4/17/2024
Xplorers Give Back
Our Favorite Volunteer Orgs
3/26/24
Forget Work, It’s Beyonce Day
Here’s Why We’re Celebrating
3/19/24
Ditch the Pitch, Embrace the Xploration
We don’t have a process slide. But we do have one about our people.
2/15/24
Xpedition is Going Global!
A behind-the-scenes look at why we expanded our team internationally.
2/14/24
Embarking on Xpedition
We will always be ready to explore stories that are authentic to our values and create world-changing work.
2/07/24
How marketers can get creative in the face of change
Three simple ways to create opportunity and long-term success during times of disruption.
12/12/23
How Authenticity Defined Our Work in 2023
Merriam-Webster named “authentic” the 2023 Word of the Year. Pointing to stories about AI, celebrity culture, and identity as the driving forces, the announcement also noted, ”Clearly a desirable quality, authentic is hard to define and subject to debate — two reasons it sends many people to the dictionary.” We understand...
7/06/23
How to Create a PTO Policy That Prioritizes Employee Happiness
Here’s how Xpedition rolled out our new Xplorer PTO policy.
6/15/23
4 Ways To Encourage Your Employees To Volunteer
From giving dedicated hours to planning company-wide days, here’s how to encourage employees to focus on the causes they care about.
3/30/23
What Visibility Sounds Like. Creating Safe Spaces for Trans Visibility Day.
Using our language to ensure that the rights of the trans community are never taken away.
3/21/23
A Behind-the-Scenes Look at Xpedition’s First Company Retreat
This January, our team traded wintery weather for tropical temperatures and met in Mexico for a week of team-building activities.
1/06/23
Why Some Companies Are Still Fully Remote
From increasing job satisfaction to reducing overhead costs, here are some of the lasting benefits of remote work.
12/12/22
How to Create More Accessible Online Content
From developers to designers, here’s how to implement accessibility practices to make your online content more inclusive.
11/30/22
Diversity in Your Ads Voice
How to choose a voice actor to convey the right sentiment for your campaign.
11/04/22
6 Ways To Produce More Inclusive Holiday Campaigns
From choosing universal themes to creating accessible content, here's how to make sure your holiday campaign resonates with your audience.
9/21/22
Why It’s Important For Businesses To Take A Public Stand On Societal Issues
Being upfront about your company’s values can help you attract talent, find the right partners, and create greater equality.
8/22/22
If You Aren’t Considering This Type of Job Candidate, You’re Missing Out
Here’s how hiring job seekers from other industries can bring new perspectives, enthusiasm, and skills to your team.
7/18/22
Our CEO Hunter Johnson Shares How Brands Can Inspire Pride Year-Round
Xpedition’s CEO Hunter Johnson was featured in a Euronews article about how corporate Pride campaigns can create positive change.
7/12/22
Why It’s Important for Businesses to Publicly Support the Right to Choose
Being vocal about your company values can help employees feel supported and empower other companies to do the same.
6/30/22
How To Create A More Inclusive Environment For LGBTQ+ Employees
From updating policies to using inclusive language, here are four ways to build a safer, more supportive workplace.
6/09/22
Beekman 1802 Spreads Kindness One Product at a Time in New Google Campaign
A behind-the-scenes look at Xpedition’s recent film project in upstate New York.
6/01/22
Top Things to Keep in Mind When Bringing Back In-Person Events
From implementing safety measures to creating a contingency plan, follow these steps as you plan your first in-person event.
3/08/22
How to More Accurately Represent Gender in Advertising
Proactive ways marketing agencies can promote equality through accurately representing gender in campaigns and content.
2/01/22
Social Listening on a Budget
How small businesses can use market research to grow
1/06/22
Xpedition’s 2021 Year in Review
Some of the top film, events, and entertainment projects Xpedition worked on in 2021.
11/01/21
Why Companies Should Remove College Degree Requirements from Job Listings
Removing education requirements from job listings can remove barriers, increase diversity, and help employers find more skilled candidates.
10/14/21
7 Ways to Support Mental Health in the Workplace
How Xpedition supports mental health for our employees—and how other companies can do the same.
9/15/21
What Drag Queens Can Teach Us About Succeeding In Business
Five lessons drag queens can teach us about how to succeed professionally
6/28/21
Four Things Marketers Should Keep In Mind This July Fourth
Here are four things to keep in mind when marketing your brand or product for this 4th of July.
5/24/21
10 Ways to Ensure a Successful Pride Month Marketing Campaign
Here are 10 things to keep in mind when planning a Pride Month marketing campaign.
5/19/21
11 of Xpedition’s Favorite Asian-Owned Small Businesses
For Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, we’re sharing some of our favorite Asian-owned small businesses.
4/29/21
Meet our Xpedition Interns
Current and former Xpedition interns share their favorite experiences.
4/22/21
4 Ways to Successfully Transition to Digital Events
From building digital breakout rooms to creating interactive websites, here’s how to guarantee a successful digital event.
3/08/21
International Women’s Day Spotlight: Rev. Georgiette Morgan-Thomas of American Hats
Rev. Georgiette Morgan-Thomas of American Hats shares her story and advice for female entrepreneurs.
1/15/21
Xpedition’s 2020 Year in Review
The main film, digital events, and social justice projects Xpedition worked on in 2020.
12/10/20
Daddy Jack’s Cooks Up a Winning Recipe on YouTube
Jack Chaplin had to close his restaurant temporarily during the pandemic, but YouTube provided a way to keep in touch with his customers.
11/23/20
Easton LaChappelle Dreams Up a Better World Thanks to YouTube
After learning valuable skills on YouTube, Easton LaChappelle started designing better prosthetics for people with limb differences.
10/12/20
10 Ways to Maintain Company Culture While Working Remotely
Here are 10 ways the Xpedition team has remained close despite being physically far apart.
9/18/20
A Step-by-Step Guide to Ensuring Diversity in Marketing Campaigns
From conducting in-depth research to outlining a distribution plan, here’s how to ensure a truly diverse and inclusive marketing campaign.
8/19/20
Making of a legacy: Bobby’s BBQ film inspires audiences in new YouTube campaign
Great food and good times are the heartbeat of this small business in South Carolina.
6/30/20
The Role of Brands in Building a More Inclusive World
The stories brands tell have the power to positively influence individuals. Let’s all commit to telling more authentic stories together.
5/28/20
Why Story-Driven Marketing Matters More Than Ever in the Era of COVID-19
Research shows consumers want to support conscious companies. Read about shaping strategy around compassion and community.
4/02/20
Protect Small Business
Small businesses need our support, now more than ever.
2/01/20
Nate Boyer
At 28 years old, Nate made the decision to enroll in the University of Texas, with the goal of playing football for the storied University of Texas Longhorns. The only problem; Nate had never played a day of football in his life.
11/11/19
Honoring Those Who Have Served
Our quest to tell inspiring stories of those who’ve made an impact has led us to feature many former military members. On this Veterans Day, we honor these courageous individuals both for their time spent in service and their pursuits as civilians.
10/25/19
Pasta Grannies
She’s bold and full of character, dedicated and diligent. She's a master of her pasta-making craft... the queen of the kitchen!
5/12/19
Keller Works: A Mother's Remedy
There aren’t many things in the world stronger than a mother’s love for her child. As storytellers, we come across hundreds of inspiring stories, but some stay with you more than others; this was the case with Krystn Keller.
3/16/19
A Reason to Celebrate
We live in an exciting moment in time! Today, more women than ever are furthering innovation, building community, preserving traditions and creating lasting legacies...
11/26/18
Grow with Google x USO: Supporting Veterans and their Families
There’s nothing more rewarding than working on a project that positively affect people’s lives, especially when we have a very personal connection...
6/15/18
John's Crazy Socks: Spreading happiness through socks
John is a 22 year old businessman who was born with Down’s Syndrome. When it came time for John to graduate high school, he was concerned with what he could do for work as an adult.
6/08/18
#ThisIsFamily - Google's Pride Campaign
As pride month begins, we here at Xpedition are finding our own pride in the release of our biggest project to date. Working together with #TeamPixel and Google’s LGBT employee organization...