Agency blog

Ready for a new career and looking for a new job? At Tempo Team, they understand what matters to you: a job tailored to you and at your pace, but also meaningful and purposeful work. And now one of the largest HR service providers wants to start on TikTok. Chase to the rescue.

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

Vloggers, podcasters, influencers, streamers... In short, creators are important to us all. Without a doubt, you also follow various creators. But a creator's life is sometimes a struggle.

Everyone wants beautiful skin. And at Nomige, they know that all too well. This is because the premium skincare brand with big ambitions has one goal in mind: to make successful women of all ages shine. Their skin care range does not include unpronounceable ingredients or long step-by-step plans, but high-quality cosmetics for visible rejuvenation.

When you think of blisters, you think of Compeed. But the brand also wants to be top-of-mind for those who suddenly get up with a pimple on their chin. That's why they are developing the Compeed® Anti-Imperfection line with two products against skin imperfections to save any situation.

Zalando's SS23 campaign “For All Your Vibes” is an ode to diversity, individuality and self-expression. Resolutely do 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 easily be different every day, says Zalando.

In a city where people are constantly on the move, it's easy to get lost in endless traffic jams, train delays, and roadworks. One mode of transport that lets you get smoothly from A to B? The bicycle—a handlebar, a saddle, and two wheels that let you navigate your way without frustration.

That we are all online is certain. With our technological devices, we easily navigate the virtual jungle. But that sense of ease is not a reality for many people across all age groups—especially not for children and young people. And so, a campaign emerges focused on proper guidance in the digital world.

What do you wake up to? What changes do you want to see in the world? To engage young people with an opinion, EYCA offers a platform where they can decide what they want to draw attention to.

ESG stands for Environmental, Social, and Governance. Simply put, it assesses how companies contribute to a more sustainable and socially responsible world. It's similar to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), but with greater international recognition. ESG is becoming increasingly important, especially due to new European regulations that require companies to report their impact in these areas.

In a lively city, the atmosphere is bustling. 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 travels in endless ways? A glimpse into a complicated mobility project.

The digital generation grew up with a smartphone in hand. They know the forgotten corners of TikTok and Instagram better than those of their own homes. They don't follow trends, they make them themselves. If you want to be innovative, you really can't ignore Gen-Z today. And innovative, that is undoubtedly tech pioneer Samsung.

The people at Viatris wanted to make it clear to their niche target group of doctors and healthcare providers that they do more than just produce pharmaceutical products. They see the service behind the product. The person behind the medical. And you should feel at ease with that.

Can you still keep up with the developments in AI? Is everything you find online trustworthy? And how do you check whether something has been generated with AI or not? In collaboration with De Checkers, VRT and Knack, Chase launched a project about the positives and dangers of AI.

In this Agoria podcast series, we talk to CEOs of tech companies. They tell us candidly about what drives and inspires them. How do they manage to set new standards for themselves, their company, their employees and their customers over and over again? How do they keep making “a difference” every day?

Sometimes things become clearer as you do them. More than 10 years ago, Chase started as a platform for hip-hop and urban culture. In addition, Sven and Jan launched Chase Creative six years ago. That also became Chase Music, Chase Verses, Chase Academy... And in the long run, that all became a bit much.

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

VLAIO, the contact point 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).

The “Ghent Citizen Collection” is an innovation project, funded with funds from the European Regional Development Fund, to let citizens experience heritage in a more participative way and allow them to contribute to living heritage.

BAVET is the ideal favourite for small and big hungry people. The brand's restaurants are located at no less than 17 different locations across Belgium, serving Belgian-made spaghetti. No, at BAVET, you can enjoy local delicacies that make you feel right at home. And nice that it is.

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

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

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

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

From 'renegade' and 'cottagecore' to 'emo capybaras'—we can all agree that TikTok is a Wild West full of trends that come and go. Finding your way in this as a brand can be tricky, to say the least, but definitely worth it!

Chase colleague Pieter recently released a book about podcasting. “Make your own podcast: In 5 steps from idea to episode” is a comprehensive guide for both beginner and more experienced podcast creators.

Raise your hand if you've never experienced stress at work. Or if it's the perfect way to put your phone aside all weekend. Raise your hand even if you've never attended an online meeting in pajamas before.

We spoke with Cassandra about freelancing and her collaboration with Chase. Her vibrant mind and sparkling personality shine through in everything she does.

After centuries of a Covid-induced hibernation (or so it felt), the world slowly began to reopen. 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 its long-awaited comeback.

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

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”?

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

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 services.

When Canvas (Vrt.nu), a popular Belgian TV channel, decided to air the new season of Big Little Lies, we were eager to help them attract new viewers!

Do you ever wonder where the coffee you drink this morning comes from? In today's world of industrialization and rapid capitalism, farmers and workers in developing countries often work under poor conditions and earn low incomes.

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

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.

Channel Z — Canal Z is a Belgian TV channel, active in Flanders and Wallonia, that offers its viewers the latest financial and economic news. With our collaboration, we want to grow the online communities of Channel Z — Canal Z on Facebook and Linkedin and keep them up to date during the day.

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

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

In-gent wanted to bring the stories of newcomers in Ghent to a broader audience and came up with the idea of creating a podcast. The result? Voice Color, a podcast created in collaboration between Relaas, Chase Creative, and In-Gent.

To provide their advertisers with a new touchpoint and a new audience, we created a branded podcast together with Time Connect.

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

Startersfabriek is a Ghent-based organization that helps people start their own businesses. They connect aspiring entrepreneurs with business experts who have the knowledge to support them.

Joyn connects and activates people in urban areas via the Joyn customer card. We love working with Joyn because we're always looking for brands that can make a positive change in society.

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've been helping Fox TV build their online brand community in Belgium. We do this through both social strategy and social media management for Fox TV Belgium's Facebook, Instagram and YouTube channels.

We collaborated with Warner Music to create an influencer campaign for The Color Grey, a rising Belgian MC, producer, and songwriter.

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

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

Together with the Belgian electronic music festival “Summer Festival 2017", we created an influencer campaign to involve local influencers in the Belgian festival scene.

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

According to a study by Sprout Social, an Instagram post with at least one hashtag generates approximately 12.6% more engagement than posts without hashtags. So using hashtags on Instagram is truly effective if you want to grow your brand's page.

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