A nut has two halves
Nurturing your content
The Nutshell is not just a name. It encompasses who we are and what we do. The nut is the kernel, the essence: the stories that define who you are. The Nutshell reveals these stories, brings them to light. But at the same time it does exactly what a nutshell does: it protects and nurtures them. And makes sure they reach the right audience. The shell has two halves: both strong, but also surprisingly complementary. Just like the crack two-woman team that makes up The Nutshell.
Motto
‘Logic will bring you from A to B, imagination will bring you everywhere.’
Qualities
No-nonsense, empathetic, results-driven, keen eye for detail, expert knowledge, well-crafted copy.
Happy customers
KBC, TUI travel group, Lukoil, MeesPierson, Rexel, BNP Paribas Fortis, Sunjets, Suzuki, Vlerick Alumni, Zelfbouwmarkt, Omron, Hippo Revue equestrian magazine, and more…
Motto
‘Put your heart, mind and soul into even your smallest acts.’
Qualities
Ideas person, creative thinker, tenacious, compassionate, team player, likes to surprise – again and again.
Happy customers
Vlerick Business School, Lapperre Hearing Systems, BNP Paribas Fortis, Flemish Community, Flemish Tourist Board, Wit-Gele Kruis home-care providers, Kunstmaan communication agency, Belgian Wood Forum, Mediahuis, Passe-Partout, and more…
Nuts about networks
Your project team
We believe in forging smart alliances with like-minded people who share the same love and passion for their work.
74
Journalists
16
Photographers
11
Art directors
8
Video producers
6
Web geeks
In a nutshell
Flashback
We prefer to look ahead. But hey, sometimes it’s good to look back too. Let’s pick out a few landmarks on our way to creating The Nutshell.
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MARCH
2022
Our first book
On 8 March 2022, we launched ‘Dream Dare Do’, a book we wrote in collaboration with Conny Vandendriessche.
OCT
2020
Lockdown but no downtime
With the coronavirus pandemic in full swing, shooting video reports ourselves on location was a big no-no, so we worked with local crews, including in Shanghai, Germany, and San Francisco. Long live online collaborations!
NOV
2019
An award-winning time in London
Our tea video from Taiwan was nominated for the prestigious CMA awards. Woo hoo! Together with our crew and client, we had an unforgettable evening in London.
APR
2019
Level up!
After 3½ years working at each other’s kitchen table, it was time to get our own office. We found the ultimate place to welcome customers and let our creativity run wild in the idyllic Belgian village of Baaigem.
OCT
2018
Tea in Taiwan
Our first mission outside of Europe: a video with a breathtaking backdrop of a tea plantation in Taiwan.
AUG
2016
The Nutshell is born
Sarah and Sabine joined forces and took the leap to set up The Nutshell together.
JUNE
2012
Everyone’s connected
Social media is now an integral part of any well-designed communication plan.
DEC
2010
There’s an app for that
Mobile devices need apps. Content for a small screen has rules of its own.
Oct
2008
Dream scenario
Sarah explores the world of video. It proves to be a powerful medium, as long as all the prep work is done properly: script, location, editing and posting on YouTube.
JUNE
2004
Match made in heaven
Sarah and Sabine become workmates and immediately hit it off.
FEB
2000
WWW arrives on the scene
Web publishing calls for a new mindset: the journalistic writing style of the ‘inverted pyramid’, with plenty of images.
APRIL
1994
First magazine
Sabine puts together her first magazine – before the days of e-mail and internet.
Do you have a project in mind?
Let’s sit down together and take a close look at your content. We might even be able to point you in a whole new direction.