Bottle Rocket Media (BRM) specializes in video production, motion graphics, event production, SEO, and video marketing. Located in Chicago’s West Loop area, we are an award-winning, full-service video production agency serving clients worldwide, delivering creative work that inspires audiences and drives results.
BRM has won 24 Telly Awards, 21 Vega Awards, a Daytime Emmy Award, and an AVA Award.
Bottle Rocket Media ranked in the Inc 5000 2020 Annual List of America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies, named to the Inc 5000's Most Successful Companies in America list for 2019, the INC 5000's Midwest Most Successful Companies List, and the Financial Times 500 most successful companies in America.
Our content has been viewed billions of times online and on broadcast television. We understand branding, storytelling, and we have the experience to listen to your vision, compile a plan, and create videos that connect to your audience.
Key Clients: Apple, Dyson, Amazon, Aspen Dental, American Medical Association, Google, United Airlines, Kenmore, Calamos Investments, Digitas, Glidden, Dyson, American Girl, Chase, MetLife, McDonald's, Starbucks, WeWork, PayPal, Hilton, Tempus, Skywalker Ranch, Walgreens, American Marketing Association, Boston Scientific, Chicago Cubs, Sarepta, The Second City, Pabst Brewing Company, Hawkeye Agency, Soul Machines, Solar Mosaic, Basis Technologies, TaskUs, Leaf Home, Allscripts, Blue River PetCare, Brunswick Corporation, CoreRX, Cormentum, Crisis Prevention Institute, Fast Radius, Gan Integrity, HGS, Karl Storz, Kimberly Clark, Kin Insurance, Litera Corp, National Association of Realtors, OWND Agency, Uptake, and Springs Window Fashions, to name a few!
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Pricing Snapshot
Min. project size
$10,000+
Avg. hourly rate
$150 - $199
/hr
Rating for cost
4.9
/5
What Clients Have Said
Bottle Rocket Media is noted for providing good value for cost, with project costs generally fitting clients' budgets. Specific engagements ranged from $30,000 to $200,000, with clients praising their responsiveness and project management skills.
One area for improvement mentioned by a client is the initial editing of transcripts for videos. Providing a first draft of recommended sound bites could streamline the editing process and reduce the need for multiple revisions.
Effective Communication and Responsiveness
The team at Bottle Rocket Media is noted for their effective communication and responsiveness. Clients feel well-informed throughout the project lifecycle and appreciate the team's availability to address questions and concerns promptly.
Adapting to Client Needs
Bottle Rocket Media is recognized for their ability to adapt to changing client needs and project scopes. They accommodate client adjustments efficiently and maintain project momentum, which is particularly valued in dynamic environments.
Positive Client Feedback and Outcomes
Numerous clients report positive feedback from stakeholders and audiences regarding the videos produced by Bottle Rocket Media. The content often achieves its intended purpose, such as increasing engagement, driving sales, or enhancing brand visibility.
Impressive Technical Expertise
Clients are impressed by Bottle Rocket Media's technical expertise, particularly in animation and video editing. Their ability to work with complex concepts and translate them into engaging visual stories is highly valued.
Exceptional Project Management
Bottle Rocket Media consistently receives praise for their exceptional project management skills. Clients appreciate their ability to establish clear timelines, communicate effectively, and deliver projects on time, even under tight deadlines. Their organized approach ensures seamless project execution.
"The Bottle Rocket Media team is a very professional and organized team that delivers high-quality products."
Jan 17, 2023
Digital Strategy & Marketing Manager, Walk at Home
Marie Bullano
Verified
Arts, entertainment & music
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
11-50 Employees
Online Review
Verified
Bottle Rocket Media planned and produced a full-service video for a fitness production company. The goal was to shoot a premium home fitness video series within an agreed timeline.
Bottle Rocket Media has produced a series of videos that became the most popular series in the client's app. The team had excellent organization and time management skills, which made the engagement successful. The team was also professional and accommodating to the client's needs.
The client submitted this review online.
BACKGROUND
Please describe your company and your position there.
Walk Productions, Inc. is a production company that produces premium at-home fitness walking workouts. We hired Bottle Rocket Media to partner with us on a video production shoot.
OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE
For what projects/services did your company hire Bottle Rocket Media, and what were your goals?
Walk Productions, Inc. hired Bottle Rocket Media to plan and produce a full-service video production for our fitness video series called Wake Up and Walk. Our goal was to shoot a premium at-home fitness video and Bottle Rocket provided just that. Their team was very professional and knowledgeable and our final product was excellent. We will definitely be using Bottle Rocket Media again.
SOLUTION
How did you select this vendor and what were the deciding factors?
We selected Bottle Rocket Media because of the owner's background and portfolio of work.
Describe the video(s) and the process in detail, including the project steps and all stages of production.
Bottle Rocket Media planned pre-production and executed production. Everything was done seamlessly and professionally. We were very impressed.
Who did you work with and what was the feedback process like?
We worked directly with Mark and Dan and their team of producers. They kept everything on a time schedule and were able to accommodate all of our needs.
RESULTS & FEEDBACK
Can you share any outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?
Our Wake Up and Walk series is one of our most popular series in our Walk at Home app.
Describe their project management style, including communication tools and timeliness.
The Bottle Rocket Media Team has excellent organization skills and time management skills.
What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?
The Bottle Rocket Media team is a very professional and organized team that delivers high-quality products.
Are there any areas for improvement or something they could have done differently?
No areas of improvement.
RATINGS
5.0
Quality
5.0
Service & Deliverables
Schedule
5.0
On time / deadlines
Cost
5.0
Value / within estimates
Willing to Refer
5.0
NPS
Video Production for Nonprofit Organization
Video Production
$50,000 to $199,999
Aug. - Oct. 2020
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
5.0
Willing to Refer
5.0
"I love their creativity and professionalism as well as their dedication to making the client happy."
Feb 26, 2021
Executive Producer, Chicago Ideas
Sarah Ruth
Verified
Other industries
Chicago, Illinois
11-50 Employees
Online Review
Verified
A nonprofit organization partnered with Bottle Rocket Media to take charge of overseeing the shooting and editing of a series of videos for the business, as well as the execution of their live virtual events.
Because of the Bottle Rocket Media team's performance during this project, one of the company's clients asked to work with them specifically in the future. The company's internal team thoroughly enjoyed working with Bottle Rocket Media and recommend their services.
The client submitted this review online.
BACKGROUND
Please describe your company and your position there.
Executive Producer of a nonprofit content platform.
OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE
For what projects/services did your company hire Bottle Rocket Media?
Bottle Rocket Media served as project manager of a series of videos and live events for us. They oversaw the shooting, editing of videos as well as the execution of the live virtual events.
What were your goals for this project?
Brand awareness as well as accessible, engaging content for our audience
SOLUTION
How did you select Bottle Rocket Media?
We got quotes and interviewed several sources before selecting Bottle Rocket Media.
Describe the video(s) and the process in detail.
They delivered three highly produced and well edited videos that were creative, inspiring and beautifully shot.
What was your vendors' project management or feedback process?
Our client was very happy with the product as well as my bosses.
RESULTS & FEEDBACK
Can you share any outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?
The client asked to work with Bottle Rocket Media in the future.
How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?
Communication and timing were handled quite well. They were supportive and effective without needing too much from me.
What did you find most impressive about this company?
I love their creativity and professionalism as well as their dedication to making the client happy. I thoroughly enjoy working with the BRM team and highly recommend. I've been in this business a long time and always choose them.
Are there any areas for improvement?
No
RATINGS
5.0
Quality
5.0
Service & Deliverables
Schedule
5.0
On time / deadlines
Cost
5.0
Value / within estimates
Willing to Refer
5.0
NPS
Brand Story Production for Cocktail Company
Video Production
$10,000 to $49,999
Apr. - June 2020
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
4.0
Willing to Refer
5.0
"Their creativity, professionalism, and collaborative method to bring our idea to reality impressed us the most."
Sep 8, 2020
Brand Storyteller, Cocktail Company
Jennifer Stamper
Verified
Other industries
Chicago, Illinois
1-10 Employees
Online Review
Verified
Bottle Rocket Media produced a powerful video showcasing the cocktail company's brand story. The production aims to enable the client to reach more audiences beyond their vicinity.
The team's output received a large amount of positive feedback from all stakeholders. Bottle Rocket Media was able to finish the project without any complications.
The client submitted this review online.
BACKGROUND
Please describe your company and your position there.
I’m the Brand Storyteller for Crafthouse Cocktails, a bottled ready-to-drink cocktail company. We were one of the first companies to put award winning real cocktails in a bottle to make quality cocktails accessible to everyone.
OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE
For what projects/services did your company hire Bottle Rocket Media?
To tell the story of our company and it’s founders.
What were your goals for this project?
To introduce Crafthouse to an audience outside of Chicago and share how authentic, unique and fun our brand is.
SOLUTION
How did you select Bottle Rocket Media?
They were the most qualified, most creative and most engaged company we talked to. We knew they would do the best job bringing the Crafthouse story to life.
Describe the video(s) and the process in detail.
We go back to where it all started, the first bar that one of our owners opened and tell the story of the past 20 years through a creative, yet professional lense.
What was your vendors' project management or feedback process?
Very involved in the editing process, hands on.
RESULTS & FEEDBACK
Can you share any outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?
Great feedback from customers and our entire team.
How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?
Excellent, it was a breeze to get the project done.
What did you find most impressive about this company?
Their creativity, professionalism, and collaborative method to bring our idea to reality impressed us the most.
RATINGS
5.0
Quality
5.0
Service & Deliverables
Schedule
5.0
On time / deadlines
Cost
4.0
Value / within estimates
Willing to Refer
5.0
NPS
Employee Profile Video for Airline
Video Production
$10,000 to $49,999
Feb. - Mar. 2019
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
5.0
Willing to Refer
5.0
"Their knowledge, wide range of expertise and creativity are their greatest strengths."
Aug 23, 2019
Director of Social Content Strategy, Airline
Anonymous
Verified
Other industries
Chicago, Illinois
10,001+ Employees
Online Review
Verified
Bottle Rocket Media produced a video profiling a pilot to promote a design contest for an aircraft. The team managed pre- and post-production, directing the process from concept development to execution.
Receiving positive reviews from internal and external audiences, Bottle Rocket Media created an impressive video. The team managed the project efficiently to deliver the product on-time. Their knowledge and creativity guided production, which supported a valuable collaboration.
The client submitted this review online.
BACKGROUND
Please describe your company and your position there.
I am the director of social content strategy for United Airlines.
OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE
For what projects/services did your company hire Bottle Rocket Media?
We needed a social-first video profiling our system chief pilot.
What were your goals for this project?
We wanted to profile our pilot to help tell the story for a contest we were running to have female artists design and paint and aircraft. Our goals were powerful storytelling,views and social engagement and bottlerocket provided all of the above.
SOLUTION
How did you select this vendor?
I’ve known and worked with BottleRocket since they opened their shop and am continually impressed with their creativity and execution. Not to mention they are an absolute pleasure to be around!
Describe the video(s) and the process in detail.
They helped guide the process from conception to delivery and were on time and on budget. Filming in an airport and onboard aircraft is never easy, but the team at bottlerocket pulled it off with ease.
What was your vendors' project management or feedback process?
Call/text/email — they were available any time of day.
RESULTS & FEEDBACK
Can you share any outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?
The video was met with rave reviews internally and from our social followers.
How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?
Very effective workflow.
What did you find most impressive about this company?
Their knowledge, wide range of expertise and creativity are their greatest strengths.
Are there any areas for improvement?
No!
RATINGS
5.0
Quality
5.0
Service & Deliverables
Schedule
5.0
On time / deadlines
Cost
5.0
Value / within estimates
"5 stars for working within our set budget"
Willing to Refer
5.0
NPS
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Our Story
We’re Bottle Rocket Media, a Chicago-based collective of editors, producers, directors, designers, and marketers driven by one belief: powerful stories move people. With decades of experience in film, television, news, and branded content, our team blends documentary honesty with cinematic craft and strategic digital insight. We create video, motion graphics, and marketing experiences that feel human, look exceptional, and deliver measurable results.
Premier Verified means Clutch independently confirmed Bottle Rocket Media is a legally registered business, financially sound (Creditsafe: Very Low Risk), and backed by 42 verified client reviews averaging 4.9 stars.
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