Captivate Media + Consulting

11/07/2025

Register now for our upcoming webinar!

Turning the Tide: How Strategic Communications Delivered Enrollment Growth and Referendum Success

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at Noon
Presenters: Jake Sturgis, APR (Captivate Media + Consulting) & Dr. Laurie Putnam, Superintendent (St. Cloud Area Schools)

Despite population growth, St. Cloud Area Schools faced declining enrollment and community mistrust until a research-driven communications campaign rebuilt confidence, increased enrollment, and helped secure a referendum victory.

You’ll learn how to use research and tactics to uncover perceptions and build strategy that improves community trust and engagement

Register Now! 👉 https://captivatemedia.wistia.com/live/events/drc5ljva28

Presenters: Jake Sturgis, APR, Captivate Media + Consulting and Dr. Laurie Putnam, Superintendent, St. Cloud Area Schools Despite population growth, St. Cloud Area School District 742 faced declining enrollment and community mistrust until a strategic communications campaign addressed misperceptions...

11/04/2025

It's in Minnesota and it's ! Districts and cities across the state need your voice! Fun fact: Captivate helped create informational content for more than 25% of school districts in the state with questions on the ballot. Visit mnvotes.gov to find what's on your ballot and where to vote! Make your voice heard before 8 p.m. today!

11/03/2025

✨ We’re proud to partner with the The “I Love U Guys” Foundation to feature our custom video for the Standard Reunification Method (SRM), a critical tool helping schools communicate reunification and emergency-response procedures clearly. Together we’re helping organizations bring safety protocols to life for students, staff, and families.

📣 Watch now:

Thanks to the Standard Reunification Method (SRM), your schools are prepared to reunite family members and students after an emergency event. Yet most families likely don't know how to respond when an emergency occurs. This video succinctly illustrates how your schools are using the SRM in partnersh...

11/01/2025

Steven and Chelsea had a great time presenting at the Minnesota Community Education Association (MCEA) conference yesterday! We had an engaging group who even sang happy birthday to Steven!

10/31/2025

Happy Halloween! 🎃 👻

10/31/2025

🎬 Project Highlight:

We’re excited to share one of our latest animated videos, created in partnership with South Washington County Schools! This engaging explainer breaks down Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS), showing how it helps every student get the instruction, time, and support they need to succeed.

💡 Animated videos are a great way to help districts communicate complex ideas clearly so educators can focus on what matters most—student learning.

👉 Learn more: www.captivatemedia.us/what-we-do/animated/

10/30/2025

🎬 What a day!

We at Captivate Media + Consulting were honored to attend the Twin Cities Film Fest and see our documentary “All In: The Saint Paul Public School Literacy Journey” come to life 🎥.

Huge thanks to the educators, students, and community! Your stories matter and inspire us!

Dive into our full recap 👉

We’re still buzzing with excitement after an amazing experience at the 2025 Twin Cities Film Fest, where our documentary “All In: The Saint Paul Public School Literacy Journey” was officially showcased! The event was an incredible opportunity to connect with other storytellers, educators, and ...

10/29/2025

✨ New look. Same mission.

We’ve reimagined our digital home to better reflect who we are, what we do, and the incredible partners we’re lucky to work with every day. The new site is built with you in mind and around what drives us most: telling stories that move people to action. 🎥

Explore our refreshed look, dive into recent projects, and see how we help organizations use the power of video and strategic storytelling to make an impact.

Check it out ▶️ https://captivatemedia.us/

10/28/2025

💚 This week Angelia shares some amazing sound design tips to enhance your videos! 🔉

10/25/2025

⭐ Who was best dressed at the Upper Midwest Emmys?
💬 Comment to vote for your pick.

While we didn't take home an Emmy, we were honored to have two films nominated among the likes of PBS, MPR and Kare 11. 🥰

10/22/2025

🎥 Your Story Deserves the Spotlight This Giving Season 🌟

At Captivate Media + Consulting, we help organizations like yours create powerful stories that not only inspire but also drive action. Whether you’re preparing for Give to the Max Day or your year-end giving campaign, we’re here to help you craft content that connects and drives fundraising.

Let’s make sure your mission stands out in 2025 and beyond. We’re offering 15% off non-profit projects booked by the end of the year!

📅 Book your Year-End Story Sprint now.

👉 Let’s tell your story to increase your year-end fundraising! https://captivatemedia.us/who-we-serve/nonprofit/