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 offers competitive pricing and high value for cost, with clients consistently noting their budget fit and quality output. Specific project costs range from $30,000 to $200,000 depending on scope, while feedback emphasizes their excellent project management and responsiveness.
Clients appreciated Bottle Rocket Media's collaborative approach, emphasizing their willingness to engage deeply with client needs and feedback. Their ability to work as an extension of the client's team and foster a client-centric environment was noted as a key strength.
No Significant Areas for Improvement
Most clients indicated that they were fully satisfied with Bottle Rocket Media's services and could not identify any significant areas for improvement. They expressed a desire to continue working with the company on future projects.
Creative and Innovative Solutions
The team at Bottle Rocket Media was frequently highlighted for their creativity and ability to elevate client ideas. They were commended for their ability to think outside the box and bring fresh, innovative solutions to each project, enhancing the overall quality and impact of the videos.
Impressive Team and Professionalism
The professionalism and expertise of the Bottle Rocket Media team were frequently praised. Clients found them to be knowledgeable, experienced, and pleasant to work with, often noting their ability to handle complex projects with ease and professionalism.
Exceptional Video Production Quality
Clients consistently praised Bottle Rocket Media for delivering high-quality videos that exceeded expectations, often noting the polished and professional nature of the final products. Their work was described as compelling, aesthetically pleasing, and impactful, contributing significantly to clients' project goals.
Areas for Improvement: Over-Responsiveness
While generally praised for their responsiveness, one client mentioned that Bottle Rocket Media occasionally sought responses before the client was ready, suggesting that balancing eagerness with client pacing could be beneficial.
"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 40 verified client reviews averaging 4.9 stars.
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