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This article is part of our series "How Creators Beat Marketing. We regularly discuss relevant marketing topics and how creators are changing our current marketing thinking. They have shaken things up considerably and don't seem to have any intention of stopping. This episode is all about AI and virtual influencers and models.

This article is part of our series "How Creators Beat Marketing. We regularly discuss relevant marketing topics and how creators are changing our current marketing thinking. They have shaken things up considerably and don't seem to have any intention of stopping. This episode is all about AI and virtual influencers and models.

This article is part of our series "How Creators Beat Marketing. We regularly discuss relevant marketing topics and how creators are changing our current marketing thinking. They have shaken things up considerably and don't seem to have any intention of stopping. This episode is all about AI and virtual influencers and models.

This article is part of our series "How Creators Beat Marketing. We regularly discuss relevant marketing topics and how creators are changing our current marketing thinking. They have shaken things up considerably and don't seem to have any intention of stopping. This episode is all about AI and virtual influencers and models.

This article is part of our series "How Creators Beat Marketing. We regularly discuss relevant marketing topics and how creators are changing our current marketing thinking. They have shaken things up considerably and don't seem to have any intention of stopping. This episode is all about AI and virtual influencers and models.

Belgium is a cycling country at heart. Both sportive, recreational and functional cycling are deeply embedded in our culture. In addition, new financing options such as bicycle leasing, new types of bicycles and better bicycle infrastructure make it even more attractive for brands to invest in the growing Belgian bicycle market.

Are you a passionate creator or influencer who wants to contribute to a more sustainable future?

You've reposted that photo on Instagram for the seventh time now, you bought the latest smartphone with the best camera for a young colleague last year, but exactly not many photos are posted on your social media with it anyway. And 'Canva': "how exactly does that work?". Time to leave it to someone else, right? A digital creator, for example?

Ready for a new career and looking for a new job? At Tempo-Team, they understand what's important to you: a job at your size and pace, as well as meaningful and meaningful work. And now one of the largest HR service providers wants to start TikTok. Chase to the rescue.

Vloggers, podcasters, influencers, streamers ... In short, creators are important to all of us. Undoubtedly, you too follow several creators. But the life of a creator can be a struggle sometimes.

Everyone wants a beautiful skin. And they know that all too well at Nomige. Indeed, the premium skincare brand with grand ambitions has one goal in mind: to make successful women of all ages shine. In their range of skincare, no unpronounceable ingredients or long step-by-step plans, but high-quality cosmetics for visible rejuvenation.

Anyone who thinks of blisters thinks of Compeed. But the brand also wants to be top-of-mind for those who suddenly wake up with a pimple on the chin. So they are developing the Compeed® Anti-Imperfection line with two skin imperfection products to save any situation.

Zalando's SS23 campaign "For All Your Vibes" is an ode to diversity, individuality and self-expression. To resolutely doing your own thing. Because why pigeonhole yourself when you have so many different vibes to choose from? You do you. And what that is can be different every day, Zalando believes.

In a vibrant city, the atmosphere buzzes. Especially when you're talking about historic Ghent. But how do you help everyone get to their final destination without hurling a wrecking ball through an old building? And how do you address a citizen group that moves in endless ways? A look inside a complicated mobility project.

ESG stands for Environmental, Social and Governance. Simply put, it assesses how companies contribute to a more sustainable and social world. Similar to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), but with more international exposure. ESG is becoming more important, especially thanks to new European directives that require companies to report their impact in these areas.

What are you lying awake because of? What changes do you want to see in the world? To engage young people with an opinion, EYCA provides a platform where they can decide what they want to focus on.

That we are all online, that much is certain. With our technological devices, we easily find our way through the virtual jungle. But that obviousness is not a reality for many people of all age groups. Especially not for children and adolescents. And so a campaign about proper guidance in the digital world arises.

In a city where people are always on the move, you quickly get lost in the countless ghost traffic jams, train delays, and road works. A means of transportation that still gets you from A to B smoothly? The bicycle—a handlebar, saddle, and two wheels with which you stay on the move without frustration.

The folks at Viatris wanted to communicate to their niche audience of physicians and healthcare providers that they do more than produce pharmaceuticals. They see the service behind the product. The human behind the medical. And it's okay to see more of that.

The digital generation grew up with a smartphone in their hands. They know the forgotten corners of TikTok and Instagram better than those of their own homes. They don't follow trends, they create them themselves. Anyone who wants to be innovative today really can't ignore Gen Z. And innovative, that is tech pioneer Samsung without a doubt.

Can you keep up with developments in AI? Is everything you find online reliable? And how do you check if something was generated with AI or not? In collaboration with deCheckers, VRT and Knack, Chase launched a project on the positives and dangers of AI.

In this podcast series from Agoria, we engage with CEOs of tech companies. They tell us candidly about what drives and inspires them. How do they manage to set the stage for themselves, their company, their employees and their customers, time and time again? How do they continue to "make a difference" every day?

Sometimes things become clearer the more you do them. Over 10 years ago, Chase started as a platform for hip-hop and urban culture. Sven and Jan launched Chase Creative on top of that six years ago. That then became Chase Music, Chase Verses, Chase Academy ... And in the long run, that all became a bit much.

BAVET is the favorite hotspot for a small and big appetite. The brand's restaurants are located at no less than 17 different locations throughout Belgium where they serve Belgian-made spaghetti. At BAVET you can enjoy local delicacies that will make you feel right at home. Bonus: they're really delicious too.

“Collections of Ghent” is an innovation project, financed with resources from the European Regional Development Fund, that allows citizens to experience heritage in a more participative way and to allow them to contribute to living heritage.

VLAIO, the point of contact for entrepreneurs in Flanders, came to Chase with the request to set up an advertising campaign. The goal: to support small and large entrepreneurs in Belgium who are not yet familiar with the Brexit Adjustment Reserve (BAR).

SPA©E – The Human Quest is a temporary interactive space exposition, inspired by space enthusiast and Belgian top entrepreneur Jurgen Ingels. This exposition for all ages takes you into the adventurous world of space travel. From the first man in space to the future missions to Mars. Space Xpo and Chase joined forces to develop a strong digital storytelling and ticket campaign around the (new) brand.

Tokens are the bread and butter of any Web3 project. Even though the cryptocurrency market became more regulated, there is still a high demand for new projects to enter the market. Are you just as curious as to why Web3 community driven projects want to engage users to generate liquidity?

VIDT is the perfect example of a Web3 project in which a technology layer is developed to support the growth of the blockchain sector.

Have you ever been curious what Web3 is and what the purpose of each project is? Web3 companies are projects developed on the blockchain that integrate with digital assets and virtual worlds and leverage community input through participation. Well, xSpectar is your classic case of a Web3 project that combines NFTs and the Metaverse to create a world of its own.

In the new podcast series Rebels With A Cause, a co-creation of Chase and the Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Rosie (Rosanne Coetsier) talks to Chase for years and talks to young creators and activists such as Kriticos, Laura From The Desert and Abdullah Sediqi. Together they tackle topics such as mental health, sustainability and poverty.

From 'renegade' and 'cottage core' to 'emo capybaras'. We agree, TikTok is a Wild West full of trends that come and go. To find your way in this as a brand, it is sometimes tricky, to say the least, but definitely worth it!

Chase colleague Pieter recently released a book on podcasting. "Create your own podcast: In 5 Steps from Idea to Episode" is a comprehensive guide for both novice and experienced podcast creators!

Raise your hand if you've never experienced stress at work. Or if you can perfectly put your phone aside all weekend. Also raise your hand if you've never followed an online meeting in pajamas.

We met with Cassandra and talked about freelancing and her collaboration with Chase. Her lively spirit and bubbly personality are reflected in everything she does.

Together with the Belgian electronic music festival "Summerfestival 2017," we created an influencer campaign to engage local influencers in the Belgian festival scene.

Together with Bozar, we created and shared two social videos to attract people to an exhibition on 35 years of hip-hop history in Brussels.

During the opening event of Film Fest Gent, we put together a live and interactive social stream projection that informed visitors and provided entertainment.

We partnered with Warner Music to create an influencer campaign for The Color Grey, a Belgian up-and-coming MC, producer and songwriter.

Fox TV is the television channel for series in Belgium. They bring us exciting and famous titles such as The Walking Dead, Deep State, Legion and Atlanta. Since February 2018, we have been helping Fox TV build their online brand community in Belgium. We do this through social strategy as well as social media management for Fox TV Belgium's Facebook, Instagram and YouTube channels.

Joyn connects and activates people in urban areas through the Joyn client card. We enjoy working with Joyn because we are always looking for brands that can bring positive change to society.

Startersfabriek is a Ghent-based organization that helps people start their own business. They connect entrepreneurial experts who have the necessary knowledge to help them move forward.

As a social storytelling agency with a heart for social responsibility, we were pleased to create an influencer campaign for National Geographic's Flemish TV with #stopmetplastic.

To offer their advertisers a new point of contact and audience, we partnered with Tijd Connect to create a branded podcast.

IN-Gent wanted to bring stories of newcomers in Ghent to a wider audience and came up with the idea of making a podcast. The result? Stemkleur, a podcast in collaboration between Relaas, Chase Creative and IN-Gent.

We ran an influencer campaign to encourage young people to vote in the May 2019 European elections.

On World Water Day, we officially launched a new podcast called "HELDER - about drinking water," hosted by globalist and water scientist at Ghent University, Marjolein Vanoppen.

Kanaal Z - Canal Z is a Belgian TV channel, active in Flanders and Wallonia, offering its viewers the latest financial and economic news. With our partnership, we want to grow Kanaal Z - Canal Z's online communities on Facebook and Linkedin and keep them up-to-date during the day.

Partyspace is a rapidly growing brand of tents and promotional material that has managed to occupy a relevant place in the Belgian and Dutch markets.

Young Patterns is an online hub for young people just starting or wanting to work in the Belgian fashion and clothing industry.

Do you ever wonder where the coffee you drank this morning came from? In today's world of industrialization and rapid capitalism, farmers and workers in developing countries usually work in deplorable conditions and low income.

When Canvas (VRT.nu), a popular Belgian television channel, decided to air the new season of Big Little Lies, we wanted to help them attract new viewers!

Mediafin (De Tijd/L'Echo) wanted to develop, record and launch the first branded podcast for their client Salesforce, a world-renowned cloud-based software company that provides customer relationship management service.

The Van Eyck podcast is a fictional audio story about the struggle between the descendants of the 2 brothers Jan van Eyck and Hubert van Eyck, featuring cabaret performer and Ghent city storyteller Wouter Deprez and actresses and theater-makers Elena Peeters and Mira Bryssinck.

Talking about our problems remains difficult. So the question "How are you?" is usually answered with a simple "Fine, thanks." But is everyone really that "fine"?

Collections of Ghent is a project with no less than 12 partners, including museums, heritage institutions, tech companies, researchers, City of Ghent and many more. When we began our task as partners to create an explainer video and take over management of the project's social media, we knew we were up for a challenge.

After centuries of Covid hibernation (at least it felt that way), the world quietly reopened. The summer of 2021 looked significantly different from that of 2020. Festivals were preparing to emerge from their cocoons, often with innovative concepts and limited attendance. Dancehall & Afrobeats festival Bomboclat was one of those festivals making their long-awaited comeback.

We invited several interesting Belgian podcast makers to our Meet The Makers open sessions at Media Fast Forward, the innovation event of Flemish public broadcaster VRT.

According to a study by Sprout Social, Instagram posts with at least one hashtag generate about 12.6% more engagement than posts without a hashtag. So using hashtags on Instagram is really helpful if you want to grow your brand's page.

Storytelling has a different logic when used online and through social media. That's why you should always keep the following tips in mind. Here are five storytelling hacks for social media management.