# Bottle Rocket Media Bottle Rocket Media Reviews (42), Pricing, Services & Verified Ratings - Premier Verified - 4.9 out of 5 average review rating - 6 connections joined Bottle Rocket Media's Network [Visit Website](https://bottlerocketmedia.net/?utm_source=clutch.co&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=directory) [Get a Custom Proposal](https://clutch.co/profile/bottle-rocket-media) **Video Content Agency** 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! Bottle Rocket Media Reel ---> [https://sproutvideo.com/playlists/e89bdbb41060](https://sproutvideo.com/playlists/e89bdbb41060) Learn more about Bottle Rocket Media —> [https://bottlerocketmedia.net/](https://bottlerocketmedia.net/) ## Company Information - Minimum project size: $10,000+ - Hourly rate: $150 - $199 - Number of employees: 10 - 49 - 1 Locations: - Chicago, IL (Headquarters) - Founded in 2011 - 1 timezones: Central Standard Time (CST) ## Services, Focus Areas, Industries, and Clients ### Service Lines - 65% Video Production - 20% Video Marketing - 15% Broadcast Video ### Focus Areas - Animation Focus: - 50% Motion Graphics - 25% 2D Animation - 25% 3D Animation - Production Services: - 30% Directing - 30% Filming - 15% Scriptwriting - 15% Storyboarding - 10% Casting - Video Type: - 15% Branded Video Production - 15% Commercial Production - 15% Corporate Video Production - 15% Documentary Production - 15% Explainer Video Production - 10% Educational & Training Video Production - 10% Interview & Testimonial Production - 5% Live Event & Streaming Production ### Industries - 25% Information technology - 25% Other industries - 25% Financial services - 25% Medical ### Clients - 30% Small Business (<$10M) - 30% Midmarket ($10M - $1B) - 40% Enterprise (>$1B) ## Pricing Snapshot Average rating for cost based on this provider's reviews: 4.9 out of 5 **What Clients Have Said** *(This summary is based on verified Clutch reviews.)*: Bottle Rocket Media is praised for delivering high-quality video production at competitive prices. Clients report satisfaction with their communication and project management. Specific costs mentioned include a $65,000 investment for a 22-minute animated video and a $200,000 budget for a large-scale project. **Most Common Project Size**: $10,000 to $49,000 based on 32 reviews *(Pricing information for this provider is based on reviews where the project size was available.)* ### Pricing by Service - Video Production: $10,000 to $49,000 based on 30 reviews - Advertising: $10,000 to $49,000 based on 2 reviews - Video Marketing: $10,000 to $49,000 based on 2 reviews - Business Consulting: $50,000 to $199,999 based on 1 review - Event Marketing: $50,000 to $199,999 based on 1 review - Graphic Design: $50,000 to $199,999 based on 1 review - Content Writing Services: $50,000 to $199,999 based on 1 review - Other Design: $50,000 to $199,999 based on 1 review - Other Digital Marketing: $10,000 to $49,000 based on 1 review - Search Engine Optimization: $10,000 to $49,000 based on 1 review - Branding: $50,000 to $199,999 based on 1 review - Audio Production: $10,000 to $49,000 based on 1 review - Content Marketing: Confidential based on 1 review ## Reviews Clutch investigates each reviewer's identity and work history. 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[Learn More](https://help.clutch.co/en/knowledge/how-clutch-verifies-reviews) ### Bottle Rocket Media Review Insights Overall Review Rating: 4.9 - Quality: 4.9 - Schedule: 4.9 - Cost: 4.9 - Willing to Refer: 5.0 ### Top Mentions - Creative (15 mentions) - Professional (15 mentions) - High-quality work (11 mentions) - Communicative (10 mentions) - Timely (10 mentions) - Easy to work with (9 mentions) - Flexible (9 mentions) - Great project management (7 mentions) - Collaborative (6 mentions) - Experienced (6 mentions) - Accommodating (5 mentions) - Exceeds expectations (5 mentions) - Well-organized projects (4 mentions) - Efficient (3 mentions) - Reasonable pricing (3 mentions) - Exceptional results (2 mentions) - Great team (2 mentions) - Passionate about their work (2 mentions) - Personable (2 mentions) - Team players (2 mentions) ### Review Highlights **Budget and Pricing Satisfaction** Clients express satisfaction with Bottle Rocket Media’s pricing structure, finding it competitive and aligned with the quality of work delivered. They appreciate the value provided relative to cost. **Successful Client Outcomes** Bottle Rocket Media’s work often leads to successful outcomes for clients, such as increased viewer engagement, positive feedback, and even awards. Their videos have been instrumental in achieving client business objectives and enhancing brand visibility. **Creative and Innovative Approach** Bottle Rocket Media is recognized for their creativity and ability to enhance client ideas, providing innovative solutions and creative direction that elevate projects beyond initial visions. **High-Quality Video Production** Bottle Rocket Media consistently delivers high-quality, polished videos that meet or exceed client expectations. Clients across various industries praise the aesthetic and professional quality of the videos produced, which are used for marketing, instructional, and promotional purposes. **Exceptional Project Management** Clients commend Bottle Rocket Media for their excellent project management skills. They are noted for being organized, communicative, and responsive, keeping projects on schedule and managing client feedback effectively. **Comprehensive Video Production Services** Bottle Rocket Media offers a full range of video production services, from concept development to final delivery. They handle various aspects of production, including scriptwriting, storyboarding, filming, editing, and post-production. **Challenges with Communication Expectations** A few clients mentioned challenges with communication expectations, particularly in terms of over-responsiveness and the need for timely feedback. While generally positive, this suggests a potential area for improvement in managing client interactions. **Flexible and Adaptable** The team is noted for their flexibility and adaptability, accommodating client schedules, last-minute changes, and unique project requirements without compromising on quality or deadlines. **Positive Client Feedback** Clients consistently provide positive feedback on the quality and impact of the videos produced by Bottle Rocket Media, highlighting the company’s ability to deliver compelling visual content that resonates with audiences. ### Bottle Rocket Media Reviews #### Video Production for Healthcare Company (Featured Review) **The Project** - Services: Video Production - Project size: Confidential - Project length: Sep. - Oct. 2023 **Project Summary**: Bottle Rocket Media worked with a healthcare company to produce a motion graphics video featuring the client and their sister company. They created the script, refined the storyboard, and provided illustrated slates. **Review Rating**: 5.0 - Quality: 5.0 - Schedule: 5.0 - Cost: 5.0 - Willing to Refer: 5.0 **The Reviewer** Graphic Design & Video Manager, Healthcare Company - Industry: Other industries - Client size: 5,001-10,000 Employees - Review Type: Online Review - Verified **The Review** — Dec 2, 2024 **Feedback Summary**: Bottle Rocket Media's video served as a key internal communication tool during a high-level meeting, effectively educating all associates about the company's goals, vision, and strategic partnership. The team's effective time management and extensive wealth of experience exceeded expectations. ""Bottle Rocket brought a wealth of experience and best practices to every idea we presented."" **BACKGROUND** Please describe your company and position. I am the Manager, Graphic Design and Video of a healthcare company Describe what your company does in a single sentence.Provides innovative healthcare technology solutions, including electronic health records and clinical decision support, to enhance patient care, optimize workflows, and improve operational efficiency. **OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE** What specific goals or objectives did you hire Bottle Rocket Media to accomplish?Collaborate and produce a motion graphics video to tell the story between us and our parent company. **SOLUTION** How did you find Bottle Rocket Media?Hired beforeWhy did you select Bottle Rocket Media over others?High ratingsClose to my geographic locationPricing fit our budgetGreat culture fitHow many teammates from Bottle Rocket Media were assigned to this project?2-5 EmployeesDescribe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.We partnered with Bottle Rocket to produce a compelling video that tells the story of us and our parent company, Harris. With their expertise, we crafted a polished voiceover script, refined the storyboard, and provided illustrated slates, which they skillfully brought to life with dynamic animation, motion graphics, VO and music.  **RESULTS & FEEDBACK** What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?This video served as a key internal communication tool during a high-level meeting, effectively educating all associates about our goals, vision, and the strategic partnership with our parent company. With Bottle Rocket's expertise, we also developed an adapted version that was seamlessly integrated as a company-wide screensaver, reinforcing these messages daily.Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?Working with Bottle Rocket was seamless, as their exceptional time management and scheduling ensured every milestone was met with precision and efficiency. What was your primary form of communication with Bottle Rocket Media?Virtual MeetingEmail or Messaging AppWhat did you find most impressive or unique about this company?Bottle Rocket brought a wealth of experience and best practices to every idea we presented, approaching each project with thoughtfulness and a commitment to producing only the highest quality media, consistently exceeding our expectations.Are there any areas for improvement or something Bottle Rocket Media could have done differently?I don't have any right now!  --- #### Video & Social Media Clips for Full-Service Law Firm **The Project** - Services: Search Engine Optimization, Video Marketing, Video Production - Project size: $10,000 to $49,999 - Project length: June - Sep. 2025 **Project Summary**: Bottle Rocket Media produced a polished video and social media clips to showcase a full-service law firm’s private equity group for marketing purposes. **Review Rating**: 5.0 - Quality: 5.0 - Schedule: 5.0 - Cost: 5.0 - Willing to Refer: 5.0 **The Reviewer** Brand & Creative Manager, Ice Miller LLP - Industry: Legal - Client size: 501-1,000 Employees - Review Type: Online Review - Verified **The Review** — Oct 23, 2025 **Feedback Summary**: Thanks to Bottle Rocket Media, the project finished ahead of schedule, with clear communication and seamless handling of change requests. The client was highly impressed by the team's professionalism, expertise, and the quality of deliverables. No areas for improvement were noted. "“They were fantastic.”" **BACKGROUND** Please describe your company and position.I am the Brand and Creative Manager of Ice Miller LLPDescribe what your company does in a single sentence.We are a 350+ attorney full service law firm.  **OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE** What specific goals or objectives did you hire Bottle Rocket Media to accomplish?Create a video that features our private equity group. **SOLUTION** How did you find Bottle Rocket Media?Online SearchWhy did you select Bottle Rocket Media over others?Close to my geographic locationGood value for coststrong portfolioHow many teammates from Bottle Rocket Media were assigned to this project?6-10 EmployeesDescribe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.Bottle Rocket Media (BRM) will produce a high-quality, polished video for Ice Miller’s Private Equity Practice Group. This video will serve as an introduction to the firm, targeting prospective private equity clients and reinforcing the firm’s prestige and expertise. The video will be used in RFP submissions, sponsorship materials, and online platforms.Project GoalsRefresh and modernize the Private Equity practice group's video while presenting Ice Miller as a highly professional, polished and prestigious law firm Align the video's production quality with the expectations of high-net-work private equity clientsCapture compelling interviews with key attorneys, including the Chief Managing Parter, while utilizing the new office spaces in Chicago for a sleep, visually engaging backdropBuild a content library that can be repurposed for future marketing needsDeliverablesPrimary Video 90-120 seconds Social Media Cutdowns: 4 15-30 second clips for digital marketing Raw Footage and Transcripts SEO Strategy Consultation **RESULTS & FEEDBACK** What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?The project completed before the estimated timeline.Our team was extremely impressed with their professionalism on shoot dayCommunication was quick and clear Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?They delivered items before deadlines. They also easy incorporated a few change requests throughout the project. What was your primary form of communication with Bottle Rocket Media?Virtual MeetingEmail or Messaging AppWhat did you find most impressive or unique about this company?The caliber, experience and expertise they brought to our project. Are there any areas for improvement or something Bottle Rocket Media could have done differently?No notes here. They were fantastic.  If you're thinking about working with Bottle Rocket, do it! They provided one of the best agency/media group experiences in my career working with multiple groups. --- #### Video Production for Medical Research Foundation **The Project** - Services: Video Production - Project size: $10,000 to $49,999 - Project length: Oct. 2024 - May 2025 **Project Summary**: Bottle Rocket Media produced two videos for a medical research foundation. The team developed a creative brief, created the script, and interviewed and filmed featured patients, clinicians, and researchers. **Review Rating**: 5.0 - Quality: 4.5 - Schedule: 5.0 - Cost: 5.0 - Willing to Refer: 5.0 **The Reviewer** Executive Director, Gi Research Foundation - Industry: Other industries - Client size: 1-10 Employees - Review Type: Online Review - Verified **The Review** — Oct 21, 2025 **Feedback Summary**: Bottle Rocket Media delivered outstanding videos that were well-received by the audiences. The team established clear project timelines, kept the client informed of deadlines, responded promptly, and offered guidance at key inflection points. They were also talented, patient, and friendly. ""They were so talented and patient as we learned the production process."" **BACKGROUND** Please describe your company and position.I am the Executive Director of Gi Research FoundationDescribe what your company does in a single sentence.Works to better treat, prevent and cure digestive diseases and cancers by funding innovative clinical, discovery and laboratory research projects.  **OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE** What specific goals or objectives did you hire Bottle Rocket Media to accomplish?Clear and compelling mission message deliveryEngaging and inspiring messaging to donors **SOLUTION** How did you find Bottle Rocket Media?ReferralWhy did you select Bottle Rocket Media over others?High ratingsGreat culture fitGood value for costReferred to meKnowledge of our mission and nonprofit cultureHow many teammates from Bottle Rocket Media were assigned to this project?2-5 EmployeesDescribe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.Creating two compelling videos for launch at a fundraising event and use throughout the year as a donor cultivation and stewardship tool and an educational tool. This included script writing, interviewing and filming featured grateful patients, clinicians and researchers. The project began with the development of a creative brief that BottleRocket created after facilitating a planning session with key stakeholders.  **RESULTS & FEEDBACK** What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?Amazing videos produced that were extremely well.received by.the audiences. Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?Clear project timeline developed by BottleRocket. Reminders of deadlines communicated regularly. Exception customer communication. Responsive in all ways on a complex project. Provided wonderful guidance at key inflection points. What was your primary form of communication with Bottle Rocket Media?In-Person MeetingVirtual MeetingWhat did you find most impressive or unique about this company?Really embraced out mission and took the time to learn. They were so talented and patient as we learned the production process. Friendly and responsive. Are there any areas for improvement or something Bottle Rocket Media could have done differently?Not that I can think of.  --- #### Video Production for Food Bank **The Project** - Services: Video Production - Project size: Confidential - Project length: Mar. - Apr. 2024 **Project Summary**: Bottle Rocket Media produced two to three video modules (30–60 seconds each) for a curved, segmented 14-foot LED screen display in a food bank's newly constructed lobby. The videos featured animations. **Review Rating**: 5.0 - Quality: 5.0 - Schedule: 5.0 - Cost: 4.5 - Willing to Refer: 5.0 **The Reviewer** Department Director, Greater Chicago Food Depository - Industry: Non-profit - Client size: 201-500 Employees - Review Type: Online Review - Verified **The Review** — Apr 17, 2025 **Feedback Summary**: Bottle Rocket Media's polished and professional visuals created a pleasant surprise for everyone entering the client's building. The videos met all the technical requirements and sizing specifications of the new display system. Moreover, the team managed the project exceptionally well. ""Bottle Rocket's project management was exceptional."" **BACKGROUND** Please describe your company and position.I am a department director at Greater Chicago Food DepositoryDescribe what your company does in a single sentence.We are the food bank serving Chicago and Cook County. **OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE** What specific goals or objectives did you hire Bottle Rocket Media to accomplish?Create video modules that would play on our 14 foot LED screen to welcome staff, visitors and volunteers to our facility's new lobby **SOLUTION** How did you find Bottle Rocket Media?Online SearchWhy did you select Bottle Rocket Media over others?High ratingsPricing fit our budgetTheir past work aligned with our very specific needHow many teammates from Bottle Rocket Media were assigned to this project?2-5 EmployeesDescribe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.We engaged Bottle Rocket to develop two to three new video modules (30-60 seconds each) for a curved, segmented 14-foot LED screen display in the Food Depository's newly constructed lobby. With only five weeks until the grand opening, we needed a partner who could deliver high-impact visual content on an accelerated timeline.Our vision was to create compelling visual narratives combining high quality photography of our communities, partners, and neighbors with thoughtfully integrated messaging and animations. These modules would provide a powerful welcome for the volunteers, supporters, visitors, and staff entering the Food Depository daily, and engage them in our mission to end hunger. **RESULTS & FEEDBACK** What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?Bottle Rocket's exceptional project management was critical given our quick five-week deadline. They clearly laid out timelines and expectations at each step, which really helped keep the project on track.They also provided clear storyboards for each concept. This process allowed us to refine ideas and secure internal stakeholder alignment before moving into production. As first-time creators for this unique LED display format, we appreciated Bottle Rocket's responsiveness to feedback and new ideas, which ultimately made our modules even more impactful than we had originally envisioned.Bottle Rocket created polished, professional visuals that create a genuine "wow factor" for everyone entering our building. Importantly, Bottle Rocket ensured all deliverables met the specific technical requirements and sizing specifications of our new display system, addressing a critical concern since we had no prior experience working with these screens.Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?Yes, Bottle Rocket's project management was exceptional. At the start of the project they clearly laid out timelines and feedback expectations, which was so helpful for keeping the project on track. What was your primary form of communication with Bottle Rocket Media?Virtual MeetingEmail or Messaging AppWhat did you find most impressive or unique about this company?Bottle Rockets team was truly professional and they brought a wide array of skills - from animation to story boarding to messaging to help bring our vision for these screens to life. Are there any areas for improvement or something Bottle Rocket Media could have done differently?Not that I can think of at this time.  --- #### Video Production for Law Firm **The Project** - Services: Video Production - Project size: Confidential - Project length: June 2017 - Jan. 2025 **Project Summary**: Bottle Rocket Media created three marketing videos and one background video for a law firm and updated them with new content after a few years. They filmed interviews and B-rolls on site and edited the footage. **Review Rating**: 5.0 - Quality: 5.0 - Schedule: 5.0 - Cost: 4.5 - Willing to Refer: 5.0 **The Reviewer** Director, Taft - Industry: Legal - Client size: 1,001-5,000 Employees - Review Type: Online Review - Verified **The Review** — Feb 3, 2025 **Feedback Summary**: Bottle Rocket Media delivered the videos, which the client published on the website. The team impressed the client with their professional and polished videos and the ease of working with them. They also communicated professionally via email, messaging apps, online meetings, and in-person meetings. ""They provided the professional, polished videos we were looking for while also being easy and pleasant to work with."" **BACKGROUND** Please describe your company and position.I am the Director of TaftDescribe what your company does in a single sentence.Full service, national law firm. **OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE** What specific goals or objectives did you hire Bottle Rocket Media to accomplish?Professional website videos **SOLUTION** How did you find Bottle Rocket Media?ReferralWhy did you select Bottle Rocket Media over others?Pricing fit our budgetReferred to meHow many teammates from Bottle Rocket Media were assigned to this project?2-5 EmployeesDescribe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.We hired Bottle Rocket to shoot and edit a series of videos for our Taftlaw.com website. The original project was part of our website redesign in 2017, but we have used Bottle Rocket for edits and additional filming since then. The original scope was to shoot interviews and b-roll in three Taft offices, then edit the footage into three marketing/brand vides and one video background. These are viewable on Taftlaw.com. In 2022, we wanted to refresh the videos with new content. We hired Bottle Rocket again to shoot b-roll in our Chicago office and additional interviews in the Cincinnati office. BR then edited the interviews and b-roll into the existing videos, based on Taft's storyboarding.  **RESULTS & FEEDBACK** What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?Three website videos and one background video, viewable here:https://www.taftlaw.com/https://www.taftlaw.com/general/diversity-and-inclusion/https://www.taftlaw.com/careers/https://www.taftlaw.com/about/taft-in-the-community/Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?Communication was always professional. I don't remember response time ever being an issue. What was your primary form of communication with Bottle Rocket Media?In-Person MeetingVirtual MeetingEmail or Messaging AppWhat did you find most impressive or unique about this company?They provided the professional, polished videos we were looking for while also being easy and pleasant to work with.Are there any areas for improvement or something Bottle Rocket Media could have done differently?The only snafu I remember is that it took a long time to receive the edited footage we asked for in a format I can use. This must not be a common request from their clients. One hard drive got lost in transit, which I don't see as BR's fault. --- #### Video Production for Healthcare Company **The Project** - Services: Video Production - Project size: Confidential - Project length: Sep. - Oct. 2023 **Project Summary**: Bottle Rocket Media worked with a healthcare company to produce a motion graphics video featuring the client and their sister company. They created the script, refined the storyboard, and provided illustrated slates. **Review Rating**: 5.0 - Quality: 5.0 - Schedule: 5.0 - Cost: 5.0 - Willing to Refer: 5.0 **The Reviewer** Graphic Design & Video Manager, Healthcare Company - Industry: Other industries - Client size: 5,001-10,000 Employees - Review Type: Online Review - Verified **The Review** — Dec 2, 2024 **Feedback Summary**: Bottle Rocket Media's video served as a key internal communication tool during a high-level meeting, effectively educating all associates about the company's goals, vision, and strategic partnership. The team's effective time management and extensive wealth of experience exceeded expectations. ""Bottle Rocket brought a wealth of experience and best practices to every idea we presented."" **BACKGROUND** Please describe your company and position. I am the Manager, Graphic Design and Video of a healthcare company Describe what your company does in a single sentence.Provides innovative healthcare technology solutions, including electronic health records and clinical decision support, to enhance patient care, optimize workflows, and improve operational efficiency. **OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE** What specific goals or objectives did you hire Bottle Rocket Media to accomplish?Collaborate and produce a motion graphics video to tell the story between us and our parent company. **SOLUTION** How did you find Bottle Rocket Media?Hired beforeWhy did you select Bottle Rocket Media over others?High ratingsClose to my geographic locationPricing fit our budgetGreat culture fitHow many teammates from Bottle Rocket Media were assigned to this project?2-5 EmployeesDescribe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.We partnered with Bottle Rocket to produce a compelling video that tells the story of us and our parent company, Harris. With their expertise, we crafted a polished voiceover script, refined the storyboard, and provided illustrated slates, which they skillfully brought to life with dynamic animation, motion graphics, VO and music.  **RESULTS & FEEDBACK** What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?This video served as a key internal communication tool during a high-level meeting, effectively educating all associates about our goals, vision, and the strategic partnership with our parent company. With Bottle Rocket's expertise, we also developed an adapted version that was seamlessly integrated as a company-wide screensaver, reinforcing these messages daily.Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?Working with Bottle Rocket was seamless, as their exceptional time management and scheduling ensured every milestone was met with precision and efficiency. What was your primary form of communication with Bottle Rocket Media?Virtual MeetingEmail or Messaging AppWhat did you find most impressive or unique about this company?Bottle Rocket brought a wealth of experience and best practices to every idea we presented, approaching each project with thoughtfulness and a commitment to producing only the highest quality media, consistently exceeding our expectations.Are there any areas for improvement or something Bottle Rocket Media could have done differently?I don't have any right now!  --- #### Video Production for Cleaning Products Manufacturer **The Project** - Services: Video Production - Project size: Confidential - Project length: Sep. 2023 - Feb. 2024 **Project Summary**: Bottle Rocket Media produced a 90-second company overview video for a cleaning products manufacturer. They recorded the voice-over, captured B-rolls on site, and added motion design and musical elements. **Review Rating**: 5.0 - Quality: 5.0 - Schedule: 5.0 - Cost: 5.0 - Willing to Refer: 5.0 **The Reviewer** Marketing Officer, Jelmar, LLC - Industry: Other industries - Client size: 11-50 Employees - Review Type: Online Review - Verified **The Review** — May 17, 2024 **Feedback Summary**: Bottle Rocket Media delivered the video, which received positive feedback from the client's internal team and end customers. The team managed the project well, ensuring the timely delivery of outputs despite the client's adjustments. They also knew what the client wanted and how to achieve them. ""They were flexible and very responsive to our needs."" **BACKGROUND** Please describe your company and position.I am the Marketing Officer of Jelmar, LLCDescribe what your company does in a single sentence.We manufacture cleaning products for consumers, as well as B2B end-users. **OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE** What specific goals or objectives did you hire Bottle Rocket Media to accomplish?Jelmar is looking to demonstrate its newly defined Mission, Vision, and Purpose to help our consumers and customers understand what we stand for as a company in a genuine wayShowcase our company history in a fun, succinct manner.Demonstrate where Jelmar is headed in the future. **SOLUTION** How did you find Bottle Rocket Media?ReferralWhy did you select Bottle Rocket Media over others?Close to my geographic locationGreat culture fitCompany values alignedHow many teammates from Bottle Rocket Media were assigned to this project?2-5 EmployeesDescribe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.Bottle Rocket Media produced 90 second company overview video for Jelmar. The video features a fun voice-over, telling the story of Jelmar, it's history, it's family heritage, it's products, and the future. The story will be told visually with new cinematic b-roll captured on location at the office and facilities, historical footage, photos, and ads. There will be motion design elements and music to tie the whole piece together.    **RESULTS & FEEDBACK** What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?This is a corporate/company video that we don't expect direct measureable outcomes.  We have had a lot of positive response to the video internally and with customers we have shared the video with.Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?The project management was great.  They were flexible and very responsive to our needs. And while schedules shifted on our part, Bottle Rocket Media was on time with our adjustments.What was your primary form of communication with Bottle Rocket Media?Virtual MeetingEmail or Messaging AppWhat did you find most impressive or unique about this company?They have a great culture, and it just felt like they really understood what we were looking for and how to accomplish it.Are there any areas for improvement or something Bottle Rocket Media could have done differently?No! --- #### Video Prod for Contract Acceleration & Intelligence Platform **The Project** - Services: Audio Production, Video Marketing, Video Production - Project size: $10,000 to $49,999 - Project length: Jan. - Feb. 2023 **Project Summary**: Bottle Rocket Media produced a 90-second product explainer video for a contract acceleration and intelligence platform. They led the video production, from storyboard creation to voice-over talent selection. **Review Rating**: 5.0 - Quality: 5.0 - Schedule: 5.0 - Cost: 5.0 - Willing to Refer: 5.0 **The Reviewer** Director of Marketing, LexCheck - Industry: Other industries - Client size: 11-50 Employees - Review Type: Online Review - Verified **The Review** — Nov 1, 2023 **Feedback Summary**: Bottle Rocket Media delivered a video that exceeded the client's expectations. Their team was creative and organized, enabling them to take the client's ideas to the next level. They also managed the project efficiently and delivered outputs on time. Moreover, they communicated via virtual meetings. ""Their team demonstrated great organizational skills, overseeing the project with remarkable efficiency."" **BACKGROUND** Please describe your company and position.I am the Director of Marketing of LexCheckDescribe what your company does in a single sentence.LexCheck is a contract acceleration and intelligence platform that reviews contracts in minutes, helping deals close faster. **OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE** What specific goals or objectives did you hire Bottle Rocket Media to accomplish?Create a compelling product explainer video. **SOLUTION** How did you find Bottle Rocket Media?Repeat customerWhy did you select Bottle Rocket Media over others?High ratingsPricing fit our budgetGood value for costHow many teammates from Bottle Rocket Media were assigned to this project?2-5 EmployeesDescribe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.We collaborated with Bottle Rocket Media to craft a 90-second product explainer video designed to succinctly convey our company's purpose and showcase our fresh brand. Their team demonstrated great organizational skills, overseeing the project with remarkable efficiency. They handled the selection of voice-over talent, ensured our alignment with the video storyboards prior to production, and successfully delivered the project within a tight deadline. **RESULTS & FEEDBACK** What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?The video they created exceeded our expectations.Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?Bottle Rocket Media is always incredibly organized. They assign a project manager for each project who keeps everyone organized and on schedule. They always deliver on time.What was your primary form of communication with Bottle Rocket Media?Virtual MeetingWhat did you find most impressive or unique about this company?They always take our ideas to the next level. They are so creative, and it's a pleasure working with each individual on their team.Are there any areas for improvement or something Bottle Rocket Media could have done differently?Not in my experience. I'm always happy with the final results of their work, which is why I always go back to Bottle Rocket Media for my video needs. --- #### Video Production for Legal Aid Clinic **The Project** - Services: Branding, Business Consulting, Content Writing Services, Event Marketing, Graphic Design, Video Production - Project size: $50,000 to $199,999 - Project length: Feb. - Apr. 2023 **Project Summary**: A legal aid clinic hired Bottle Rocket Media for video production. Bottle Rocket Media created two videos to educate potential supporters about their history, mission, and vision through testimonials and photos. **Review Rating**: 5.0 - Quality: 5.0 - Schedule: 5.0 - Cost: 5.0 - Willing to Refer: 5.0 **The Reviewer** Director of Communication, North Suburban Legal Aid Clinic - Industry: Legal - Client size: 11-50 Employees - Review Type: Online Review - Verified **The Review** — May 24, 2023 **Feedback Summary**: Bottle Rocket Media's work received good feedback from guests, helping them exceed their fundraising amount expectations. Bottle Rocket Media led a coordinated, communicative, and punctual process, ensuring a praiseworthy engagement. The client also liked the team's commitment to their satisfaction. "''Their ability to adapt and find creative solutions is commendable.''" **BACKGROUND** Please describe your company and position.I am the Director of Communication of North Suburban Legal Aid ClinicDescribe what your company does in a single sentence.North Suburban Legal Aid Clinic provides accessible, quality, equitable, free legal services in the areas of domestic violence, housing, and immigration to give low-income, at-risk community members access to justice and the opportunity to live productive and secure lives. **OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE** What specific goals or objectives did you hire Bottle Rocket Media to accomplish?Encourage guests to give generously at an annual eventEducate guests about services **SOLUTION** How did you find Bottle Rocket Media?ReferralWhy did you select Bottle Rocket Media over others?High ratingsClose to my geographic locationPricing fit our budgetGreat culture fitGood value for costReferred to meCompany values alignedCreativityHow many teammates from Bottle Rocket Media were assigned to this project?6-10 EmployeesDescribe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.Create a 4-5 minute long video and a 2–3 minute edited version for social media to educate supporters/prospective supporters about the NSLAC’s history, mission, and vision through practice area and client testimonials, photos, and including an ask for donations. **RESULTS & FEEDBACK** What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?Qualitative feedback from guests, fundraising amount exceeded expectations.Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?The project management skills exhibited by Bottle Rocket are truly praiseworthy. Their ability to plan, coordinate, communicate, adapt, and deliver exceptional video projects on time and on budget (with regular updates) showcases their expertise, creativity, professionalism, and commitment to excellence. They understood the sensitivity to the subject matter and displayed compassion when working with the interviewees. The team succeeds at transforming ideas into captivating visual stories, leaving a lasting impression on audiences.What was your primary form of communication with Bottle Rocket Media?Virtual MeetingWhat did you find most impressive or unique about this company?It has been a pleasure to work with Bottle Rocket. They place a strong emphasis on client communication and satisfaction. They understand the importance of actively engaging with the client throughout the process, from initial consultation to final delivery. Regular updates, feedback sessions, and collaborative decision-making ensured that the client's vision is realized and that any concerns or adjustments were addressed promptly. This client-centric approach fostered trust and has built a long-term relationship, and set the stage for future collaborations. Furthermore, the team has repeatedly demonstrated exceptional adaptability and problem-solving skills. They navigate unforeseen challenges and changes with grace, always finding innovative solutions to overcome obstacles and deliver outstanding results. Whether it's adjusting shooting schedules, resolving technical issues during post-production, or accommodating last-minute requests, their ability to adapt and find creative solutions is commendable.Are there any areas for improvement or something Bottle Rocket Media could have done differently?N/A --- #### Video Production for Financial Services Nonprofit **The Project** - Services: Video Production - Project size: Less than $10,000 - Project length: Jan. 2022 - Ongoing **Project Summary**: Bottle Rocket Media has produced a video for a financial services nonprofit. They've worked with the client to create scripts and a storyboard and added voiceovers to the video options. **Review Rating**: 5.0 - Quality: 5.0 - Schedule: 5.0 - Cost: 5.0 - Willing to Refer: 5.0 **The Reviewer** Event Marketing Manager, MDRT - Industry: Other industries - Client size: 51-200 Employees - Review Type: Online Review - Verified **The Review** — Jan 18, 2023 **Feedback Summary**: The video produced by Bottle Rocket Media has been shared with the client's global audience, and the views have increased significantly. It has also been used to promote client meetings. Moreover, the client has also described the team as creative and innovative thinkers. ""They are very professional but also very down to earth."" **BACKGROUND** Please describe your company and your position there. I am the marketing manager for a non-profit in the financial services profession. My team handles marketing for all of our meetings and events. **OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE** For what projects/services did your company hire Bottle Rocket Media, and what were your goals? Our meetings are very diverse and our goals for each vary, but we have found video to be a valuable tool to promote each meeting, whether the video resides at the top of a website, we share links to them via social media and email, and we create short video ads from them as well. Product (meeting) visibility has multiplied incrementally and we are very happy with how well BRM's videos perform. This has been a great asset for us to hype up in-person meetings, following virtual events during the pandemic. **SOLUTION** How did you select this vendor and what were the deciding factors? We interviewed several video vendors we sourced online, or organizations that were recommended by others. We found Bottle Rocket's team very compatible to work with, their ideas and recommendations very creative, and their price is right. Describe the video(s) and the process in detail, including the project steps and all stages of production. We started with an introductory meeting to help BRM understand our organization and the audience we are connecting with. They worked with us to develop scripts and storyboard. They have delivered a variety of length of videos for us, some with voiceover, some not. They find talent for us to select, and provide us with several options of the finished product to use on different channels: Web, Social Media, Digital Ads, etc. Who did you work with and what was the feedback process like? We work with a team of creative people, and a project manager who keeps everyone on track. Their timelines are always very generous and as quickly as we turnaround feedback to them, we always complete projects ahead of schedule. Feedback is easy to provide within the platform they share videos with our team. **RESULTS & FEEDBACK** Can you share any outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success? We share our videos with companies all over the world, who use the videos to promote our meetings to their staff. Views have increased significantly and requests to share videos come long before we begin creating the next one. We always receive very positive feedback on the quality and finished video product. Describe their project management style, including communication tools and timeliness. As previously stated, the BRM project manager we work with is very accessible and always provides ample time within our production schedules. We communicate via email regularly, have touch base virtual meetings regularly and they always complete projects on or ahead of schedule. What did you find most impressive or unique about this company? BRM is very creative and helps our team think outside of the box, so our finished products are always top-notch. They are very professional but also very down to earth and enjoyable to work with from one project to the next. Are there any areas for improvement or something they could have done differently? I don't believe so. We are very happy with the team and the final products they create for us. --- #### Video Production for Advertising Agency **The Project** - Services: Video Production - Project size: $10,000 to $49,999 - Project length: June - Aug. 2022 **Project Summary**: Bottle Rocket Media produced several videos for an advertising agency. After mapping out a rough script, they helped create compelling visuals and stories to deliver the brand's message. **Review Rating**: 5.0 - Quality: 4.5 - Schedule: 5.0 - Cost: 5.0 - Willing to Refer: 5.0 **The Reviewer** Executive Creative Director, OWND - Industry: Advertising & marketing - Client size: 1-10 Employees - Review Type: Online Review - Verified **The Review** — Jan 17, 2023 **Feedback Summary**: The client was impressed by how Bottle Rocket Media edited random footage to tell a single story. Anticipation got higher with every project they were on. Creative staff and editors worked closely with the internal team, making the process seamless. They were competitive and responsive. ""They flexed their creative muscles to bring fresh solutions to each problem."" **BACKGROUND** Please describe your company and your position there. Im a partner and executive creative director of a small start up ad agency. **OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE** For what projects/services did your company hire Bottle Rocket Media, and what were your goals? We hired Bottle Rocket for several videos over the past 2 years. Our goal was to bring to life new brand positioning for multiple brands for our client while using only library footage. We needed to create a compelling visuals and story telling that elevated the library footage to deliver a brand message. **SOLUTION** How did you select this vendor and what were the deciding factors? We selected Bottle Rocket after a reco from our in house producer. We were looking for a nimble vendor that could take a complex problem and assets and work closely with us to create a story and piece together a compelling final product. Describe the video(s) and the process in detail, including the project steps and all stages of production. We started by mapping out a rough script and story for Bottle Rocket and a higher level message and tone for every video. We then handed them a deep library of footage and some visual & typography reference and let them use their talent to put the puzzle together. Who did you work with and what was the feedback process like? We worked with their in house producers and creatives very closely on each project. They were very cooperative and also took it upon themselves to push the visuals and projects further than what was handed to them. They were open to feedback and great to make adjustments and tweaks as client reviews came in. **RESULTS & FEEDBACK** Can you share any outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success? To start our clients (and us) were very impressed especially with their ability to bring together seemingly random footage to tell a singular story. With each video we did they got better and better anticipating what we and the clients were looking for, making every project that much easier and successful. Describe their project management style, including communication tools and timeliness. Their project management was rather traditional (in a good way) in that we had a dedicated producer for each project but their creatives and editors also worked closely with us and were in all the reviews to cut down on any relaying of info and to make sure we were all on the same page. What did you find most impressive or unique about this company? They took some very rough ideas for some typography and logo animation and solved it in a very unique and interesting way. Many companies need to be told EXACTLY what to do, but they flexed their creative muscles to bring fresh solutions to each problem. Are there any areas for improvement or something they could have done differently? Being able to meet in person to work out some of the edits would always help but in the post-covid era they still made the process very smooth. --- #### Video Production Services for Educational Organization **The Project** - Services: Video Production - Project size: $50,000 to $199,999 - Project length: Feb. 2021 - Ongoing **Project Summary**: Bottle Rocket Media has produced a video for an educational organization. The deliverable is a 22-minute animated video with 2D and 3D elements. The team is currently doing revision requests for the video.  **Review Rating**: 5.0 - Quality: 5.0 - Schedule: 5.0 - Cost: 5.0 - Willing to Refer: 5.0 **The Reviewer** Project Manager, Secret of The Pyramids - Industry: Education - Client size: 1-10 Employees - Review Type: Phone Interview - Verified **The Review** — Jul 8, 2022 **Feedback Summary**: The video has been uploaded to the company’s website and YouTube channel. So far, it’s gained around 50,000 views and plenty of positive feedback from the target audience. Bottle Rocket Media has been highly collaborative, and they work within the client’s budgets. They’re also solutions-oriented.  "“We’re truly happy with what they’ve done.”" **BACKGROUND** Introduce your business and what you do there. I’m the project manager for an information website. We’re not a company per se; rather, we lead an educational website project.  **OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE** What challenge were you trying to address with Bottle Rocket Media? There was a theory about how the pyramids were originally built, and we wanted to get the information out there in a concise but interesting way. As a result, we hired Bottle Rocket to put together a video that could be entertaining and informative.  **SOLUTION** What was the scope of their involvement? In the beginning, we had an introductory call where we discussed our interest in their services and whether or not they’d be a good fit for the project. We talked about what they could provide us with our budget.   Moreover, our teams discussed the most creative ways in which we could convey information to our audience. We gave them some examples of what we were looking for, and Bottle Rocket told us what they could achieve.  Then, we wrote the script for the video, and their resources made recommendations. Our illustrator provided the illustrations, and the team worked on them and added 2D and 3D elements. Bottle Rocket handled the entire production process and added plenty of creative elements that weren’t in our wheelhouse.  From there, we worked through various iterations of the video to make sure that everybody felt that it was the best version of what we wanted to put out there. We did some revisions, and then we had the final product.   At present, we’re in the middle of reworking a few things — we’re going to add closed captions, for instance. The video is just under 22 minutes, and it’s animated.  What is the team composition? We’ve worked with Brett (Principal & Executive Producer) and Dan (Creative Director), who did most of the creative materials. Stephanie (Post Production Producer) also worked with us. They were our main points of contact.  How did you come to work with Bottle Rocket Media? Our team found Bottle Rocket through Google.  How much have you invested with them? We’ve invested around $65,000.  What is the status of this engagement? We started working together in February 2021, and the engagement is ongoing. The video was finished at the end of 2021, but we’ve been working on revisions.  **RESULTS & FEEDBACK** What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?   We’ve posted the video on YouTube and our website, and it’s received around 50,000 views on YouTube. We’ve received highly positive feedback for it.  How did Bottle Rocket Media perform from a project management standpoint? Bottle Rocket’s creative process has been highly collaborative. We’ve done most of the work during the COVID-19 pandemic, so we’ve used Google Meet a lot and sent materials through emails. We’ve also used Zoom. The schedule has been pushed a little bit, but it’s because of both sides.   Overall, we’ve been pleased with their work. The team has been truly helpful and worked within our budget while looking for creative solutions. In other words, they’ve managed the project well. Brett has been incredible, while Dan has done a nice job from a creative standpoint — we’re truly happy with what they’ve done.  What did you find most impressive about them? Brett is accommodating and solutions-oriented. He serves as the driving force behind Bottle Rocket. Throughout the process, he’s worked with us to figure out what we can accomplish within a reasonable budget and period of time.  Are there any areas they could improve? We had a couple of hiccups, but we worked through them.  Do you have any advice for potential customers? Be transparent about your goals; figure out what you want as much as you can before going into the engagement because it’s helpful to have your vision sorted out upfront. It minimizes the amount of time the team needs to work on concepts, which can be advantageous from a budgeting standpoint.  --- #### Explainer Video Production for Data Analytics Company **The Project** - Services: Content Marketing, Other Digital Marketing, Video Production - Project size: Confidential - Project length: May - July 2021 **Project Summary**: Bottle Rocket Media produced a video to explain a data analytics company's new product. Their service included brainstorming, script development, editing, and full production. **Review Rating**: 5.0 - Quality: 5.0 - Schedule: 5.0 - Cost: 5.0 - Willing to Refer: 5.0 **The Reviewer** Director of Marketing Strategy, Uptake - Industry: Other industries - Client size: 201-500 Employees - Review Type: Online Review - Verified **The Review** — Jul 5, 2022 **Feedback Summary**: Bottle Rocket Media developed one of the client's most popular pieces, which also won an award. The team easily managed to work with a significant degree of change within the internal company.  ""I definitely always knew I could rely on our feedback being heard and quickly incorporated and discussed."" **BACKGROUND** Please describe your company and your position there. At the time of the collaboration, I was responsible for Marketing Strategy and managed our process to establish video as a content tool. The company I work for is a data analytics company with a focus on industrial intelligence. **OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE** For what projects/services did your company hire Bottle Rocket Media, and what were your goals? We had just added a new product to our portfolio through an acquisition of another company. Bottle Rocket Media helped us create a video to explain what this new product does. Due to the broad audience, the video had to be simple enough to reach people with little knowledge or understanding of the analytics space while also addressing the needs of more sophisticated viewers. Bottle Rocket Media was a critical and greatly valued partner for this project and even won a well-deserved Telly award. **SOLUTION** How did you select this vendor and what were the deciding factors? They came highly recommended by one of our senior execs for a project where they created magic although we were working with a pretty crazy timeline. For the project in question, we had several vendors in the final rounds of the selection process and Bottle Rocket Media stood out with the wide range of reference projects to help us identify the right style, the ability and willingness to work within our specific parameters, and just impressed all our team members with their technical skills and customer relationship management. Describe the video(s) and the process in detail, including the project steps and all stages of production. As one of the executive sponsors, I wasn't deeply involved in the day-to-day, but there were very helpful brainstorming sessions to set up the project, then evaluations of different styles and approaches, collaborative development of the script, delivery of a first draft and incorporation of feedback, to producing the final output. I remember our team being very happy with the level of attention their feedback got as well as the advice that the Bottle Rocket team was providing. Who did you work with and what was the feedback process like? I was not involved in the day-to-day interactions during the production but greatly appreciated Brett Singer as a thought partner. On a different project with Bottle Rocket Media where I was more directly involved, the available timeline was too compressed to get properly defined project stages but I loved how quickly they were able to turn feedback around and deliver an amazing final product. **RESULTS & FEEDBACK** Can you share any outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success? The video has been one of our most popular pieces of content across platforms and Bottle Rocket Media won a silver Telly award. They should have gotten gold. Describe their project management style, including communication tools and timeliness. There was a significant degree of change going on at our company at the time and Bottle Rocket Media had to deal with a few challenges because of that. They did that without breaking a sweat. I remember using excellent interactive tools that made feedback easy. I definitely always knew I could rely on our feedback being heard and quickly incorporated and discussed. What did you find most impressive or unique about this company? They invested in the relationship and always worked within the budget/timeline constraints. Their pricing was in line with competitors, but their customer service and level of care very much stood out. I appreciate so many of the individuals on their team, both from a personality and professional perspective. They have assembled a fantastic team that is delightful to work with in every way. Are there any areas for improvement or something they could have done differently? They did mention an annual cornhole tournament and kept bragging about great hoodies. I was neither invite to that tournament nor offered a hoodie, which is very disappointing. But when it comes to the things that actually matter, all I can say is: Keep up the amazing work and congratulations on your 10-year anniversary. --- #### Video Production for Pharmaceutical Agency **The Project** - Services: Video Production - Project size: Less than $10,000 - Project length: February 2022 **Project Summary**: Bottle Rocket Media produced a pharmaceutical agency’s marketing videos. They initially prepared storyboards so the client could put those through legal review.  **Review Rating**: 5.0 - Quality: 5.0 - Schedule: 5.0 - Cost: 5.0 - Willing to Refer: 5.0 **The Reviewer** Associate Creative Director, Pharmaceutical Agency - Industry: Advertising & marketing - Client size: 11-50 Employees - Review Type: Online Review - Verified **The Review** — Mar 17, 2022 **Feedback Summary**: Bottle Rocket Media’s work received positive feedback from stakeholders, meeting expectations. Their friendly, collaborative, and professional approach resulted in a positive partnership. Overall, they offered a high level of customer service on top of their video production expertise.  ""They kept a really positive and creative attitude through challenging timelines and budgets."" **BACKGROUND** Please describe your company and your position there. I’m ACD art director for a pharma agency and we do marketing/advertising in a broad range of tactics including conference and sales meeting videos. **OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE** For what projects/services did your company hire Bottle Rocket Media, and what were your goals? Bottle Rocket has produced a conference video to create excitement for a new product launch and a sales meeting video for a global pharma company to unify offices in the US and Europe. **SOLUTION** How did you select this vendor and what were the deciding factors? I google searched and recognized the names of some of the editors there. We needed someone who could collaborate and produce great videos for our smaller clients with smaller budgets. Describe the video(s) and the process in detail, including the project steps and all stages of production. The agency did the storyboards for both videos, and put them through legal reviews (pharma clients) then we had pre pro calls with BR to talk details and how to get the effect we wanted for the budgets we had. They set up a schedule to meet the tight deadlines and met all dates. They spent extra time for client changes and informed us of costs before hand. Both videos got rave reviews from the agency CEO and clients. Who did you work with and what was the feedback process like? Brett Singer, Stephanie Jaslowski, Dan W. The feedback was structured but responsive. They got what we were looking for and communication felt seamless. They also had experience with pharma so understood limitations and legal requirements **RESULTS & FEEDBACK** Can you share any outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success? The sales meeting video was approved by corporate in Italy and was shown there virtually and a longer version was shown in person at the US meeting. They got an enthusiastic response from both crowds. The conference launch video got high praise from the client as the show stopper they wanted it to be. Describe their project management style, including communication tools and timeliness. Their style is friendly, collaborative, professional, We reviewed on zoom calls and also posted time stamped changes. For the sales meeting video we sat in on zoom for the final edit to save time. It was a tight timeline. What did you find most impressive or unique about this company? They’re incredibly experienced and guided us through the process every step of the way. They kept a really positive and creative attitude through challenging timelines and budgets. We consider them partners and will def use them again! Are there any areas for improvement or something they could have done differently? Nope. They exceeded expectations. --- #### Video Production for Healthcare Software Company **The Project** - Services: Video Production - Project size: $10,000 to $49,999 - Project length: June - Dec. 2021 **Project Summary**: Bottle Rocket Media produced five product videos for a healthcare software company. They used the client’s script while handling the animation, editing, and voice-over.  **Review Rating**: 5.0 - Quality: 5.0 - Schedule: 5.0 - Cost: 5.0 - Willing to Refer: 5.0 **The Reviewer** Video & Motion Media Manager, Allscripts - Industry: Other industries - Client size: 5,001-10,000 Employees - Review Type: Online Review - Verified **The Review** — Mar 15, 2022 **Feedback Summary**: Bottle Rocket Media’s videos were useful for the company’s sales and YouTube marketing efforts. They facilitated a relaxed collaboration, and they were communicative and accessible throughout the project. Their team offered a high level of customer support on top of their video production expertise.  ""Their team took our in-house concepts and pushed them in more engaging directions."" **BACKGROUND** Please describe your company and your position there. I'm the Video / Motion media production manger for the Allscripts corporate marketing department. Allscripts is a vendor of electronic health record systems for physician practices, hospitals and healthcare systems. **OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE** For what projects/services did your company hire Bottle Rocket Media, and what were your goals? Allscripts scripted a series of solution (product) videos that incorporated footage, custom motion graphics and voice over. Bottle Rocket produced (5) of these videos from mid 2021 to EOY. **SOLUTION** How did you select this vendor and what were the deciding factors? We had worked with Bottle Rocket in the past in developing motion graphics for our Allscripts annual sales meeting. The work was top notch and on time...and just as importantly, Bottle Rocket was a pleasure to work with. When the product videos project began in 2021, we already had Bottle Rocket in mind to do the production work. Describe the video(s) and the process in detail, including the project steps and all stages of production. Our internal marketing and communications depart would develop scripts explaining the features, benefits and outcomes of some of our key solutions. My team would storyboard the scripts and provide basic notes on editing and animations and then pass the script + storyboards off to Bottle Rocket. Who did you work with and what was the feedback process like? I mainly worked with Stephanie (post production producer) and Brett (principal) In our initial kick off we set expectations (mine and Bottle Rocket's) and covered the most important aspects of the brand and tone for the spots. The upfront session really helped use move into a smooth cadence. We had very few required tweaks over the course of the project and never missed a date. **RESULTS & FEEDBACK** Can you share any outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success? We saw a 2 - 3 % increase in YouTube CTR in conjunction with the release of the video series and received very positive feedback from our sales force who found the video useful and did plan to use them in their sales pursuits. Describe their project management style, including communication tools and timeliness. Very relaxed and 'partner like'. Very willing to hop on a call to work out a detail when it was needed. What did you find most impressive or unique about this company? Their team took our in-house concepts and pushed them in more engaging directions...but always in context of the Allscripts brand, which they became very familiar with from previous projects with Allscripts. Also just so pleasant to work with and absolutely no ego issues. Are there any areas for improvement or something they could have done differently? The project was run at the height of COVID...which meant we were dealing with all remote meetings. The creative spark that comes when being on site together was missed. Our project still came out great, but I wonder what interesting paths we would have explored if we had in person sessions. Hopefully we will for the next project! --- #### Video Production for Professional Training & Coaching Firm **The Project** - Services: Video Production - Project size: Confidential - Project length: Mar. 2021 - Ongoing **Project Summary**: Bottle Rocket Media produces videos to augment a professional training company's on-demand workshop services. They record the video and audio at the client's studio before editing and producing the videos.  **Review Rating**: 5.0 - Quality: 5.0 - Schedule: 5.0 - Cost: 5.0 - Willing to Refer: 5.0 **The Reviewer** Co-Founder, Professional Training & Coaching Firm - Industry: Other industries - Client size: 1-10 Employees - Review Type: Phone Interview - Verified **The Review** — Mar 8, 2022 **Feedback Summary**: The client's customers are satisfied with the 15 videos Bottle Rocket Media has produced for the client's platform. Bottle Rocket Media's work enables the client's success and helps them achieve their goals — they're excellent partners. Their team is responsive and calmly addresses challenges.  ""Bottle Rocket Media is incredibly creative and helps us elevate our ideas into great content."" **BACKGROUND** Introduce your business and what you do there. I am the co-founder of a professional training company that offers on-demand team workshops focused on building connection and engagement for distributed teams. **OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE** What challenge were you trying to address with Bottle Rocket Media? We hired Bottle Rocket Media to produce several videos for our firm to augment our workshop offerings.  **SOLUTION** What was the scope of their involvement? Bottle Rocket Media develops 5–20 minute videos for our on-demand workshops — they're our video and graphics partners. My team develops the content and framework for the video, and then Bottle Rocket Media helps us record each workshop, their team edits the videos and adds graphics and animations before final production. What is the team composition? We work with 4–5 teammates from Bottle Rocket Media, including Brett (Principal and Executive Producer), the project manager, and an account executive.  How did you come to work with Bottle Rocket Media? We found Bottle Rocket Media on Clutch. What is the status of this engagement? Our engagement with Bottle Rocket Media began in March 2021, and it's ongoing.  **RESULTS & FEEDBACK** What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?  Bottle Rocket Media has delivered around 15 videos for us so far that we've published to our digital platform. Our customers have been satisfied with our workshops, as evidenced by our proprietary metrics, which I cannot currently disclose. Overall, Bottle Rocket Media has enabled our success and allowed us to achieve our business objectives. I appreciate that they've gotten to know our business to ensure they're the best partners they can be.  How did Bottle Rocket Media perform from a project management standpoint? Bottle Rocket Media is very responsive and they meet our budget and timeline expectations. We mostly email the Bottle Rocket Media team, but we also use several tools to share assets.  What did you find most impressive about them? Bottle Rocket Media is incredibly creative and helps us elevate our ideas into great content — their team thinks outside the box. No matter the challenge we're facing or the ideas we have, Bottle Rocket Media calmly and quickly addresses them and presents solutions that exceed expectations. Bottle Rocket Media is a truly exceptional partner.  Are there any areas they could improve? I don't have any feedback for Bottle Rocket Media.  Do you have any advice for potential customers? I'd advise customers to bring Bottle Rocket Media in as a full partner and let them be a part of the creative problem-solving process so they can help develop a great solution.  --- #### Video Production for Training Company **The Project** - Services: Video Production - Project size: Confidential - Project length: Dec. 2021 - Ongoing **Project Summary**: Bottle Rocket Media provides video production services for a training company. Their responsibilities include reviewing B-roll asset scripts, finding and selecting voiceover talent, and editing the videos. **Review Rating**: 5.0 - Quality: 5.0 - Schedule: 5.0 - Cost: 5.0 - Willing to Refer: 5.0 **The Reviewer** Marketing Manager, Training Company - Industry: Business services - Client size: 201-500 Employees - Review Type: Phone Interview - Verified **The Review** — Mar 4, 2022 **Feedback Summary**: Bottle Rocket Media's work has helped the client get a successful business referral. Showcasing top-notch animation and storytelling capabilities, they deliver work that complements and builds upon the client's brand. Their tendency to exceed expectations has broadened the scope of the engagement. "“I am impressed with Bottle Rocket Media’s ability to bring what traditionally have been static brand assets into life."" **BACKGROUND** Introduce your business and what you do there. I’m a marketing manager for a training company. **OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE** What challenge were you trying to address with Bottle Rocket Media? We wanted to create visualization and storytelling based on a complex programmed system. **SOLUTION** What was the scope of their involvement? Bottle Rocket Media handles the whole creative process and execution of our vision and story. This involves reviewing the B-roll asset scripts, finding and selecting voiceover talent, editing the videos, and mixing the audio. They provide all of the equipment and studios for the project. We’ve published the videos that we’ve worked on together on our social media channels, but we do plan on integrating them into our campaigns throughout the year. For now, we’re still searching for social proof before we start publishing them on our website. We’ve since added an additional project due to the success of the initial one that we’ve done with them, so we’re going to continue working with them throughout this year.  What is the team composition? I’ve worked with Dan (Executive Producer & Principal) on setting up the budget for the project, their project manager on execution and timelines, and a couple of their editors on the animation as well as the overall video edits. How did you come to work with Bottle Rocket Media? We found Bottle Rocket Media through a Google search. We had reached out to several other video production companies when we were looking to build some of our video asset libraries. After vetting several of them, we ultimately went with Bottle Rocket because of the quality of their animation, internal ability to handle all steps of the project, and timeliness. How much have you invested with them? We’ve spent somewhere between $50,000-$100,000 on the initial project. What is the status of this engagement? We started working together in December 2021, and the engagement is ongoing. **RESULTS & FEEDBACK** What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?  We’ve just launched the videos into market, but the initial feedback has been outstanding — hence the continued working relationship with them. One of the comments that we’ve received for our first video has essentially given us a referral to our company because of its quality. We've also seen great success in using all of the videos for our training. The videos effectively provide the type of inspiration we were looking to create in the first place. How did Bottle Rocket Media perform from a project management standpoint? Bottle Rocket Media has performed very well in terms of project management. They’ve been extremely responsive and efficient in terms of turning around our requests. We primarily communicate through email. We have meetings planned out, but I’ve been able to connect with them in between those scheduled milestones for updates and feedback as needed. They're just very flexible and easy to work with. What did you find most impressive about them? I am impressed with Bottle Rocket Media’s ability to bring what traditionally have been static brand assets into life. Their work truly complements our brand and has built upon it in a high-quality way through their exceptional animation and storytelling capabilities. Are there any areas they could improve? I don’t think there’s anything Bottle Rocket Media could have done better. We wouldn't have worked with them on additional projects if we weren't satisfied with the initial one. If I had to say one thing, I think they could work more on continuing to push their clients on timelines and giving them friendly reminders on milestones or requests. I've got a lot of other projects on my plate besides the work that I'm doing with them, so sometimes I need some reminders to keep things on track for their timeline. They already do a good job at this, but over-communicating on these kinds of things is always good. Do you have any advice for potential customers? Come in with a high-level vision of what you're looking to do and let them complement it with their creative lens and expertise. Let the experts in the room do the work, and they'll definitely elevate your vision. --- #### Promotional Videos for Outsourcing Company **The Project** - Services: Advertising, Other Digital Marketing, Video Production - Project size: $10,000 to $49,999 - Project length: Sep. - Oct. 2020 **Project Summary**: Bottle Rocket Media produced promotional videos for an outsourcing company. They were hired for their ability to record their scenes in their own studio space.  **Review Rating**: 5.0 - Quality: 5.0 - Schedule: 5.0 - Cost: 5.0 - Willing to Refer: 5.0 **The Reviewer** Multimedia Director, Outsourcing Company - Industry: Other industries - Client size: 10,001+ Employees - Review Type: Online Review - Verified **The Review** — Mar 2, 2022 **Feedback Summary**: Bottle Rocket Media ultimately helped secure over $10 million in new business revenue within the first six months. They were very good at providing updates and communicating quickly. Moreover, they felt like a part of their internal team and not an outsourced agency. ""They were very professional and worked with us to make sure we were happy with the end product."" **BACKGROUND** Please describe your company and your position there. I am the Multimedia Director for a customer experience company. Representing some of the most recognizable brands, we optimize, innovate, and grow our clients' businesses through people and technology. **OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE** For what projects/services did your company hire Bottle Rocket Media, and what were your goals? Due to the pandemic, we needed to produce a video that would promote our highly successful work at home program. Recording video in our employees' homes was not an option, so we looked to source an agency that could bring in talent and facilitate the production of a marketing video. **SOLUTION** How did you select this vendor and what were the deciding factors? We reviewed several proposals and found Bottle Rocket Media to have the best production process, regular feedback so we're all on the same page, and their outstanding process from scripting to storyboarding and all the way through editing and design. The main deciding factor in working with Bottle Rocket Media was their ability to record all scenes of the video in their office and studio space that kept production costs and time to a minimum while staying within Covid guidelines. Describe the video(s) and the process in detail, including the project steps and all stages of production. We started the project with a introductory meeting and expectations. Through the process, we worked with Bottle Rocket Media to select 3 actors and voiceover talent. We were able to be on-site for the recording of the video and give our direction. Video production was handled very smoothly. Each draft was delivered in a timely fashion and communication was always clear. After the final edit, we were sent the final files and raw footage for future use. Who did you work with and what was the feedback process like? We worked with several members of the management team, and they would deliver any feedback to the production team at each milestone. **RESULTS & FEEDBACK** Can you share any outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success? We showed this video to prospective clients and were able to secure over $10m in new business revenue within the first 6 months. Describe their project management style, including communication tools and timeliness. The team was very good at providing updates and communicating quickly when we sent messages. What did you find most impressive or unique about this company? For every stage of the project, I felt like they were part of our team and not an agency on the outside. They were very professional and worked with us to make sure we were happy with the end product. Are there any areas for improvement or something they could have done differently? Not a fault of Bottle Rocket Media, but I wish we had more projects we could work together and collaborate on. --- #### Video Production for Data Science Company **The Project** - Services: Video Production - Project size: $10,000 to $49,999 - Project length: Dec. 2020 - Jan. 2021 **Project Summary**: A data-science company partnered with Bottle Rocket Media in order to help produce compelling digital-first videos for one of their clients. **Review Rating**: 5.0 - Quality: 5.0 - Schedule: 5.0 - Cost: 5.0 - Willing to Refer: 5.0 **The Reviewer** Advertising Strategist, Data Science Company - Industry: Other industries - Client size: 11-50 Employees - Review Type: Online Review - Verified **The Review** — Mar 1, 2021 **Feedback Summary**: The videos that the Bottle Rocket Media team produced were highly engaging as the company recorded a 75% completion rate for them. The company's client specifically commended the polish and compelling nature of the videos, which pleased the company. ""The creatives at Bottle Rocket Media are able to elevate visual storytelling to the next level." " **BACKGROUND** Please describe your company and your position there. We are a leading NYC-based data science company that builds dense, accurate, and actionable maps of real world relationships between individuals using publicly available data and a proprietary Social Graph platform. I am an Advertising Strategist on the Politics and Advocacy team where he works with clients to build and execute comprehensive paid media programs leveraging our data. **OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE** For what projects/services did your company hire Bottle Rocket Media? Bottle Rocket Media was engaged to produce compelling digital-first videos on behalf of one of our clients looking to build awareness among voters of upcoming registration deadlines. What were your goals for this project? The main goals of this campaign was to educate voters on upcoming registration deadlines, generate a sense of urgency among voters to ensure they follow through with registering to vote ahead of critical deadlines, and ultimately yield a substantial volume of newly registered voters. These videos needed to break down the nuance of state election law and the role it plays in undermining voter participation in elections, and Bottle Rocket was able to weave the needle perfectly and generate compelling and digestible videos that accomplished just that. **SOLUTION** How did you select Bottle Rocket Media? Our team considered 3-5 other video and graphic production companies for this project, but ultimately Bottle Rocket Media's experience in producing similar digital-first videos for election work with other clients gave us the confidence we needed to leverage their services for this project. Describe the project in detail. Once we decided to move forward with Bottle Rocket Media, we set up a kick-off call to discuss our overall campaign goals and our client's vision for the utility of these videos in the scope of the overall campaign. We worked with the team at Bottle Rocket Media to build compelling scripts that leveraged our campaign messaging, and once approved Bottle Rocket Media worked their magic and put together an initial version for our review. We left enough time to be able to exchange feedback and generate subsequent versions of the videos with our feedback fully incorporated, and ultimately landed on versions of the videos with which we were satisfied. What was the team composition? Primarily, we worked directly with the project manager assigned to our account who served as our primary point of contact, but we were also able to interface and strategize directly with the creative team including Bottle Rocket Media's creative director during the concept and script building phase of the project. **RESULTS & FEEDBACK** Can you share any outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success? The videos Bottle Rocket Media produced for this project yielded a video completion rate on average of 75%, serving as a leading indicator of relatively strong engagement from the voters who were served these digital-first spots. Separately, the finished product was well received by the end client and specifically called out the polished and compelling nature of the videos produced. Well done, Bottle Rocket Media! How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs? Our project manager was fantastic and always ensured that both Bottle Rocket Media and Applecart were held accountable to the project timeline and deadlines to which both parties agreed at the outset of the engagement. The Bottle Rocket Media team was always responsive and accessible if we had any questions during the project, and accommodating of the overall project's rather quick timeline to ensure their deliverables were delivered on time and didn't hold up the project at large. What did you find most impressive about this company? The professionalism and ingenuity of the creative minds at Bottle Rocket Media really make it such a pleasure to partner with them on projects. The creatives at Bottle Rocket Media are able to elevate visual storytelling to the next level. They produce high-quality content to help their clients effectively communicate in an increasingly noisy digital environment. Are there any areas for improvement? During the project scoping process, the vendor could have been more transparent in terms of what elements were included in the project quote, and what specific elements would result in an overage charge. That being said, the project as a whole was executed flawlessly and we had little to no feedback on how the project could have been executed differently. --- #### Virtual Awards Show Production for Events Services Provider **The Project** - Services: Video Production - Project size: $10,000 to $49,999 - Project length: Jan. 2020 - Jan. 2021 **Project Summary**: Bottle Rocket Media was re-hired by an events services company to produce a virtual awards show for one of the partner's clients. The goal was to create a captivating virtual event similar to an in-person one. **Review Rating**: 5.0 - Quality: 5.0 - Schedule: 5.0 - Cost: 5.0 - Willing to Refer: 5.0 **The Reviewer** Chief Creative Officer, The Revel Group - Industry: Arts, entertainment & music - Client size: 51-200 Employees - Review Type: Online Review - Verified **The Review** — Feb 23, 2021 **Feedback Summary**: Bottle Rocket Media arranged everything smoothly. The seamless collaboration resulted in a final product that saw positive feedback around the world. The team's dynamic, creative, and responsive approach stood out the most for the client. The engagement was a resounding success. ""The entire team takes feedback well and collaborates to get the best end product." " **BACKGROUND** Please describe your company and your position there. As Chief Creative Officer at The Revel Group, we produce the country’s most innovative live and virtual events for clients nationwide always looking for ways to innovate and show the world how to Celebrate Better. **OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE** For what projects/services did your company hire Bottle Rocket Media? We hired Bottle Rocket for the second time to produce a virtual awards show for a top university client that featured hosts and awardees from around the globe. What were your goals for this project? An event that is usually held in person, our goal was to bring the winners together to create a dynamic and captivating virtual show. **SOLUTION** How did you select Bottle Rocket Media? Having previously worked with Bottle Rocket on a video piece, I knew their quality was industry leading. They also are built for speed which for this project was a priority having a short timeline in the beginning. But what was the key factor is the ease of use and collaboration we receive as a partner. Describe the video(s) and the process in detail. The team at BR worked with both our team and the client to build a timeline, define deliverables and drive a schedule that was made challenging with awardees that needed to filmed remotely and were in 8 differant time zones in addition to capturing footage of speakers effortlessly. What was your vendors' project management or feedback process? User friendly and painless is the best way to describe working with them. Their project manager Stephanie is a gem and the entire team takes feedback well and collaborates to get the best end product. **RESULTS & FEEDBACK** Can you share any outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success? The final video was a standout and received rave reviews from viewers across the globe. The client has already locked in our teams to produce their 2021 event video and other projects across the university. How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs? Could not have been smoother. What did you find most impressive about this company? Dynamic, creative, collaborative and responsive. What more could you ask for? Are there any areas for improvement? Not at all. --- #### Video Production for AI Company **The Project** - Services: Video Production - Project size: Confidential - Project length: May 2020 - Ongoing **Project Summary**: Bottle Rocket Media developed a video content strategy to help customers visualize the product in the sales process. They also manage production from video to end.   **Review Rating**: 5.0 - Quality: 5.0 - Schedule: 5.0 - Cost: 5.0 - Willing to Refer: 5.0 **The Reviewer** VP of Marketing, AI Company - Industry: Other industries - Client size: 51-200 Employees - Review Type: Phone Interview - Verified **The Review** — Sep 22, 2020 **Feedback Summary**: The videos help the client close deals. Bottle Rocket Media is an organized and attentive partner. Throughout the engagement, the team never missed a deadline and never had issues communicating with the client. "“Their overall production quality, married with the pricing structure we worked out with them, has been phenomenal.” " **BACKGROUND** Introduce your business and what you do there. I’m the VP of marketing for an AI company. **OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE** What challenge were you trying to address with Bottle Rocket Media? We think that having a comprehensive video strategy that helps customers visualize our product in context is essential to our selling motion. And so we're working with them on creating high quality, scalable, video content. **SOLUTION** What was the scope of their involvement? They help us with video content strategy then they do all the production from very beginning to very end. What is the team composition? We work with 3–4 people on their team. We interact one of the founders of Bottle Rocket Media, a production manager, a project manager, and a strategy expert. Dan (Principal Producer & Director) is one of the principal producers and directors we work with. How did you come to work with Bottle Rocket Media? We were looking specifically for experts. I’m located in San Francisco and we did a cross-country search. We’re also an early-stage company so we were looking for partners that would be the right size for us. Bottle Rocket Media has a pretty extensive background. They worked for reputable companies and produced a ton of video content among some big brands, so their references were fantastic.   What is the status of this engagement? We started working with them in May 2020 and the project is ongoing. **RESULTS & FEEDBACK** What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?  Our customers love it. It’s working and is helping us close deals. How did Bottle Rocket Media perform from a project management standpoint? They haven’t missed a deadline. We didn’t have any communication issues. What did you find most impressive about them? Their overall production quality, married with the pricing structure we worked out with them has been phenomenal. We would have spent a lot more with other companies in different areas of the country. There’s a great benefit working with a Chicago-based firm as well. Are there any areas they could improve? We haven’t had a single issue. Do you have any advice for potential customers? Be clear about what your objectives are and communicate. Be open to their ideas because they have some great insight and can give you an idea that you haven’t thought of. --- #### Graphics for Production Company **The Project** - Services: Other Design - Project size: $50,000 to $199,999 - Project length: June 2020 - Ongoing **Project Summary**: Bottle Rocket Media develops the show's graphic designs such as transitional elements, lower-thirds, and more. They are making it aesthetically pleasing to make sure that the production quality is phenomenal. **Review Rating**: 5.0 - Quality: 5.0 - Schedule: 5.0 - Cost: 5.0 - Willing to Refer: 5.0 **The Reviewer** Executive Producer, That's Me Productions - Industry: Arts, entertainment & music - Client size: 1-10 Employees - Review Type: Online Review - Verified **The Review** — Sep 8, 2020 **Feedback Summary**: Throughout the project, Bottle Rocket Media demonstrated versatility in the company's changing requirements and feedback. They always adhere to the client's requirements in the most efficient manner. Customers can expect a team that can bring their concepts to amazing visuals. ""Bottle Rocket Media drove the communication workflow in an extremely organized fashion." " **BACKGROUND** Please describe your company and your position there. My name is Brad Bessey. I was the executive producer and show runner of The Carlos Watson Show for OZY media. **OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE** For what projects/services did your company hire Bottle Rocket Media? We hired Bottle Rocket Media to design all our show graphics. We launched with an impossibly short pre-production window - literally days. And, yet we still needed to create a show that looked polished, stylish, current, fresh and elevated. In other words, our impossible deadlines could not compromise the production quality. What were your goals for this project? Polished, stylish, current, fresh, quality. We focused on the open, transitional elements, bump-ins, lower-thirds and innovative quote graphics. **SOLUTION** How did you select Bottle Rocket Media? They came highly recommended from the team at OWN. Describe the project in detail. The Carlos Watson Show is a daily YouTube talk show featuring Carlos Watson, Editor-In-Chief and founder of OZY Media, a socially progressive news site for the "change generation." Each episode focused on a thought leader from entertainment, business, sports or politics. Beto O'Rourke, Grant Hill, Debbie Allen, Sean Spicer, Paris Hilton, Malcolm Gladwell, Baker Mayfield, George Lopez, Gabrielle Union have been among the guests. What was the team composition? The Bottle Rocket team included 5-6 designers and a project manager. **RESULTS & FEEDBACK** Can you share any outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success? Because we had very little time between engaging Bottle Rocket and being on air, we needed them to be responsive to our feedback in real-time and they were. The challenge was that OZY media added creative voices from their web team halfway through the process. Rather than being thrown by this change, Bottle Rocket was responsive to feedback and able to meet the already tight deadlines. The feedback from within OZY, from advertisers, and from audiences has been extremely positive - oftentimes "the look" of the show is the first thing highlighted as a positive. How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs? Bottle Rocket Media drove the communication workflow in an extremely organized fashion. Because of the insanely truncated timeline, the project needed to be executed over the span of a weekend and there were no delays as a result. Regular Zoom meetings, emails, phone calls were maintained. Bottle Rocket broke the project into smaller units and set a workflow schedule which they maintained. This scaffolded approach allowed us to give feedback along the way and created one of the most time-efficient approaches to show graphics that I have ever experienced. What did you find most impressive about this company? The vendor's strength was their design aesthetic and impeccable taste. Also, they were extremely effective at translating my conceptual ideas into visual reflections of those ideas. The X-Factor which I was pleasantly surprised about was their no-ego, whatever it takes, flexibility. I had no time and threw a lot of last-minute changes their way as I introduced new people from my side into the mix...they just handled it in stride. Talented was a given...pleasant and downright fun...was a wonderful surprise. --- #### Video Production for Biotech Company **The Project** - Services: Video Production - Project size: $10,000 to $49,999 - Project length: May 2019 - Jan. 2020 **Project Summary**: Bottle Rocket Media produced videos for a biotechnology company to highlight the experiences of a family living with a rare disease. They interviewed the family before shooting and editing the final piece. **Review Rating**: 5.0 - Quality: 5.0 - Schedule: 5.0 - Cost: 5.0 - Willing to Refer: 5.0 **The Reviewer** Senior Manager, Biotech Company - Industry: Other industries - Client size: 501-1,000 Employees - Review Type: Online Review - Verified **The Review** — Feb 21, 2020 **Feedback Summary**: Bottle Rocket Media produced an outstanding video that empowered the depicted patients. They delivered valuable content that the company can use to share important stories. The team showcased an excellent work ethic; they're humorous, professional, and responsive. It was a wonderful collaboration. ""This company is wonderful, and we highly recommend them!" " **BACKGROUND** Please describe your company and your position there. I work at a biotech in Cambridge, MA and I work in Patient Affairs. **OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE** For what projects/services did your company hire Bottle Rocket Media? BRM helped create a patient video highlighting the experience of a family living with the rare disease that our company is working to treat. This video was among many they did for different disease areas and all came out fantastic ! What were your goals for this project? Share the patient/family experience living with the disease. **SOLUTION** How did you select this vendor? Selected by the company (other internal partners used them and had a positive experience). Describe the scope of their work in detail. -created content (questions) asked of the family -came with film crew to the family's home to videotape. -highlighted important pieces for the story and did many, many edits for our company's social media and patient affairs' groups. What was the team composition? team (not sure exactly)? But a variety of people including Dan, Siobhan, Stephane, and crew.. all outstanding! **RESULTS & FEEDBACK** Can you share any outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success? -outstanding video highlighting the patient experience. -family loved the video and valuable content for internal and external usage for our organization to share the patient story - it's realness, the sadness, and the realities of living with a rare disease. How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs? Overall - wonderful! Great on email, FAST, wonderful work ethic, professional, humorous, and a great team... thank you! What did you find most impressive about this company? Level of professionalism and ability to collaborate with us and meet our goals to share patient voice. Are there any areas for improvement? No - This company is wonderful, and we highly recommend them! --- #### Video Production for Precious Stone Refinery Company **The Project** - Services: Video Production - Project size: $10,000 to $49,999 - Project length: July - Jan. 2019 **Project Summary**: To increase customers' understanding of a stone refiner's business, Bottle Rocket Media created videos to display the workings of a refinery facility. They shot a video of the company's equipment and protocols. **Review Rating**: 5.0 - Quality: 5.0 - Schedule: 5.0 - Cost: 5.0 - Willing to Refer: 5.0 **The Reviewer** COO, Precious Metal Refining Services, Inc. - Industry: Other industries - Client size: 11-50 Employees - Review Type: Online Review - Verified **The Review** — Dec 29, 2019 **Feedback Summary**: The client has received stellar reviews about the new videos, which have inspired them to seek a greater presence at trade shows. The workflow was seamless. Bottle Rocket Media demonstrated their experience and expertise in finding the best shots, and their team was perfectly easy to work with. ""They were super easy to work with, and the finished product was beyond our expectations." " **BACKGROUND** Please describe your company and your position there. I am the COO at Precious Metal Refining Services, Inc. We are a full service precious metal refinery serving the jewelry and dental industries. **OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE** For what projects/services did your company hire Bottle Rocket Media? We needed a video to show a little bit about how our facility works while displaying our vast array of equipment and components. This allows our customers and potential customers to have comfort in the transparency of our procedures and protocols. What were your goals for this project? We hoped to have a professional execution of the vision we had for a promotional video for our Company. **SOLUTION** How did you select this vendor? I was first referred by a mutual friend, and then our team did online research and quickly realized that Bottle Rocket could give us what we were looking for. Describe the video(s) and the process in detail. Once we selected Dan, he and his crew visited our location twice to determine the best shots. On the shoot day they arrived early and worked all day getting as many different shots as possible, while allowing us the flexibility to add new shots on the fly as we thought would be necessary. What was your vendors' project management or feedback process? The team was 3 people, Dan was directing, then a camera man, and a light man. They all worked great together and clearly had extensive experience working together. **RESULTS & FEEDBACK** Can you share any outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success? We have gotten amazing reviews from everyone that has seen the video. We have now made new plans to increase our trade show presence because of the quality of the video, and the reactions we get to it. How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs? Seamless, no issues at all. What did you find most impressive about this company? I was just impressed by their experience and knowledge of how to get the best shots. They were super easy to work with, and the finished product was beyond our expectations. I have told many others to use their services for videos of their own. Are there any areas for improvement? Not really, was happy with everything! --- #### Video Storytelling Production for Local Bank **The Project** - Services: Video Production - Project size: $10,000 to $49,999 - Project length: Jan. 2019 - Ongoing **Project Summary**: Bottle Rocket Media produced videos of client success stories for using throughout the website, social media, and internally. They handled storyboarding, scriptwriting, and prepping clients for their videos. **Review Rating**: 5.0 - Quality: 5.0 - Schedule: 5.0 - Cost: 5.0 - Willing to Refer: 5.0 **The Reviewer** Marketing & Communications Manager, Byline Bank - Industry: Financial services - Client size: 501-1,000 Employees - Review Type: Online Review - Verified **The Review** — Dec 17, 2019 **Feedback Summary**: Overall, the videos are a success and receive only positive feedback from the general public and internal stakeholders. They’ve also made an impact online. Bottle Rocket Media is proactive in keeping the project on track and offers a quick turnaround time, making them a pleasure to work with. ""We greatly appreciated their work ethic." " **BACKGROUND** Please describe your company and your position there. Byline Bank has been part of the local scene for over 100 years. We’re in the neighborhoods where you live, work and hangout. We take pride in offering customized solutions to meet the needs and support the goals of our customers. And we’re always available–in-person, online, or mobile app. We’re grateful for all our customers who have chosen Byline Bank to help them write their story, together. My role as Marketing and Communications Manager includes supporting our teams and business lines in marketing and communications needs bank-wide. **OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE** For what projects/services did your company hire Bottle Rocket Media? I engaged Bottle Rocket to fulfill our vision to have a library of case studies and testimonials of how Byline Bank helped to write their story. Our first challenge was, how to explain what we wanted and the fear of will it work out the way we hope without a strong knowledge of production. Our second challenge included how to let the customer shine, tell their story and what was important to them, while still sharing how Byline Bank supported that dream to help it come to life. And relay that story in a way new business could see the possibilities and solutions we offer to achieve the same outcome and success. What were your goals for this project? We wanted to achieve quality videos that shared interesting stories to share across a variety of channels including, website, social and internally. We anticipated having the public come across the videos and recognize names from their communities to know that Byline Bank helped them get there, brand recondition of both the customer and Byline Bank, if they already bank with us to consider us for continuing to support them or look at new opportunities, and if they don't bank with us to consider what solutions we can offer. **SOLUTION** How did you select this vendor? We selected Bottle Rocket Media based on the care and attention they drove from the beginning. I was impressed by their respect for our time and bandwidth, but direct and clear outlines and communication. We chose Bottle Rocket because it was clear we could trust their work from their experience and process. Describe the video(s) and the process in detail. Once we selected Bottle Rocket Media, we had a few meetings to get to know each other, our teams, and our process to really understand our business but most importantly how much support we needed. We collaborated on ideas, gave a general thought and they really hit the ground running to give us a draft script and storyboard to begin to narrow us to a more clear concept. We were able to provide our feedback on the outline while incorporating their best practices and suggestions. Bottle Rocket coordinated all scheduling and preparations with the customers, helped them feel at ease and prepared, and kept us in the loop with communication to be involved where we wanted or to let them handle. Once the videos were cut, the editing process was a breeze. What was your vendors' project management or feedback process? Bottle Rocket kept us on track to meet our deadlines and have been able to quickly turnaround updates and edits based on different uses and opportunities that have come along. **RESULTS & FEEDBACK** Can you share any outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success? Ultimately, we had to trust Bottle Rocket to drive the project with their expertise and we were not disappointed. We've heard great feedback from our internal partners, the customers profiled and general public. Our metrics from web, social and ads have demonstrated great success compared to what we were expecting. How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs? The Bottle Rocket workflow was was extremely effective for our team. Once we set a deadline they did everything to communicate and push us to meet those deadlines, especially if they were waiting on us. With friendly reminders, agility, and care we were consistently impressed with their workflow from conception to fulfillment. What did you find most impressive about this company? We greatly enjoyed working with the Bottle Rocket team. Every member from the planning, to production on-site, and in-between has been truly wonderful to work with. They're wonderful people who all have interesting stories and backgrounds, that it was a pleasure to learn more about them and their unique expertise. While we had plenty of fun, they always brought us back to get the job at hand done and done well. We greatly appreciated their work ethic. Are there any areas for improvement? We were satisfied with their process and couldn't be more happy with the quality of work they produced. --- #### Welcome Videos & for Children's Extracurricular Program **The Project** - Services: Video Production - Project size: $10,000 to $49,999 - Project length: Jan. 2018 - Feb. 2019 **Project Summary**: Bottle Rocket Media produced welcome videos for an educational extracurricular program. Based on the provided branding and messaging guidelines, they prepared the film schedule, interviews, and final delivery. **Review Rating**: 5.0 - Quality: 5.0 - Schedule: 5.0 - Cost: 5.0 - Willing to Refer: 5.0 **The Reviewer** Sr Dir of School Partnerships, Right At School - Industry: Education - Client size: 201-500 Employees - Review Type: Online Review - Verified **The Review** — Dec 16, 2019 **Feedback Summary**: The top-of-class videos have contributed to the company's massive growth over the past several years. It's an entry point to the brand for many families and highlights the human component of the organization. Bottle Rocket Media continues to update the videos with testimonies. ""They brought a ton of creativity to the project and elevated our concept to the next level." " **BACKGROUND** Please describe your company and your position there. Right At School provides safe, engaging and meaningful in-school and extracurricular programs to enrich the lives of students, give parents peace of mind and enable schools to focus on their academic mission. I’m the Senior Director of School Partnerships **OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE** For what projects/services did your company hire Bottle Rocket Media? We needed a overview company and services video to show both parents and school and district leadership when selling Right at School to a new community. What were your goals for this project? The accurate convey our services offering to prospective parents and school districts. It’s important that the viewer understands not just our value proposition, but the love and care that each and every Right at School team members brings to the children everyday. **SOLUTION** How did you select this vendor? They were referred to us from another company. Describe the video(s) and the process in detail. Once we selected them as our video production company, we had a kickoff meeting where they came to our office and we walked them through our business, the videos goals, and the access we had to various schools, parents, administrators, etc.. We also shared our branding and messaging, bullet points of topics we wanted included in the video, etc.. They then developed a creative and logistics plan to execute the video, including a production calendar from that first meeting all the way through delivery, interview questions, day of shooting plans, and so on. Everything we needed to understand what they needed from us to complete the project, and what they were going to do and deliver on a set timeline. What was your vendors' project management or feedback process? As I described above, it was a very transparent process from the beginning with absolute clarity on both our deliverables, and their deliverables. When and what things were due. If we got a little behind schedule in providing feedback, they adjusted the schedule accordingly. Feedback was given on a schedule too, via an online video commenting system. It was super easy to use and allowed us to see multiple versions if we wanted to go back to cross reference. **RESULTS & FEEDBACK** Can you share any outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success? The videos have been hugely successful for us. We've seen massive growth over the past several years, and it's in no small part to the video we made. Often times it's a family's first exposure to us. They get to see the ins and outs of what we do, and hear from the real people that make this company run everyday. We've updated the video several times (adding new testimonials and kids) as we continue to grow. Bottle Rocket Media makes the updating process effortless. How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs? They communicate very effectively and moving notes and comments between the teams was easy with their software. I’d say the workflow was extremely effective. What did you find most impressive about this company? Bottle Rocket Media, while full of wildly talented and creative video professionals, is just a great group of people that are so easy to work with. Making a video was a big deal for our company. It's a lot of money and time on our part. What's most impressive about Bottle Rocket is how easy they made the whole process for us, while delivering a best-in-class product. They brought a ton of creativity to the project and elevated our concept to the next level. We highly recommend them to anyone looking for video production services. Are there any areas for improvement? There are no areas that need improving as far as we’re concerned. --- #### Process Animation for 3D Printing Company **The Project** - Services: Video Production - Project size: $10,000 to $49,999 - Project length: May - Jan. 2019 **Project Summary**: Bottle Rocket Media created an animated explainer video for a 3D printing company to use at trade shows. Along with the video, they provided voice-overs, music, effects, and diagrams. **Review Rating**: 5.0 - Quality: 5.0 - Schedule: 5.0 - Cost: 5.0 - Willing to Refer: 5.0 **The Reviewer** Industrial Designer, Impossible Objects LLC - Industry: Manufacturing - Client size: 11-50 Employees - Review Type: Online Review - Verified **The Review** — Dec 12, 2019 **Feedback Summary**: The video provided by Bottle Rocket Media serves as an effective tool for explaining a complicated process to interested third parties. Their team exceeded all expectations, providing an extremely creative and enjoyable final product that regularly receives compliments. ""They were able to understand our process at the deepest level and build visuals based on our descriptions." " **BACKGROUND** Please describe your company and your position there. I am an Industrial Designer for Impossible Objects, a 3D printer and materials company pioneering advancements in the additive manufacturing and composites manufacturing industries. **OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE** For what projects/services did your company hire Bottle Rocket Media? We hired Bottle Rocket Media to create an animation of the 3D printing process that Impossible Objects created. What were your goals for this project? We aimed to create an animation that could demonstrate our entire 3D printing process in a concise two minutes. The animation would be used for investor meetings, website, and trade shows. **SOLUTION** How did you select this vendor? Through a carful selection and interview process. Bottle Rocket Media has an extremely strong portfolio of work, smart individuals, and a fair price. Describe the video(s) and the process in detail. The video is a two minute animation of a 3D printing machine and the materials used at a macro and micro scale. The machine is animated with moving parts and materials. The animation has after effect graphics and diagrams to further describe the process details. The animation has a voice over, music, and captions. What was your vendors' project management or feedback process? We were extremely impressed with the amount of work Bottle Rocket Media was able to complete in the short timeframe we presented. We went through many rounds of iterations and scheduled frequent touch point meetings to improve efficiency. Their communication and teamwork is spectacular. **RESULTS & FEEDBACK** Can you share any outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success? The animation they created allows us to describe parts of our process at the microscopic level. This is something we struggled to communicate and we use this animation as a demonstration tool whenever we introduce our product and materials. How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs? The workflow was well managed and flexible. Frequent updates and valuable feedback. What did you find most impressive about this company? The team is extremely smart as well as creative. They were able to understand our process at the deepest level and build visuals based on our descriptions. Are there any areas for improvement? I honestly feel the project blew all exceptions out of the water. We continue to get regular compliments about the animation on our website. I will continue to refer Bottle Rocket Media to those wishing to create compelling videos and visuals. --- #### Video Production for Alzheimer's Research Company **The Project** - Services: Video Production - Project size: $10,000 to $49,999 - Project length: May - July 2019 **Project Summary**: Bottle Rocket Media threaded clips together to produce an interview-based video. Their services included animations and special effects.  **Review Rating**: 5.0 - Quality: 5.0 - Schedule: 5.0 - Cost: 5.0 - Willing to Refer: 5.0 **The Reviewer** President, Communications Agency - Industry: Advertising & marketing - Client size: 1-10 Employees - Review Type: Phone Interview - Verified **The Review** — Sep 16, 2019 **Feedback Summary**: The team delivered a quality video within budget and timeline constraints. The third-party client showcased the video at an international event, and it was well-received. In particular, interviewees appreciated how their comments were framed. The team’s responsive communication was a highlight. ""They’re all very creative and passionate about what they do, and that shows in their work." " **BACKGROUND** Introduce your business and what you do there. I’m the president of a communications agency. We’re a small, boutique communications company strictly dedicated to healthcare, and we’re located in New York City. **OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE** What challenge were you trying to address with Bottle Rocket Media? Our clients wanted a video summary of recordings we made during a large Alzheimers meeting years before. We had interviewed top leaders in the field by asking specific questions about plasma-based biomarkers (which detect Alzheimer's disease in the blood). We wanted to put together a short video that the client could use in their exhibit booth at an upcoming international meeting. It would be an opportunity for thought leaders to make comments about the potential clinical utility of blood-based biomarkers for detecting dementia. **SOLUTION** What was the scope of their involvement? We provided the full-length video interviews of leading researchers in Alzheimer’s disease along with the final transcripts.  With this, the Bottle Rocket Team worked with us to develop a final, 4-minute program that communicated the large unmet needs for plasma-based biomarkers to detect dementia, while also showcasing the potential role and value of the client’s technology in meeting those needs. Given what Bottle Rocket Media had to work with (ie, they inherited less than optimal video footage and lengthy interviews) they were able to bring these interviews to life using interesting transitions, animations, and special effects.  Their expertise in video storytelling made for a high-quality deliverable. What is the team composition? I’m not sure of all the players, but I worked directly with one of the editors and one of the producers. I had a day-to-day contact, and I always had access to Dan (Creative Director, Bottle Rocket Media). How did you come to work with Bottle Rocket Media? We had worked with them before to develop video summaries of meetings. So, we knew they do very high-quality work. When we really needed them to work with us on a lower budget, they did it using the resources that we had available. I can always depend on them to deliver a high-quality product. In this case, it was very cost-effective for our client. How much have you invested with them? The entire project was less than $30,000. What is the status of this engagement? We started in May of 2019, and they finished the product by July of 2019. We had a firm deadline because the international meeting was in July of 2019. **RESULTS & FEEDBACK** What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement? It was used at the client’s exhibit booth during a large, international Alzheimer’s meeting, and the client was very happy with the outcome. Every single one of the doctors that we interviewed said how great they thought the video was. They believed it was fair and balanced. They also said they were well-represented their comments.  How did Bottle Rocket Media perform from a project management standpoint? They had excellent project management — they were on top of it all the time. They replied to our questions right away, and they were definitely on time.  In the beginning, we had a kick-off. Then, we had a creative session. Since the timeline was so short, we were on the phone with them virtually every day for the 2–3-month window.  Dan was always available to talk about strategy and creative ideas. My day-to-day contact was terrific. She kept things moving. When she didn’t know an answer, she found it out for us. We had an editor come in on an as-needed basis, and he also provided good feedback.  What did you find most impressive about them? The high level of quality and vision that they bring to the table are impressive. They have a lot of experience and bring background knowledge from different areas. They’re all very creative and passionate about what they do, and that shows in their work. Also, the team was able to put the video together at a cost that was available to our client. They were instrumental in putting together a program that was interesting and exciting while remaining cost-effective. Are there any areas they could improve? No, there weren't any areas. Do you have any advice for potential customers? Customers should start as early in the project as possible. They should establish the creative parameters, including the messaging and storytelling you’re trying to communicate. Let them work with you as a partner to tell that story in the most effective way possible. Once you have a vision of what you want to say, they’ll work with you to say that in the best way. --- #### Video Production for Education Nonprofit **The Project** - Services: Video Production - Project size: $10,000 to $49,999 - Project length: Jan. - Aug. 2019 **Project Summary**: Bottle Rocket Media produced videos that utilized imagery, music, and narration to communicate the mission and progress of an education nonprofit. **Review Rating**: 5.0 - Quality: 5.0 - Schedule: 5.0 - Cost: 5.0 - Willing to Refer: 5.0 **The Reviewer** Founder & Director, Academy for Global Citizenship - Industry: Education - Client size: 51-200 Employees - Review Type: Online Review - Verified **The Review** — Aug 29, 2019 **Feedback Summary**: Bottle Rocket Media delivered inspiring videos that exceeded expectations and invoked emotion from the audience. Their team was passionate and professional, making the engagement a pleasant experience. ""Seamless! They were adaptable, flexible, friendly and very responsive." " **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! --- #### Production of Promotional Video for Studio **The Project** - Services: Advertising - Project size: $200,000 to $999,999 - Project length: May - Jan. 2019 **Project Summary**: Bottle Rocket Media produced a promotional video from start to finish. Their work included storyboarding, developing a treatment, editing, shooting, and talent scouting. **Review Rating**: 5.0 - Quality: 5.0 - Schedule: 4.5 - Cost: 5.0 - Willing to Refer: 5.0 **The Reviewer** Executive Producer, IMX Studios - Industry: Arts, entertainment & music - Client size: 11-50 Employees - Review Type: Phone Interview - Verified **The Review** — Aug 28, 2019 **Feedback Summary**: All stakeholders were satisfied with the final video. They were responsive and attentive, completing the multitude of edits that were requested throughout the project. The team demonstrated its flexibility in working within a set budget. They were successful, taking on a larger project than usual. ""Their ideas were very supportive of what we wanted to see in the production." " **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. --- #### Immersive Video Production for Charter Elementary School **The Project** - Services: Video Production - Project size: $10,000 to $49,999 - Project length: Nov. 2018 - Aug. 2019 **Project Summary**: Bottle Rocket Media created a video for an immersive mobile experience for view at a large gala. In their work, they made the promo video for the event and an AR activated video on the printed event invitation. **Review Rating**: 5.0 - Quality: 5.0 - Schedule: 5.0 - Cost: 5.0 - Willing to Refer: 5.0 **The Reviewer** Director of Strategic Initiatives, The Academy for Global Citizenship - Industry: Education - Client size: 51-200 Employees - Review Type: Online Review - Verified **The Review** — Aug 27, 2019 **Feedback Summary**: The captivating final product and experience encouraged instant, frictionless donations supporting the charter elementary school. The team exceeded expectations, positioning the school to raise its annual operating costs with room in the budget to start new projects. ""Bottle Rocket was highly communicative, and the workflow traveled effortlessly!" " **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! --- #### Video Testimonials for Advertising Software Agency **The Project** - Services: Video Production - Project size: $10,000 to $49,999 - Project length: Apr. 2019 - Ongoing **Project Summary**: Bottle Rocket Media created video testimonials for an advertising software company to promote its services. After a brief planning phase, the team filmed and conducted onsite interviews. The project is ongoing. **Review Rating**: 5.0 - Quality: 5.0 - Schedule: 5.0 - Cost: 5.0 - Willing to Refer: 5.0 **The Reviewer** Product Marketing Manager, Centro - Industry: Advertising & marketing - Client size: 501-1,000 Employees - Review Type: Online Review - Verified **The Review** — Aug 2, 2019 **Feedback Summary**: The videos are still underway, but Bottle Rocket Media's past work inspires confidence in a polished end result. Professional, collaborative, and adaptable, the team leads a productive workflow to accommodate the client's needs. Their friendliness and expertise open the door for future projects. ""Bottle Rocket is a great combination of flexible, professional, and friendly." " **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. --- #### Promotional Video Production for Executive Events Company **The Project** - Services: Video Production - Project size: $10,000 to $49,999 - Project length: June 2018 - Feb. 2019 **Project Summary**: Bottle Rocket Media led production of a promotional video covering several concerts and branded experiences. **Review Rating**: 5.0 - Quality: 5.0 - Schedule: 5.0 - Cost: 5.0 - Willing to Refer: 5.0 **The Reviewer** Co-Founder, Nicholas Brinley Experiences - Industry: Arts, entertainment & music - Client size: 1-10 Employees - Review Type: Online Review - Verified **The Review** — Mar 6, 2019 **Feedback Summary**: The team delivered, as expected, a flawless video which has gotten positive feedback from participating clients. They were consistent with communication and deadlines, and were obviously interested not only in the production, but the deeper brand and goals. ""Their entire team is fantastic. They really took their time getting to know us, our company, and our goals."" **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. --- #### Conference Video Package for Marketing Association **The Project** - Services: Video Production - Project size: $10,000 to $49,999 - Project length: Oct. 2017 - Jan. 2018 **Project Summary**: Bottle Rocket Media created a graphics video package for a large conference. They assisted with scripts and storyboards, created mockups, and rendered assets. **Review Rating**: 5.0 - Quality: 5.0 - Schedule: 5.0 - Cost: 5.0 - Willing to Refer: 5.0 **The Reviewer** Chief Experience Officer, American Marketing Association - Industry: Advertising & marketing - Client size: 51-200 Employees - Review Type: Online Review - Verified **The Review** — Mar 4, 2019 **Feedback Summary**: Event attendance and Net Promoter Score increased markedly since Bottle Rocket Media was first engaged. Flexibility and speed were hallmarks of their work. Responsiveness and the ability to turn sometimes delayed input into implementable deliverables made them a valuable partner. ""Bottle Rocket Media was a perfect partner for high-value and impactful results that fit our budget." " **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. --- #### Video Production for Social Networking Company **The Project** - Services: Video Production - Project size: Confidential - Project length: Dec. 2025 - May 2030 **Project Summary**: Bottle Rocket Media provided production services for a social networking company. The team was responsible for creating a video for the client. **Review Rating**: 3.0 - Quality: 1.0 - Schedule: 3.5 - Cost: 5.0 - Willing to Refer: 5.0 **The Reviewer** Video Ediitor, Suraj kumar - Industry: Other industries - Client size: 1-10 Employees - Review Type: Online Review **The Review** — Dec 16, 2025 **Feedback Summary**: Bottle Rocket Media's work received positive feedback from the client. The team was responsive to the client's needs, provided timely deliverables, and communicated via in-person meetings throughout the engagement. Furthermore, the client didn't suggest improvements for Bottle Rocket Media. ""Bottle Rocket Media was the very best."" **BACKGROUND** Please describe your company and position.I am a Video ediitor of Suraj kumarDescribe what your company does in a single sentence.Biee **OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE** What specific goals or objectives did you hire Bottle Rocket Media to accomplish?Rajasthan india **SOLUTION** How did you find Bottle Rocket Media?Online SearchWhy did you select Bottle Rocket Media over others?Close to my geographic locationDescribe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.Dhj kg g kg ha **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?YesWhat was your primary form of communication with Bottle Rocket Media?In-Person MeetingAre there any areas for improvement or something Bottle Rocket Media could have done differently?No --- #### Video Production for Private Equity Firm **The Project** - Services: Video Production - Project size: Confidential - Project length: June - July 2025 **Project Summary**: Bottle Rocket Media produced a 30-minute instructional video for a private equity firm. The video included voice-over narration of an instructional deck and five role-playing cut scenes. **Review Rating**: 5.0 - Quality: 5.0 - Schedule: 5.0 - Cost: 5.0 - Willing to Refer: 5.0 **The Reviewer** Chief Development Officer, Shore Capital Partners - Industry: Financial services - Client size: 51-200 Employees - Review Type: Online Review - Verified **The Review** — Oct 31, 2025 **Feedback Summary**: Bottle Rocket Media delivered a high-quality video that received excellent feedback from viewers. The client was impressed with how Bottle Rocket Media built on their vision to improve the final product. The team was flexible, creative, and proactive in generating ideas to enhance the project. ""Bottle Rocket Media’s customer service mentality, flexibility, and creativity were impressive."" **BACKGROUND** Introduce your business and what you do there.I’m the CDO of Shore Capital, a private equity firm investing in lower middle market companies across healthcare, food and beverage, business services, industrial, and real estate sectors. We provide capital and operational support to drive growth and value creation. **OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE** What challenge were you trying to address with Bottle Rocket Media?We needed help producing a 30-minute instructional video to teach our 60 portfolio companies a best practice M&A process. **SOLUTION** What was the scope of their involvement?Bottle Rocket Media produced a 30-minute instructional video to teach our 60 portfolio companies a best practice M&A process. The video included voice-over narration of an instructional deck. Bottle Rocket Media shot, directed, produced, and edited the narration with my face over the video. The video also included five role-playing cut scenes to show the power of the process in action. Bottle Rocket Media shot, directed, and produced those as well. They then edited everything into one high-quality 30-minute instructional video.Bottle Rocket Media handled all the post-production work. They helped me refine my script for the instructional video and gave notes on what would sound more natural.What is the team composition?We worked with three main teammates from Bottle Rocket Media. There were more support staff on filming days.How did you come to work with Bottle Rocket Media?Someone referred Bottle Rocket Media to me. I chose them because they had high ratings, their pricing fit our budget, and they were a great culture fit.What is the status of this engagement?We worked together from June-July 2025. **RESULTS & FEEDBACK** What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?Bottle Rocket Media delivered the final video at the quality and vision we wanted on the project timeline. They exceeded all our expectations in that regard. A relatively high number of unique folks reached out proactively to comment on the video, and all the feedback was excellent. They said it was excellent work, very helpful instructional content, and they loved it. Relative to other similar projects in the Shore ecosystem, this project received the highest tier level of praise I’ve observed. Five of our 60 companies have launched this M&A process as a result of this instructional video, which is a great early result.How did Bottle Rocket Media perform from a project management standpoint?Bottle Rocket Media’s project management was excellent. They were very communicative and organized throughout the process. We communicated via in-person meetings, virtual meetings, and email or messaging apps.What did you find most impressive about them?I was especially impressed and pleased with how they heard me speak about my vision and then effectively met it on the first attempt. The direction they ended up taking it, which was building on my vision, made the final product even better than my vision. I didn’t think about it, but they did. Bottle Rocket Media’s customer service mentality, flexibility, and creativity were impressive. They were a step ahead in a great way and came up with ideas to strengthen my vision in ways I didn’t imagine myself. I couldn’t recommend them more strongly.Are there any areas they could improve?No, there weren’t any. --- #### Video Production for Consumer Electronics Company **The Project** - Services: Video Production - Project size: $50,000 to $199,999 - Project length: Jan. - Mar. 2023 **Project Summary**: Bottle Rocket Media produced a social media video campaign for a consumer electronics company. The team was responsible for casting, concepting, shooting, and editing the videos. **Review Rating**: 5.0 - Quality: 5.0 - Schedule: 5.0 - Cost: 5.0 - Willing to Refer: 5.0 **The Reviewer** Head of Integrated Content, Dyson - Industry: Retail - Client size: 201-500 Employees - Review Type: Online Review - Verified **The Review** — Dec 5, 2024 **Feedback Summary**: Bottle Rocket Media's videos received positive social media performance and ROI. The team was flexible and always delivered on time, even with delays on the client's end. Bottle Rocket Media was systematic, thorough, and easy to work with. ""They always delivered on time and showed flexibility when we had delays on our end."" **BACKGROUND** Please describe your company and position.I am the Head of Integrated Content of DysonDescribe 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?ReferralWhy did you select Bottle Rocket Media over others?High ratingsGood value for costReferred to meHow many teammates from Bottle Rocket Media were assigned to this project?2-5 EmployeesDescribe 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 MeetingVirtual MeetingEmail or Messaging AppWhat 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. --- #### TV Commercial Video Production for Social Services Nonprofit **The Project** - Services: Video Production - Project size: $50,000 to $199,999 - Project length: Mar. 724 - Mar. 2924 **Project Summary**: Bottle Rocket Media produced a 30-second TV commercial for a nonprofit. The team provided preproduction services like location scouting and storyboarding, handled direction, and offered editing consultation. **Review Rating**: 4.5 - Quality: 4.5 - Schedule: 3.5 - Cost: 5.0 - Willing to Refer: 4.5 **The Reviewer** Executive Creative Director, Social Services Nonprofit - Industry: Non-profit - Client size: 1-10 Employees - Review Type: Online Review **The Review** — May 29, 2024 **Feedback Summary**: Bottle Rocket Media delivered excellent, useful footage. The team offered a quick turnaround time and was flexible in letting the client manage some resources and edit the video, maximizing the client's time and budget. Bottle Rocket Media's standout crew and belief in the project were highlights. ""They have great attitudes on set and are really calm and collected."" **BACKGROUND** Please describe your company and position.I am the Executive Creative Director of a nonprofitDescribe 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?ReferralWhy did you select Bottle Rocket Media over others?Close to my geographic locationPricing fit our budgetGreat culture fitReferred to meCompany values alignedHow many teammates from Bottle Rocket Media were assigned to this project?2-5 EmployeesDescribe 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 MeetingEmail or Messaging AppWhat 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. --- #### Videography Services for Nonprofit **The Project** - Services: Video Production - Project size: $10,000 to $49,999 - Project length: May 2022 - Ongoing **Project Summary**: A nonprofit has hired Bottle Rocket Media for videography services. The team's responsibilities include filming interviews of Holocaust survivors and delivering corresponding documents and photos. **Review Rating**: 4.5 - Quality: 4.5 - Schedule: 4.5 - Cost: 4.5 - Willing to Refer: 4.5 **The Reviewer** Production Coordinator, USC Shoah Foundation - Industry: Education - Client size: 51-200 Employees - Review Type: Online Review - Verified **The Review** — Nov 8, 2023 **Feedback Summary**: Bottle Rocket Media has been extremely professional in working with interviewees, interviewers, and production staff. They've completed and delivered interviews on time and have been organized. Overall, the client has been pleased with their exceptional services and consideration for the budget. ""We are impressed with their willingness to work within our budget and ability to provide exceptional services."" **BACKGROUND** Please describe your company and position.I am the Production Coordinator of USC Shoah FoundationDescribe 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 SearchWhy did you select Bottle Rocket Media over others?High ratingsCompany values alignedHow many teammates from Bottle Rocket Media were assigned to this project?2-5 EmployeesDescribe 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 MeetingEmail or Messaging AppWhat 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! --- #### Video Series for Fitness Production Company **The Project** - Services: Video Production - Project size: $50,000 to $199,999 - Project length: Nov. 2022 - Jan. 2023 **Project Summary**: 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. **Review Rating**: 5.0 - Quality: 5.0 - Schedule: 5.0 - Cost: 5.0 - Willing to Refer: 5.0 **The Reviewer** Digital Strategy & Marketing Manager, Walk at Home - Industry: Arts, entertainment & music - Client size: 11-50 Employees - Review Type: Online Review - Verified **The Review** — Jan 17, 2023 **Feedback Summary**: 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 Bottle Rocket Media team is a very professional and organized team that delivers high-quality products."" **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. --- #### Video Production for Nonprofit Organization **The Project** - Services: Video Production - Project size: $50,000 to $199,999 - Project length: Aug. - Oct. 2020 **Project Summary**: 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. **Review Rating**: 5.0 - Quality: 5.0 - Schedule: 5.0 - Cost: 5.0 - Willing to Refer: 5.0 **The Reviewer** Executive Producer, Chicago Ideas - Industry: Other industries - Client size: 11-50 Employees - Review Type: Online Review - Verified **The Review** — Feb 26, 2021 **Feedback Summary**: 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. ""I love their creativity and professionalism as well as their dedication to making the client happy." " **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 --- #### Brand Story Production for Cocktail Company **The Project** - Services: Video Production - Project size: $10,000 to $49,999 - Project length: Apr. - June 2020 **Project Summary**: 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.  **Review Rating**: 5.0 - Quality: 5.0 - Schedule: 5.0 - Cost: 4.0 - Willing to Refer: 5.0 **The Reviewer** Brand Storyteller, Cocktail Company - Industry: Other industries - Client size: 1-10 Employees - Review Type: Online Review - Verified **The Review** — Sep 8, 2020 **Feedback Summary**: 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.  ""Their creativity, professionalism, and collaborative method to bring our idea to reality impressed us the most." " **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. --- #### Employee Profile Video for Airline **The Project** - Services: Video Production - Project size: $10,000 to $49,999 - Project length: Feb. - Mar. 2019 **Project Summary**: 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. **Review Rating**: 5.0 - Quality: 5.0 - Schedule: 5.0 - Cost: 5.0 - Willing to Refer: 5.0 **The Reviewer** Director of Social Content Strategy, Airline - Industry: Other industries - Client size: 10,001+ Employees - Review Type: Online Review - Verified **The Review** — Aug 23, 2019 **Feedback Summary**: 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. ""Their knowledge, wide range of expertise and creativity are their greatest strengths." " **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! --- ## Portfolio & Awards ### The Golden Age of Advertising Bottle Rocket Media (BRM) is proud to share our latest collaboration with Basis Technologies, their Golden Age of Advertising Campaign, which launched at AdWeek NYC October 2024. BRM produced the video and photography assets for the campaign, bringing the creative vision to life. Collaborating with Basis’ incredible in-house marketing team, led by Katie McAdams (CMO), we worked from their script and concepts to craft something truly memorable. The talented Jessica Batson was handpicked to direct, bringing her unique stylistic flair to set the perfect tone. The hero video made a splash across multiple platforms—from streaming services and Digital out-of-home (DOOH) to targeted online placements. During AdWeek, additional video assets lit up digital displays throughout Manhattan, ensuring Basis’ message resonated throughout the city. Basis’ activation at AdWeek was the unforgettable Basis Oasis lounge. Styled like a cozy 1960s retreat, it offered coffee, beverages, and treats during the day. Each evening, it transformed into the conference’s must-visit bar, complete with a featured cocktail that made it the hottest spot at the event. Basis’ in-house design team created stunning environmental artwork that brought the Oasis to life, making it the standout activation of the show. In a sea of predictable tech setups, the Basis Oasis was anything but ordinary, drawing admiration and setting a new standard for creativity at AdWeek. Special thanks to the talented cast and crew whose hard work and dedication made this vision a reality.  Client: Basis TechnologiesProduction Company: Bottle Rocket MediaExecutive Producer: Mark CwiakalaDirector: Jessica BatsonTalent: Clare CzechowiczDP / Photographer: Joe Martinez JrGaffer: Gadi SolisProduction Designer: Maegan BatsonWardrobe: Taylor ZielinskiHair: Igor ShashkinMakeup: Erica MartensColor: Assembly with Maria Carretero and Katie Andrews   ### Bottle Rocket Media - Motion Design Reel We love our clients and the work we get to do with them.  It’s always a humbling experience when we get to look back and create a video that celebrates our hard work. ### Basis Brand Video Our long-time client, Centro, did a massive re-branding/name change effort in 2021. They are now called Basis Technologies. As part of the re-branding, they re-designed their whole website and wanted to create all new videos to be featured on the new website. ### Crafthouse Cocktails Backstory The luxury pre-mix cocktail brand, Crafthouse Cocktails, wanted a video to tell their origin story in a compelling way.  ### Inside Aragon Ballroom | Byline Bank Bottle Rocket Media partnered with longtime client Byline Bank to share the story of one of their clients, Aragon Ballroom. The video shares the experience of working with Byline Bank.  ### Dyson - Curl Retention Bottle Rocket Media works with Dyson to create multiple how-to promotional and informative videos for their products.  ### Uptake - Fusion Explainer Video Complex messaging explained via motion graphics in an easy-to-understand explainer video.  ### Walgreens - What is Kaizen? Communicating new ideas to a varied demographic is always a challenge.  Fortunately, Walgreens has a good sense of humor.  This gave us the freedom to create a video that was clever enough to get people to watch until the end and informative enough to get them excited about a new initiative.  We also made this video in Spanish. ### Kenmore Elite Grills Experience Working with Kenmore's in-house agency, IMX Studios, Bottle Rocket Media produced, directed, and edited this lifestyle video around their new grill product. ### Litera Brand Video Because the product is cutting edge we wanted to create a world that represented today and the future.  3D office spaces combined with 2D elements to communicate the product workflow is how we chose to address this.  Additionally, we chose a clean look to match the brand.  The results are eye-popping graphics with a crisp and concise message. ### Dyson - Airwrap Excited is an understatement when we filmed the new Dyson Airwrap. This how-to video instructs the viewer how to use the new tool to straighten and curl their hair. We filmed this model step by step over the course of two days and played around with a creative lighting set up. We were drooling over the end result. ### Impossible Objects This is an exciting video. It’s all entirely 3D rendered from the client’s original CAD design files. We conceptualized and wrote the script and designed every aspect of this video. We’re especially proud of the 3D animation on this one. It’s a complex piece of machinery with an interesting process, made perfectly easy to understand. ### Uptake Fusion Explainer A detailed, compelling explainer video for Uptake's Fusion product. We built and designed every element in this video from scratch. ### Centro Basis Campaign Commercial We created an informative and engaging piece with a flowing narrative that moves from moment to moment, infused with music and sound effects, all to elicit a feeling. The end result is elegant. The creation of this video was born out of a script provided by Centro, refined by Bottle Rocket Media, and visually inspired by new website branding elements. We spent some time exploring animation and illustration styles before finding the perfect tone for the piece. Music and sound effects are an integral part of the spot as they both highlight and bridge various moments. ### The Peninsula Hotel - Z Bar Launch video Z Bar. The new, luxurious bar at the Peninsula Hotel Chicago needed a lifestyle video to introduce it to the scene. Everything in the space is built around the idea of an adventurous traveler… and they wanted a video about Z Bar should feel the same. ### Centro Brand Video We love working with Centro, it’s a super fun company with a great product. We were excited to play a hand in explaining their product, Basis. Their office is stunning so in addition to showing the software at work, we were able to capture some incredible broll to blend into the piece. We opted to film a real computer in action rather than having screengrabs take over the whole screen and we love the end result; a technical explainer video with a very personalized and human centric feel. ### Framed: An Improvised Series "The Clown" This Chicago-set improvised series goes behind the counter of a custom frame shop, where a parade of customers reveal their troubles, aspirations, and drama in the process of framing their precious art. Infused with the essence of improv—a symphony of ‘Yes, and”, it is truly a collaboration of talents—Framed has been providing laughs since Claire and Sam pitched the idea to us last fall. And were thrilled and honored when it was selected to play at NYTVF 2018. ### Sears - We're Open spots Telling a great story via video about Sears promotions and offers.  ### DRIVIN Overview This video is an exciting mix of custom design elements, dynamic music, voice-over, and stock footage. DRIVIN is an incredible company in the automotive remarketing industry. They are driven by data. ### American Girl - Bowling Set Promo We build a scale model set from scratch for this fun product demo video! ### Cormentum - Team Well Being Trailer We created a massive Masterclass Style Series for this incredible professional training organization. We sourced locations, casted, shot, produced, edited, and designed all aspects of this video series. This video is a trailer to one of the set. ### Byline Bank - Customer Series - Village Fresh Part of an ongoing series, this video takes the banking industry and flips it upside down providing community feels that go outside the walls of the bank itself.  We shot this video in one day and let the personal moments drive the editorial. ### JCC - Stories of Friendship ASK: The Jewish Community Center of Chicago wanted to create a video that speaks to the idea of community. CHALLENGE: Create a concept that focuses on the emotional connections gained from the JCC community with a simple call to action; all are welcome.   SOLUTION: We worked closely with the marketing department ideating on how to showcase the community. Once we settled on the approach we got to work finding an authentic, real-person cast and the accompanying locations. This is always challenging, as willing participants with similar schedules are often hard to find.  Ultimately we wound up shooting all four locations in two days.  It was very fast-paced.  During post-production, we weaved an emotional story that allowed the authenticity of the relationships to shine through and deliver the message. RESULTS: The team at the JCC worked closely with us to create the most authentic product, on paper than on screen.  It was an emotional collaboration that shows how much they care about the community they are supporting.  Everybody was happy with the results. ### Every Child Deserves a Toy Kids and cameras are always awesome. Shot in one day at Bottle Rocket Media (BRM) Studios we let the children do the work on this one, just by being themselves.  During the editorial process there were many ways to go with this video. Ultimately smiles won the day. The client attributes an uptick in donations due to this video. ### Nicholas Brinley Experiences Promo It’s always fun to look back on a year’s worth of work and create a stunning sizzle reel for our clients.  This video took the notion of a sizzle reel and flipped it on it’s head to create a kick ass promo. The client utilized it to broaden their reach and expand their business. We won a GOLD TELLY for this video! ### We are United Created for their annual leadership conference in Chicago, this video was shown at the event to energize the crowd, summarizing an incredible year for them. We used footage in the video that was shot by us and also collected from other sources. ### Bottle Rocket Media - Live Action Reel Enjoy a compilation of some of our favorite projects.  ### Clutch Awards - [Clutch Award Badge](https://shareables-prod-static.clutch.co/badges/top_clutch.co_video_production_company_financial_services_2026.svg) - [Clutch Award Badge](https://shareables-prod-static.clutch.co/badges/top_clutch.co_video_marketing_2026.svg) - [Clutch Award Badge](https://shareables-prod-static.clutch.co/badges/top_clutch.co_video_production_company_medical_2026.svg) - [Clutch Award Badge](https://shareables-prod-static.clutch.co/badges/top_clutch.co_motion_graphics_company_2026.svg) - [Clutch Award Badge](https://shareables-prod-static.clutch.co/badges/top_clutch.co_directing_company_2026.svg) ### Industry Recognitions - Silver Telly - Timpano - Silver Telly - Aspen Dental - Gold Telly - Apple Glass Blowing - Gold Telly - Nicolas Brinley Experiences - Gold AVA - Byline Bank Evanston Arts Center - Gold Vega - Explaining the Chicago Public Schools - Gold Vega - Crafthouse Cocktails Backstory - Gold Vega - Byline Bank Covid 19 Response - Silver Telly - NYC Mayoral Primary PSA - Bronze Telly - Z Bar Launch - INC 5000, INC The 250 Most Successful Companies in the Midwest ## Key Clients - Basis Technologies ## Packages ## About the Team ### 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.  ## Verification Clutch verification provides an additional layer of data to help you make the right purchasing decision of business services. - Verified Client Reviews: 40 - Overall Review Rating: 4.9 Last Updated: 2026-05-15T11:04:34Z ### Business Entity - Business Entity Name: Bottlerocket Media LLC - Source: Illinois Secretary of State - Jurisdiction of Formation: Illinois - Date of Formation: October 4, 2011 - Status: Active - Last Updated: November 17, 2020 - ID: 03663906 ### Credit Report Results - International Credit Risk Assessment: Very Low Risk - Source: Creditsafe - Last Updated: November 17, 2020 ## Locations (1) ### Chicago, IL (Headquarters) - 133 N Jefferson St Floor 3 - Chicago, IL 60661 - United States - 10 - 15 employees - Phone: +1 312-265-0693 ## Connections - Jack Messer (Ice Miller LLP) - Arthur Omilian (Shore Capital Partners) - rajiv (Wallpeeps) ## Contact Bottle Rocket Media [Send a message](https://clutch.co/profile/bottle-rocket-media) ### Connect on Social - [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/bottle-rocket-media) - [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/BottleRocketMedia/) - [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/bottlerocket312/)