Bottle Rocket Media

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am the Founder & Director of an educational learning laboratory and public school that is reimagining the future of public education.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Bottle Rocket Media?

We had the honor of working with Bottle Rocket Media on video production needs to help bring the mission of our organization alive through media.

What were your goals for this project?

Our goals were to showcase our innovation in a succinct, inspiring and compelling way.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor?

I was referred to Bottle Rocket Media from a colleague who spoke very highly of them and was thrilled that they had the capacity to take on our project.

Describe the video(s) and the process in detail.

Working with Bottle Rocket Media was such a smooth and easy process! I was extremely impressed with their level of professionalism and expertise.

What was your vendors' project management or feedback process?

N/A

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The final videos were incredible, and quite honestly, far exceeded my anticipation of what was possible given the limited investment of time on behalf of my organization. Our audience has been inspired, in large part, due to Bottle Rocket Media's perfectly executed use of imagery and music to align with the narration.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

Seamless! They were adaptable, flexible, friendly and very responsive. They also accommodated our requests for updates and changes given some shifts we had internally. I also felt that they shared an authentic passion for roar our mission, which made it such a joy to work with them.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

Bottle Rocket Media has unparalleled experience in the space and a very impressive background in working on a range of projects. I was impressed with how down-to-earth and humble the team was, particularly given their historical clients.

Are there any areas for improvement?

No. I hope to work with them again in the future!

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the executive producer for IMX Studios. We produce much of the video photography for a few large general merchandise retail chains.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Bottle Rocket Media?

We were asked to produce a fun, energetic promotional video for the Fourth of July. It was going to include a media buy, so we wanted to put more money and engagement into it. The video also needed to be able to cross over the English and Spanish-speaking markets. It was a bigger project for us.  

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

We presented them with creative material that our team produced, and they gave us some input on how they thought the project would work best. From there, they developed storyboards and a director’s treatment detailing how the director would see the project forward. They proposed a few directors, and we chose one of them. Once the treatment was approved, we went forward with approving their storyboard that best represented the concept we provided.

Then, we moved into production. The script was written by our team, but they handled everything else, including contracting talent, scouting locations, shooting, and post-production. After they made their edits, we had a final cut to wrap the project.

What is the team composition?

My two main points of contact were Dan (Principal Content Director & Producer, Bottle Rocket Media) and Brent (Principal Director & Creative, Bottle Rocket Media).

How did you come to work with Bottle Rocket Media?

We’d worked with Bottle Rocket Media on a few smaller projects at that point. They’d done a great job in the past. Once the scope of the project became larger than anticipated, we brought in their team believing they would be up for the challenge. I’m glad to say that they were.

How much have you invested with them?

The final scope came out to be around $200,000.

What is the status of this engagement?

The project lasted from May–June 2019.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?

At the end of the day, everyone was happy with the video they produced. They were responsive and rolled with the punches. In this industry, there are so many eyeballs on every step of the process and constant revisions that have to be made. The team was able to accommodate those quick changes and turnarounds without a problem. 

How did Bottle Rocket Media perform from a project management standpoint?

This was a union shoot, and they were able to work closely with other agencies to ensure that we stayed within budget while accomplishing everything we wanted. We communicated mostly through email and phone calls.

What did you find most impressive about them?

Their ideas were very supportive of what we wanted to see in the production. The changes they made were always in line with our original concepts. That paired with their responsiveness was commendable. 

Are there any areas they could improve?

At one point, they were wanted responses and answers from us before we had them. While over-responsiveness is generally a good problem to have, it's important that they’re able to wait for us to have information, too. 

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

Be upfront in the preproduction space in terms of your needs. Their initial storyboards were not exactly what we were looking for because we didn’t communicate our ideas as effectively as we could have. Being as clear as possible will streamline the process.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

Jacqueline von Edelberg, Director of Strategic Initiatives for the Academy for Global Citizenship and the author of How to Walk to School: Blueprint for a Neighborhood School Renaissance

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Bottle Rocket Media?

We needed a compelling narrative that would delight and inspire 1K high net-worth individuals as they walked through an immersive video experience at a high-octane gala.

What were your goals for this project?

As the event was an entirely mobile experience, we needed to make sure everyone heard the school message before the event unfolded. Bottle Rocket Media created an entry video installation that was as joyful as it was informative.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor?

In my two decades of work as a non-profit leader, Brett Singer stands out as one of the most talented and thoughtful storytellers around.

Describe the video(s) and the process in detail.

Brett’s team prepared key video components for Chefs’ Playground, a high profile food-art-theater gala in Chicago. Now in its 6th year, the event reaches 50MM viewers and has featured more than 70 culinary leaders, including Rick Bayless, Jeff Mauro, Lee Wolen, and numerous Top Chef contestants.

The high profile event supports the Academy for Global Citizenship, a public charter elementary school globally recognized for sustainability, whole-child wellness, and civic engagement. Bottle Rocket Media helped to create a compelling promotional video and communication strategy, nimbly synthesizing seemingly disparate directives from the creative team, school leaders, event planners, and data experts. In addition to the event’s promotional video explaining our vision and mission, his team also created an AR activated video on the printed and digital event invitation.

What was your vendors' project management or feedback process?

All our stakeholders found his team a pleasure to work with, conscientious to detail, and incredibly responsive. Bottle Rocket Media has our highest recommendation.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Brett's work help to power an innovative fundraising model for instant, frictionless giving. Thanks to his impactful visuals, the school was well positioned to close its annual 250K operating budget gap and raise the funds to break ground on the school’s future net-positive campus.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

Bottle Rocket was highly communicative, and the workflow traveled effortlessly!

What did you find most impressive about this company?

Given how many galas people attend these days, it takes something really compelling to break through the clutter. Brett's team did this with such aplomb. Pure magic. Really, we were totally blown away.

Are there any areas for improvement?

None. Zero. Nada. Keep up the good work!

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am a product marketing manager at Centro, an advertising technology company in Chicago. We build media planning and buying software for brands and advertisers, and also have a services team that works in the software for clients who do not want to do their own planning and buying.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Bottle Rocket Media?

Centro has had a long relationship with Bottle Rocket, largely because we are so happy with their work. They understand our brand (and its evolution over time) and are professional, friendly, and produce great work.

What were your goals for this project?

For this project, we needed to produce video testimonials from real clients and users of Centro and our software, Basis. We'll use these videos in sales and marketing materials like account pitches, on our website, in social media, etc.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor?

Our past success with Bottle Rocket over at least 10 years made this an easy decision.

Describe the video(s) and the process in detail.

Bottle Rocket met with us early on to discuss the goals, strategy, and content of the testimonials. Brett and team provided their expert opinions and we were off to the races. They quickly adjusted to a major location change (from Chicago to New York) and handled our last minute adjustments with complete deftness and professionalism. On site, they were equally as amazing. Efficient, friendly, and clearly experts in production. Brett and his crew made our interview subjects feel comfortable and pulled out some great content.

What was your vendors' project management or feedback process?

The project management has been very collaborative. As a bit of a control freak, I like to be involved in everything, and the team was very willing to let me drive where I could and gently take the reins back when I was out of my depth. The flexibility of the team cannot be understated. I like to plan, but as with everything nowadays, you have to be ready to adjust and pivot quickly. The Bottle Rocket team moved with us easily and their flexibility gave us what we needed.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

It's too early to share business outcomes, but our past videos have been well received and give credibility and polish to our presentations and website.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

Workflow was seamless. The Bottle Rocket team was very quick to respond, thorough, and a pleasure to work with. Scheduling was easy and flexible.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

Bottle Rocket is a great combination of flexible, professional, and friendly. They are genuinely easy to work with and nice people. They are accommodating and buttoned up, and I had no concerns putting them in front of clients.

Are there any areas for improvement?

None. They were very communicative, friendly, professional, and we will definitely work with them again.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am the co-founder of Nicholas Brinley Experiences. We work with large companies to create executive engagement strategies, from high-end dinners for 20, to private concerts for 2,000+ people.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Bottle Rocket Media?

We've worked with Bottle Rocket Media on several video production projects covering some of our larger scale events with Ludacris, Snoop Dogg, Shaquille O'Neal, and Pitbull. We wanted to capture our own content from each of these events and they helped us to do that.

What were your goals for this project?

We wanted to create a single promotional video capturing all of our concert-type events to use in support of sales.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor?

We've loved everything Bottle Rocket Media has produced for us in the past. We trust them and know they understand the goals of our brand.

Describe the video(s) and the process in detail.

Bottle Rocket Media has gotten to know us over the last year. Before the project began, we met with them to fully debrief the team on what we were looking for. From there, they presented a timeline for the project.

What was your vendors' project management or feedback process?

Bottle Rocket Media provided us an initial cut of the video. We provided detailed feedback, both verbally and written. They implemented the edits and presented the final video. If further edits or iterations are ever needed, we will continue this process.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We do not share our footage publicly due to privacy requests from our clients. That being said, we have always received very positive feedback from our clients on the footage. They love having the footage to share.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

Bottle Rocket does a great job of communicating with us. They have always stuck to timelines unless we make changes to the project scope, which they've always quickly adapted to.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

Their entire team is fantastic. They really took their time getting to know us, our company, and our goals. They spend as much time thinking about the emotions we want to evoke through the footage as they do talking through the tactical aspects of the video.

Are there any areas for improvement?

We don't have any complaints. We love working with Bottle Rocket Media on all of our video projects because we know they will more than deliver.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am the Chief Experience Officer at the American Marketing Association (AMA). The AMA serves 30,000 members, 74 professional chapters, 350+ collegiate chapters. I oversee marketing, innovation and insights, community experience, and live experiences.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Bottle Rocket Media?

We needed a graphics video package for our biggest annual AMA National conference, the Symposium for the Marketing of Higher Education. The package would be used for promotions leading up to the conference, as well as in-conference guidance and branding.

What were your goals for this project?

We wanted to create a consistent AMA branded experience throughout the conference. It should be clear to attendees where to ask for help and where to find out more information about the conference or about AMA. We also wanted to promote awareness leading up to the conference.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor?

We created an RFP and sent it to several agencies. The final decision was based on quality of work, timing (fast turnaround), and budget. Most important was quality within the budget.

Describe the video(s) and the process in detail.

We created scripts and storyboards together with Bottle Rocket Media. They created a mockup and we went through a few iterations regarding animation timing and design layout. After we approved a final mockup, we sent them content assets (speakers’ names, photos, quotes) for render.

What was your vendors' project management or feedback process?

Bottle Rocket Media was flexible in following our production schedule. Unfortunately, the confirmations of speakers were unpredictable. They were able to accommodate a stop-and-go flow of assets and still deliver renders quickly once receiving them.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Our stakeholders raved about the overall improvement in event experience, of which the video graphics were a part. We had a large lounge area where we played the videos that highlighted upcoming speakers. The lounge was a hit, and we have included a lounge at subsequent events. Our event attendance and Net Promoter Score, which we use to measure event experience value, were higher than the previous year.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

Bottle Rocket Media was accommodating and flexible. We wouldn't have been able to create the graphics without their flexibility and speed. They were able to take in the big-picture vision, including existing creative designs, and bring our creative vision to life through animation and motion.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

Bottle Rocket Media was a perfect partner for high-value and impactful results that fit our budget. They’re a collaborative group that felt like an extension of our creative team. They were able to quickly jump in, understand the vision, and flex with our process and changes to deliver impressive results.

Are there any areas for improvement?

I wish we had more budget to hire them again and again. I also wish more agencies had the same approach to their clients. It was a pleasure to work with Bottle Rocket Media.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am a Video ediitor of Suraj kumar

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

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OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Bottle Rocket Media to accomplish?

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SOLUTION

How did you find Bottle Rocket Media?

Online Search

Why did you select Bottle Rocket Media over others?

Close to my geographic location

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

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RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Bottle Rocket Media was the very best.

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

Yes

What was your primary form of communication with Bottle Rocket Media?

In-Person Meeting

Are there any areas for improvement or something Bottle Rocket Media could have done differently?

No

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Head of Integrated Content of Dyson

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

High end products in the floor care and hair care industry

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Bottle Rocket Media to accomplish?

Produce Social Films

SOLUTION

How did you find Bottle Rocket Media?

Referral

Why did you select Bottle Rocket Media over others?

• High ratings
• Good value for cost
• Referred to me

How many teammates from Bottle Rocket Media were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

We partnered with Bottle Rocket to create a social media video campaign that featured models using our hair care technology. Bottle Rocket helped with casting, concepting, shooting, and editing.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

ROI. Social Media performance KPIs (exact indicators confidential)

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

They always delivered on time and showed flexibility when we had delays on our end.

What was your primary form of communication with Bottle Rocket Media?

• In-Person Meeting
• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

Dan Fisher is director, creative, and main contact. He is a great communicator, methodical and thorough in his approach to filmmaking, and overall very easy to work with.

Are there any areas for improvement or something Bottle Rocket Media could have done differently?

None come to mind.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Executive Creative Director of a nonprofit

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

A non-profit providing social services and community experiences.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Bottle Rocket Media to accomplish?

• To produce a :30 TV spot

SOLUTION

How did you find Bottle Rocket Media?

Referral

Why did you select Bottle Rocket Media over others?

• Close to my geographic location
• Pricing fit our budget
• Great culture fit
• Referred to me
• Company values aligned

How many teammates from Bottle Rocket Media were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

We hired Bottlerocket to help us produce a :30 TV commercial in a short timeframe. This was an unusual setup, as we did our own casting  and hired our own set designer/propmaster due to limited budget as we are a non-profit. 

They provided pre-production scouting of locations as well as some general storyboards, shot lists and pre-production planning. They provided the crew and equipment and handled Direction duties for our 2-day filming. They handed off the footage and we did our own editing, however they did provide some consultation after seeing the rough cut.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We managed to film 5 different scenes in 3 locations over 2 days with multiple actors. The footage we got was lovely and will be useful to us not only for TV, but as cutdowns in other mediums.

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

This was a fast-turnaround schedule. They were eager to please us and help figure out how to maximize our time and our budget. This resulted in our taking on the duties of casting, hiring our own set designer/prop master as well as craft services.  We appreciated their flexibility with this. 

What was your primary form of communication with Bottle Rocket Media?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

They have an extremely tight crew who all seem to really love working together. They have great attitudes on set and are really calm and collected. They believed in our message and worked hard to make it the best it could be.

Are there any areas for improvement or something Bottle Rocket Media could have done differently?

Recognizing we were asking them to work a bit differently (letting us handle casting, props, craft services) there were a few instances where emails and meeting invites didn't make it to all the proper client players, but we figured it out in the end.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Production Coordinator of USC Shoah Foundation

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

USC Shoah Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to making audio-visual interviews with survivors and witnesses of the Holocaust and other genocides.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Bottle Rocket Media to accomplish?

• Provide videography services

SOLUTION

How did you find Bottle Rocket Media?

Online Search

Why did you select Bottle Rocket Media over others?

• High ratings
• Company values aligned

How many teammates from Bottle Rocket Media were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

Film and deliver footage, documents, and photos of Holocaust Survivor interviews.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Provided exceptional videographers and professionalism when working with interviewees, interviewers, and production coordinators.

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

Yes - Interviews were delivered on time and organized.

What was your primary form of communication with Bottle Rocket Media?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

We are impressed with their willingness to work within our budget and ability to provide exceptional services while representing our Non-Profit organization.

Are there any areas for improvement or something Bottle Rocket Media could have done differently?

Cannot think of any!