Sparkhouse

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am the foundering partner of Callahan & Blaine, a top Southern California law firm based in Santa Ana, CA, and the owner of Callahan Consulting.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Sparkhouse?

Creative marketing videos for my new venture, Callahan Consulting.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor?

We interviewed three video companies in the Orange County area and Sparkhouse was the most creative and willing to execute our vision.

Describe the scope of their work in detail.

The videos are thought-leader videos on various legal topics, as well as one intro Mission Impossible parody video.

What was the team composition?

A full video production team - post and pre-production. All excellent people to work with.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Our latest video immediately got almost 1,000 views on my LinkedIn page and over 40 comments (so far!)

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

Great - they had some constraints with working at a rather quiet law office and did their utmost not to impose on the work environment.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

Their own comedic touches really made the marketing video stand out. Everyone I've shared the video with absolutely loves it.

Is there any area for improvement or anything that could have been done differently?

No.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I own SEO agency Net Site Marketing.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

Video Promotion

SOLUTION

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

I had worked with this vendor before and it was an excellent experience.

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

The video had already been produced, and this job I'm reviewing is about the promotion of the video.

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

I worked with the owner of the company, and he was delightful to work with.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The video, which was published at my client's Youtube Channel, had only received 22 views when I hired Sparkhouse. Once Sparkhouse had finished promoting the video, it has received 20,000+ views!

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

The project management went very smoothly, the project was delivered on time, and the communications were outstanding as well.

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

The people at Sparkhouse are extremely knowledgeable, experienced and friendly. Working with them has been one of the best experiences of my career.

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

Every step along the way, Sparkhouse did an excellent job. No need for improvement anywhere.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I'm the president of a marketing company.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

Hired Sparkhouse for on going marketing projects that include video production, creative, marketing, photography and animations. Goals were to help clients grow their business with video marketing.

SOLUTION

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

I knew they were the best for the job and offered everything I needed.

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

They helped plan everything including all creative, scheduling and any details needed to finish the projects.

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

I worked with Torrey Tayenaka and the communication was excellent!

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Our clients have been incredibly happy and have mentioned that the quality is always the biggest feedback they receive.

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

Whether communicating via email, text or cell, there was never a time that my questions weren't answered quickly.

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

That they really care about their clients. They've become my friends.

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

No

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

Head of Sales & Trading for a cryptocurrency exchange platform.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

We were the main sponsor for an XMMA event. We did our first commercials with Sparkhouse to drive brand awareness and obtain new users on our trading platform.

SOLUTION

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

We searched online to see what production companies had the best reviews, personalized approach, and team that understood our vision.

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

We started with a discovery meeting, they requested deliverables, we sent our script, scheduled multiple calls to ensure alignment on our goals, they updated us frequently, and provided us with edits to review.

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

We had a full team that collaboratively worked together.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We showcased the commercial at the event and it was well done.

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

We communicated via email, text, and phone calls. Torrey was great and had a full hands on approach.

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

They asked all the right questions to understand our brand, team was personable, easy to deal with, and able to work on a tight timeline.

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

Everything was great.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I work for affiliate marketing company that drives phone calls in the health and finance space. I head the Snapchat and Tiktok media buying operations and work together with the team to handle creative production.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Sparkhouse?

As we scaled spend, we had high creative burnout and needed help with a constant stream of creatives.

SOLUTION

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

We got a referral from another company we work with that Sparkhouse is great.

Describe the project in detail and walk through the stages of the project.

We worked together with Torrey and the team to fill them in on our business model and what we were looking for. They got the concepts down quickly and within just a few weeks, we have about 15-20 amazing creatives that were exactly what we were looking for.

How many resources from the vendor's team worked with you, and what were their positions?

We worked with Torrey (CEO) and Sruthi (product manager).

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We have been able to nearly double our spend since we have a steady stream of new creatives coming in.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

Work flow has been great and the communication has been excellent.

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

The quality of the creatives and the quick turnaround are impressive.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am the Senior Talent Acquisition Partner for a medical device company. We are a global leader and fast-growing manufacturer of instrumentation for Patient Monitoring, Sleep Assessment, Neurology and Cardiology.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

We are rebranding and needed to update our current recruitment video. The goal was to really convey the company culture, what makes us great, and the passion our employees share for making a difference.

SOLUTION

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

N/A

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

Virtual meeting, outline, scripts, participant selection, location, filming, video review, reshoot, video review, final cut.

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

We worked with a project manager and production team that kept us on schedule. After each milestone, we would give feedback and plan for next steps.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Offical roll-out pending, but internal marketing and HR teams are very happy with the outcome.

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

They've been great, very organized - they keep us on our timeline with great communication.

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

They took the time to get to know the company, understand our goal, and were able to give us ideas on how to make the video even better.

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

N/A

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am a Senior Account Director at a full service marketing and advertising agency. In my role I am the main content and manager over large client accounts managing multiple clients and projects.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Sparkhouse?

Our client wanted a shoot of a new product series they are launching. We reached out to Sparkhouse to shoot the product both as static photography as well as dynamic videos.

What were your goals for this project?

We wanted professional videos and photographs highlighting the product and showing users what they can expect with their purchase.

SOLUTION

How did you select Sparkhouse?

We've used Sparkhouse in the past, and have had wonderful experiences with them. They are a very talented team and client focused, which aligns with our agency as well.

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

Sparkhouse worked with us to understand the client and their needs. They went above and beyond the required shots to ensure the client was happy.

What was your vendors' project management or feedback process?

They provided a very timely turnaround, with revisions handled quickly and correctly as well.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The client was extremely happy with the end result.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

Very effective. Quick and easy communication and enjoyed using their review / download tool Frame.io

What did you find most impressive about this company?

Very professional, quick, and high quality work. They truly are experts in their field.

Are there any areas for improvement?

None!

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

We are a telecommunications company that builds IoT hardware products. I act as a project manager.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Sparkhouse?

To create an unboxing and lifestyle video for a new product launch.

What were your goals for this project?

To help communicate the use cases of the device and a brief explanation of how to use it.

SOLUTION

How did you select Sparkhouse?

We have used them in the past.

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

We started with reference videos and a script outline then eventually wrote the script, filmed and edited the video.

What was your vendors' project management or feedback process?

They filmed and edited the video. They used an online portal for communicating project timelines and gathering notes on the latest version of the edit.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We have created and posted a launch video that is getting views for our product.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

It was pretty good. The team was responsive and willing to help with anything that was requested.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

Their professionalism.

Are there any areas for improvement?

It would have been good to complete the project a little faster but overall they did a great job.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

Sound United its the leader in home audio products. i am a Global Product Marketing Manager

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Sparkhouse?

Hired Sparkhouse to create a 90 second video to go over and cover an entire product line

What were your goals for this project?

update a previous video and have different touch points

SOLUTION

How did you select Sparkhouse?

came in within budget and has created great content for me in the past.

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

created one product overview video. Sparkhouse came up with the script after i delivered talking points. They delivered a storyboard within two days of script approval. every 3 days i received a status update to let me know where we were in the project. once video started being created i saw an updated video every 48-72 hrs after feedback was submitted.

What was your vendors' project management or feedback process?

did everything through email or frame i.o. this worked the best for me.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

covered all of the points that i listed out for them. got it done in a clear concise way.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

They were great, simple, and effective.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

willingness to always help and jump on a phonecall/zoom meeting if I had any questions. Torrey is involved with everything and gave me top-notch customer service.

Are there any areas for improvement?

none

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

Head of Operations, Strategy & Partnerships.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Sparkhouse?

Hired for new product launch ecommerce video.

What were your goals for this project?

Create a cool ecommerce video to launch a new product line.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor?

Referral & scope of portfolio work.

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

Great project management & organization. 1. Client Intro 2. Storyboard Pitch 3. Storyboard Confirmation 4. Model & location Confirmation 5. Script Copy & Video Pitch 6. Script Copy & Video Confirmation 7. Call Sheet Confirmation 8. Shoot 9.1st Draft Video Review 10. Final Video Confirmation & Delivery

What was your vendors' project management or feedback process?

Great teamwork, organization & creativity.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Successful Video & supporting assets.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

Extremely effective. Their team was very easy to work with.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

Creativity, teamwork & speed.

Are there any areas for improvement?

None, Sparkhouse are rockstars at what they do.