Corporate Culture & Corporate Image
We've been bringing corporate culture to life since 2008.
A strong corporate image is based on an authentic corporate culture. Pathfinder Studios is one of Germany’s most experienced agencies specializing in strategic video solutions for German small and medium-sized businesses, B2B, and industry. We bring your corporate culture and corporate image to life through videos, images, and text for multimedia use.
Why Your Brand Image Must Be Visual
Hidden Champion or Market Leader?
Many of our clients are global leaders, but potential clients and job applicants aren't aware of this. A strong public image helps—from sales to recruiting.
Corporate Values Add Value
Your corporate values must have an impact—both externally and internally. Our initiatives will make your corporate culture visible and ensure it is communicated over the long term.
Authentic Communication
At the heart of a company's image is an authentic corporate culture. We ensure that your image aligns with your culture—authentic, reliable, and genuine.
Strategically Improve the Image
Sometimes your industry, line of work, or history can lead to a less-than-ideal image. We can help you improve your image—honestly and as equals.
"Text merely states a company's values. Videos prove them."
The biggest challenge for a strong corporate culture: You have the tradition, the innovative spirit, and the expertise. What you lack is visibility among all target groups (customers, influencers, job applicants). Even the strongest corporate culture loses its potential if it isn’t communicated effectively—even if it’s documented on the intranet in PDF guides, mission statements, and corporate identity manuals.
Why Video Is So Important for the Corporate Image of Small and Medium-Sized Businesses: Strategically used video is by far the most effective tool for internal and external communication today. 70% of B2B decision-makers and 84% of consumers watch videos as part of their purchasing decision-making process, and viewers retain up to 95% of the content in.
Emotions make all the difference: Text conveys information. Videos convey values—in other words, exactly what defines your corporate culture. Personality, authenticity, atmosphere, and culture become tangible. That’s how videos build trust and foster lasting loyalty to your brand.
TRUST OUR EXPERTS
Two perspectives—one approach: strategy first, production second. What makes Pathfinder Studios unique is the combination of film director Tom Wolt’s 18 years of expertise and that of management consultant and author Yvonne Schwalowski.
✔ 18 years of marketing experience
✔ Experts with international experience
✔ Over 450 successful client projects
✔ Personalized advice on an equal footing
Tom Wolt
Creative Director
Tom Wolt has been a director and marketing consultant for brands, small and medium-sized businesses, and public figures for 19 years.
Tom's expertise combines sophisticated storytelling with the highest visual quality. His more than 450 corporate films, documentaries, and music videos for global brands such as AUDI, MIELE, and YAYLA have reached an audience of millions worldwide on TV, in theaters, and online.
After more than 1,000 days of filming on set, no project can rattle him anymore. When he’s not making or watching movies, he works out and follows global economic news.
Tom Wolt on LinkedIn
Tom Wolt on IMDb
» Learn more about Tom
Yvonne Schwalowski
Producer & Consultant
Yvonne Schwalowski has been a film producer, marketing consultant, and copywriter for brands, small and medium-sized businesses, and public figures for 14 years.
A former journalist and management consultant—having worked for the Kölner Stadt-Anzeiger and Evonik, among others—she is the strategic leader of Pathfinder Studios. Under the pseudonym Ivy Thomas, she produces international feature films, music videos, and award-winning short films.
When she isn't consulting for companies, she has written 13 successful novels under the pen name Yvonne Westphal, published by Piper, Ullstein, arsEdition, and Egmont, among others.
Yvonne Schwalowski on LinkedIn
Ivy Thomas on IMDb
» More about Yvonne
“In times of value inflation, companies need reliable partners for their communications.”
— Tom Wolt, Creative Director at Pathfinder Studios
How We Bring Your Image to Life
Corporate Culture Analysis & Strategy
Through intensive workshops, we work together to identify the unique core of your corporate identity. This allows us to align your values with the expectations of your target audiences.
Concepts for an Authentic Image
Drawing on 18 years of experience, we develop sustainable strategies to convey your brand image to your target audiences in an authentic, modern, and credible way.
Corporate Values Through Storytelling
People love stories. As experienced storytellers, we craft powerful stories to authentically and lastingly infuse your values with emotion.
Improve Your Image with Video, Text, and Images
Whether it's a promotional video, a corporate identity manual, or a new website—we provide the multimedia assets your corporate culture and image need to ensure a successful future.
How we bring the corporate culture of over 450 clients to life
"Consulting on an equal footing meets emotional storytelling."
As a strategic film production company, we leverage the unique combination of facts and emotion to ensure that our videos, photos, and multimedia assets achieve your goals.
The most common problem with B2B corporate communication: It’s strong in content but emotionally empty. That’s where we come in, because Pathfinder Studios—with roots in international feature films and management consulting—combines strategic thinking with emotional storytelling. From our more than 18 years of experience working with global brands and “hidden champions,” we know this: Facts convince the mind, but when it comes to making decisions—whether for a major contract or a new job—a positive feeling plays a decisive role.
Strategy first: Based on your goals, we use a variety of filmmaking tools to develop the perfect solution for you.
Promotional Video
Promotional videos are the foundation of effective audiovisual marketing. Whether large or small, authentic or staged—we bring promotional videos to life.
Check out our promotional videos.
RECRUITINGfilm
Recruitingvideos sind der Authentizitäts-Booster unter den Unternehmensfilmen. Beliebt als Employer Brand Film, Mitarbeiter-Interviews oder Azubifilm. Wir machen Ihre Unternehmenskultur erlebbar.
Ihr Personalmarketing 2.0.
Werbevideo
Nichts verkauft so nachhaltig wie Videos. Egal ob Werbespot, Youtube Ad oder PoS-Video. Wir lieben gute Werbung, die mehr kann als nur hübsche Bilder.
Boosten Sie Ihren Umsatz.
Erklärvideo
Inhalte von Erklärvideos bleiben zu 90% besser im Kopf. Fokussiert auf Produkt oder Prozesse, animiert oder gefilmt, auch mit Interviews – und stets mit einem Lächeln.
Vermitteln Sie mit uns Wissen.
Fotografie
Gute Fotos informieren und begeistern Ihre Kunden. Wie ein guter Film, nur als Standbild. Von Produkten, Gebäuden und Menschen.
Entdecken Sie unsere Fotografie.
Customer Testimonials
Companies across all industries choose Pathfinder Studios to drive their marketing efforts worldwide and bring their value—and added value—to life. We are proud to have been contributing to our clients’ long-term success for 18 years with our emotionally engaging, results-driven films, photos, and videos. Our more than 450 projects for companies in Europe’s SME sector, industry, research, education, and the public sector have fostered long-term relationships built on mutual respect. Because partnership begins with trust.
OUR ALL-INCLUSIVE PORTFOLIO
Ensuring Your Corporate Culture Has a Lasting Impact
For us, the work we do to build your authentic corporate culture doesn’t end with a strategy and a concept for your modern image. As a full-service agency, we also offer the following services—among others—to B2B clients in the SME sector, industry, research, technology, and the public sector:
| Scope of Services | Our Core Competencies |
|---|---|
| Strategy & Content |
✔ B2B Workshops, Strategy & Concepts ✔ Cross-Media Campaigns (Video + Web + Photography) ✔ Social Media Snippets & Short-Form Content ✔ Corporate Learning & E-Learning Formats |
| Video Production & Film |
✔ Promotional videos ✔ Recruitment videos & HR videos ✔ Advertising videos ✔ Training & instructional videos ✔ Product videos ✔ Explanatory videos ✔ Event & trade show videos |
| Corporate Photography |
✔ Corporate Photography ✔ Business Photography ✔ Employee Photos & Employer Branding Images ✔ Product Photos ✔ Event & Architectural Photography |
Emotions You Can Feel
You have the content. We have the strategic expertise and cinematic craftsmanship to communicate it effectively to your target audience.
For us, “emotional” doesn’t just mean tugging at the heartstrings or making people laugh. After all, emotions also include curiosity, anticipation, insight, consternation, acceptance, wonder, and pride.
Questions & Answers About Corporate Culture and Image
Our experts will be happy to advise you
A selection of our clients
Pathfinder Studios is a proud partner to small and medium-sized businesses, large corporations, startups, and the public sector across all industries. Can you picture your logo among these? If so, why not get to know us and see for yourself? We look forward to hearing from you!