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How to Build a Year-Long Video Content Calendar

Stop Making Videos Reactively. Start Planning Strategically.

Most organisations produce video content reactively. A year-long video content calendar changes everything.

Step 1: Map Your Business Calendar

Identify every significant business moment — product launches, seasonal campaigns, industry events, recruitment periods, annual reports. This typically surfaces 15 to 25 video opportunities.

Step 2: Categorise Your Content Needs

Brand awareness, product content, thought leadership, training, recruitment, and event content. A balanced calendar includes a mix weighted toward primary objectives.

Step 3: Identify Batching Opportunities

Shoot six customer testimonials in two days rather than six separate production days. Batching reduces production costs by 30 to 50 per cent.

Step 4: Assign Production Timelines

Simple talking-head: 2-3 weeks. Animated explainers: 4-6 weeks. Full production shoots: 6-8 weeks. Complex campaigns: 8-12 weeks.

Step 5: Plan Distribution

For each piece, identify where it will be published, when, and how you’ll promote it.

Step 6: Review Quarterly

A content calendar is a living document. Review performance and adjust.

Book a free consultation and we’ll help you map out your content calendar.

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