More impact for your communications: D-ID expands with simpleshow acquisition

Companies want messages that not only inform, but also connect on a human level. For years, D-ID has pioneered this field with breakthrough avatar technology, digital humans that don’t just talk, but listen, respond, and hold real-time conversations.

Now, a new chapter begins: simpleshow is joining D-ID. For over 15 years, simpleshow has been a trusted partner for enterprises around the world, transforming complicated topics into simple, memorable stories through explainer videos.

“Our mission has always been to simplify complex information so that everyone can understand it — with ease and a touch of storytelling,” says Karsten Böhrs, CEO of simpleshow.

Together, D-ID’s avatars and simpleshow’s storytelling platform create a powerful synergy: communication that is both clear and interactive, scalable and personal.

“This merger is about taking communication to the next level — combining simplicity and storytelling with interactivity and human connection,” adds Gil Perry, CEO of D-ID.

On September 16, 2025, the merger of the two companies was officially announced. Soon, operations will run under the D-ID name uniting the best of both worlds:

• D-ID’s real-time interactive visual agents and scripted avatars
  
• simpleshow’s enterprise-scale video storytelling platform
  

This combination opens entirely new possibilities for Learning & Development, marketing, HR, sales, and internal communication.

What stays the same

The D-ID products you already use remain fully available and work exactly as you know them today. Whether it’s Interactive Avatars for real-time conversations, the Creative Reality Studio for generating lifelike videos, or integrations into your own platforms and workflows — all of these tools continue without interruption. You can keep building customer interactions, training modules, or marketing experiences with the same reliable technology you already trust.

Beyond the products themselves, nothing fundamental about your existing agreements will change. Contracts, pricing models, SLAs, and support contacts remain exactly as before, ensuring stability and predictability. The same applies to data, privacy, and security: all commitments stay in place, with no adjustments to data handling or residency without your explicit approval.
 

What gets better

With simpleshow joining the D-ID family, customers gain access to a completely new dimension of video creation. simpleshow video maker, trusted by enterprises worldwide, now becomes part of the offering, adding simplicity and speed to professional video production.  Equipped with powerful AI features, the tool can automatically condense complex topics into easy-to-understand videos, making professional storytelling more accessible than ever.

This means more creation options than ever before. Real-time interactive avatars can now be paired with AI-scripted explainer videos, enabling both live, personal interaction and scalable storytelling at the same time.

Customers also benefit from a richer set of resources. The extensive simpleshow content libraries and workflows provide ready-to-use templates, illustrations, and structures that make video projects faster to produce and more engaging to watch.

Finally, it all comes together under one roof. Instead of managing multiple vendors, enterprises can now rely on a single partner for a full spectrum of communication needs — from multilingual explainer videos at scale to live, face-to-face digital humans powered by D-ID.

“We’re combining our leading avatar technology with simpleshow’s incredible storytelling tool. This unlocks entirely new opportunities for companies worldwide,” says Gil Perry.

Why the combination matters

The strength lies in integration: D-ID avatars bring interactivity and dialogue, while simpleshow videos deliver clarity and storytelling. Together, they redefine how enterprises connect with employees, customers, and partners:

• HR & Onboarding: A video introduces processes. A D-ID avatar coach answers employee questions in real time.
  
• E-Learning & Training: Explainer videos teach the basics. An avatar trainer follows up with quizzes or role plays.
  
• Customer Service: Videos explain key functions. A service avatar guides users step by step, responding instantly.
  
• Sales & Marketing: Product videos highlight benefits. Live avatars adapt the pitch to different audiences.
  
• Internal Communication: A video explains a change process. An avatar spokesperson turns it into a dialogue.

Conclusion

With simpleshow joining D-ID, the most complete solution for enterprise communication is taking shape. Clear explainer videos provide structure and storytelling, while interactive avatars bring dialogue and human connection.

For companies, this combination translates into communication that is simpler, more personal, and more efficient — powered by one trusted partner: D-ID.