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Educational Voice explores the trends driving animated learning content across schools, corporate training, and healthcare

BELFAST, COUNTY ANTRIM, UNITED KINGDOM, January 2, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — Educational Voice, the Belfast-based 2D animation studio, has released new insights on the growing shift toward animated content in educational settings, as schools, businesses, healthcare providers, and training organisations increasingly turn to video-based learning to engage modern audiences.

The global animation market is projected to reach USD 590 billion by 2033, with the online education segment growing at over 8% annually – faster than any other application area. Educational animation now accounts for nearly a fifth of the total animation market, reflecting a fundamental shift in how organisations approach learning and communication.

Speaking about the trend, Michelle Connolly, Founder of Educational Voice, said: “We’re seeing a transformation in how people learn. Whether it’s a primary school explaining photosynthesis, a hospital training staff on new procedures, or a financial services firm onboarding clients, animation has become the go-to medium for making complex information accessible and memorable. Research consistently shows that learners retain significantly more information when it’s presented visually compared to traditional methods.”

Why Educational Animation is Growing
Several factors are driving the rise of animated learning content across sectors.

Declining Attention Spans Demand New Approaches
Research suggests the average human attention span has dropped from around 12 seconds in 2000 to approximately 8 seconds today. Studies indicate that students lose focus after 10-15 minutes of traditional lectures, and many viewers will skip videos longer than 60 seconds, even when the topic interests them.

This shift has profound implications for education and training. Traditional methods – lengthy presentations, text-heavy manuals, hour-long training sessions – increasingly fail to maintain engagement. Organisations are responding by breaking content into shorter, more visually engaging formats.

Industry research suggests short video lessons can improve engagement by up to 50% compared to traditional approaches. Microlearning – delivering content in bite-sized chunks – can dramatically extend engagement by changing how information is delivered.

Video Outperforms Other Formats
The evidence for video-based learning is compelling. Studies indicate educational videos have substantially higher retention rates compared to text-based content. Research suggests the average person remembers only around 10% of what they hear after three days, but retains a much higher proportion of visual content.

The human brain processes visuals significantly faster than text, with studies suggesting up to 50% of brain resources are dedicated to visual processing. When information is presented visually rather than textually, comprehension improves measurably.

Video content also tends to be shared more widely than static content, making animated material not just more effective for learning but also more likely to spread organically within organisations and communities.

E-Learning Market Expansion
The e-learning market is experiencing rapid growth, with projections suggesting it could exceed USD 600 billion by 2029. This expansion is creating unprecedented demand for quality animated educational content.
Industry research indicates that a majority of schools have now adopted online learning platforms, driving demand for interactive educational content. The shift to digital learning, accelerated by recent global events, has become permanent rather than temporary.

Corporate e-learning is growing even faster. Organisations recognise that effective training directly impacts productivity, compliance, and employee retention.

How to Create Effective Educational Animation
Not all animated content is equally effective. Educational Voice’s experience producing thousands of educational animations has revealed key principles that separate high-impact content from material that fails to engage.

Start with Clear Learning Objectives
Effective educational animation begins with understanding exactly what viewers should know or be able to do after watching. Vague objectives lead to unfocused content that fails to deliver measurable outcomes. Each animation should target one to two specific learning objectives. Attempting to cover too much in a single piece dilutes impact and overwhelms viewers. Better to create a series of focused animations than one sprawling production.

Keep it Short
Research consistently shows that shorter content outperforms longer formats. Videos under two minutes tend to have significantly higher engagement rates than longer content. Studies of online learning platforms have found that short courses have dramatically higher completion rates than longer ones.
The optimal length depends on context and audience, but the principle holds across sectors: respect viewers’ time and attention by delivering value efficiently.

Lead with the Hook
The first 10 seconds determine whether viewers will keep watching or leave. Content that opens with a compelling question, surprising fact, or clear statement of value keeps audiences engaged through the complete message.
Educational animation should front-load value rather than building slowly to a payoff that many viewers will never reach.

Use Visual Storytelling
Animation’s power lies in showing, not telling. Abstract concepts become concrete when visualised. Processes that would take paragraphs to explain in text can be demonstrated in seconds through animation.
Character-driven narratives create emotional connection and make information memorable. Stories activate different parts of the brain than dry factual presentation, improving both engagement and retention.

Design for Accessibility
Effective educational animation reaches all learners, including those with disabilities or different learning styles. Closed captions benefit deaf and hard-of-hearing viewers while also supporting those who process information better through text.

Audio descriptions ensure visually impaired learners don’t miss crucial information. Adjustable playback speeds allow learners to process content at their own pace – particularly beneficial for neurodiverse students.

Colour contrast, clear typography, and uncluttered visuals improve comprehension for everyone, not just those with specific accessibility needs.

Educational Animation Across Sectors
The shift toward animated learning content is happening across virtually every sector, though applications and priorities vary.
Schools and Education

Animation is transforming classroom learning from primary school through higher education. Teachers report that animated content captures attention and improves retention of information, particularly for visual learners and students who struggle with traditional text-based instruction.

For students with special educational needs, animation offers particular benefits. Visual representations simplify abstract ideas through moving images and colourful visuals. Students with learning difficulties often process information more effectively when it’s presented visually rather than through text alone.
Animation promotes social and educational inclusion, helping children with varying needs engage confidently with the same content as their peers. Simple, clear animations with minimal distractions tend to be most effective for diverse learners.

Corporate Training
Businesses increasingly recognise animation’s effectiveness for employee training and knowledge transfer. Animated content can ensure that training materials are understandable, engaging, and accessible across diverse workforces.
Compliance training, safety protocols, onboarding processes, and product knowledge all lend themselves to animated explanation. Complex procedures become intuitive when demonstrated visually rather than described in text-heavy manuals.
The economics favour animation for corporate training. A single well-produced animation can train thousands of employees consistently, reducing per-learner costs while ensuring uniform quality of instruction regardless of location.

Healthcare
Healthcare animation is growing rapidly, with medical visualisation and patient education benefiting enormously from animation’s ability to explain complex biological processes.

Animated content helps patients understand diagnoses, treatment options, and medication instructions. For healthcare providers, animation supports training on procedures, equipment operation, and protocol compliance.
The ability to show internal body processes, demonstrate surgical techniques, and visualise drug mechanisms makes animation uniquely valuable in healthcare contexts where understanding directly impacts patient outcomes.

Financial Services
Financial concepts often feel abstract and intimidating to clients. Animation transforms complex products, regulatory requirements, and investment principles into accessible explanations that build understanding and confidence.

Animated explainer videos help financial services firms onboard clients, explain product features, and meet regulatory requirements for clear disclosure. Visual representation of concepts like compound interest, risk diversification, or pension calculations makes the abstract concrete.
Retail and Marketing

Retail represents a significant and growing share of the animation market, reflecting increased use of animated content for product explanation, brand storytelling, and customer education.
Animated content helps retailers explain product features, demonstrate usage, and differentiate from competitors. The shareability of animated content amplifies reach beyond paid advertising, with engaging animations spreading organically across social platforms.

Accessibility and Inclusive Learning
One of animation’s most significant benefits is its capacity to make learning accessible to diverse audiences. Inclusive animation serves as a vital tool for reaching learners who might struggle with traditional formats.

Animation provides accessibility to individuals with various abilities by combining visual and auditory elements in a multi-sensory experience. For those with learning disabilities or neurodivergent conditions, animated content offers a more engaging and accommodating learning experience.
Research indicates that animated content can activate mirror neurons more effectively than live-action media, making it particularly powerful for teaching complex concepts. Studies suggest animated content can significantly improve learning outcomes for children with learning differences.

Animation transcends language barriers through visual storytelling. Content can convey ideas and narratives without relying heavily on written or spoken language, making it valuable for reaching audiences with diverse language backgrounds or for organisations operating internationally.
Closed captions, audio descriptions, and adjustable playback speeds transform animation from merely visual entertainment into genuinely accessible educational tools. These features benefit not just those with specific disabilities but improve comprehension for all viewers.

The Future of Educational Animation
Several trends point toward continued growth in educational animation.

Emerging technologies like AI-assisted animation are reducing production costs and timelines while maintaining quality. Real-time rendering techniques allow creators to produce high-quality content more efficiently, making professional animation accessible to smaller organisations.
Virtual reality and augmented reality create new possibilities for immersive animated learning experiences. Industry analysts predict strong growth in demand for VR and AR developers, with education representing a significant application area.

Mobile learning continues to expand, with the majority of video consumption now happening on mobile devices. Educational animation designed for mobile delivery reaches learners wherever they are, fitting learning into commutes, breaks, and spare moments.
The organisations that thrive will be those adapting their learning and communication strategies to match how modern audiences actually consume information. Animation – engaging, accessible, effective – sits at the centre of that transformation.

About Educational Voice
Educational Voice is a 2D animation studio headquartered in Belfast, Northern Ireland, serving clients across Northern Ireland, Ireland, and the UK. Founded by Michelle Connolly, the studio specialises in educational animations, explainer videos, corporate training content, and learning resources across sectors including education, healthcare, financial services, and retail.

With a track record spanning thousands of educational animations, Educational Voice combines creative storytelling with strategic thinking to help organisations communicate complex information effectively. The studio’s work includes the LearningMole platform, which hosts over 3,500 free educational videos for children.

“Animation isn’t just growing – it’s transforming how organisations communicate complex ideas to their audiences,” said Connolly. “The market expansion reflects how essential visual storytelling has become across all sectors, particularly in education and training.”

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New 2026 Oncology Guidelines Prepare Primary Care Teams to Diagnose, Treat, and Support Pets and Families Through Cancer Journey

LAKEWOOD, CO, UNITED STATES, January 2, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — The American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) today announced the release of the 2026 AAHA Oncology Guidelines for Dogs and Cats, a comprehensive resource designed to provide primary care veterinary teams with the knowledge and tools needed to navigate cancer cases from initial detection through diagnosis, treatment, and referral.

Cancer remains an unfortunate reality for companion animals, and general practitioners are typically the first to encounter it. These new guidelines address that critical frontline role, helping veterinary teams support pets and their families from the moment of suspicion through the decision-making process that follows diagnosis.

“AAHA is thrilled about this much-needed update of the Oncology Guidelines,” said Jessica Vogelsang, DVM, AAHA Chief Medical Officer. “Primary care veterinarians are often the first to recognize cancer in pets, and these guidelines equip primary care veterinary teams with the knowledge and tools to navigate oncology cases, from diagnosis to client communication, to referral and treatment. The field of oncology has seen incredible advances over the past several years, and our Oncology Guidelines help practitioners make sense of it all, in addition to providing pragmatic and accessible guidance on the very important role primary care veterinarians play in creating the best possible outcomes for pets and families.”

The guidelines emphasize that a suspicion or diagnosis of cancer should be the beginning, not the end, of the diagnostic process. Understanding common cancer types, achieving accurate cytologic or histopathologic diagnosis, determining tumor stage and grade, and developing optimal treatment plans are essential steps for ensuring the best possible outcomes.

Comprehensive Resource for Primary Care Teams

The 2026 AAHA Oncology Guidelines provide veterinary teams with extensive, practice-ready information, including:
Tables describing common cancers in cats and dogs for early detection and recognition
Diagnosis and staging protocols to assess prognosis and guide treatment planning
Principles of surgical biopsies for accurate tissue sampling
Updates on new drugs and treatments reflecting recent advances in veterinary oncology
Clarification of cancer drug approval processes, including conditional versus full approval and USDA versus FDA oversight
Staff and patient safety recommendations for handling chemotherapy and oncology cases
Early interventions for supportive care to maintain quality of life
Client communication strategies to prepare families for side effects and treatment expectations

“The field of veterinary oncology continues to rapidly evolve and at the same rate, the human-animal bond grows stronger,” said Jaci Christensen, BAS, LVT, VTS (Oncology), cochair of the AAHA Oncology Guidelines. “These guidelines are designed to support the veterinarian through the complexity of oncologic care and in doing so, contribute to the well-being of our companion animals.”

The guidelines underscore that the primary goal of chemotherapy is to maintain the best possible quality of life for pets while effectively managing their cancer. Most veterinary chemotherapy protocols are well tolerated, with side effects that are typically mild and manageable when veterinary teams and clients work together.

The 2026 AAHA Oncology Guidelines for Dogs and Cats are available now at aaha.org/oncology-guidelines.

The guidelines are generously supported by CareCredit, Hill’s Pet Nutrition, Merck Animal Health, and Zoetis.

About the American Animal Hospital Association
Since 1933, the American Animal Hospital Association has been the only organization to accredit veterinary hospitals across the United States and Canada based on standards linked to high-quality medicine and compassionate care. With accreditation partners in South Korea, Japan, and China, this initiative is expanding internationally. Our mission is to simplify the path to excellence in veterinary practices. In veterinary medicine, accreditation is optional. The AAHA-accredited logo serves as the most reliable sign that a practice has undergone evaluation by an independent party. Look for the AAHA logo at your local animal hospital or use the accredited hospital locator on aaha.org to find one.

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ARH Real Estate Group LLC Expands Fiduciary-Focused Probate and Trust Real Estate Advisory Services Across California

BEVERLY HILLS, CA, UNITED STATES, January 2, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — ARH Real Estate Group LLC announced the continued expansion of its fiduciary-focused probate, trust, and estate real estate advisory services throughout California, serving executors, trustees, heirs, and families navigating complex real estate transactions tied to estates and inheritances.

Founded by Alejandro R. Hernandez, Lawyer and Real Estate Advisor, ARH Real Estate Group LLC operates at the intersection of law, fiduciary responsibility, and real estate, offering a highly specialized approach to probate and trust-related property sales. The firm emphasizes duty, transparency, risk mitigation, and asset preservation—priorities that are often overlooked in traditional real estate transactions involving estates.

“Probate and trust property sales are not ordinary transactions,” said Hernandez. “They involve fiduciary obligations, court oversight, family dynamics, and significant legal exposure. Our role is to guide fiduciaries through these transactions with clarity, compliance, and an unwavering focus on protecting the estate.”

Unlike traditional brokerage models, ARH Real Estate Group LLC approaches estate-related transactions through a fiduciary advisory framework, working closely with trustees, executors, probate counsel, and families to ensure properties are properly valued, marketed, and sold in a manner consistent with fiduciary duties under California law.

The firm’s California services include:
Probate real estate advisory and sales
Trust-owned property transactions
Estate and inheritance property dispositions
Fiduciary risk and compliance awareness for executors and trustees
Coordination with legal and financial professionals

With California experiencing a growing number of probate and trust property transfers due to demographic shifts and intergenerational wealth changes, Hernandez notes that fiduciaries face increasing scrutiny and liability when handling real estate assets.

“Executors and trustees are personally exposed if a property is mishandled or undervalued,” Hernandez added. “Our fiduciary-first model is designed to reduce that risk while maximizing value for the estate and its beneficiaries.”

ARH Real Estate Group LLC serves clients throughout Southern California and major California markets, while maintaining national and cross-jurisdictional experience in estate-related matters.

For more information about ARH Real Estate Group LLC and its fiduciary real estate advisory services, visit www.arhrealestategroup.com
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About ARH Real Estate Group LLC
ARH Real Estate Group LLC is a California-based real estate advisory firm specializing in probate, trust, and estate-related property transactions. Led by Alejandro R. Hernandez, a lawyer and real estate advisor, the firm focuses on fiduciary responsibility, estate protection, and compliant real estate execution for trustees, executors, heirs, and families.

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ARH Real Estate Advisory Group LLC Strengthens Fiduciary Probate and Trust Real Estate Advisory Services in Manhattan

MANHATTAN, NY, UNITED STATES, January 2, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — ARH Real Estate Advisory Group LLC announced the continued expansion of its fiduciary-focused probate, trust, and estate real estate advisory services in Manhattan, serving executors, trustees, heirs, and families managing complex estate-related property transactions in New York.

Based in Manhattan, ARH Real Estate Advisory Group LLC operates as a real estate advisory firm dedicated to fiduciary-driven transactions, where legal exposure, court oversight, and beneficiary interests require a higher standard of care than traditional brokerage models.

The firm is led by Alejandro R. Hernandez, Lawyer and Real Estate Advisor, whose background in law and estate-related matters informs a disciplined, compliance-aware approach to real estate transactions involving probate estates and trust-owned property.

“New York probate and trust real estate transactions carry significant fiduciary responsibility,” said Hernandez. “Executors and trustees are often navigating court procedures, family dynamics, and strict duties of loyalty and care. Our role is to help fiduciaries execute real estate decisions thoughtfully, transparently, and in a manner consistent with their obligations.”

ARH Real Estate Advisory Group LLC focuses on guiding fiduciaries through valuation strategy, market positioning, sale execution, and risk awareness, while coordinating with probate counsel, trust officers, accountants, and other professionals involved in estate administration.

The firm’s New York advisory services include:
Probate real estate advisory and sales
Trust-owned and estate-held property transactions
Fiduciary risk awareness for executors and trustees
Estate and inheritance property dispositions
Coordination with legal and financial professionals

With Manhattan and the greater New York market seeing continued complexity in estate property transfers—particularly involving co-ops, condominiums, and multi-family assets—ARH Real Estate Advisory Group LLC emphasizes careful execution and fiduciary mindfulness throughout the transaction lifecycle.

“Real estate is often the most valuable asset in a New York estate,” Hernandez added. “A misstep can expose fiduciaries to claims and delay distributions. Our advisory model is designed to protect the estate while achieving sound market outcomes.”

ARH Real Estate Advisory Group LLC serves Manhattan and the greater New York metropolitan area, and works with fiduciaries and professionals managing estate assets across jurisdictions.

For more information about ARH Real Estate Advisory Group LLC and its fiduciary real estate advisory services, visit www.arhrealestategroup.com
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About ARH Real Estate Advisory Group LLC
ARH Real Estate Advisory Group LLC is a Manhattan-based real estate advisory firm specializing in probate, trust, and estate-related property transactions. Led by Alejandro R. Hernandez, a lawyer and real estate advisor, the firm focuses on fiduciary responsibility, estate protection, and compliant real estate execution for executors, trustees, heirs, and families.

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Experts warn outdated prep standards and lack of Level 5 finishes expose interior paint flaws in Denver & Boulder homes

DENVER, CO, UNITED STATES, January 2, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — As interior renovations continue across Denver and Boulder homes this winter, painting professionals are observing a notable shift in homeowner expectations. Rather than focusing solely on color or speed, homeowners are increasingly scrutinizing finish quality, surface preparation, and long-term performance, particularly as modern LED lighting exposes flaws that once went unnoticed.

According to DAECO Painting
, a Denver-based residential painting firm with more than two decades of experience, interior paint failures are rarely caused by the paint itself. Instead, they stem from preparation standards that have not evolved alongside today’s lighting, wall textures, and architectural design trends.

“Interior painting has changed dramatically,” said Don Sanchez, Founder of DAECO Painting. “The same walls that looked acceptable ten years ago can now show defects immediately under LED lighting. Without proper surface correction and finish planning, homeowners are disappointed long after the paint dries.”

Why Interior Painting Standards Are Being Reexamined

Industry specialists cite several factors driving the renewed focus on interior finish quality:

LED and directional lighting that highlights sanding marks, flashing, and uneven textures

Smoother wall and ceiling designs, leaving no margin for preparation shortcuts

Higher homeowner awareness, particularly in Denver and Boulder markets where interior upgrades directly affect property value

These conditions have elevated interior painting from a cosmetic task to a technical finishing discipline.

One Standard, Applied Across Every Interior

DAECO Painting applies a consistent, finish-first methodology across all interior projects — whether refreshing a single living space or completing a fully custom interior. The process emphasizes substrate evaluation, controlled surface preparation, and finish systems engineered for real-world lighting and daily use.

Rather than tiered quality levels, the company focuses on one professional standard, incorporating:

Documented surface preparation protocols

Level 5 smooth wall finishes where appropriate

Sheen and light-angle consideration

Product systems selected for durability and visual consistency

“The same preparation discipline used in designer-led or custom interiors should exist in everyday homes,” Sanchez added. “Quality shouldn’t depend on project size — it should depend on standards.”

From Gimmicks to Accountability

As homeowners become more informed, industry observers note a gradual move away from simplified scopes and promotional shortcuts toward firms that clearly explain why an interior system works — not just how quickly it can be completed.

This shift has positioned technical expertise, transparency, and repeatable standards as defining factors in selecting an interior painting professional.

About DAECO Painting

Founded in 2003, DAECO Painting
provides interior and exterior residential painting, architectural finishes, and surface restoration throughout Denver, Boulder, and surrounding Colorado communities. Known for its white-glove service model and old-world craftsmanship, DAECO combines traditional skill with modern coating science to deliver interior finishes designed to perform under today’s living conditions.

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Desiree Peterkin Bell, CEO of DPBell & Associates, Named Co-Executive Producer

SOMERSET, NJ, UNITED STATES, January 2, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — Nationally respected leader, author, and visionary Dr. DeForest B. Soaries, Jr. announces the launch of his groundbreaking new series, Say Yes When Life Says No, a powerful and timely show spotlighting resilience, reinvention, and the courage to choose possibility in the face of adversity. The series is co-executive produced by Desiree Peterkin Bell, CEO of DPBell & Associates, a nationally recognized strategist and media executive known for advancing purpose-driven storytelling and cultural impact.

At a time when individuals and communities across the country are navigating unprecedented personal and collective challenges, Say Yes When Life Says No offers a bold roadmap for overcoming obstacles, reclaiming mission, and embracing transformation—even when life delivers its most unforgiving “no.”

Hosted by Dr. Soaries, the series features intimate, in-depth conversations with influential leaders whose lived experiences reflect resilience, clarity, faith, and reinvention. Through honest dialogue and reflection, viewers are invited to reconnect with their purpose and rediscover the power of possibility.

“We created Say Yes When Life Says No as more than a show — it’s an invitation,” said Dr. Soaries. “I’ve watched so many people struggle with disappointment and uncertainty, and I’ve faced my own ‘no’s,’ especially through my cancer diagnosis. But I learned that beyond every ‘no’ is a deeper yes. This series exists to remind people that healing is possible, purpose is possible, and hope is still available.”

As Co-Executive Producer, Desiree Peterkin Bell plays a central role in shaping the vision, storytelling, and strategic direction of the series.

“This project reflects the kind of storytelling I believe in — work rooted in truth, resilience, and purpose,” said Bell. “Say Yes When Life Says No creates space for honest conversations about leadership, reinvention, and what it means to keep moving forward when life doesn’t go as planned. I’m proud to help bring this series to life alongside Dr. Soaries.”

Some Featured Guests Include:
Dr. Randal Pinkett — Business leader, author, and The Apprentice winner, sharing insights on discipline, excellence, and perseverance in the face of doubt.

Donna Hylton — Criminal justice reform advocate and author whose powerful journey of survival, accountability, and healing continues to inspire audiences nationwide.

Jack Morris — Visionary developer, philanthropist, and entrepreneur reflecting on leadership, risk-taking, and building legacy from the ground up.

A Studio Built to Power New Narratives

Say Yes When Life Says No is produced from a purpose-built studio envisioned, funded, and launched by Dr. Soaries. Designed as a creative home for transformative storytelling, the studio reflects a commitment to ownership, representation, and long-term narrative power.

At a time when Black media ownership is increasingly recognized as essential to shaping culture and influence, this brick-and-mortar space stands as a tangible investment in storytelling that uplifts voices, expands perspectives, and drives impact.

Premiere Information
Sneak Peek: January 2, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET
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Series Premiere: January 5, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET

New episodes will air biweekly on Dr. DeForest B. Soaries Jr.’s YouTube channel, with additional broadcast partners to be announced.

About Dr. DeForest B. Soaries, Jr.
Dr. DeForest B. Soaries Jr. is a nationally respected pastor, author, and former elected official whose work bridges faith, civic leadership, and social transformation. A trusted voice to communities, corporations, and policymakers, he is known for translating purpose into action and inspiring people to lead with clarity, courage, and conviction. As founder of the dfree^® Financial Freedom Movement, he has helped millions take ownership of their lives spiritually, financially, and emotionally.

About Desiree Peterkin Bell
Desiree Peterkin Bell is Founder and CEO of DPBell & Associates, a public affairs, communications, and strategy firm operating at the intersection of media, culture, and impact. A nationally recognized strategist and producer, she advises leaders, institutions, and movements on narrative leadership, brand positioning, and purpose-driven storytelling.

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Educational Voice targets growing demand for animated training content as organisations shift toward video-based learning

BELFAST, COUNTY ANTRIM, UNITED KINGDOM, January 2, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — Belfast Animation Studio Expands E-Learning and Corporate Training Services Across UK
Educational Voice targets growing demand for animated training content as organisations shift toward video-based learning

Educational Voice, the Belfast-based 2D animation studio, is expanding its e-learning and corporate training animation services to meet growing demand from UK businesses seeking engaging video-based learning solutions.

The studio, which has built its reputation producing thousands of educational animations for schools and learning platforms, is now actively working with businesses to create animated training content for employee onboarding, compliance, product knowledge, and skills development.

The expansion comes as UK organisations increasingly recognise that traditional training methods struggle to engage modern workforces. Industry research suggests the e-learning market could exceed USD 600 billion globally by 2029, with corporate training representing one of the fastest-growing segments.

Michelle Connolly, Founder of Educational Voice, said: “We’ve spent years perfecting how to explain complex ideas through animation for educational audiences. Those same principles apply directly to corporate training – clear messaging, visual storytelling, and content that actually holds attention. Businesses are realising that a well-produced training animation can reach thousands of employees consistently, at a fraction of the cost of traditional instructor-led sessions.”

Why Businesses Are Turning to Animated Training
The shift toward animated e-learning content reflects broader changes in how people consume information and how organisations approach workforce development.

Engagement and Retention
Studies consistently show that video-based learning outperforms traditional formats. Research indicates that learners retain significantly more information when it’s presented visually compared to text-based instruction. For time-pressed employees completing mandatory training, this difference translates directly into better outcomes.

Animated content captures attention in ways that static presentations and text-heavy manuals cannot. When employees actually watch and absorb training materials rather than clicking through to complete a requirement, organisations see genuine improvements in knowledge retention and application.
The challenge facing most organisations is not a lack of training content but a lack of engagement with existing materials. Employees report feeling disengaged from traditional training formats, viewing them as interruptions rather than valuable development opportunities. Animation addresses this directly by delivering information in a format that feels less like a chore and more like content worth watching.

Consistency at Scale
A single well-produced training animation delivers identical instruction to every employee, regardless of location, time zone, or trainer availability. For organisations with distributed workforces, multiple sites, or high staff turnover, this consistency is invaluable.
New employees in Belfast receive the same quality onboarding as those in London, Birmingham, or Edinburgh. Compliance training meets the same standard whether completed in January or July. Animation removes the variability inherent in instructor-led training while maintaining engagement.

This consistency matters particularly for regulated industries where training quality directly impacts compliance. When every employee receives identical instruction, organisations can demonstrate due diligence and maintain audit trails more effectively than with variable instructor-led approaches.

Cost-Effectiveness
While professional animation requires upfront investment, the economics favour video-based training for most organisations. A training animation can be viewed unlimited times by unlimited employees without additional cost. Updates can be made efficiently when procedures or regulations change.
Compared to repeated instructor-led sessions, travel costs, venue hire, and productivity lost to lengthy training days, animated e-learning often delivers substantial savings – particularly for content that needs to reach large or geographically dispersed teams.

The cost calculation shifts further in animation’s favour when considering indirect benefits. Reduced training time means employees become productive faster. Consistent quality reduces errors and rework. Better engagement improves knowledge retention, reducing the need for refresher training. When these factors are included, the business case for animated training becomes compelling for organisations of all sizes.

Accessibility
Animated training content can be designed for accessibility from the outset. Closed captions support deaf and hard-of-hearing employees. Audio descriptions assist visually impaired staff. Adjustable playback speeds allow learners to process information at their own pace.

These features aren’t just compliance requirements – they improve comprehension for all learners. Captions help employees watching in noisy environments. Slower playback benefits those processing complex technical information. Accessibility-first design creates better training for everyone.
Organisations with diverse workforces particularly benefit from animation’s accessibility advantages. Visual storytelling transcends language barriers, making content more accessible to employees whose first language isn’t English. Combined with translated captions or voiceovers, a single animation can serve multilingual teams without creating entirely separate training programmes.

The E-Learning Market Opportunity
The growth in e-learning represents one of the most significant shifts in how organisations develop their workforces. Understanding the scale and drivers of this change helps explain why animated training content has moved from nice-to-have to business essential.

Market Growth and Projections
The global e-learning market continues to expand rapidly. Industry analysts project growth rates exceeding 10% annually through the end of the decade, driven by technological advancement, changing workforce expectations, and demonstrated effectiveness compared to traditional training methods.
Corporate training represents a substantial portion of this growth. Organisations are investing more in workforce development while simultaneously demanding better returns on that investment. Animation’s combination of engagement, scalability, and measurability aligns perfectly with these priorities.
The UK market specifically shows strong demand for quality e-learning content. Businesses recognise that competitive advantage increasingly depends on workforce capability, and that capability depends on effective training. Animation has emerged as the format best suited to delivering that training.

Driving Forces Behind the Shift
Several factors are accelerating the move toward animated e-learning content.
Remote and hybrid working has normalised video-based communication and learning. Employees who spend their days on video calls and consuming digital content expect training to meet similar standards. Text-heavy PDFs and static presentations feel outdated compared to the polished video content people consume elsewhere.

Generational shifts in the workforce play a role too. Younger employees have grown up with video as their primary information medium. They learn differently from previous generations and respond better to visual, engaging content than to traditional training formats.
Technology has made professional animation more accessible. What once required Hollywood budgets can now be produced affordably for business applications. This democratisation of animation quality means SMEs can access the same engaging training formats previously available only to large corporations.

Corporate Training Animation Applications
Educational Voice produces animated training content across a range of business applications, each tailored to specific learning objectives and audience needs.

Employee Onboarding
First impressions matter. Animated onboarding content introduces new employees to company culture, values, processes, and expectations in an engaging format that sets a positive tone from day one.
Rather than overwhelming new starters with dense employee handbooks or lengthy orientation presentations, animation delivers essential information in digestible segments. New employees can revisit content as needed, reinforcing learning during their crucial first weeks.
Effective onboarding animation covers the essentials without overloading. Company history and values, team structures, key processes, system access, and cultural expectations can all be conveyed through short, focused animations that new employees actually remember.

Compliance Training
Compliance training often suffers from a reputation problem – employees see it as a box-ticking exercise rather than genuinely valuable content. Animation transforms dry regulatory requirements into engaging explanations of why compliance matters and how to apply it in practice.
Health and safety, data protection, anti-bribery, equality and diversity, and sector-specific regulations all lend themselves to animated explanation. Visual scenarios demonstrate correct procedures and the consequences of non-compliance far more effectively than bullet-pointed policies.
The key to effective compliance animation is making the content feel relevant rather than abstract. Scenarios set in recognisable workplace situations help employees connect regulatory requirements to their daily responsibilities. When compliance training tells stories rather than lists rules, completion rates and comprehension both improve.

Product and Service Training
When employees understand products thoroughly, they sell more effectively and support customers better. Animated product training brings features and benefits to life, demonstrating functionality that would be difficult to convey through text or static images.
For complex products – technical equipment, software platforms, financial instruments – animation simplifies explanation while ensuring consistent messaging across sales, support, and operational teams.
Product training animation works particularly well for conveying how products solve customer problems. Rather than listing features, animation can show products in action, demonstrating value in ways that stick with employees and translate into better customer conversations.

Process and Procedure Training
Step-by-step procedures become intuitive when demonstrated visually. Animation shows rather than tells, guiding employees through workflows, system navigation, and operational processes in a format they can follow and revisit.
Manufacturing procedures, software workflows, customer service protocols, and administrative processes all benefit from animated demonstration. Employees see exactly what correct execution looks like rather than interpreting written instructions.
For safety-critical procedures, animation’s precision matters enormously. There’s no ambiguity about what correct practice looks like when it’s demonstrated visually. This clarity reduces errors, improves safety, and builds employee confidence in following procedures correctly.
Skills Development

Soft skills training – communication, leadership, customer service, conflict resolution – gains impact through animated scenarios. Characters demonstrate effective and ineffective approaches, making abstract concepts concrete and memorable.
Animation creates safe spaces to explore challenging situations. Employees observe how scenarios unfold without the pressure of live role-play, building understanding before applying skills in real interactions.
Leadership development, management training, and customer service excellence all benefit from animated content that shows rather than tells. Abstract concepts like active listening, empathetic communication, and constructive feedback become tangible when demonstrated through character interactions.

The Educational Voice Approach to Corporate Training Animation
Educational Voice brings a distinctive approach to corporate training content, shaped by years of producing educational animations that genuinely engage learners.

Learning Objectives First
Every project begins with clarity about what employees should know or be able to do after completing the training. Vague briefs lead to unfocused content. Educational Voice works with clients to define specific, measurable learning outcomes before any creative work begins.
This discipline ensures every animation serves a clear purpose. Resources focus on content that drives genuine learning rather than impressive-looking material that fails to change behaviour or improve performance.

Audience Understanding
Effective training speaks to its audience. Content for factory floor workers differs from content for senior managers. Technical depth appropriate for specialists overwhelms generalists. Educational Voice develops training content with specific audiences in mind, matching tone, complexity, and examples to viewer needs.
Understanding the audience extends beyond job roles to learning contexts. Training watched on a phone during a commute needs different pacing than content viewed at a desk. Animation designed for group sessions differs from self-directed e-learning. These considerations shape every production decision.

Engaging Storytelling
Training content competes for attention with every other demand on employees’ time. Educational Voice applies storytelling techniques that capture and maintain engagement – relatable characters, realistic scenarios, clear narrative structure, and visual interest throughout.
The goal is training that employees actually watch rather than content they minimise while doing other work. This requires treating corporate audiences with the same creative respect as any other viewers, producing content worth their attention.

Brand Alignment
Corporate training represents the organisation to its employees. Educational Voice creates content that reflects client brand identity, values, and culture. Colour palettes, visual style, tone of voice, and character design all align with broader brand guidelines.
Consistent branding across training materials reinforces organisational identity and professionalism. Employees experience training as an extension of the company rather than generic third-party content that feels disconnected from their workplace.

Measurable Impact
Training exists to change behaviour and improve performance. Educational Voice helps clients build assessment and feedback mechanisms into training programmes, enabling measurement of knowledge retention and application.
Effective measurement goes beyond completion rates to assess genuine learning. Knowledge checks, scenario-based assessments, and follow-up evaluation help organisations understand whether training investment delivers real returns.

Sectors Benefiting from Animated Training Content
While animated training applies across virtually every industry, certain sectors are seeing particularly strong adoption.

Healthcare
Healthcare organisations use animated training for clinical procedures, equipment operation, infection control, patient communication, and regulatory compliance. Animation’s ability to visualise internal body processes and demonstrate correct technique makes it invaluable for medical training.
Patient safety depends on consistent, effective training. Animation delivers that consistency while engaging healthcare professionals who have limited time for training alongside demanding clinical responsibilities.

Financial Services
Banks, insurers, and financial advisers face complex regulatory requirements and need staff who can explain sophisticated products clearly. Animated compliance training and product education help financial services firms maintain standards while improving customer outcomes.
The combination of regulatory pressure and product complexity makes animation particularly valuable in financial services. Visual explanation of concepts like compound interest, risk assessment, or pension calculations helps employees communicate more effectively with customers.

Manufacturing and Logistics
Safety-critical environments benefit enormously from animated procedure training. Visual demonstration of correct equipment operation, safety protocols, and quality control processes reduces accidents and improves operational consistency.
In manufacturing contexts, training quality directly impacts safety outcomes. Animation’s ability to show correct procedures precisely, and to demonstrate the consequences of incorrect practice, makes it a valuable tool for maintaining safe operations.

Technology
Software companies and tech-enabled businesses use animation for product training, system onboarding, and technical skill development. Complex digital processes become accessible when demonstrated visually rather than described textually.
For technology businesses, animation also serves customer education purposes. Training customers to use products effectively reduces support burden while improving satisfaction and retention.

Retail and Hospitality
High-turnover sectors need efficient onboarding that gets new staff productive quickly. Animated training delivers consistent brand standards, customer service expectations, and operational procedures across distributed teams.
When staff turnover is high, training efficiency matters enormously. Animation’s ability to deliver consistent, engaging onboarding at scale helps retail and hospitality businesses maintain service standards despite workforce churn.

Professional Services
Law firms, consultancies, and accountancy practices use animated training for compliance, client service standards, and professional development. Animation adds engagement to content that might otherwise feel dry or procedural.
Professional services firms increasingly recognise that client service excellence depends on consistent training across their teams. Animation helps deliver that consistency while respecting professionals’ time constraints.

Getting Started with Corporate Training Animation
Organisations considering animated training content should begin by identifying where current training falls short. High failure rates on compliance assessments, inconsistent customer service quality, lengthy onboarding periods, and poor engagement with existing training materials all signal opportunities for improvement.

The most effective approach starts with a specific, contained project rather than attempting to animate an entire training catalogue at once. A single compliance module, an onboarding sequence, or a product training piece allows organisations to experience the production process and measure results before committing to larger programmes.

Educational Voice offers initial consultations to help businesses identify where animation can deliver the greatest impact and develop content strategies aligned with training objectives and budgets.
“The organisations getting the best results from animated training are those who see it as an investment in their workforce rather than just a cost to manage,” said Connolly. “When training genuinely engages employees and improves performance, the return on investment speaks for itself.”

Michelle Connolly
Educational Voice
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