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We're hiring - Apprentice Production Assistant (Birmingham)

Big Button is a UK Top 50 strategic video agency with bases in Birmingham, London, and Boston MA. Our purpose is to partner with organisations to help them deliver maximum success from video, and...

by Mark Burgess  |  28 Feb 2024
We're hiring - Senior Editor (Birmingham)

Big Button is a UK Top 50 strategic video agency with bases in Birmingham, London, and Boston MA. Our purpose is to partner with organisations to help them deliver maximum success from video, and...

by Mark Burgess  |  28 Feb 2024
Gold for Big Button at Lens Awards 2024
It was another night of celebration as Big Button and its clients won four awards at the Lens Awards 2024 — including prestigious gold and silver awards for their work with GoCardless and Howden...
by Sam Lewis  |  02 Feb 2024
Lens Awards 2024: Four nominations for Big Button

Big Button has once again been shortlisted for the annual Lens Awards.

by Sam Lewis  |  27 Nov 2023
Big Button shortlisted for EVCOM Awards

Big Button has been shortlisted for the EVCOM London Live and Film Awards.The annual awards celebrate creativity and excellence in the communications industry, awards event organisers, filmmakers,...

by Mark Burgess  |  29 Sep 2023
Big Button Celebrates 20 Years

It’s customary to celebrate significant dates and events, so with that in mind I feel I should point out that Big Button enjoyed its 20th birthday on June 1st 2023. If anybody is nosey enough to...

by Mark Burgess  |  27 Sep 2023
Rail Business Awards 2023: Big Button celebrate with RSSB

Big Button has celebrated its first success at the Rail Business Awards, with its client RSSB (Rail Safety and Standards Board).

by Mark Burgess  |  28 Feb 2023
Big Button sets up in Boston, USA

Strategic Video Agency Big Button has set up a permanent base in Boston, USA.

by Mark Burgess  |  24 Jan 2023
Four nominations at Lens Awards for Big Button

Big Button has been nominated at this year’s Lens Awards for its work with Postman and GoCardless.The nominations for both clients are for highly successful customer advocacy campaigns, with...

by Mark Burgess  |  20 Dec 2022
Big Button climb EVCOM Top 50

After a long absence due to the pandemic, the UK Top 50 Corporate Producers list has returned. Now organised by industry body EVCOM in conjunction with research agency Moving Image, the list is "a...

by Mark Burgess  |  28 Nov 2022
Double gold for Big Button at Corporate Engagement Awards

Big Button has won two gold awards at last night’s Corporate Engagement Awards for its work with the Rail Safety and Standards Board (RSSB).

by Mark Burgess  |  28 Sep 2022
GoCardless feature in Big Button podcast

In the latest episode from Big Button's On the Button podcast series, Simon Crofts talks to Catherine Staite, Head of Customer Advocacy at global leader in account-to-account payments, GoCardless....

by Mark Burgess  |  09 Sep 2022
Big Button move to 4-day working

Strategic Video Agency Big Button has announced a 6-month trial of 4-day working. The company, which has bases in Birmingham, London, and Boston MA, has introduced the measure to improve work/life...

by Mark Burgess  |  31 Aug 2022
Success at EVCOM Awards for Big Button and Action Duchenne

Big Button has won two awards at this year’s prestigious EVCOM Clarion Awards for its short film, Riley’s story, created for Action Duchenne.

by Sam Lewis  |  14 Jul 2022
Big Button films at Meta campus for Postman

Big Button has successfully completed the filming of a customer story featuring WhatsApp (Meta). The film is Big Button’s first project for new client, Postman, and was shot over two days on the Meta...

by Sam Lewis  |  08 Jun 2022
Team BB take part in Sutton Fun Run

As has become company tradition, the Big Button Team - and some of their partners and children  - took part in the Royal Sutton Fun Run on Sunday 29th May. The fun run was cancelled in 2020 and 2021...

by Mark Burgess  |  31 May 2022
EVCOM nomination for Big Button and Action Duchenne

Big Button is delighted to announce a nomination by the EVCOM Clarion Awards for its film Riley’s Story.

by Mark Burgess  |  24 May 2022
Big Button triumphs at the LENS Awards

Big Button has won three gold awards and walked away with the coveted ‘Production Company of the Year’ prize at this year’s Communicate Magazine LENS Awards.

by Mark Burgess  |  21 Apr 2022
Video success for Big Button charity partner

Each year Big Button selects a charity to support, focusing our fundraising efforts but also providing marketing and video services free of charge.

by Sam Lewis  |  16 Mar 2022
Insights from White Marble Consulting: New Podcast

"It's essential that video is integrated into an overall content strategy, rather than just standing alone. And the whole process needs to be mapped out."

by Mark Burgess  |  03 Mar 2022
Look familiar? Matt Browne returns to BB as Producer/Director

Following a year in which he pursued other opportunities, Big Button is delighted to announce the return of Matt Browne as Producer/Director.

by Mark Burgess  |  02 Mar 2022
Amazon Web Services in Big Button Podcast

In the latest episode of Big Button's On The Button podcast, Simon Crofts chats to Naomi Powell-Brown, Communications Manager (EMEA) for Amazon Web Services.

by Mark Burgess  |  09 Feb 2022
Big Button to judge EVCOM and Communicate Lens Awards

Big Button’s Client Services Director, Simon Crofts, has been asked to judge categories at two leading industry awards ceremonies – the EVCOM Awards, and Communicate Magazine’s Lens Awards.

by Mark Burgess  |  10 Nov 2021
Success at the Corporate & Financial Awards for Big Button

Big Button have celebrated further successes at the Corporate & Financial Awards 2021, organised by Communicate Magazine.The annual event, held this year at The Brewery in London, focuses on...

by Mark Burgess  |  24 Sep 2021
Cyber Essentials Certification for Big Button

Big Button has now become a ‘Cyber Essentials’ certified company.

by Sam Lewis  |  06 Sep 2021
'Video of the Year' for Big Button at Communicate Lens Awards

Following a raft of awards successes for its 'Extraordinary Contraption' campaign for SEGRO in the last year, Big Button has added three more Golds and the prestigious 'Corporate Video of the Year'...

by Mark Burgess  |  01 Jul 2021
Big Button Nominated at New York Festivals

Big Button's work for SEGRO has been recognised by the New York Festivals TV & Film Awards. The nominated project, 'Contraption', has already won awards and nominations from EVCOM, RTS and Cannes,...

by Mark Burgess  |  09 Jun 2021
Big Button launch Ebook series for marketers

Big Button are launching a quarterly content round-up for the video marketing community. Button Press will be presented in Ebook format, and include highlights and links to useful information. The...

by Sam Lewis  |  06 May 2021
Big Button highly commended at Rail Business Awards

Big Button was highly commended at this year’s Rail Business Awards for its production of RED, a regular video magazine programme used for industry-wide training by the Rail Safety and Standards...

by Sam Lewis  |  01 Mar 2021
New Producer/Director for Big Button

Big Button is delighted to announce the further expansion of its production team, with new Producer/Director Kela Kay joining the business in late January 2021.

by Mark Burgess  |  21 Jan 2021
Big Button expands Motion Graphics team

Building upon its successes during 2020, Big Button has kicked off the new year with an addition to its Motion Graphics team.

by Mark Burgess  |  04 Jan 2021
Success for Big Button at the EVCOM Film Awards

It was a night to remember for Big Button as the company won three awards at the prestigious EVCOM London Film Awards 2020.

by Sam Lewis  |  25 Nov 2020
Big Button add to 2020 award success with RTS nomination

Big Button is delighted to have been nominated for a prestigious award at the Royal Television Society Midlands Awards 2020.

by Sam Lewis  |  23 Nov 2020
Big Button shortlisted at EVCOM Film Awards 2020

Big Button is delighted to be shortlisted for three awards at the prestigious EVCOM Film Awards 2020.

by Sam Lewis  |  04 Oct 2020
Three nominations for Big Button at Digital Impact Awards 2020

The SEGRO Extraordinary Contraption — produced by Big Button — has been nominated for three awards at this year’s Digital Impact Awards.

by Sam Lewis  |  30 Sep 2020
Big Button support Rackspace Technology with global brand revamp

Big Button has produced dynamic video content for the launch of Rackspace Technology’s new complete multi-cloud offering (along with a refreshed mission and name). The films played an integral part...

by Mark Burgess  |  09 Jul 2020
Golden scans: Big Button works with Mettler Toledo to promote state-of-the-art X-ray system

Big Button have been commissioned by leading precision instrument manufacturer Mettler Toledo to create a suite of product videos to promote its X34 XR system.

by Mark Burgess  |  30 Jun 2020
An extraordinary contraption for SEGRO

Big Button has designed and built a stunning kinetic sculpture, inspired by the work of Rube Goldberg, using a strange and eclectic assortment of items found on SEGRO trading estates.

by Mark Burgess  |  19 May 2020
FinTech disruptor Marqeta reaches new audiences with Big Button

Marqeta is a card issuer and innovative payment platform based in Oakland, California. Last year the start-up attracted attention when it secured $260 million in its latest round of funding.

by Sam Lewis  |  01 May 2020
Big Button launches video strategy webinar series

On Tuesday 21st April, Simon Crofts - Big Button’s Client Services Director - delivered a webinar entitled 5 things you can do NOW to make your B2B video marketing more effective.

by Mark Burgess  |  22 Apr 2020
COVID 19 Update

Business as usual?

No, not for any of us really! These are unprecedented times for us all, so this is a short update to let you know how Big Button are meeting the challenges of the Covid 19 outbreak.

by Mark Burgess  |  20 Mar 2020
Big Button launch white paper for Asset Managers

With over 7 years’ experience working with leading Asset Managers, Big Button has created a white paper which looks at ways of measuring success in video marketing. Launched at one of the company's...

by Simon Crofts  |  26 Nov 2019
PensionBee create a buzz with Big Button campaign

PensionBee is the UK's most loved pension brand. Formed in 2014, they consolidate all your pensions into a single pot. They're motivated by the belief that money matters shouldn't be complicated and...

by Sam Lewis  |  12 Nov 2019
Big Button Run Sutton

On the 2nd June, a combined team from Big Button and Buto took part in the Great Midlands Fun Run in Sutton Coldfield, in support of homelessness charity SIFA Fireside. The run, formerly known as...

by Mark Burgess  |  04 Jun 2019
Three awards at ICE 2019

The inaugural Internal Communications and Engagement Awards (ICE) were held on Monday  13th May at the Brewery, London, and Big Button were recognised in three categories.

by Mark Burgess  |  19 May 2019
Big Button - Televisual Top 50 for 11th Year

For the 11th year in succession, Big Button has placed in the Televisual Magazine UK Top 50. The company achieved 26th in the poll against some stiff competition.

by Mark Burgess  |  10 Apr 2019
Working with RSSB to create a better, safer railway

As an existing partner for RSSB’s safety video tool RED, Big Button was chosen to produce a further video that laid out the organisation’s vision for a better, safer railway with its CEO, Mark...

by Mark Burgess  |  27 Mar 2019
Big Button nominated for three awards at ICE 2019

Big Button has been nominated in three categories at the inaugural Internal Communications and Engagement Awards (ICE).

by Mark Burgess  |  22 Mar 2019
360 Video for The Quartz Corp

Big Button has completed a 360 video project for The Quartz Corp, a joint venture between Imerys Minerals Ltd and Norsk Mineral AS.

by Mark Burgess  |  01 Mar 2019
Conference filming for leading Asset Manager

For the third year in succession, Big Button have captured the Fixed Income Annual Conference for TwentyFour Asset Management.

by Mark Burgess  |  15 Nov 2018
Big Button use video to support BeeKeepers

Big Button has been commissioned to produce a suite of promotional films by leading online pensions manager PensionBee.

by Mark Burgess  |  10 Sep 2018
Up in the air: Big Button now licenced to fly drones

Drones often make the news for being flown dangerously (and illegally), but used safely in the right hands they offer enormous creative potential for film makers. Big Button is delighted to announce...

by Mark Burgess  |  28 Aug 2018
Big Button win three awards at CEA 2018

Big Button is delighted to have won three awards and a commendation for its work with Samaritans and the Rail Safety and Standards Board (RSSB), at the Corporate Engagement Awards 2018. The Awards...

by Mark Burgess  |  27 Jun 2018
Tech firm World Wide Technologies promote partnerships with Big Button

Award-winning tech firm World Wide Technologies (WWT) has commissioned Big Button to create a series of videos promoting key partnership schemes with Vodafone and Dell EMC.

by Mark Burgess  |  11 Jun 2018
Big Button deliver Video Training for Econsultancy

Big Button is again working with Econsultancy to provide video marketing strategy training to market-leading brands and organisations.

by Mark Burgess  |  24 May 2018
RSSB celebrate success using interactive video

RSSB is celebrating its achievements from the past year using a video with a difference. They chose Big Button to deliver an impactful interactive video project that signals a change in the way...

by Sam Lewis  |  19 May 2018
Big Button return to Hannover Fair 2018 with IMI Precision Engineering

Big Button has once again worked with IMI Precision Engineering to deliver event videos for their stand at the prestigious Hannover Fair 2018.

by Mark Burgess  |  11 May 2018
'And the winner is…' Big Button nominated for four awards at CEA 2018

Big Button has been shortlisted in the prestigious 2018 Corporate Engagement Awards for its work with Samaritans and the Rail Safety and Standards Board (RSSB).

by Sam Lewis  |  04 May 2018
Global law firm Hogan Lovells get animated

Big Button has produced an internal communications animation for global law firm Hogan Lovells.

by Mark Burgess  |  30 Apr 2018
Big Button deliver major prisons project for Samaritans

Samaritans, in conjunction with HM Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS), commissioned Big Button to create a video learning resource for prison staff as part of their suicide prevention training. The...

by Mark Burgess  |  11 Apr 2018
Al Rayan Bank chooses Big Button for extensive broadcast campaign

Al Rayan Bank, one of the fastest growing banks in the UK*, has once again commissioned Big Button to create a TV commercial for its Ramadan campaign.

by Mark Burgess  |  06 Mar 2018
Big Button take to Norwegian skies for the Quartz Corp

The Big Button team are delighted to be returning to Drag in Norway to film for The Quartz Corp - a joint venture between global industrial minerals companies Imerys and Norsk Mineral.

by Mark Burgess  |  05 Feb 2018
Success with video: Thought leadership session

On a crisp November morning in the City of London, we hosted our final thought-leadership breakfast of 2017, in conjunction with Communicate Magazine. It proved to be as stimulating, insightful and...

by Sam Lewis  |  14 Dec 2017
Leading kitchen manufacturer chooses Big Button to get beneath the surface

A leading supplier to the construction industry has commissioned Big Button to produce a series of films to promote their range of solid work surfaces.

by Sam Lewis  |  21 Nov 2017
Going Underground for RSSB

As part of Big Button’s ongoing contract with RSSB (Rail Safety and Standards Board), their work often involves some challenging locations - and getting to see things most others don’t.

by Mark Burgess  |  09 Nov 2017
Flying High with Wesleyan

Big Button is once again working with leading financial mutual Wesleyan.

by Mark Burgess  |  04 Oct 2017
Thought leadership with Communicate Magazine

This week, we were delighted to host another of our thought-leadership breakfasts in collaboration with Communicate Magazine.

by Mark Burgess  |  10 May 2017
Wesleyan choose animation to engage customers

One of Birmingham’s oldest companies has joined forces with one of its newest to create a series of fun character animations.

by Mark Burgess  |  06 Apr 2017
Big Button travel to Hannover with IMI Precision Engineering

IMI Precision Engineering has once again selected Big Button to provide video content for its activity around the 2017 Hannover Messe, the world's leading trade fair for industrial technology.

by Mark Burgess  |  31 Mar 2017
New Birmingham home for Big Button

As part of a recent team expansion, Big Button Birmingham has moved from its office in Digbeth’s Rhubarb building, to a new studio in Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter.

by Mark Burgess  |  31 Jan 2017
Two wins at the EVCOM Clarion Awards

At the EVCOM Clarion Awards on Friday 7th October 2016, Big Button won two awards against some very tough competition in the video production and branded content world.

by Mark Burgess  |  10 Oct 2016