Sparkhouse

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

ATEL is an OEM manufacture that designs, produces, certifies then launches in the market devices such as; Mobile Hotspots, Fixed Wireless Access Broadband terminals, Phones, Tablets, Trackers, IoT and other Smart Connected Devices.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

Video production for sales, marketing and informational materials for our devices

SOLUTION

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

Past experience with Sparkhouse

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

The projects were managed to perfection and outcome is higher than anticpated

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

I was able to work with many team members and everyone is a stand out in their positions. Torrey is a subject matter expert in this field and is always a pleasure to work with

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Both devices that the Sparkhouse videos have been released have SOLD OUT and user reviews have been great. Even the devices are recommended by Verizon

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

Excellent project management in all ways, Written, emails, SOW, scripts, text, alerts and day of details

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

They turned all of my ideas to reality.

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

Any tips to get more exposure on YouTube with the videos

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

Maelys creates clinically proven body reshaping products for women. We are not afraid to tackle issues that no one else has tackled before, and we work hard to produce results-driven products that will give you unstoppable curves and unstoppable confidence.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

We wanted to produce high quality, performance-driven ads for our e-commerce website.

SOLUTION

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

We looked for a company that can deliver ideation, casting, production and editing in a tight schedule, while not harming the quality of the end result.

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

We created 4 short video ads for each of our best selling products.

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

I worked with Torrey and his team, they sent me all things that needed approval via email, and I replied within 24 hrs.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Most of the ads delivered great results, and bought positive ROAS.

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

The project was well managed, with easy communication, and high quality deliverables under tight schedule.

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

The quality of production.

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

No

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

Senior Producer for Activision Blizzard Esports

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

We brought Sparkhouse in for a video interview shoot for upcoming product announcements. Our goals were to find a reputable company that could set up an advanced video shoot on short notice.

SOLUTION

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

An internal referral with high praise! Deciding factors were presenting the creative pitch and making sure they were able to meet this demand under a short deadline and on budget.

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

We worked with Sparkhouse over several meetings to talk through creative, logistics,

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

Torrey, Aman 

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The video is currently in post-production and the results from the shoot were excellent! Quality work was delivered.

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

The team at Sparkhouse was very easy to work with and stayed in constant communication regarding setup and pre-production.

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

They were very quick to get on the same page with us regarding what we needed creatively. Didn't need to explain much regarding setup.

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'm the CEO and creative lead of Gangbustrs Marketing Agency.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

Our client, a well known consumer electronics Brand needed to create and test 8 spots in 6 weeks.

SOLUTION

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

The challenge was daunting, but Torrey's team worked closely on concepting and ideas as well as production to meet the deadlines.

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

We ended up with 8 unique spots that that each aligned to a persona's needs. We did both :30 and :06 cut downs.

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

The editors we all very responsive and well versed in creative process.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Our clients were very pleased. We hope we could continue to work together.

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

always available by phone and fast to respond

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

Fast, friendly and REALLY GOOD!

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

None

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