Sparkhouse

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Ceo/Owner of Creative Outdoor Distributor

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

We sell unique, feature rich outdoor products like stroller wagons, all-terrain wagons, folding chairs and tables, ice coolers and more.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Sparkhouse to accomplish?

• 30 Sec. Commercial for Amazon Store

SOLUTION

How did you find Sparkhouse?

Amazon Partnership

Why did you select Sparkhouse over others?

Referred to me

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

Showcasing 4 of our outdoor products in a lifestyle environment. Highlighting how each product's features can be used.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

We received our fantastic 30 second commercial, as promised.

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

• On-time.
• Responsive.
• Helpful.
• Open Communication.

What was your primary form of communication with Sparkhouse?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

It was impressive how well the video came out. Very professional. Very clean shots. Beautiful work.

Are there any areas for improvement or something Sparkhouse could have done differently?

Outstanding all around.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Brand Marketing Manager of a wellness & fitness company

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

make functional gum & mints.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Sparkhouse to accomplish?

• Create a short commercial to showcase the brand + products
• be educational
• capture the scientific yet creative side of the brand

SOLUTION

How did you find Sparkhouse?

Referral

Why did you select Sparkhouse over others?

Referred to me

How many teammates from Sparkhouse were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

They created the copy and scene of the video. They also casted the actress and created the voiceover as well doing the entire edit and production of the video.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

None.

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

Yes, the team was always really great at getting the project and edits back to us promptly and they handled feedback really well!

What was your primary form of communication with Sparkhouse?

Virtual Meeting

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

We were impressed with their dedication and excitement to work with us.

Are there any areas for improvement or something Sparkhouse could have done differently?

None.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Content Marketing Manager of (a/an) Real estate

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

We're a real estate investment trust (REIT) that acquires, develops, redevelops, and manages multifamily apartment communities

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Sparkhouse to accomplish?

• Create a recruiting video for our Careers page.

SOLUTION

How did you find Sparkhouse?

Other

Why did you select Sparkhouse over others?

Other

What was the size of Sparkhouse’s team?

Not Sure

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

Create and engaging video for jobseekers to highlight key benefits of working at our company using our brand colors and logos.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

• Increased interest in job postings

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

For the most part they delivered items on time. Where were some instances where deliverables came in a few days later than expected.

What was your primary form of communication with Sparkhouse?

• Email
• Messaging App

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

They were very understanding and sent a weekly check-in.

Are there any areas for improvement or something Sparkhouse could have done differently?

Some edits weren't completed the first time or exactly to specifications.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am the owner of a marketing agency and am responsible for client direction and business development.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Sparkhouse, and what were your goals?

We were creating a :30 second television commercial for Casa Colina Hospital. Opening a brand new medical-surgical wing in 2016, Casa Colina Hospital and Centers for Healthcare was ready to make a splash with its first Orthopedics service line promotion for their innovative Revive Joint Replacement Program. The campaign needed to communicate Casa Colina’s dedication to quality patient care and state-of-the-art treatment while emphasizing positive patient outcomes.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor and what were the deciding factors?

We interviewed severals companies for the video production. Sparkhouse was chosen based on experience and chemistry between our two teams.

Describe the video(s) and the process in detail, including the project steps and all stages of production.

Discovery Meeting, Storyboarding, script writing, talent selection, location visit, production, editing.

Who did you work with and what was the feedback process like?

Torrey and the team was great at taking feedback and implementing all changes.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Can you share any outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

Positive word of mouth in the community and an uptick in patient volume.

Describe their project management style, including communication tools and timeliness.

Project management was interactive and constructive. Timelines were set and deadlines were met.

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

The day of shooting process and flexibility.

Are there any areas for improvement or something they could have done differently?

No.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

Director of Marketing and Innovation. We make delicious allergy friendly candy

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Sparkhouse?

Amazon STV video creation

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor?

Through our parters at Amazon and Advantage

Describe the scope of their work in detail.

Sparkhouse team asked for some documentation in regards to our brand, style and what we were looking for in this video. We collaboratively worked on a story outlined and casting needs. The sparkhouse team provided a timeline that was adhered to the entire time and was walling and able to make necessary changes we requested along the way. They casted, filmed and edited a :15 video for us that we are not able to use on Amazon STV.

What was the team composition?

We worked with a campaign and creative manager from amazon, an account manager from Sparkhouse, our YumEarth marketing team, and our Sr Media Manager at Advantage to get the campaign executed

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Can you share any outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

The project has not yet launched

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

Overall communication was easy and effective

What did you find most impressive about this company?

They were very punctual. They adhered to the timeline and delivered what was on the brief.

Is there any area for improvement or anything that could have been done differently?

Not that i can think of

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I'm the founder of a small direct response marketing company.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Sparkhouse, and what were your goals?

We were looking for a conversion-focused, direct-response tv commercial in a 60-second format.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor and what were the deciding factors?

Price, overall communication and samples provided helped drive this decision.

Describe the video(s) and the process in detail, including the project steps and all stages of production.

We started with developing a script, creating a storyboard and A/V board. From there we finalized which assets to use for the video. Selecting actors appropriate for the spot and finished off with post production.

Who did you work with and what was the feedback process like?

We worked directly with the owner, Torrey and his PM, Max, to deliver the video.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Can you share any outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

We havent taken the video live yet.

Describe their project management style, including communication tools and timeliness.

Very responsive over email to our inquiries.

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

We were impressed with their communication and collaboration skills. It felt like they were part of our team.

Are there any areas for improvement or something they could have done differently?

Sometimes they would take our suggestions to literally when feedback on their end would have been appreciated.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

ATEL is an OEM manufacture that designs, produces, certifies then launches in the market devices such as; Mobile Hotspots, Fixed Wireless Access Broadband terminals, Phones, Tablets, Trackers, IoT and other Smart Connected Devices.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Sparkhouse, and what were your goals?

Video production for sales, marketing and informational materials for our devices

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor and what were the deciding factors?

Past experience with Sparkhouse

Describe the video(s) and the process in detail, including the project steps and all stages of production.

The projects were managed to perfection and outcome is higher than anticpated

Who did you work with and what was the feedback process like?

I was able to work with many team members and everyone is a stand out in their positions. Torrey is a subject matter expert in this field and is always a pleasure to work with

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Can you share any outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

Both devices that the Sparkhouse videos have been released have SOLD OUT and user reviews have been great. Even the devices are recommended by Verizon

Describe their project management style, including communication tools and timeliness.

Excellent project management in all ways, Written, emails, SOW, scripts, text, alerts and day of details

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

They turned all of my ideas to reality.

Are there any areas for improvement or something they could have done differently?

Any tips to get more exposure on YouTube with the videos

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

Maelys creates clinically proven body reshaping products for women. We are not afraid to tackle issues that no one else has tackled before, and we work hard to produce results-driven products that will give you unstoppable curves and unstoppable confidence.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Sparkhouse, and what were your goals?

We wanted to produce high quality, performance-driven ads for our e-commerce website.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor and what were the deciding factors?

We looked for a company that can deliver ideation, casting, production and editing in a tight schedule, while not harming the quality of the end result.

Describe the video(s) and the process in detail, including the project steps and all stages of production.

We created 4 short video ads for each of our best selling products.

Who did you work with and what was the feedback process like?

I worked with Torrey and his team, they sent me all things that needed approval via email, and I replied within 24 hrs.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Can you share any outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

Most of the ads delivered great results, and bought positive ROAS.

Describe their project management style, including communication tools and timeliness.

The project was well managed, with easy communication, and high quality deliverables under tight schedule.

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

The quality of production.

Are there any areas for improvement or something they could have done differently?

No

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

Senior Producer for Activision Blizzard Esports

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Sparkhouse, and what were your goals?

We brought Sparkhouse in for a video interview shoot for upcoming product announcements. Our goals were to find a reputable company that could set up an advanced video shoot on short notice.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor and what were the deciding factors?

An internal referral with high praise! Deciding factors were presenting the creative pitch and making sure they were able to meet this demand under a short deadline and on budget.

Describe the video(s) and the process in detail, including the project steps and all stages of production.

We worked with Sparkhouse over several meetings to talk through creative, logistics,

Who did you work with and what was the feedback process like?

Torrey, Aman 

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Can you share any outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

The video is currently in post-production and the results from the shoot were excellent! Quality work was delivered.

Describe their project management style, including communication tools and timeliness.

The team at Sparkhouse was very easy to work with and stayed in constant communication regarding setup and pre-production.

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

They were very quick to get on the same page with us regarding what we needed creatively. Didn't need to explain much regarding setup.

Are there any areas for improvement or something they could have done differently?

N/A

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I'm the CEO and creative lead of Gangbustrs Marketing Agency.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Sparkhouse, and what were your goals?

Our client, a well known consumer electronics Brand needed to create and test 8 spots in 6 weeks.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor and what were the deciding factors?

The challenge was daunting, but Torrey's team worked closely on concepting and ideas as well as production to meet the deadlines.

Describe the video(s) and the process in detail, including the project steps and all stages of production.

We ended up with 8 unique spots that that each aligned to a persona's needs. We did both :30 and :06 cut downs.

Who did you work with and what was the feedback process like?

The editors we all very responsive and well versed in creative process.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Can you share any outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

Our clients were very pleased. We hope we could continue to work together.

Describe their project management style, including communication tools and timeliness.

always available by phone and fast to respond

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

Fast, friendly and REALLY GOOD!

Are there any areas for improvement or something they could have done differently?

None