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Our journal is where you can find blog posts, behind-the-scenes content, and creative experiments. Take a dip in the Duck Pond to explore all this and more.

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How to Create Effective Lead Generation Campaigns on TikTok

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8 Tips for Promoting Online Videos to Get the Most ROI

As the demand for online videos increases, so does the technology that makes it possible to produce them. Here are the eight tips for promoting your online video in order to get the most return on investment from your marketing efforts.

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Why Some PSAs Stick with You & How To Create Them

Why do some PSAs barely register on your radar while others are unforgettable? Keep reading to find out what makes a standout PSA and the five things you must include.

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Top 10 Reasons Why Animated Videos Boost Your Marketing Campaigns

Explore 10 reasons why animated videos can significantly boost your marketing campaigns, enhance audience engagement, and improve your brand's visibility in a competitive landscape.

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DUCK! How to Get Your Viewer’s Attention

In today’s fast-paced and digital world, you have about 8-seconds to make an impact. Let's dive in to the best way to get your viewer’s attention with bright colors, clear visuals, and a gripping story.

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Our 2022 Retreat

We’ve been a remote studio since 2020. In that time we’ve been able to grow and add some extremely talented people across the country to our team. Finally it was time to get everyone together in person!

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What’s the best length for animated content?

Time is money, so it’s no secret that the amount of time you have to tell your story matters. Let’s break down the most common lengths of animated content and how they can impact your story.

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My Parent Neal

Our Creative Director, Katie, sat down with Hannah Saidiner to talk about her film My Parent, Neal which was recently featured in The New Yorker. They discuss the film, creating through the pandemic and making parents proud.

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Duke & Duck Triumphs at the ADDY Awards

Two projects win big in their awards categories, proving that high quality animated content has an important role to play in today's creative environment.

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Rotoscoping & The Academy Awards

With awards season underway, this weekend we focus our attention on the 95th Academy Awards. Richard Linklater’s Apollo 10 ½ would have been an easy fit in the Best Animated Feature category; however, controversy surrounding technique used to create the film almost stopped it from qualifying at all.

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10 Tips for Writing Effective Explainer Scripts

Scripts for movies, plays, and visual media are very different from other kinds of writing. They’re designed from the beginning with a performance in mind. Explainer scripts are even more specialized, so our team has put together this guide on how to write compelling scripts for animated explainer videos. 

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What’s Going on with the IG Algorithm?

If you’ve been confused by what’s showing up on your Instagram feed lately, you’re certainly not alone! Let’s take a look at the most recent algorithmic changes, and what the future could hold for the app.

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Women & Non-Binary Representation in Animation

Women have made a significant impact in the animation industry, and it’s important to celebrate their work.

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Why You Should Advertise on Twitch

Let’s press play on this topic! Now’s the time to choose your own advertising adventure. An ADventure, if you will. Check out some ways you can attract more eyes to your brand using Twitch!

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