcription services for various reasons, such as different pricing plans, additional features, or improved accuracy. In this article, we will explore the top 5 Temi alternatives to consider.
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Backing up your old Zoom recordings to free up space on your Zoom cloud storage can be a pain. Learn about how you can back them up to keep using Zoom cloud recording.
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Optimize your meetings and capture all the important bits. Our new Live Capture feature automatically takes notes for your meetings and maximizes efficiency.
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Captioning your Facebook videos will help make your content more accessible, improve your video metrics, and help expand your social media reach. In fact, captioned videos receive 40% more views than those without captions.
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When selecting the right captioning software, it is important to consider the type of content you will be captioning, as well as your budget and the level of customization you require. Here are the top 6 captioning software options for those looking to add captions to their videos.
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Adding subtitles and/or captions to Youtube videos can improve your Youtube search rankings and make your content more accessible. Here’s the easiest way to do that in 2023.
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High-quality closed captions can improve the viewer's experience and help in understanding the video content. It makes videos more accessible and enjoyable for a wider audience. Learn more about the 5 best-closed caption practices.
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Capture notes automatically, highlight key moments, and share meeting notes, all while you're in the meeting.
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Medical transcription revolves around hospital settings. Transcribed healthcare documentation is crucial in creating a central document repository and providing patients with high-quality healthcare treatment.
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Some important data privacy requirements to look out for while choosing a transcription service provider.
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There are many alternative transcription softwares to Soniz AI. Some popular ones include Reduct Video, Rev, Otter, TranscribeMe and Trint.
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Learn how you can take your existing video content, give it a spin and boost your content marketing efforts.
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If you’re looking to transcribe and want to get it right the first time then follow these steps to level up your transcription skills. These steps will help you ensure accuracy and quality while transcribing.
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Practicing Anonymity and Confidentiality in Research
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In this article, we will introduce you to the 5 best legal transcription services in 2023 so you can decide which one is right for you.
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Legal transcription and court reporting are the two most common methods used to document court proceedings. Learn the differences between the two and how you can choose between the two.
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Errors in medical transcription impacts your credibility as a transcriber. Improving your medical transcription skill improves your career prospect and makes you a valuable asset in the field
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Medical transcription business is a growing industry. With job security, flexible hours, career growth, and competitive pay it might just be the right career path for you.
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Artificial intelligence has revolutionized the legal industry, and one area where this is particularly apparent is in the field of transcription. Learn about AI in legal transcription and 5 reasons why you need AI based legal transcription services.
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If you’re planning to outsource your transcription work then make sure to use the information in this article to prevent frequent mistakes that hamper your audio quality while recording.
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Whether you want to add subtitles to your videos for accessibility, or language translation, subtitles that are both informative and visually appealing. Learn how you can create and edit subtitles for your video within 5 minutes.
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Learning to transcribe better isn’t rocket science. Use these tips to practice, test, and improve your transcription skills.
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Law firms depend on legal transcription quite often, as they provide multiple benefits to legal practitioners. While there are many ways to get the job done, here are 4 reasons why outsourcing your legal transcription needs can be the best option for you.
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Good dictation practice saves you time, and money and avoids potential lawsuits. It is essential you follow a few pointers to produce quality medical dictation.
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Legal transcription and Dictation are similar yet not the same. Learn how they are different from one another.
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Selecting the right medical transcription service can save time, money and unwanted lawsuits. They help doctors spend less time transcribing lengthy medical dictations and more time on patient care.
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Getting the most out of market research requires accurate documentation. This is where Market research transcription comes in. Learn more about how you can upgrade your market research with transcription.
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A recent case involving three major podcasts ignited the need for transcription in the field. But that is not the best reason you should incorporate transcription in your podcasts. Here are 4 practical reasons why you should transcribe your podcasts.
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Medical transcription outsourcing is one of the most important services that help in keeping hospitals and medical practices functioning in a smooth and efficient manner.
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There are usually two language services available, closed caption (CC) and subtitles. They may appear similar on-screen but are designed for different audiences and has distinct functions. Learn which best suits your requirement.
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Medical transcription is an important document in the healthcare industry. Learn how to become a medical transcriptionist and what certification and training are required to become a medical transcriptionist
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Subtitles are speech translations of dialogue in a video file. It provides an additional layer of information and context to the story, they can help viewers to understand the dialogue or follow the plot more easily.
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Get step-by-step guide on how you to transcribe podcasts automatically, within minutes. Learn more on what you can achieve with Reduct.
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Accuracy is very crucial when it comes to transcription. It can make or break a deal. Learn the importance of accuracy in transcription and how humans play an important role to provide accurate transcripts,
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With so many transcription services available, choosing the best service that matches your needs can be a hefty task. Here are some things you should consider while selecting a transcription service.
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There are many alternative transcription softwares to Trint. Some popular ones include Rev, Otter, TranscribeMe and Reduct.Video.
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Given current trends, speech recognition technology will be a fast-growing (and world-changing) subset of signal processing for years to come. Learn why the transcription industry will stay in demand in near future.
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The future of medical transcription is likely to involve a move towards more automated transcription, with speech recognition software being used to transcribe medical reports.
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Legal transcriptionists are integral for law firms and professionals, making their job fast and easy. With promising demand projections and earnings, it is an attractive job for anyone pursuing a legal career. Here’s how you can become a legal transcriptionist.
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Legal transcription is one of the most important documents when it comes to transcriptions. Learn why it’s important to have these documents transcribed accurately and how reduct can be the stated service provider.
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Human transcription is one of the high-rising topics these days. Despite the evolution of advanced technologies and high-tech apps, people still prefer human transcription over computers. Learn why and how human transcription won’t go away for a while. And how Reduct is one of the most remarkable stated service providers.
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Medical transcription is an important document in the healthcare industry. Learn about different types of reports that are created with medical transcription and the factors you should consider while selecting a transcription provider.
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Computer transcription has gone through substantial improvements in recent times, even surpassing human transcription in certain conditions. It is relatively cheaper and faster than human transcription. But why won’t human transcription go for a while? Well, here’s why.
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Reduct is excited to announce the beta launch of the Videoboard for all users. The Videoboard is a digital canvas on which your material and your story come to life.
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The Videoboard is a digital canvas on which your material and your story come to life. In this post we share some of the thinking behind the product development.
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Making video snippets in traditional video editors involves a lot of tedious cutting. We explain how to create video snippets instantly with interactive transcripts.
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Adding captions to videos can be a time-consuming process if you use traditional methods. Reduct automatically adds captions to videos for you. Here's how.
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Searching for spoken words in videos is easy with interactive transcripts. We explain how Reduct lets you search transcripts and video footage simultaneously.
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Documentary filmmakers Bas and Charley share their experience of using lessons from documentary filmmakers in design research to build “stories that travel”.
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Intuit is known for its culture of customer obsession. Seasoned design researcher Joanna Vodopivec shares their best practices for breaking silos across the organization.
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At the Advancing Research conference, we introduced a new way to work with your interview footage, in moments of order and moments of chaos.
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Human transcription services can be expensive and slow. We review the best, most affordable human transcription services that promise a super fast delivery.
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Cloud-based video editing software makes collaborating on edits and sharing video projects easier than native tools. Learn about how to edit online in Reduct.
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Easy video editors make video editing accessible to anyone — but not all are equally "easy." Learn how to use our text-based online video editor, Reduct.
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Videoboard is an upcoming tool from Reduct, for analysis & synthesis. It combines transcript-based + visual/spatial synthesis in one tool.
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3 approaches to sharing video to increase the impact of your research, and how they work differently
In this article, we’re going to talk about three different approaches for sharing out research findings video, designed to engage and influence your stakeholders.
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Combining video clips in traditional video editors can be challenging and eat up a lot of time. We show you how to quickly combine video clips in Reduct.Video.
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Editing and sharing webinar recordings help you reach a wider audience & enhance your brand presence. Our post explains how to edit a webinar recording.
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Transcribing video makes analysis & editing faster. Our post talks about the best transcription software for video & how to use your transcripts for your projects.
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Video content has become an integral part of any company's marketing strategy. Not only is it a great way to engage with your audience, but it can also be a powerful tool for improving your search engine optimization (SEO). In this article, we'll explore five ways that video captions and transcripts can improve your SEO efforts.
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SRT file format is one of the most common methods for creating closed captioning or subtitles for a video. Learn 7 easy steps to create an SRT file in 2023.
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If you’re looking to caption audio and video content, security is essential. In this article, we will look into security concerns along with best practices for selecting captioning software.
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Paper edits let you leverage the easy-to-use nature of paper to kickstart video editing. But paper edits are slow & tedious. We created a better process.
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Distilling your footage down to a rough cut can take hours in a traditional video editor. Our post explains how Reduct modernizes rough cut video editing.
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Video logging in traditional video editors can be time-consuming and cumbersome. Our post talks about our modern video logging software solution, Reduct.
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Editing video footage in timeline-based software can take hours upon hours of work. Our post explains how to edit video fast in our word-based editor, Reduct.
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Editing interview videos in traditional video editors is a time-consuming challenge, but we make it easy to share research findings from your interview footage.
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There is countless transcription software available, but computer transcripts aren't 100% accurate. We review the best professional video transcription services.
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Looking for an easy-to-use video editing software? Our post reviews the 9 best video editing software for beginners to get started working with video footage.
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How convenient would it be to have a cloud storage drive that lets you edit videos right in the platform? Our post covers the best cloud storage for video editing.
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There is different software to edit zoom recordings based on what you want to do. Our post talks about how to edit Zoom recordings in different video editors.
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Product designers often form the interface between a dedicated research team and engineering teams that build the features users want. Learning research not only enables them to do their own research, but also helps them take research from being informative to impactful.
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Training non-researchers to do research is a key lever in democratizing research. Learn the most important lessons the Thumbtack research team learned while training 180 participants from 4 orgs across the company.
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To have more impact as a function, researchers need to be deliberate about when to move fast and when to slow down. Learn how the research team at Thumbtack manages this conundrum, and makes more impact on the product as a result.
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We chatted with Phil Gordon, who has built an amazing UX research career at companies like Skillshare, Uber, Spotify and Thumbtack, etc. Phil generously shared with us lessons he learned along the way, including how to build trust and make impact as a qualitative researcher.
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Learn how to record and transcribe interviews with computer and human transcription services, and get tips on improving audio quality for better transcription.
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Our platform offers both computer & human online video transcription options so you can get a highly accurate transcript (within a day) to start your projects.
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Rev is a popular transcription software, but it lacks tools to utilize transcripts. Our post reviews the best Rev alternatives with features to work with transcripts.
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Intuit is known for its culture of customer obsession. Seasoned designer researchers, Joanna Vodopivec and Guy Viner, talked about their best practices of breaking silos with "Tacos & Taxes" watch parties, and using video storytelling to make the voice of customers heard by the entire organization.
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Journey Maps can be extremely helpful to align an organization around customer needs. Learn from Jim Tincher, Mapper in Chief at Heart of the Customer, how to avoid the basic mistakes of journey mapping, and how video storytelling & journey mapping can create powerful impact together.
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Looking for a high-quality collaborativevideo editor? Check out how Reduct's video editing tools help your team to work together in real-time.
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When democratizing research, researchers struggle with finding the balance between advancing the larger research strategy, and helping teammates perform their own scrappy and tactical research. In this article, we cover three tensions, and how great research teams (like the Rapid Research Team at Google) have found the right balance between them.
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Democratizing research is a polarizing topic in the research community. Learn how the research team at Stripe created a successful democratized research practice and debunked some common myths about democratization.
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Dovetail is a go-to tool for researchers to do video analysis & editing — though there are drawbacks to this tool. Here are some Dovetail alternatives to consider.
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Looking for an online video editor? In this post, we talk about Reduct's video editing tools and review several other tools to help you find the best match.
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Editing large numbers of videos is challenging and time-consuming. Our post explains how our video text editing platform, Reduct.Video, speeds up editing.
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Researchers are ditching old-school manual transcription for modern methods. Our post explains how to transcribe interviews for qualitative research in Reduct.
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Descript is a popular online video editing platform, but it does have its drawbacks. Our post covers the top Descript alternatives so you can find a better solution.
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Shopping for video transcription software? Learn more about computer and human transcription and review 9 popular video transcription software options.
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Looking for easy ways to edit interview videos? Our post explains how to edit an interview video the same way you'd edit text in our intuitive editing tool, Reduct.
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In our post, we review leading video to text transcription services and talk about how Reduct.Video's advanced tools help users do more with their transcripts.
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Video is an incredibly impactful communication medium. But it's so hard to edit. Hear from our CEO and co-founder Prabhas why (and how) we decided to change that.
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A behind-the-scenes look at a nationally-representative research study aiming to better understand how COVID19 and the resulting societal and economic shifts were impacting Americans.
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Learn what qualitative researchers have to say about what’s coming for qualitative research in 2021.
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We’re excited to announce that Reduct.Video has raised $4M on our journey to unlock the power of video storytelling for business.
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Learn how Superhuman’s first dedicated Product Manager shares customer feedback at scale to keep stakeholders aligned around user needs.
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This blog post walks through how to leverage recorded virtual event content to create video highlight reels to use across your social media, emails, blog posts, sales collateral, and more.
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Modern Sales Pros was primarily an in-person events company, but in March of 2020, everything changed. Learn how the team found new, creative ways of engaging their audiences by leveraging highlight reels from virtual event recordings.
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Along with making sure users are successful, B2B customer success teams must also constantly demonstrate to decision-makers the value they provide. Our post shows how People.AI drives account renewals by sharing customer feedback on video.
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Back at the beginning of quarantine, we invited Kayte Hamilton and Kristin Howell Schwitzer to join us for a discussion and about how to thrive in a newly remote-first world. This post covers our top video highlights and takeaways.
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President of Know Research Katrina Noelle recently hosted a webinar with Reduct.Video on how to innovate research methodologies in 2020 and beyond. This post features our top takeaways and video highlights.
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Senior Director of Research at The Zebra Sarah Kettles knows how to build a team from scratch, and she recently walked us through her approach in a recent webinar. This post highlights a few of our favorites moments.
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The best insights are the ones that stick—the ones that stakeholders remember, the ones that shape product and business decisions. As researchers, we need to present insights in ways that are engaging and compelling for our audience. Unfortunately, fast-moving teams can often overlook research communicated through slide decks and documents.
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Reduct.Video was thrilled to host our second Research, Camera, Action! on democratizing UX research. The research community, including research leaders from Google, Stripe, Thumbtack and Curiosity Tank discussed hard-won lessons on this controversial yet important topic.
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Even with the best intentions, nobody wants to read yet another long slide deck before heading home Tuesday evening in the middle of the sprint.
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Video highlight reels from Research Camera Action! Democratizing UX Research.
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Just two months ago, we hosted our first quarterly research event called Research, Camera, Action! We designed this evening event for you—and the community—to give you the opportunity to grow your network, gain insight on powerful research techniques, and throw back after a long day at work.
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