A free, practical workshop & networking session helping businesses create more engaging video content, led by the team at Shout Loud Social

Create video content people actually want to watch

Gillespie Recruitment’s events bring local businesses and professionals together to meet new people, exchange ideas and learn something useful.

Previous sessions have covered everything from emotional intelligence and the benefits of getting crafty to supporting local charities. This time, the team at Shout Loud Social will be taking the lead.

Join us on Monday 28 September 2026 for a lively and practical session exploring how to create more engaging video content for your business.

Whether you have never created a business video before or already produce content regularly, this session is for you. The full Shout Loud Social team will be in the room, ready to share advice, answer questions and help you apply the ideas to your own business.

During the session, we will explore:

What makes people stop and watch a video

How to turn business ideas into engaging content

Simple ways to improve your hooks, structure and delivery

How to feel more comfortable and natural on camera

Practical ideas you can use across your social media channels

Common video content mistakes and how to avoid them

There will also be plenty of opportunities to ask questions and get advice from different members of the Shout Loud Social team.

Who is the session for?

This event is suitable for:

Business owners

Marketing and social media professionals

Employees responsible for creating content

People who want to become more confident on camera

Anyone interested in using video more effectively

No previous video or marketing experience is needed.

Running order

9.30am: Arrival and networking

10.00am: Video content session begins

11.30am: Workshop finishes

11.30am onwards: Final networking

Shortly before 12 noon: Event closes

What should I bring?

You do not need to bring any equipment or prepare anything in advance.

Simply bring yourself, a positive attitude and a willingness to meet some great new people and learn a thing or two.

Tickets

The session is completely free to attend, but places should be reserved through Eventbrite or contacting the amazing team at Gillespie Recruitment.

Location

Wearfield Enterprise Park East, Sunderland SR5 2TA

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