Bottle Rocket Media

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

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

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

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

What were your goals for this project?

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

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor?

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

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

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

What was your vendors' project management or feedback process?

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

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

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

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

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

What did you find most impressive about this company?

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

Are there any areas for improvement?

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

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

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

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

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

What were your goals for this project?

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

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor?

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

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

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

What was your vendors' project management or feedback process?

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

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

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

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

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

What did you find most impressive about this company?

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

Are there any areas for improvement?

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

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

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

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

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

What were your goals for this project?

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

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor?

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

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

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

What was your vendors' project management or feedback process?

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

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

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

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

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

What did you find most impressive about this company?

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

Are there any areas for improvement?

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

BACKGROUND

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.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Head of Integrated Content of Dyson

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

High end products in the floor care and hair care industry

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

Produce Social Films

SOLUTION

How did you find Bottle Rocket Media?

Referral

Why did you select Bottle Rocket Media over others?

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

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

2-5 Employees

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

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

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

ROI. Social Media performance KPIs (exact indicators confidential)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

None come to mind.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Executive Creative Director of a nonprofit

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

A non-profit providing social services and community experiences.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• To produce a :30 TV spot

SOLUTION

How did you find Bottle Rocket Media?

Referral

Why did you select Bottle Rocket Media over others?

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

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

2-5 Employees

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

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

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

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

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

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

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

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

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

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

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

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

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Production Coordinator of USC Shoah Foundation

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

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

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• Provide videography services

SOLUTION

How did you find Bottle Rocket Media?

Online Search

Why did you select Bottle Rocket Media over others?

• High ratings
• Company values aligned

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

2-5 Employees

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

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

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

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

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

Yes - Interviews were delivered on time and organized.

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

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

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

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

Cannot think of any!

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.

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

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.