A couple of months ago, we had the pleasure of welcoming the wonderful team from View Films to our office for the day, to capture some footage for Sage.
As proud Sage Champions, Purple was selected to take part in a video campaign highlighting how Sage’s invoicing and payment solutions have transformed our business, with Phil and Amanda taking centre stage to talk about their experience with the platform.
What is Sage Champions?
Sage Champions is an exclusive, invite-only platform designed specifically for Sage customers to engage with peers, participate in activities, and get the heads-up on new opportunities. As members, we have the chance to share our opinions, guiding Sage in improving its products and services. By doing so, we help shape our future relationship with Sage and the developments they are constantly working on.
Additionally, Sage Champions keeps us informed with the latest news, ensuring we're among the first to hear about updates, product innovations, and early access programs. This involvement also includes opportunities to contribute to content reviews and even product development, giving us an inside look at the continuous evolution of Sage and how their products can aid businesses like ours.
We had a blast working with the crew at View Films, and it was an honour to be recognised and to contribute to Sage’s upcoming campaign. Hear from Amanda as she shares more about her experience on camera!
A special invitation from Sage Champions
We received an exciting challenge from Sage Champions: would we be willing to participate in a video testimonial focusing on invoices and payments? At first, I assumed this would be something simple, maybe a Zoom or Teams call where we could casually discuss our experience. Perhaps we would even have the option to submit our own video clip. Either way, any exposure for Purple Creative Studio would be fantastic, so I jumped in with both feet and said yes.
The first step: a relaxed introduction
The next step came when View Film, Sage’s partner in producing customer success stories, contacted me. We had an incredibly relaxed and friendly online chat. The team was approachable, and the discussion flowed naturally. I was relieved to find that the questions were about a topic I knew inside and out – the use of Sage's invoicing and payment solutions in our daily operations.
Preparing for the big day
Fast forward a few weeks and we were sent a schedule for filming and a date for the film crew from London to spend the day with us. Panic stations now. What would we be expected to say and more importantly what should we wear?
The filming experience: nerves to confidence
When the day of filming arrived, we all felt nervous but once we started talking with the crew, this subsided. That is, until they handed me the clapperboard, signalling that things were getting serious! But, as it turned out, I had nothing to worry about. The film crew was incredibly professional yet laid-back, which helped set the tone for the day. They were enthusiastic, supportive, and encouraged us to simply be ourselves and talk naturally about how we use Sage in our daily operations.
Capturing the essence of Purple Creative Studio
The whole Purple Creative Studio team got involved. We spoke about our company, how we work together seamlessly, and how much fun life at the office is! The atmosphere of collaboration, creativity, and passion that defines Purple was captured perfectly on film, thanks to the expertise of View Film.
A win-win opportunity
The opportunity Sage provided us was invaluable. Not only did we get to share our thoughts on their products, but we also got to showcase Purple Creative Studio, a company I’m incredibly proud to be a part of. It was a fantastic experience, both in terms of promoting our business and strengthening our relationship with Sage. We were able to shine a spotlight on what makes our team and our business so special while contributing to the ongoing success story of Sage.
We’re very pleased to share the finished video with you here, take a look 👇