Our top 5 explainer videos heading to 2026

Quick Answer: If you’re searching for standout explainer videos to inspire your Q1 2026 video project, you’re in the right place. In this guide, we showcase our top five explainer videos (across 3D, 2D, and mixed media) to help you evaluate creative partners and see how the right video can drive results for your brand.

The 2026 Marketer’s Challenge: Standing Out with Explainer Videos

For B2B marketers and brand leaders, 2026 is shaping up to be a year where video moves from “nice-to-have” to mission-critical. Your audience is savvier than ever, your products are more complex, and your competitors are fighting for attention in every channel. Explainer videos aren’t just about making things look good, they’re about turning complexity into clarity and helping you connect with prospects who are short on time but long on questions.

In this post, you’ll see five of our favorite projects in 3D, 2D, and mixed media. Each one is designed to spark ideas for your own initiatives, show the value of professional storytelling, and demonstrate why the right animation partner can make all the difference.

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The Business Case for Explainer Videos in 2026

Explainer videos are no longer a marketing experiment; they’re a proven driver of engagement, education, and conversion.

According to HubSpot, 96% of marketers say video is an important part of their strategy because it boosts audience understanding of products and services (Hubspot). For marketers planning 2026 campaigns, that means an effective explainer video can be the linchpin for everything from pipeline acceleration to improved retention.

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Sellmark Dark 30 PTZ: 3D Animation That Sells

The Sellmark Dark 30 PTZ is a prime example of how 3D explainer videos can turn a technically complex product into a compelling sales tool. When Sellmark needed to launch their new pan-tilt-zoom camera, we crafted a 3D video that highlighted advanced features like night vision and remote control in a way that’s visually clear and persuasive. Every scene was designed to answer real customer questions, accelerate the sales cycle, and make even the most intricate features instantly understandable.

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Digital Brew’s Explainer Video: Mixed Media, Maximum Clarity

How do we introduce ourselves to new partners? By using our own tools. Our explainer video blends 3D animation, 2D graphics, and live action to pull back the curtain on our creative process. It shows step by step how we turn your ideas into videos that not only educate and inspire, but also move the needle on real business outcomes. This piece is a working example of our “clarity first, creativity always” philosophy in action.

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Prochant Explainer: Mixed Media for a Complex Solution

Prochant came to us with a challenge: How do you explain the value of a complex healthcare billing platform in just a few minutes? Our answer was to combine 3D models, animated graphics, and a clear narrative arc that follows a typical customer journey. By blending styles, we made a technical solution easy to understand and visually engaging, a critical factor, since Forbes reports that 90% of customers say product videos directly influence their buying decisions.

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Flossrite: 2D Animation for Clear, Step-by-Step Storytelling

Not every explainer needs characters or 3D. For Flossrite, a brand focused on making oral hygiene easy, we created a 2D non-character animation that breaks down product use into simple, memorable steps. The result is a short video that educates, engages, and builds trust, showing that even the simplest format, done right, can deliver powerful results. For B2B brands in regulated or technical spaces, this style is perfect for compliance training, onboarding, or how-to content.

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Latino cARTographies: Award-Winning 2D Storytelling

Some stories deserve to be celebrated. Our 2D animation for Latino cARTographies honors the art of Miguel Ávila and was recognized at the 2025 Collision Awards. This project blends cultural narrative, bold visuals, and original artwork into an explainer that does more than inform, it inspires. For organizations with a mission or movement to share, a carefully crafted 2D video can create deep emotional resonance and lasting impact.

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Why Blending 3D, 2D, and Mixed Media Matters

Choosing the right style for your explainer video isn’t just about looks, it’s about strategy. Mixing 3D, 2D, and live action lets you showcase different sides of your story. For example:

Style	Best For	Example
3D	Technical demos, product features	Sellmark Dark 30 PTZ
2D	How-tos, education, culture	Flossrite, Latino cARTographies
Mixed Media	Process, service, creative vision	Prochant, Digital Brew

By blending approaches, we tailor each project to your goals and audience—because a one-size-fits-all video rarely hits the mark.

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Explainer Videos Drive Pipeline and Measurable ROI

Let’s talk results. Wyzowl’s 2024 report found that 87% of marketers say video delivers a positive ROI, a number that’s more than doubled over the past decade. For B2B, that means explainer videos do more than drive engagement—they shorten sales cycles, qualify leads faster, and help reps spend less time explaining and more time closing.

Imagine your Q1 2026 sales team heading into calls with buyers who have already watched your explainer video. They’re more informed, more confident, and much closer to a decision.

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What Makes a Digital Brew Explainer Different?

Every Digital Brew explainer is built on one promise: turn complexity into clarity. Our process is rooted in collaboration—we dig deep to understand your product, your buyer, and your goals. Then we build a narrative arc that makes even the most technical topic approachable and memorable.

This is why our videos are used not just for marketing, but for sales enablement, customer support, and training. The right story, told well, has ripple effects across your whole organization.

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Video Trends for 2026: What to Watch

Video is set to become even more interactive, data-driven, and multi-format in 2026. This is pushing brands to think beyond single-use videos and invest in content that works across sales, onboarding, and beyond. That’s why explainer videos (when crafted by experts) are your most versatile marketing asset for the year ahead.

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Wrap Up: How to Choose the Right Explainer Video Partner

A great explainer video is a blend of art and business strategy. As you plan for Q1 2026, look for a partner who:

• Connects creativity with concrete business goals.
• Offers expertise across 3D, 2D, and mixed media.
• Communicates clearly and collaborates every step of the way.

At Digital Brew, we believe your story deserves to be more than just “explained”, it should inspire action.

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