Cates Collaborative, LLC

Cates Collaborative, LLC is a branded content and video production company in Chicago. It specialises in using humour to get business messages across, in advertising, B2B communication and internal material such as training and policy support. Founder John Cates moved into the field after working as a live event and video producer for the business arm of The Second City theatre.

What Cates Collaborative, LLC offers

• Animated Info Modules — a customisable video format in which animated characters present a company's message or training topic.
• Custom characters — new characters and themes designed for a single business.
• Branded entertainment — humour-led video campaigns built around a brand.
• Creative strategy — discovery, strategy, creative development and production for each project.

Who it works with

It works with companies of every size. For each job the founder assembles writers, directors, designers, voice actors and performers from a wider network, matched to the audience the client needs to reach.

Key facts

• Based in: Chicago, Illinois, United States
• Founder: John Cates
• Specialism: humour-based video and animation for business