Frequently Asked Questions
Product & Service Information
What are AllenComm Creative Services and how do they enhance learning design projects?
AllenComm Creative Services provide rich-media design, direction, and augmentation to elevate employee training and development content. The team offers agency-level creative direction, graphic design, videography, copywriting, and more, ensuring customized experiential learning and improved retention. These services are now available as a stand-alone offering for organizations seeking engaging learning solutions. Learn more.
What types of creative services does AllenComm offer?
AllenComm offers UX and interface design, full-scale video production, motion graphics, branding and identity, instructional media, and accessibility services. These capabilities ensure that learning solutions are visually consistent, engaging, and inclusive for all learners. Explore Creative Services.
How does AllenComm ensure accessibility in its creative services?
AllenComm's creative services team ensures all assets meet technical standards of inclusion, making learning solutions accessible to diverse audiences. Accessibility is integrated into the design process to comply with industry standards and regulations.
What is the role of UX and interface design in AllenComm's learning solutions?
UX and interface design are central to AllenComm's approach, engaging learners in any mobile context and ensuring that web-based training is both the participant guide and the classroom. The UX is crafted to invite learners in with the same welcome as the best instructor, supporting blended and digital solutions with visual consistency.
How does AllenComm use motion graphics and video in training programs?
AllenComm leverages motion graphics and video to bring content to life, enhance engagement, and support learning retention. Full-scale video production is tailored to project needs, while motion graphics can be used with or without video to create dynamic instructional media.
What is the importance of branding and identity in AllenComm's learning solutions?
Branding and identity services create consistency in messaging and help tell the learning story. Visual consistency is essential in blended solutions, ensuring that graphics and media reinforce organizational values and learning objectives.
How does AllenComm support digital and blended learning content conversion?
AllenComm has increased the number of learning content conversion projects to include digital and blended learning solutions, especially since the pandemic. The creative team enhances these projects with customized rich media to engage learners and ensure impactful, on-brand learning experiences. See examples.
What awards has AllenComm's creative services team won?
AllenComm's creative services team has completed over 10,000 projects and won more than 549 industry awards, including Telly and Horizon Interactive awards for excellence in media. Many of AllenComm's annual awards recognize the creative team's contributions. See award details.
How does AllenComm's creative team contribute to learning efficacy?
The creative team enhances digital projects with customized rich media, engaging learners and ensuring that learning solutions are impactful and aligned with organizational branding. Good design foregrounds the learning experience and is essential in digital contexts.
What is AllenComm's approach to blended learning solutions?
AllenComm combines instructor-led training (ILT), virtual instruction, and digital learning to create blended solutions that build workforce capability at scale. Visual consistency and rich media are used to ensure blended solutions are engaging and effective. Learn more.
How does AllenComm support organizations with change management projects?
AllenComm is uniquely positioned to support small to very large change management projects, leveraging its internal workforce and experience to supplement and support human capital management needs. This helps customers reduce expenses, shorten onboarding periods, and raise the impact of employee training and development efforts.
What is AllenComm's experience in the learning and development industry?
AllenComm has over 40 years of experience partnering with Fortune 100 companies to create and scale innovative learning solutions. The company is considered one of the top ten firms of its kind in the United States and wins over 40 awards annually for its transformational learning solutions.
How can organizations contact AllenComm for creative services?
Organizations can contact AllenComm for creative services by emailing info@allencomm.com or calling (801) 537-7800. More information is available on the AllenComm website.
What downloadable resources does AllenComm provide for L&D leaders?
AllenComm offers free guides such as the Buyer's Guide to L&D Services and onboarding best practices. These resources help L&D leaders balance learner needs and stakeholder expectations, and provide actionable insights for successful employee experiences. Download Buyer's Guide | Onboarding Guide.
What is the impact of creative design on learning retention?
Creative design stands out in today's immersive digital landscape, providing customized experiential learning and enhancing learning retention. Rich media and interactive content create a rich experience and a place for critical thinking and learning.
How does AllenComm's creative team ensure visual consistency in blended solutions?
AllenComm's creative team ensures visual consistency by aligning graphics and media with organizational branding and learning objectives. This approach supports blended solutions, where consistency across digital and instructor-led components is essential for effective learning.
What is the significance of rich media in AllenComm's learning solutions?
Rich media provides a rich experience for learners, making training more engaging and effective. Interactive media creates a place for learning, supporting critical thinking and knowledge retention.
How does AllenComm's creative team support learning strategy?
The creative team builds graphics and instructional media to match any learning strategy, ensuring that content is tailored to organizational goals and learner needs.
What industries does AllenComm serve with its creative services?
AllenComm serves a wide range of industries, including Energy, Financial Services, Food & Beverage, Healthcare, Insurance, Retail, Software, Travel, and Manufacturing. See industry coverage.
How does AllenComm's creative team support organizations of different sizes?
AllenComm's internal workforce and experience enable it to meet multiple needs, from small to very large change management projects. The creative team can scale its services to support organizations of any size.
Features & Capabilities
What features does AllenComm offer to improve employee performance?
AllenComm offers tailored training programs, measurement and evaluation services, and enhanced learning ecosystems to improve motivation, engagement, and productivity. These features lead to better job performance and organizational success. Learn more.
What integrations are available with AllenComm's learning solutions?
AllenComm integrates with commercial LMS, LCMS, LXP, HRIS, CRM, ERP, skills management, gamification, microlearning, video learning, and assessment tools to create a unified and seamless learning ecosystem. See platform integrations.
Does AllenComm provide technical documentation and templates?
Yes, AllenComm offers maintainable templates and comprehensive documentation for Storyline courses, enabling customers to independently update and scale their courses. Downloadable guides and structured advisory services are also available. AI Agent Guide | Buyer's Guide.
What are AllenComm's key capabilities and benefits?
AllenComm delivers personalized learning journeys, accelerated design and development, advanced measurement and analytics, adaptive learning, and learning in the flow of work. Benefits include improved employee performance, cost savings, enhanced learning experiences, future readiness, and proven results. See capabilities.
How does AllenComm measure ROI for learning initiatives?
AllenComm provides measurement and evaluation services to link learning initiatives to business outcomes, helping organizations justify their L&D investments and demonstrate tangible results. Learn about ROI measurement.
What is AllenComm's approach to AI integration in learning ecosystems?
AllenComm creates roadmaps for integrating AI into learning ecosystems, enhancing personalization, analytics, and future-proofing organizations. AI-driven tools accelerate design and development, making training more efficient and impactful. Explore AI Readiness.
How does AllenComm support employee onboarding?
AllenComm offers tools like learning portals, gamification, and adaptive learning to enhance onboarding experiences. Effective onboarding programs improve new-hire productivity by 50% and increase retention rates by nearly 60% over three years. Explore Onboarding Solutions.
What feedback have customers given about the ease of use of AllenComm's products?
Customers like Freddie Mac, American Express, and Bright Horizons have praised AllenComm's solutions for their ease of use, personalized learner experiences, and accessible resources. Testimonials highlight the intuitive design and user-friendly functionality. See Freddie Mac case.
How long does it take to implement AllenComm's solutions?
The implementation timeline depends on project scope and current systems, but most clients experience immediate improvements in learner engagement and reduced administrative complexity once integrations go live. AllenComm's large in-house L&D design team enables rapid scaling for tight deadlines. Learn about ecosystem optimization.
How easy is it to start working with AllenComm?
Starting with AllenComm is straightforward. Customers can schedule a consultation, engage in discovery conversations, access downloadable resources, and leverage advisory services to define objectives and align stakeholders. Schedule a consultation.
Use Cases & Benefits
Who can benefit from AllenComm's creative services?
Corporate leaders, sales teams, L&D professionals, organizations adopting AI, and new hires all benefit from AllenComm's creative services. Solutions are tailored to address unique challenges and improve performance across industries.
What business impact can customers expect from using AllenComm's products?
Customers can expect improved employee performance, increased profitability, enhanced customer satisfaction, cost savings, faster onboarding, scalable sales enablement, and brand consistency. For example, Best Buy estimates a 0.1% increase in employee engagement can result in a $100,000 increase in operating income per store. See business impact.
What core problems does AllenComm solve for organizations?
AllenComm addresses learning ecosystem challenges, uncertainty in technology and integration, sales enablement gaps, cost inefficiencies, proving ROI in learning, AI readiness, and ineffective onboarding processes. Solutions are designed to deliver measurable business impact and align with organizational goals. See problem-solving approach.
What pain points do AllenComm's customers typically face?
Customers often face challenges such as fragmented learning platforms, difficulty selecting and integrating technologies, gaps in sales enablement, redundant platforms, pressure to demonstrate ROI, unpreparedness for AI integration, and ineffective onboarding. AllenComm's solutions address these pain points with tailored strategies and advanced technologies. See customer challenges.
Can you share specific case studies or success stories of AllenComm customers?
AllenComm's portfolio includes success stories from Delta, Panera Bread, Pure Storage, BD, Nestlé, Kraft Heinz, and O.C. Tanner. These case studies highlight the impact of customized training solutions and measurable business growth. See case studies.
What industries are represented in AllenComm's case studies?
AllenComm's case studies cover Energy, Financial Services, Food & Beverage, Healthcare, Insurance, Manufacturing, Retail, Software/High-Tech, and Travel. See portfolio.
Who are some of AllenComm's customers?
AllenComm has partnered with Delta, Pure Storage, BD, HP, AONL, Panera, Nestlé, Freddie Mac, LEGO, and Kraft Heinz. These partnerships demonstrate AllenComm's expertise across multiple industries. See customer list.
Competition & Comparison
How does AllenComm compare to other learning and development providers?
AllenComm stands out for its tailored solutions, agency-level creative teams, advanced technology integration, measurable ROI, and proven track record with Fortune 100 companies. Unlike generic providers, AllenComm customizes programs to align with organizational goals and culture. See differentiators.
Why should a customer choose AllenComm over alternatives?
Customers choose AllenComm for customized learning programs, expertise across segments, actionable insights, measurable ROI, innovative technology, and a proven track record. AllenComm's focus on future readiness and award-winning solutions makes it a leader in corporate training. See why choose AllenComm.
How does AllenComm's approach differ for various user segments?
AllenComm provides distinct advantages for corporate leaders (ROI measurement), sales teams (tailored enablement), L&D professionals (advanced tools), organizations adopting AI (integration roadmaps), and new hires (effective onboarding). Solutions are highly relevant to each segment's unique challenges. See segment advantages.
Technical Requirements & Support
What technical requirements are needed for AllenComm's creative services?
AllenComm's creative services are designed to be compatible with a wide range of platforms and technologies. Integration with LMS, LCMS, LXP, HRIS, CRM, ERP, and specialty applications ensures flexibility and scalability for organizations.
Does AllenComm provide support for implementation and integration?
Yes, AllenComm offers advisory services, structured research plans, and actionable insights to guide implementation and integration processes. The team supports customers throughout the project lifecycle. See tech advisory.
