Social businesses are increasingly using socially conscious videos to get their message across. Much like non-profits, charities and non-governmental organizations, social businesses and social enterprises wish to maximize their impact using the smallest amount of resources. Whether it is through social media, technology or video distribution channels like YouTube and Vimeo, this top list of socially conscious videos shows how social businesses make the most of what they have -- for good.
From poverty partnership imaginings by the legendary inventor of microfinance Muhammad Yunus to beauty product narratives and hip hop videos that endorse the Occupy movements around the world, narratives can be told and retold through video. This SocialBusiness.org top list of socially conscious videos span marketing campaigns to interviews and stop motion graphics.
40 Socially Conscious Videos
From Poverty Partnership Imaginings to Beauty Product Narratives:
Tiana Reid — Dec 8, 2011 — Social Good
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Utopic Eco Villages
Costa Rica's Kopali Communities Adheres to the Triple Bottom Line
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Hip-Hop Social Enterprises
The Global Block Foundation Promotes Personal Sustainability
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Superstitious Karma Tees
'Reverse the Curse' Gives Goats While Helping Cubs Fans
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Culturally Relevant Luggage
Ethnotek Creates Bags Using Direct Fabric Trade
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Like-for-Like Businesses
'One' Products Fund Similar Items in the Developing World
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Kenyan Art Clinics
The Bombolulu Workshops & Cultural Centre Empowers Artisans of All Abilities
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One-for-One Glasses
TOMS Eyewear is the Next Chapter in this Innovative Business Model
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Better Biking Businesses
Bikeworks is a Social Enterprise with Oodles of Responsible Initiatives
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Corporate Gifting for Good
Handcrafted Gifts from Zoe Alliance Offer Ethical Employment
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Recycled African Bags
Colorful G-Lish Baskets Create Jobs and Clean up Ghana
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Cause-Oriented Deals
Roozt Lets You Support Social Enterprise Brands and Products
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Micro-Crowdsourced Fundraising
This 'How to Build a School in 3 Hours' Video is Sure to Inspire
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Curated Ethical Boxes
Monthly Blissmoboxes are Packed With Social Goodness
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Paint Maestro Videos
The Moral Fibers Artist Profile on Gurrier Puchon Creates Connections
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School Bags for Good
The Ark Collective Backpacks Help with a 'Get to Give' Model
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Ready-to-Use Food Campaigns
Two Degrees is a One-for-One Company Selling Nutrition Bars
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Cause-Based Social Networks
KooDooZ Acts as a Soapbox for Youth Entrepreneurs
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Online Marketplaces for Good
KarmaGoat is Like Craigslist But Proceeds Go to Charity
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Social Enterprise Beer
SABMiller Commits to 'Farming Better Futures' with Impala Lager in Africa
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Emissions-Free Delivery
GnewtCargo is a Logistics Organization Using an Electric Fleet of Vehicles
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Urban Slum Sanitation
Sanergy Turns Kenyan Toilets into Green Social Enterprises
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Disruptive Entrepreneur Incubators
The Unreasonable Institute Spurs Social Enterprise Ventures
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Indonesian Sourcing Trips
The Ethnotek 'Batik Hunting' Video Showcases the Brand's Ethos
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One-Man Nomad Charities
The Dirty Wall Project by Kane Ryan is Absolutely Inspiring
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Altruistic Energy Drinks
Every 50 Cent Street King Shot Feeds a Child in Need
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Global Empowerment Tutor Sites
EducateNcare Works with Students for a Social Purpose
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Crowdsourcing H2O Texts
NextDrop Uses SMS to Make Water Service More Reliable in India
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Local Multimedia Messages
The Community Film Unit is a Youth-Focused Social Enterprise
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Beauty Product Narratives
The Ethical Ocean Social Business Guest Post on the Story of Cosmetics
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Global Microfinance Networks
FINCA Provides Financial Services to Low-Income Entrepreneurs
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Ethical Shopping Mobs
Carrotmob Organizes Consumer Purchases to Encourage Social Change
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Change-Making Social Networks
Rebuild Your Community Lets Citizens Voice Their Civic Concerns
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Digital Rural Medicine
mDiagnostica Leverages Mobile Tech for More Efficient Healthcare
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Purpose-Driven DNA Tests
The GameChangers 500 Ranks Heart-Centered Social Businesses
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Child Activist Redefinitions
Bilaal Rajen Tells TEDxToronto to Say No to No
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Computer Cradle Campaigns
‘Saving Bletchley Park' is Restoring the Origin of the PC
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Visionary Social Change Videos
The Ashoka 'Everyone a Changemaker' Animation
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Change-Making Communities
Ashoka's Youth Venture Empowers Young People to Promote Positivity
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Non-Profit Toilet Paper
‘Who Gives A Crap' Supports Water Sanitation Programs
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Poverty Partnership Imaginings
The Prof. Yunus James Chau Interview on CCTV Explores the MDGs
Related Ideas
Sustainable Streetwear Store Interiors
Snarkitecture Embraces Recycled Materials for This Store
Background-Generating Digital Screens
YouTube is Launching its 'Dream Screen' Image Generator
Minimalist Industrial Cameras
This Braun Instant Camera Concept by Arihant R Israni is Sleek
SEO-Optimized Summary Articles
The YouTube Summarizer is a Key Tool in Retaining Information
AI-Generated Fashion Campaigns
Casablanca Spring/Summer 2023 Conveys a Hopeful Future
Ingenious De-Influencing Ads
Cuyana's De-Influencing April Fool's Campaign Highlights Greenwashing
Minimal Portable Video Cameras
Canon's Powershot V10 Experiments with Capturing Video Content
CGI-Created Fashion Campaigns
Coach's Find Your Courage Campaign Stars Virtual Human imma
Emerging Technology Publications
New Society Has Launched Its Inaugural Book About Technology
Eco Storytelling Workwear Campaigns
Patagonia's We Can Get There From Here Tells is Inspiring
Virtual Beauty Brand Ambassadors
Nars Cosmetics Unveiled a Trio of Meta-humans—the Power Players
SEO-Optimizing Content Solutions
SiteSpeakAI Transforms Videos Into SEO-Optimized Articles
Digital Sustainable Food Solutions
Special Projects Debuts Eco Lenses to Help with Decision-Making
Advocate-Themed Cannabis Branding
Best Blnz's Branding is Created by Design Studio Pentagram
Provocative AR Campaigns
NotCo's 'Not So Happy Animals' Presents Food Logos in a New Light
Dynamic CGI Mascara Campaigns
Maybelline New York Unveils an Activation with a Giant Mascara
Cinematic Fashion Campaigns
Norse Projects Partners with Mikkel Karstad for Its New Campaign
Cosmetic Sustainability Projects
LUSH Fresh Handmade Cosmetics Announces Sustainability Initiative
Connected Gamer Campaigns
Heineken's Just Another Night Out Shatters Anti-Social Stereotypes
Mental Health-Protective Films
Dove's Cost of Beauty: A Dove Film Protects Teen's Mental Health
AI-Powered Video Content Creation
GoDaddy Studio Launches AI-Powered Instant Video
Sporty Visual Fashion Campaigns
PUMA and NOAH Join Forces on a New Sporty Campaign Series
Free Content Creation Platforms
'Piggy' Raised $7.7 Million to Launch its Platform on ProductHunt
Creative-Focused Sportswear Campaigns
adidas Celebrates Creativity with Ama Qamata and Dee Koala
Gen Z Sustainability Campaigns
PUMA Recruits Gen Z Leaders to Showcase How They Live Sustainably
Phygital Fashion Campaign
Pacsun's PacVerse Campaign Shows a Real Life Cast Entering the Metaverse
Professional Video-Generation Tools
'Synthesia' Creates High-Quality Videos from Text in Minutes
Creativity Time Capsules
Crayola's Campaign for Creativity Reunites Adults with Childhood Art
AI-Powered Video Chats
Fireworks Enhances Shoppable Live Video Commerce with Generative AI
Compact Vlogging Cameras
The Canon PowerShot V10 Was Specifically Designed for Vlogging
Talent-Focused Creative Capsules
Swarovski Debuts a Collaboration with Dover Street Market Paris
Community Commerce Pop-Ups
TikTok Shop UK Opened a Pop-Up on London's Oxford Street
Experiential Social Clubs
Marshalls' Good Stuff Social Club Empowers & Connects Women
AI-Powered Content Features
YouTube Enhances its AI Offerings with Two New Creator Features
Viral Video Databases
Viral Ideas Offers Inspiration for a Content Creator's Next Big Video
AI Advertisement Additions
Meta Introduces a New Suite of AI-Powered Advertising Tools
Inclusive Social VR Programs
Meta Invested in a Social VR Research Team Alongside Universities
Circular Metaverse Capsules
H&M Releases a Metaverse-Inspired Collection at Its Williamsburg Store
Micro-Influencer Marketing Services
SCREENSHOT Micro Boost Refines the Brand-Creator Experience
Product-Integrated Filters
NYX and Snapchat Launched the 'Beauty Bestie' Shopping FIlter
Avant-Garde Coffee Table Books
New Society Hosts 'Decentralization, Please Save Culture' Event
Unfiltered Beauty Campaigns
#NoFilterJustMilani Champions Beauty Online and in Real Life
Integrated Influencer Marketing Platforms
SocialTalk Helps Users Discover, Track, and Connect
Empowering Fashion Films
Victoria's Secret World Tour Reimagines the Iconic Show as a Feature Film
Wasteful Shopping Billboards
Not On The High Street's Billboards Highlight a "Don't Gift Guide"
Eco-Friendly Glam Fashion
The H&M Studio S/S23 Collection Converges Wearability & Glamor
Secondhand Fashion Editorials
Vinted Styled a Shoot Exclusively with Vinted Finds
Immersive Virtual Television Experiences
Television for Apple Vision Shapes the Future of TV
Text-to-Video AI Avatars
AI Studios Brings Content to Life
Music-Inspired Avatar Campaigns
Bang & Olufsen Launches the See Yourself in Sound Ad
London-Inspired Sporty Campaigns
Nike Presents the Pulse of London Campaign Honoring the City
AI Storytelling Platforms
Story.com Combines AI with Creativity for Limitless Possibilities
Motivational Breakfast Ccampaigns
Quaker Canada Introduces '100 Reasons to Rise'
Inclusive Diamond Campaigns
Pandora's Diamonds for All Campaign Features Diverse Icons
AI-Generated Video Summaries
YouTube is Testing a Feature to Add Value to the Viewing Experience
Shoppable Luxury Fashion Films
Tom Ford Allows Consumers to Seamlessly Shop Its Spring 2024 RTW
Purpose-Driven Popcorn Snacks
Gourmet Popcorn is on a Mission to Create Jobs
Text-Prompted AI Videos
Sora AI Creates Minute-Long Videos with a Text Prompt
Professional Short-Form Video Feeds
LinkedIn is Testing a TikTok-Like System on its Platform
Streamlined Shoppable Video Ads
Instacart Launches New Shoppable Video Ads in 'Ads Manager'
Celebrity-Backed Bag Campaigns
Coach Debuts the ‘In My Tabby’ Campaign with Celebrity Inspiration
Uplifting Latin Business Campaigns
UPS is Championing Latin and Hispanic-Owned Small Businesses
Gen Z Sustainability Initiatives
Puma's Voices of a RE:GENERATION is a Project with Changemakers
Social Content Creator Platforms
The 'Marble' Social Media Manager Platform Offers Insights
Bravery-Celebrating Short Films
Simons Launches 'All is Beauty' as a "Catalyst for Change"
Shoppable Luxury Fashion Films
Louis Vuitton Delivers Resort 2024 with an Interactive Experience
Influencer Search Apps
Mavn Connects Influencers with Their Favorite Brands for Paid Opportunities
Wasteful Fashion Campaigns
Vestiaire Collective Reminded People to Shop Mindfully on Black Friday
Community-Supporting Business Models
Ben & Jerry's' 'Linked Prosperity' Model Drives Positivity
Ad-Enhancing Feedback Tools
Google Ads Launches the 'Creative Guidance' Campaign Tool for YouTube
Miniature Collectible Campaigns
The World’s Smallest Lines are the Focus of Influencer Marketing
One-Click AI Editors
Kapwing's Repurpose Studio Uses AI to Create Short, Shareable Clips
Tax-Season Online Campaigns
These Video Ad Spots Urge Canadians to Take Advantage Of Tax Benefits
Vibrant Snowy Holiday Campaigns
Apple Presents the Share the Joy Campaign for the Holidays
Kindness-Promoting Marketing Campaigns
Once Upon a Coconut Launches 1 Million Acts of Kindness
Human-Like AI Marketing Avatars
Studio Neiro Helps Scale Marketing With Engaging AI Videos
Social Shopping Features
YouTube Introduces a New 'Shopping Collections' Feature for Creators
Digestible Shopping Feeds
Amazon Debuts the Inspire Platform to Drive Sales and Consumer Marketing
Accessible Mixed-Reality Media
Chapter 2 Welcomes New Society to Revolutionize the Media Frontier
YouTube Video Editing Services
MAPSystems is a Leading Service Provider for YouTube Video Editing
Humorous Slogan Graphic T-Shirts
Navinder Nangla Joins Converse on the City Tees Initative
Women-Supporting Clothing Brands
'Sozy' Aims to Support Women and Victims of Violence
Horizontal Video Applications
TikTok is Testing a Landscape Full-Screen Video Mode for Creators
AI Shoppable Video Generators
AI ClipHero Streamlines Content Creation for Sellers
Social Podcast Video Apps
Algo for Podcasts Helps Podcasters Create Engaging Content
Circular Fashion Docuseries
The Road to Circularity by Coachtopia Shares Sustainability Challenges
Star-Led Luxury Fashion Campaigns
PRADA's Re-Nylon Collection Welcomes Renowned Actors
Mock Social Good Fashion Ads
Women's Aid Has Launched a New Campaign Called Not Model's Own
Mini Musical Productivity Ads
Slack's The Big Meeting Takes on a Musical Number
Mindful Illumination Holiday Campaigns
Santa & Cole Presents a Warm Embracing Light Campaign
Community-Driven Clothing Companies
'Bombas' Makes a Donation for Each Item Purchased
B2B eCommerce Retailer Platforms
Walmart Business Streamlines Access to Essentials
Gen Z Advertising Tools
YouTube Launches a New Music Tool to Connect Advertisers with Gen Z
Peer-to-Peer Conversation Campaigns
JOYBA's Real Tea, Real Talk Supports Mental Health in Youth
Electrified Vehicle-Made Films
The Short Film 'Mushroom' Was Powered by Ford EVs
AI Video Summarization Tools
Minimemo Can Transcribe and Pull Insights from Short Videos
Black Heritage-Inspired Campaigns
Converse Launches the Black Joy Campaign and Collection for 2024
Perception-Redefining Brand Campaigns
Hennessy's Made for More Campaign Boasts a Striking Vision
Promotional Influencer Videos
Activision Recruits Multiple Creators to Appeal to Gen Z Consumers
Park-Inspired Outdoor Fashion Capsules
Parks Project Sets out to Preserve National Parks
Socially Conscious Wine Producers
Lubanzi Wines Boasts a Range of Delicious Beverage Options
AR Voter Campaigns
Snapchat & the Dutch Ministry Engaged and Inspired Gen Z Voters
Empowering Visual Content Campaigns
Getty Images and Hiki Launches #AutisticOutLoud
Review-Based Marketing Campaigns
These Amazon Campaigns Bring Real Reviews To Life
Video-Enabled Dating Apps
The 'Candid' Dating App Lets Users Show Their Personality with Video
Inspirational Learning Management Tools
'Get Inspired' Offers Digestible Snippets of Content
Recycled Records Campaigns
Coca-Cola, Mark Ronson and Madlib to Launch 'Recycled Records'
Lifelike AI Avatars
Wondershare Virbo Creates Lifelike Avatars in Minutes
Awareness-Raising Poverty Campaigns
Oxfam Australia Debuts a Platform Called 'Unaccept Inequality'
AI-Powered Creative Services
WePost Saga Helps Businesses Enhance Their Online Social Presence
SaaS Influencer Marketing Tools
Beeing Social Launches 'Buzz Bee Buzz' for Influencer Marketing
AI-Powered Influencer Searches
Vidovo Launches a Influencer Discovery Feature with AI Capabilities
Video Summarization Tools
Nobinge Saves You Time by Condensing Youtube Videos into Quick Summaries
Automated Video Narration Tools
GhostCut Allows People to Create High-Quality Narration Videos
Creator Content Hubs
TikTok Launches a New World Hub to Help Brands Connect with Audiences
Uplifting Virtual Influencer Collabs
The Lennnie x Dove Collab Promotes Body Positivity
Inspiring Heritage Campaigns
Comcast's 'Be the Next Story Told' Spot Celebrates Hispanic History
Animal-Perspective Video Cameras
A Team of Researchers Develop a Special Imaging System
Charitable Digital Brochures
C.O Cosméticos Partnered with SOS Pantanal on QR Code Initiative
AI-Powered Video Summarizers
Summarize.ing Helps People Digest Lengthy Videos
Video Testimonials Tools
Feedspace to Boost your Business's Credibility in the Market
Empowering Watermark Campaigns
The UNFPA's 'bodyright' Campaign Brings Awareness to Online Rights
Inclusive Try-On Programs
Perfect Corp. Connects Beauty Brands with Digital Beauty Innovation
Hiring Bias Workshops
Intentional Endowments Hosts Insightful Workshops for Employers
Monetized Educational Series
TikTok Series is a New Way for Creators to Share Premium Content
Wasp Perspective Beauty Campaigns
Boots Launches its Perfectly Imperfect Campaign Video
Social Good Brand Practices
Dignity Coconuts Positions Itself to Combat Human Trafficking
Grocery Store Ad Spots
Morrisons, the UK Supermarket Chain, Celebrates Its Low Pricing in This Ad
Year-Long Professional Content Calendars
Content Squeezy Provides Social media Ideas
Creator-Inspired Caption Generators
OpusClip Captions Writes Social Posts Inspired by Big Names
Social Video Editing Features
Meta Rolls Out Editing Tools for its Reels To Facebook Users
Personalized AI Outreach Videos
Ubique is a Sales Tool for Mass Video Outreach
Children-Supporting Trust Initiatives
The Children who Trust Again Campaign Supports Abuse Victims
Video-Based Hiring Platforms
The 'GoClip' Social Hiring Platform Lets User Upload Videos
Business Slogan Generators
The Slogan Generator Will Create a Catchy Slogan for Any Business
Food-Based Video Platforms
FoodVid Describes Itself as "The TikTok for Food"
Live Shoppable Streams
CommentSold Introduces a New Shopify Feature for Live Shopping
Diverse Leadership Inanities
Civic Nation Launched a New Initiative Dubbed the Change Collective
Philanthropic Investment Banks
Builders Vision Helps Build a More Humane and Healthy Planet
Automated AI Video Avatars
SpiritMe Uses Digital Avatars to Create Compelling Video Content