OVERVIEW
Since 2020, 3Motion Creative has partnered with Gusto to bring Gusto Next to life, a yearly event designed to connect with small business owners, accountants, and HR professionals. Born during the height of virtual fatigue, Gusto Next needed to defy the norms of typical B2B keynotes and create an immersive, cinematic experience that would showcase product evolution while championing the people behind small businesses.
Services

Event Creative / Virtual Production / Brand Storytelling

Industry
HR Tech / SaaS / FinTech

Challenge

In 2020, the challenge was clear: how to make a virtual event feel bold, human, and essential during a time of digital overload. As the event evolved in subsequent years, the challenge shifted to scaling production while maintaining that storytelling-first magic. Each year, the narrative needed to reflect current cultural moments while staying grounded in Gusto’s mission and product roadmap.

Approach

In 2020, the challenge was clear: how to make a virtual event feel bold, human, and essential during a time of digital overload. As the event evolved in subsequent years, the challenge shifted to scaling production while maintaining that storytelling-first magic. Each year, the narrative needed to reflect current cultural moments while staying grounded in Gusto’s mission and product roadmap.

Approach:
3Motion Creative developed and produced a series of hybrid keynote films, pre-recorded features, and live elements with a consistent editorial voice. From scripting to post-production, we treated Gusto Next like a launch campaign more than a conference, layering cinematic visuals, customer interviews, and executive messaging with dynamic pacing and thoughtful design.

  • 2020: The original pivot-to-virtual experience with documentary-driven storytelling
  • 2021–2023: Multi-day content programs featuring product showcases, customer journeys, and leadership insights
  • 2024: Brand-aligned, immersive content blending live segments with high-production pre-rolls, all crafted to feel like the future

outcome

Gusto Next has become a tentpole event for the company, helping shape public perception, activate sales teams, and drive engagement across customer segments. Each year, the event sets a new creative benchmark, with 3Motion Creative playing a foundational role in its evolution and emotional impact.

Testimonial
“From the very beginning, 3Motion Creative has helped us elevate Gusto Next into something more than an event. It is now a narrative moment, a cultural signal, and a celebration of the customers we serve. Their storytelling instincts and production mastery are unmatched.”

Gusto // Conference Event