VISION+
ACCREDITATION
Raise the Bar. Earn the Standard. Lead the Industry.
The UK’s first accreditation framework for video-first podcasts.
Defining excellence in production, workflow, design and delivery.
What is Vision+?
Vision+ is a certification, optimisation and public accreditation system for video-first podcasts.
It exists to:
• Improve craft and technical integrity
• Bring visibility to quality
• Help audiences and brands know what “cinematic” looks like
• Raise the commercial value of premium shows
Vision+ was developed by Podlab, after seventeen years working at the forefront of visual storytelling and podcast production. This is not consultancy - this is standards, validation and elevation.
Why now?
The industry has professionalised faster than its capability base. Platforms want scale and creators want excellence. Audiences want quality, but there has been no independent benchmark - until now.
Vision+ introduces:
A shared definition of production excellence
Accreditation that creators, studios and shows can earn
A network that brands can trust
It’s time this industry had a benchmark worth striving for.
Who is Vision+ for?
Vision+ is designed for:
• Established podcasts looking to level up
• Growth-stage creators moving into video
• Premium independents
• High-performing studios
• Networks building a video-first slate
• Brands requiring verified delivery partners
If you take craft seriously and want competitive advantage, then this is for you.
What Vision+ Accredits
Vision+ evaluates capability and elevates performance across:
Production & Studio Setup
• Lighting, audio, camera, set design, acoustics
Workflow Engineering
• Editing discipline, media management, continuity, redundancies
Creative Treatment & Visual Language
• Framing, tone, brand alignment, audience experience
Technical Consistency
• Colour management, delivery formats, matching and monitoring
Operational Resilience
• Reliability, repeatability, time-to-publish integrity
Commercial Readiness
• Sponsor presentation, brand alignment, scalable quality controls
How Accreditation Works
Accreditation begins with a briefing and pre-assessment, during which we align your objectives against the Vision+ Standards Framework. From there, the implementation phase takes place on-site: up to two days of hands-on optimisation, training and system engineering to bring your production towards compliance. As you embed improvements, remote support is available to ensure stability and resolve issues in real time.
Once deployment concludes, you receive a detailed report outlining findings, required adjustments and recommended enhancements to maintain excellence. Shows that reach the required benchmark are awarded Vision+ accreditation, listed publicly and granted permission to display the Vision+ badge. Accreditation is not final, however; maintaining it requires annual validation, ensuring your standards evolve as the industry does.
What Accreditation Delivers
Vision+ accreditation delivers measurable uplift in capability, discipline and creative output. It raises the aesthetic and technical standard of your production, resulting in clearer storytelling, stronger viewer retention and a more professional impression for guests, advertisers and brands. With a consistent workflow and reduced revision burden, projects move faster and more efficiently, allowing teams to focus on what matters most: the content itself.
Accredited shows benefit from increased trust, clearer commercial positioning and eligibility for Vision+ showcase opportunities. Simply put, accreditation transforms your show from “well-produced” to recognised standard-bearer - visible, credible and aligned with a benchmark the industry can understand and respect.
Accreditation Levels
Vision+ Core:
Certification and deployment
Starting at £2,500 + VAT
Vision+ Pro:
Certification, deployment, optimisation and reporting
Starting at £3,500 + VAT
Vision+ Studio:
For multi-show studios or networks
Quoted per engagement
FAQs
How long does accreditation take?
Typically 2–6 weeks depending on readiness.
Do you only work with bigger shows?
No. Craft matters more than scale.
Does Vision+ include equipment advice?
Yes - optimisation is part of deployment.
Does every show pass?
No. Accreditation has to be earned.
Is this training?
Training is part of deployment - the outcome is accreditation.
Submit your show for review, using the contact form, and we’ll determine suitability and next steps.