Malix Media

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Director of Marketing of Pond Lehocky Giordano

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Pond Lehocky Giordano is a workers' compensation, Social Security disability, and personal injury law firm.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• We hired Malix Media to make three new commercials for our law firm.

SOLUTION

How did you find Malix Media?

Online Search

Why did you select Malix Media over others?

• Close to my geographic location
• Pricing fit our budget

How many teammates from Malix 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 Malix Media to create three new commercials for our law firm. We asked them to come up with the concepts, write the scripts, do all the pre-production work (casting, set design, lighting, hair and makeup), filming, and post-production.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Malix delivered three 30-second commercials, which fulfilled our scope of work with them. What's more, our firm's managing partners love the commercials and have received very positive feedback from people outside of our firm.

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

Malix could not have been easier to work with. They were extremely responsive over email, took our feedback in stride, and delivered everything we asked for. I was very nervous about the actual commercial shoot, but Malix Media executed it flawlessly - I don't think the day could have gone any smoother. They were also great about reformatting the finished products to meet various specs.

What was your primary form of communication with Malix Media?

Email or Messaging App

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

I was extremely impressed by how organized and professional Malix was, while also being very skilled in videography. Typically agencies are either organized OR creative, but rarely both. Malix is the rare exception to the rule. They were also super nice, amiable guys who were a lot of fun to work with.

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

No

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Vice President of Marketing of a food growing and shipping company.

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Our company is a fully integrated grower-shipper of fresh mushrooms, We offer gourmet dried, wild and value-added products. A fully integrated operation, we control every step of the process – from growing to distribution. You can't pick a better partner than Giorgio.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• To showcase our new, innovative technology and farming process
• Educate overall about the mushroom growing process

SOLUTION

How did you find Malix Media?

Online Search

Why did you select Malix Media over others?

• High ratings
• Close to my geographic location
• Great culture fit
• Good value for cost

How many teammates from Malix Media were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

Produce a polished video highlighting cutting-edge technology and the farm. Our goal was to craft a top-notch video for presentation to customers and the trade industry. Essential components included aerial drone shots, supplementary footage, and interviews featuring company experts.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The video came together perfectly. The team at Malix proved exceptionally collaborative, effortlessly realizing our vision and contributing valuable perspectives from a videographer's standpoint. They willingly made any required adjustments and overall went above and beyond our expectations. We eagerly anticipate working with them again.

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

Consistently provided outstanding deliverables either on or before deadlines. Responses are consistently prompt and thoughtfully composed.

What was your primary form of communication with Malix Media?

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

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

The Malix Media team was cooperative and perceptive, conducting thorough research and coming well-prepared for each project. The finished output surpassed our expectations.

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

No - they have been fantastic and reliable!

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the marketing manager at Cape May Brewing Company, the largest brewery in New Jersey.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Malix Media?

We needed Malix Media to provide video production.  

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

We’ve worked with Malik Media a few times over the past few years, and they always come up with amazing creatives. Recently, they helped us shoot our summer commercial which was shot at five separate locations. In addition, they cast three actors for the video. Once they delivered the final commercial, we used it across a variety of platforms to promote our brand.  

What is the team composition? 

Prior to the shoot, I worked with Alex (Creative Director/Co-owner) and Max (Owner/Operator). On the shoot day, the team also included a camera crew, a director of photography, a lighting crew, a sound crew, a stylist helping with all of the wardrobe, and I served as the client rep on our side. 

Are there any employees from the service provider's team that you would like to give a shout-out to in this review?

The entire team was absolutely amazing. We were all on the same page ahead of time which had a lot to do with Alex and Max’s prep work that went into it. Alex and Max deserve all the kudos. 

How did you come to work with Malix Media?

Malix Media reached out to us. We were pleased with the work they’d done for us in the past and it was natural to reach out to them. They’re truly amazing creatives. 

How much have you invested with them?

The project cost $15,000. 

What is the status of this engagement?

We worked between January–May 2023. 

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Malix Media did a very good job of capturing our brand. From start to finish, the team was amazing. The finished product is exactly what we were looking for. They had such creative ideas and the video shoot was seamless. The commercial will last for years to come. When we posted it on social media, everybody was so excited about it and it is now one of our top-viewed commercials. People were really impressed and applauded the work that they did. It’s a funny, lighthearted, and engaging video that captured our brand really well. 

How did Malix Media perform from a project management standpoint?

Malix Media delivered on time and on budget. In the months leading up to the video shoot, they constantly pitched ideas and ways to adjust the script to make it better. We felt confident the entire time because of how organized they were.

What did you find most impressive about them?

Malix Media’s creativity and professionalism are very impressive. They’re such a creative team with so many amazing ideas. 

Are there any areas they could improve?

No, we really enjoyed our experience with them. 

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

Lean into their creativity. What sets them apart is their ability to execute a commercial based on what they pitch at the beginning. Trust them throughout the process. 

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the senior content marketing manager of NetElixir, a digital marketing agency.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Malix Media?

We wanted a high-quality and professionally produced video for our brand and product marketing advertisments.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Malix Media did video production for us; their team took care from the early planning stages to the final deliverable. These tasks included video conceptualization, scriptwriting, edits to the material, casting, video shooting coordination, and the postproduction process. After these steps, they exported the videos and gave them to us so we could make a round of changes until we reached the end product.

What is the team composition?

We worked directly with two members of their team.

How did you come to work with Malix Media?

I found their website through an online search while looking for local providers.

How much money have you invested in this partnership?

We spent $25,000 with them.

What is the status of this engagement?

We worked together from August–November 2022.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We received around 80,000 views on the video they created on LinkedIn and Youtube, which met our expectations because it helped us meet our brand awareness goal.

How did Malix Media perform from a project management standpoint?

Project management was great; they were communicative and kept up with our budget and schedule by adapting to our timelines. Regarding communication, we used email, text, Zoom, Google Meet, and in-person meetings.

What did you find most impressive about them?

They were the first company we’ve worked with that helped us make a creative and bold advertising concept. Other companies were boring, and Malix Media made a different, interesting, and exciting work. Overall, they could think outside the box and take our little ideas to make them something great.

Are there any areas they could improve?

I didn’t think there was anything they could improve on, and we’re thinking about working with them again soon.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m a group account director at SWELL; we’re a branding and advertising agency. I focus on client-facing initiatives and strategies.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Malix Media?

We engaged Malix Media to help us with various production needs for our clients.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Malix Media has helped us address many production needs. Typically, we provide them with a storyboard, and they help us brainstorm ideas for the final product, depending on our end client’s requests. If our client has a vision but is unsure how to execute it, Malix Media assesses the project and makes recommendations based on their goals. 

We’ve worked together to create video commercials for social media, television, digital out-of-home, and digital banner ads. They’ve been responsible for casting actors, organizing video shoots, and editing content down to the final commercial. When our clients haven’t had the budget to hire actors, Malix Media has sometimes directed their employees during shoots instead. They’ve also sourced music and produced animated videos for us. 

For radio projects, we’ve shared scripts, and the team has helped us find voiceover talent based on demographics and tone of voice. Additionally, they’ve scheduled recording sessions and edited radio spots consisting of voiceover audio and music. 

What is the team composition?

We’ve primarily worked with Alex and Max (Owners) for radio projects, but they’ve assigned 8–10 production team members to our video shoots. 

How did you come to work with Malix Media?

The owners of our company started working with Malix Media a few years ago, but I’m not sure how they got in touch initially.

How much have you invested with them?

We’ve invested about $100,000–$200,000 in the partnership with Malix Media.

What is the status of this engagement?

Our company started working with Malix Media earlier, but I first worked with them in November 2018; the partnership is ongoing.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We’ve worked on so many projects that it’s hard to pinpoint specific feedback, but our clients have always been happy with the results Malix Media has delivered.  We’ve been pleased with their ability to deliver engaging content, particularly for digital out-of-home commercials which lack audio.

Their video commercials have performed exceptionally well on social media, garnered several shares, and consistently increased user engagement. One of our longstanding clients has commented on the superior quality of Malix Media’s work compared to our other production partners.

How did Malix Media perform from a project management standpoint?

Malix Media has managed projects exceptionally well. They’ve presented formal timeline estimates, which they’ve consistently met. Even for projects with tight turnaround times, they’ve submitted high-quality, buttoned-up deliverables on time with minimal back and forth. In those instances, they’ve remained enthusiastic and found creative methods to achieve success. 

We share similar working styles and company cultures, which has made our partnership feel like a truly collaborative effort. They’re a team of great people, who typically over-communicate, which works for us. Furthermore, they’ve always kept the end client in mind and haven't charged us when we’ve gone over our review limits. We’ve used Asana to track time internally, which we’ve shared with them. We typically meet via Zoom and communicate via text. 

What did you find most impressive about them?

Malix Media has consistently over-delivered and presented our clients with thoughtful, customized solutions. I’ve worked in advertising for 20 years, and they’ve become my go-to production partner. I’ve been impressed by their creative approach to problem-solving and unique collaboration style. Depending on our client’s needs, they’ve gone above and beyond to staff the right team for shoots. They’ve made a concerted effort to make us look good and ensure our clients’ success, which we’ve appreciated. 

Are there any areas they could improve?

I have nothing Malix Media could improve on; they’ve been a fantastic partner. 

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

IMC Construction is a full-service, national, construction management firm headquartered in the Philadelphia area. IMC Construction’s experience in preplanning and construction includes facilities for diverse market sectors such as commercial, hospitality, multi-family, healthcare, science and technology, education, industrial, and retail.

IMC provides a full range of preconstruction and construction services including lean, sustainable/NetZero, and IPD methodologies. I am the marketing coordinator at IMC.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Malix Media, and what were your goals?

We've hired Malix Media for several different projects, including video testimonials, an employee We're IMC video, and more recently our 2222 Market Street series.

Our marketing objective for the 2222 Market Street Web series was to increase our presence in the Philadelphia marketplace and to inform our audience of the complex projects we are able to complete successfully for our clients.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor and what were the deciding factors?

We've used their team in the past and have always been delighted with their work. I wasn't at IMC when we first hired them so I cannot speak on that but I can speak on the projects I've done with them since I've been at IMC.

I still choose to work with Malix Media because they're personable, they're very responsive, knowledgable, helpful, and they produce amazing content for us.

Describe the video(s) and the process in detail, including the project steps and all stages of production.

Prior to starting, we researched how other firms were creatively highlighting their projects. One of our industry partners had recently done a web series that caught our eye. We reached out to them to discuss how they went about their process and the results of their campaign. We then hired Malix Media, to help plan, film, and produce our videos.

We created a production schedule based on the project timeline with an outline of how each episode would follow a similar sequence (intro, exposition, rising action, climax, and resolution). Each episode required two days of filming which included the conflict, construction process, and resolution.

Who did you work with and what was the feedback process like?

The marketing team worked with the project team and Malix Media to create the videos. Malix Media coordinated the project schedule milestones with the project team.

Malix Media would send us videos to review and give edits as needed. Malix Media was very organized and kept us on schedule to make sure we were getting the videos reviewed and finalized on a timely matter.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

All three finished videos surpassed the analytics goals we set, and we received positive feedback from current clients and prospective clients. The three episodes have shown our clients that we can handle big projects, address challenges, and continue to be a major team player in the Philadelphia market. This project continues to gain publicity in Philadelphia, and we're excited to showcase our last episode.

Describe their project management style, including communication tools and timeliness.

Malix Media was very organized and responsive. They always made sure to communicate to us any issues or their schedule. They were very quick to get us their video and to work on our edits.

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

They took the time to know our industry and help us understand what would be helpful. They helped build a script for this especially when we weren't exactly sure what we wanted to do. I also believe their video production skillset is amazing. They really can bring together multiple clips and make it into a video.

Are there any areas for improvement or something they could have done differently?

I don't think so.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the CEO of WAATR, and we’re all about sustainable hydration. We’re based in Miami, Florida, and we have quite a few products in the area of hydration.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Malix Media?

Malix Media helped us do some marketing. We specifically hired them for their video production services because we wanted to do something cool for one of our products.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

They prepared a 38-second press video, and it featured 5–6 actors from their side. They also provided their own equipment and studios, and they were in charge of editing and everything else. The video is live on YouTube and other social media channels. We’re still working with them on other projects.

What is the team composition?

I’m working with two people from Malix Media, including their owner.

How did you come to work with Malix Media?

I found them online, and after reading their reviews, I made the decision to work with them. I also saw their Instagram account, and they did a good job for some of the clients they had. I already hired them for a video project last January 2019, and three years later, I hired them for a second video production project. 

How much have you invested with them?

We’ve spent $30,000.

What is the status of this engagement?

Our second partnership started in June 2021, and it’s ongoing.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

They’ve done an amazing job with the recent video they’ve created for one of our products. We’ve also received fantastic feedback from our customers. Internally, we love their work because it represents our overall brand and what we’re trying to achieve.

How did Malix Media perform from a project management standpoint?

They’re one of the best video production companies I’ve worked with. Other video production agencies aren’t even close to them because they provide multiple scripts and detailed storyboards. I haven’t seen other teams do that, and it’s why I liked Malix Media in the first place.

There are no project management tools involved in our project. We typically communicate over email and Google Meet.

What did you find most impressive about them?

Their creativity and production quality have been impressive. 

Are there any areas they could improve?

Their pricing can be more competitive. 

Do you have any advice for future clients of theirs?

I’ve only had one issue with them which concerns the photography licensing fee they wanted to apply in our partnership, which they didn’t disclose beforehand. Overall, they can be more upfront about their policies and procedures.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I was the senior art director for a creative advertising agency.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Malix Media?

We were looking for production partners to create a miniseries of educational videos.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Malix Media provided us with video production services that included sound mixing, color editing, animation, and graphic design. They delivered a 10-minute educational video that was cut down into 30-second reels as teasers for our series.

What is the team composition?

We mainly worked with Max (Owner & Operator) and Alexander (Creative Director).

How did you come to work with Malix Media?

They were referred to me by a family friend who had worked with them in the past.

What is the status of this engagement?

We worked together from November–December 2021.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Our internal staff and clients were all thrilled with the quality of the work that Malix Media produced — the team was able to take boring content and turn it into something educational and fun at the same time.

Additionally, Alex and the team got some great performances from our employees, which was a feat in and of itself — it was quite challenging, but everyone was pleased with the performances of the talents involved.

How did Malix Media perform from a project management standpoint?

I would give them an A+ for their project management skills and we typically communicated through email, Zoom, and Google Meet.

What did you find most impressive about them?

We were very impressed with the full production services they provided us — we were definitely fortunate to have all that value in one package.

Are there any areas they could improve?

There’s nothing they could’ve done differently because they gave us more than what we needed.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

I would just advise you to reach out to them for any of your video production needs. Nothing was lost in translation and it was very easy working with them.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the VP of Pennco Tech

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

We are a trade school, in business for over 50 years, with eigh different programs to choose from including Automotive Technology, Collision Repair, Diesel Technologgy, Electrician, HVAC&R, Medical Assistant, Plumbing and Welding.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• To produce a commercial
• Photo shoot
• other video content

SOLUTION

How did you find Malix Media?

Online Search

Why did you select Malix Media over others?

• Great culture fit
• Great creative

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

To facilitate a photo shoot of each of our programs to post on SM and web content; Produce a video commercial for TV. Deliverables were a 30 sec clip, 15 second edit and a 6 second edit to be used for TV, SM and other web content.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Successful, on time and on budget, deliverables of creative video content geared toward our target audience.

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

They were very responive when we had questions or wanted to brainstorm ideas. Very easy to work with and knowledgable with their craft. They were organized, proffessional and delivered everytrhing on time and on budget. 

What was your primary form of communication with Malix Media?

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

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

Their ability to come up with creative ideas and produce content that aligned perfectly with our vision.

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

N/A