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Our story
- Creating powerful stories for audiences of the digital ageEVERYBODY LOVES A GOOD STORY. - WHAT'S YOURS?VERTOV specializes in digital storytelling & visual pr:Reaching audiences and creating value for brands and organizations through multimedia audiovisual programs. Intended for screenings and broadcast (on and offline), as live installations, as tailor-made mobile apps, and for integration within websites & social media. We go where your audience goes!VERTOV combines:
- an excellence in classic storytelling - creating compelling stories that engage audiences
- an expertise in new media - fully appreciating all new possibilities of emerging technologies
- and a knack for business - transforming abstract issues into effective solutions
Read our article on digital storytelling at Frankwatching.com, the leading online magazine for digital trends (in Dutch):Follow our passion for stories and digital culture on our Tumblr blog! Join us via the navigation on this site, or surf directly to: blog.vertov.com.
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Our history
- A bit about usPartner and creative director at VERTOV is Martijn Winkler (1978)
"VERTOV is the essence of a great creative agency: independent, uncompromising in quality and always focused on the audience, not by listening per se, but by staying ahead, pulling the audience on- and inwards. There’s a fine line between surprise and shock when it comes to creating new and innovative ideas. The art is balancing this line."Martijn gained his experience as a storyteller from being a writer/director of short films and drama series since 10 years (winning prizes at international film festivals such as Cannes and Palm Springs); his extensive expertise in online and new media stems from 5 years as creative director for Moodfactory, a renowned creative communications company.Martijn has worked as a lead creative on accounts such as Rabobank, Heineken, TNO, Schiphol Airport, Trendhopper, and the Dutch government. He is a blogger at Frankwatching and TEDxAmsterdam, board member at the Dutch Directors Guild, guest lecturer at the Dutch Film and Television Academy and the University of Amsterdam, and is debuting with a novel at publisher L.J. Veen in 2012.Also involved:Gervaise Coebergh (1966)Founding partner Coebergh Communicatie & PR and winner of the 2011 People's Choice Porsche Business Woman of the Year Award
"Being active for years in the communication business I'm thrilled to embark upon this new adventure. VERTOV power enriches the working field of marketeers and PR professionals and is a strong tool for ambitious companies and people. While storytelling is as old as mankind, the digital aspect creates new opportunities. The increasing importance of the visual aspects of PR also triggered us to start this agency. For me a great opportunity to stay connected with the changing media landscape - next to all the other inspiring businesses I'm involved in."
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Posts
ERU - Guerrilla Stunt at Presentation New Product and Ad Campaign
How to create some buzz and excitement around the presentation of Dutch cream cheese brand ERU? We decided to pull a small hoax at the Libelle Zomerweek festival (an event for women), together with celebrity Renate Verbaan.
It was announced in several media beforehand that Renate would reveal her ‘Beauty Secret’. The audience was then invited to participate in a scientific study for beauty creams. Judging three products for viscosity, aroma, ability to rub in the skin, etc. Not knowing that one of the beauty creams was in fact the new cream cheese: ERU Balance. When asked to taste the products, confusion and hilarity ensued…
The end message, however, was quite clear: Eating healthy means looking beautiful. ERU Balance is Renate Verbaan’s true beauty secret.
The video was spread online through several social media channels, reaching many women within the target group and creating a positive buzz around the ERU brand and their new ‘beauty’ product.
de Bijenkorf - Kick Off Maffe Marathon
We produced a crazy kick-off event for de Bijenkorf’s annual ‘Maffe Marathon’ sale. Watch our hilarious video of the Maffe Marathon Mayhem kickoff with 3 top stylists shopping for Birgit Schuurman!
Shoeby & Leontine’s FASHION SECRETS
Our online video series for Dutch fashion brand Shoeby, starring style icon Leontine Borsato, will launch on March 15th. This teaser gives you a sneak preview…
**UPDATE**
And here’s the first Fashion Secret:
Website Takeover For Oxfam Novib Campaign
The websites www.volkskrant.nl, Parool.nl and Trouw.nl were taken over with full scale interactive banners for the Oxfam Novib Pakt Uit campaign. During the week before Christmas.
Oxfam Novib - Making Of Campaign Spots
Take a behind-the-scenes look at the making of our commercial and viral Christmas campaign for Oxfam Novib.
Oxfam Novib - A Christmas Gift For Kluun
Produced for the series of online spots for Oxfam Novib, as part of our online campaign ‘Give a goat as a Christmas gift’.
Oxfam Novib - A Christmas Gift For Ben Saunders
Produced for the series of online spots for Oxfam Novib, as part of our online campaign ‘Give a goat as a Christmas gift’.
Oxfam Novib - A Christmas Gift For Marijke Helwegen
Produced for the series of online spots for Oxfam Novib, as part of our online campaign ‘Give a goat as a Christmas gift’.
FORUM - Het Merk Rechtsstaat
Maurice Seleky of Coebergh Communicatie & PR hit the streets to find out if the idea ‘Rule of Law’ functions as a successful brand with the people of Amsterdam. This film functioned as a visual exploration during Gervaise Coebergh’s lecture on ‘Viewing our Rule of Law as a Brand’.
Produced for ‘De Nacht van de Rechtsstaat’, 25 november 2011 in Felix Meritis, Amsterdam
Endemol - Item for Oxfam Novib during Holland’s Next Top Model
A behind-the-scenes look at the making of our commercial, as broadcasted during the final of the RTL 4 show Holland’s Next Top Model.
See if you can spot our director, Martijn Winkler!
Oxfam Novib - Commercial for RTL (with Holland’s Next Top Model)
At the start of our Christmas campaign for charity organization Oxfam Novib, we produced this commercial with the four finalists of Holland’s Next Top Model. May the best girl win…
The commercial was premiered during the live final of the TV show on RTL 4, and was run on all RTL channels throughout December 2011.
VERTOV was the lead creative agency for the online and audiovisual campaign ‘Give a goat as a Christmas gift’, and produced this commercial and several online spots. For PR of the campaign, we worked closely with Coebergh Communicatie & PR.
Spice PR - Press Day 2011 Report
So we were at the fabulous Spice PR Press Day SS’12 in November 2011… and made a short video impression.
60 Seconds = 60 Stories
Here’s an overview of some (or actually: 59 one-second excerpts) of our recent audiovisual works. Ranging from commercials, to television drama series, to independent films, to online interactive spots…
The main question, of course, is: Will YOUR story be number 60?
TNO - Innovation For Life
Promo film for Dutch independent research organisation TNO.
‘Innovation with a purpose’ is what TNO stands for. Everyone, of all ages and backgrounds, is somehow connected to the work of TNO. This film aims to visualize that goal, for an international audience.Agentschap NL - New Frontiers
Winner of the Gouden Reiger for Best Corporate Film of 2010!
A film promoting the Netherlands as an attractive country for international businesses and investors. We decided to put Holland’s main asset in the spotlight: the Dutch people. They tell the story of THEIR Holland.
The film is divided into several parts, focusing on key issues in the world today. Issues for which the Netherlands have specific expertise of course!
Corey - Livin’ Ain’t Easy
Music video for the first single of Corey’s R&B album: Movin’ On.
We might be a digital agency, but we love analog film. This video was shot on Super8, yeah!
Rabobank - Anna
For Rabobank we created an interactive installation, where a virtual host welcomes all visitors and allows them to ask questions and engage personally with her about the Unplugged program: a new way of working.
The host appears on a life-size glass screen, with full touch screen abilities, and offers potential to incorporate tweets and social media messages for a truly engaged session.
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Posts
Great article in renowned trend-watching magazine Second Sight about VERTOV, our vision of the digital age, and how to create compelling stories for ‘The People Formerly Known As The Audience’. This March 2012 issue is all about ‘Making Worlds’ and that is certainly something we always strive for!
Interview in the Dutch Financial Times (Financieele Dagblad - FD.nl) of January 28th, 2012, with VERTOV’s creative director Martijn Winkler on his favorite book: Clay Shirky’s Cognitive Surplus
SBS6 Shownieuws was present on set, while we were shooting our online spot with Marijke Helwegen and a goat. Hilarious mayhem ensued…
The making of our commercial for Oxfam Novib, on the RTL TV show Holland’s Next Top Model.
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Partypics everyone!
What a great evening. Thanks for joining us at Jimmy Woo’s and… keep those Tumblrs coming!
Photos by Roï Elmaliah Photography [http://roielmaliah.tumblr.com + http://www.daily-movement.com
Dutch Tumblr Launch
David Karp, oprichter van het blogplatform Tumblr (waarop ook deze site is gebaseerd), presenteert de aftrap van de nederlandse versie tijdens de Dutch Tumblr Launch Party bij Jimmy Woo’s. Nederlanders zijn blijkbaar de meest intensieve gebruikers van Tumblr en er zijn er maar liefst 7 miljoen van. Het was dus hoog tijd voor een eigen versie. Hier een aantal filmpjes over de gebruikers.
Hoi!
Met veel tromgeroffel en gepaste trots kondigen we hierbij onze 12e ondersteunde taal op Tumblr aan: Nederlands!
Je kan, net zoals anders, de taal van de interface veranderen op je Instellingenpagina en natuurlijk de Nederlandse Medewerkers Blog volgen voor het allerlaatste nieuws.
Mocht je morgen (donderdag 31 mei) in Amsterdam zijn, kom dan zeker ook even langs op het officiële Nederlandse Tumblr-lanceringsfeest!
GabyGaby on Tumblr - gaby407.tumblr.com
In this fifth and last episode of our series on awesome Dutch Tumblr users, we visit artist GabyGaby, who talks about how he uses Tumblr as a process for creating his paintings and how the Internet enriches his artwork.
Stay tuned for the other videos from this series! And want to meet GabyGaby in person? Join us at the Official Dutch Tumblr Launch party and meetup, on May 31st!
Video created and produced by VERTOV digital storytelling
In association with Coebergh Communicatie & PR
Illustrations by Hyshil
For TumblrGreat tip for everyone attending tomorrow’s Official Tumblr Dutch Launch Party / Meetup!
If you haven’t yet: RSVP and join the fun!
So that’s tomorrow, Thursday May 31st from 21:30 hours, at the Jimmy Woo club in Amsterdam.
Imaginenanana on Tumblr - imaginenanana.tumblr.com
In this fourth part of our series on awesome Dutch Tumblr users, we visit the girls behind Imaginenanana: the hugely popular Imagine blog - in the top 10 of Dutch Tumblr blogs - about the band One Direction. The girls talk about how they use Tumblr to share their inspiration and love for One Direction, how they cope with difficult messages and reactions from their followers, and how their blogging turned into a heartfelt friendship.
Stay tuned for the other videos from this series! And want to meet Imaginenanana in person? Join us at the Official Dutch Tumblr Launch party and meetup, on May 31st!
Video created and produced by VERTOV digital storytelling
In association with Coebergh Communicatie & PR
Illustrations by Hyshil
For Tumblr- Just a quick reminder: join us at the greatest meetup ever, in the Jimmy Woo, to celebrate the Dutch Launch of Tumblr! Please reblog and RSVP!
Tumblr Official Dutch Launch Party / Meetup
All awesome Dutch Tumblr users are invited to celebrate the Dutch Launch of Tumblr! Join us in the magnificent Jimmy Woo for a great party.
Among the attendees: Tumblr founder David Karp. And of course: you!RSVP at the Meetup Page right here on Tumblr and see you, drink with you, dance with you, and sing with you on May 31st from 21:30 onwards.
(Doors at Jimmy Woo are open for Tumblr users until 22:30, so be on time!)
simurai on Tumblr - simurai.com
In this third episode of our series on awesome Dutch Tumblr users, we visit UIX designer and tech blogger simurai (not actually Dutch, but based in the Netherlands), who talks about his way to make technical subjects accessible to a broader audience and how Tumblr helps him accomplish just that.
Stay tuned for the other videos from this series! And want to meet simurai in person? Join us at the Official Dutch Tumblr Launch party and meetup, on May 31st!
Video created and produced by VERTOV digital storytelling
In association with Coebergh Communicatie & PR
Illustrations by Hyshil
For TumblrJeanique on Tumblr - jeanique.tumblr.com
In this second episode of our series on awesome Dutch Tumblr users, we visit photographer and online personality Jeanique, who talks about her stunning self portraits, how she started on Tumblr and the important role internet plays in her personal life.
Stay tuned for the other videos from this series! And want to meet Jeanique in person? Join us at the Official Dutch Tumblr Launch party and meetup, on May 31st!
Video created and produced by VERTOV digital storytelling
In association with Coebergh Communicatie & PR
Illustrations by Hyshil
For TumblrThe Cursor Monster is a little CSS3/JS toy that you can play around with. To hide the cursor once the monster eats it, you can use this CSS:
cursor: none;But be careful, it can be super confusing if you abuse it.
Update: Apparently Chrome will disable it in a future release, so enjoy while you can.
Moet je kijken welk verzoekje er plots op mijn Tumblr Dashboard verschijnt…
Wie test er al mee eigenlijk?
Nothing quite like a pre-party meetup… I’ll try to be there myself too!
Hey there Nederlanders & Amsterdammers — if you’re excited about the big Tumblr Dutch launch event next week, consider a chill hangout the day before. Yours truly (Tumblr editor in chief Chris Mohney) will be on hand to meet and greet, plus to hand out whatever Tumblr merch I can pack in myself. Come enjoy a beverage with us at Café de Sluyswacht (Jodenbreestraat 1) at 14:00 on Wednesday 30 May. RSVP here!
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Dziga
- What's in a name?
The name of our company is an homage to Dziga Vertov, the Russian filmmaker from the beginning of the 20th century. Arguably, Vertov made the first purely cinematic film: 'Man with a Movie Camera'. The film boasts a narrative made purely of stunning visuals and innovative editing.
Vertov is still an influence for filmmakers and new media artists of today, and his influence can be seen around us in all (visual) media, every day. Vertov's embrace and transcending use of a new medium - is his case: film - is an example of how we at VERTOV view the possibilities of the new medium of our age: digital storytelling.
Please take a moment, and watch a clip of this groundbreaking film, or watch the entire film on Google Video here. Enjoy!
Man With A Movie Camera - music by The Cinematic Orchestra
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Contact us
- Come tell us your story, why don't you?VERTOVLeidsegracht 38-401016 CM AmsterdamThe Netherlandstel. +31 (0)20 717 88 50Follow our story:
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Parking near our office:When arriving by car, there are two car parks near the Leidsegracht:- Garage Molenpad: This car park is for those in-the-know and situated at Molenpad 16, de street directly behind our office. From Molenpad it's just a 2 minute walk to Leidsegracht 38-40. The parking rate is € 3,80 an hour. www.garagemolenpad.nl
- Q-Park Europarking: This very spacious car park is situated on the Marnixstraat 250. From there it's a 10 minute walk to the Leidsegracht. parking rate is 4 euro per hour. www.qpark.nl
Public transport:Of course it is possible to come by public transport, in fact we highly recommend it!From Amsterdam Central Station take tram 1, 2, or 5 and get out at the stop Keizersgracht. From there it's just a 2 minute walk to the Leidsegracht.
