Brandefy

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Marketing of Bloom Growth

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Bloom Growth provides an ecosystem for business growth through a growth framework, coaching, and software tools.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Brandefy to accomplish?

• High quality case study video

SOLUTION

How did you find Brandefy?

• Online Search
• Clutch Site

Why did you select Brandefy over others?

• High ratings
• Pricing fit our budget
• Good value for cost

How many teammates from Brandefy were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

We contracted Brandefy for a long-format (5 minute) case study video that would effectively tell the story of one of our clients. We also wanted a highlight of that video (1-minute) with additional shorts for social media. 

Interview our client on-site in California, produce the video, and collaborate with us on revisions and specific requests.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The case study had to:

1. Effectively communicate the value of our product
2. Have compelling visual elements to keep interest and be engaging
3. Appear polished and professional
4. Match our brand guidelines

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

The project was managed well from my POV. Marton was very communicative, and making revision requests via email and through comments on Vimeo was easy to do. If I had questions or concerns, Marton was always very responsive. He was also understanding with changes from our end, flexible, and patient when we were still figuring out some details. Not pushy and very profressional.

Deliver on time? 

Yes, every time they said they'd have something for us, it was there. 

Respond to your needs?

Yes, no matter what I asked—and I was very particular—Marton and his team were responsive and always ensured that we had a final product that we were happy with. They followed our feedback exactly how we asked.

What was your primary form of communication with Brandefy?

Email or Messaging App

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

The quality of work for the price point. Brandefy does an exceptional job for a reasonable price. I am very pleased with the quality of the product we received at the pricepoint we worked with. Because of that, I'd work with Brandefy exclusively in the future.

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

The only thing that I would think could be a little better (and that doesn't detract from my raving review) are some of the visual elements that were chosen. Some of the alignment or spacing of logos, transitions, and motion graphics weren't preferable up front, but they worked with our requests to make it right. That mattered more. 

It's sometimes hard to communicate a brand without being immersed in it every day, so IMO, this had more to do with that and perhaps our teams lack of communication about those specific things upfront.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Marketing Associate of PSI Services

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

PSI has over 70 years of experience providing worldwide testing solutions to corporations, federal and state government agencies, professional associations, certifying bodies and leading academic institutions.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Brandefy to accomplish?

• Creation and Edition of Test Center Administrators Training Video
• Coordination of video filming in one of our Test Centers

SOLUTION

How did you find Brandefy?

Online Search

Why did you select Brandefy over others?

• Close to my geographic location
• Great culture fit
• Company values aligned

How many teammates from Brandefy were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

We needed to create a video as a training and onboarding tool for our Test Center Administrators, this video needed to feature the entire role our TCA's play in every Test Taker experience once they visit our Test Centers. The video scope included scripting, talent casting, filming, edition, post-production and voice over.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The final deliverable was the training video for our Test Center Administrators, this video has live footage on one of our Test Centers and animation elements to portray important information. The video has music, special effects and a voice over.

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

Yes, Brandefy was very professional thorough this project, aligning with us in timing and needs. They always provided timely follow-up, reached out when decisions needed to be made, answer promptly to any questions and were very proactive. We are very happy with them as a service provider.

What was your primary form of communication with Brandefy?

Virtual Meeting

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

Their quick responses, reliable follow-up, and understanding of our internal processes were impressive.

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

None that I can think of based on this project experience.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Director, Global Communications of a semiconductor company

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Our company is a pure-play automotive fabless semiconductor company developing technology that supports best-in-class driver safety and automation, in-cabin user experience, accelerates electrification, and enables the pursuit of the uncrashable vehicle.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Brandefy to accomplish?

• Develop video content for use on our website

SOLUTION

How did you find Brandefy?

Online Search

Why did you select Brandefy over others?

• Pricing fit our budget
• Great culture fit
• Good value for cost

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

We needed a visual and dynamic way to inform customers of our global network and world wide local support channels. We needed to take a 2D single-slide map, and turn it into a 3D animation conveying our Sales and Distributor locations.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Delivery of a brief and concise video that was visually interesting and easily deployable on our website.

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

Yes. Our project was met with enthusiasm, creativity, and an eye for detail. All material was delivered expeditiously, and feedback was responded to in equal measure.

What was your primary form of communication with Brandefy?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

I have found that the team at Brandefy is engaging and respectful. They offer ideas and solutions while respecting core goals, being mindful of budget constraints, and delivering on-time results. Their portfolio speaks to the many ways in which Brandefy's skillset and offering can meet or exceed project needs. The team's professionalism, candid, and easy-going manner create a working relationship that is easy to engage with and achieve project success.

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

None that I can think of at this time.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the General Manager of Headstand

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

PR

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Brandefy to accomplish?

• Create attention-getting video

SOLUTION

How did you find Brandefy?

Referral

Why did you select Brandefy over others?

• Pricing fit our budget
• Referred to me
• Other

What was the size of Brandefy’s team?

2-5 Employees

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

Our firm needed a quick-turn 90-second sizzle reel to send to a client prospect in advance of our presentation that was fun, upbeat and memorable.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

• Success to us was if the client prospects mentioned the video and/or it made them excited to meet with us. It did both -- the first thing they shared when we arrived at their office was how much they liked the video and appreciated the effort we put in to learn about their business, which the video conveyed.

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

They were incredibly responsive. I first emailed them to get a quote late in the evening and heard right back. Items were delivered on time and, along the way, I always had a clear understanding of the process and assets needed.

What was your primary form of communication with Brandefy?

Email or Messaging App

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

Super easy to work with on all fronts! Incredibly responsive to my questions and also very helpful on the administrative side in providing the information needed to get them set up in our system - especially given this was a quick-turn project. And they took the amateur visuals we provided them and turned it into something fun to watch.

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

Not that I can think of.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am the Graphic Designer for a packaging tape and over lamination manufacturing company.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

We were in need of high quality, professional training videos to operate one of our machines.

SOLUTION

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

I had previously looked into other video production companies, but after a quick interview process, Brandefy was the most economical while still providing high quality videos and a professional staff.

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

We actually knew what we wanted. We just needed someone to record with high quality equipment with a professional voice over for the step by step instructions. Once Marton was on set, he helped us piece together video clips for the script that we had created as to tell the story properly. There was even a couple videos that I filmed and needed added, and you can't really tell that it was shot with a lesser quality camera.

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

Marton was our main point of contact. He provided feedback through Vimeo. The process was very easy to provide feedback.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We have not yet rolled out the videos, but will be doing so shortly, but management agrees that these will be a great asset for new additions to our team.

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

Marton was very easy to communicate with and very flexible with time frames. There were a couple times where we needed some extra time to figure out a couple key details for the project and Marton was very patient with us.

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

They work very quickly and are very flexible with scheduling. Those are a couple things that I value the most.

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

With so many videos, the changes that were needed sometimes got lost after they were fixed. It would be nice to have a "revision history/log" to refer back to.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am the C.E.O of the company , deals with ecommerce , we have online stores for educational and coordination games for kids and teenagers.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

Our product is a new patent which is cool , fun and a hand to eye coordination game. Our main goal was to emphasize and to show the game to our target market aiming to put the media on our websites and social media platforms.

SOLUTION

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

We looked at many companies over the web and found Brandefy that had similar projects and a reasonable price.

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

We got a questionnaire we had to put all our expectations ,demands and desires. We also had many zoom meetings and Emails during the whole process including a live video call during the photoshoot (It was awesome). We saw the whole operation at the site Brandefy hired for us and the standings of the Models , cameras , drones etc...

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

We worked with Mr. Marton which was great and precise to our requests, the feedback process was all along the way with the storyboard , scripting and filming and after the results, we had to follow Vimeo platform and make our remarks.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The outcome and impact of the work was annormouse, we got the best reviews for the look and feel of Brandefy work.

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

They were very easy to communicate , listening to our needs and requests. Mostly using easy tools like Vimeo and Invision.

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

They took the time to learn about our product, the market that we are aiming for and they were very cooperative with our needs whilst being very creative with a diversity of offers to make it even better.

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

We don't feel that we could get a better service at that one, all was good to us.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I'm the Marketing Director for a 40 year old Home Service/Plumbing company, Allens Plumbing, based on Maui but also operating on Oahu. Although our audience is typically aware of our company, we recognized the need to modernize our branding efforts.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

We know that our audience is consuming media in more places than ever and that people are no longer looking in the phonebook when they need a plumber. We partnered with Brandefy to produce a video that we'll be using in our Targeted Video Ad campaigns, ensuring that our brand and the services that we offer are presented properly in the digital space.

SOLUTION

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

Originally, in early 2021, we considered utilizing a Whiteboard/Explainer video to convey our catalog of services to our audience. I spoke with a handful of video production/marketing companies about this goal. After finding Brandefy on Clutch, I had a great conversation with Marton Varo. He was quick to understand the needs of our brand and showed me videos from Brandefy's catalog that matched the feel we were looking for. We ended up not making the original type of video; however, Marton did well to keep the conversation going by checking in every few months and doing his absolute best to maintain awareness of our company, brand, and goals. When the time came to produce an animated video, Marton was the only person I had to call. Once again, he heard exactly what we needed and was able to present a vision that did well by the Allens Plumbing brand.

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

Again, the conversation with Marton went on for basically a year before production even started. He always made sure to keep himself informed on Allens Plumbing, the marketing moves that I was making, and how our goals may have shifted over time. When we did finally decide that it was time for an Ad for our Targeted Video campaigns, Brandefy was able to deliver the project right on time. It took about 6 weeks from start to finish. Marton and his team were very easy to work with and the workflow was efficient and always made sense. After I filled out their questionnaire, the Brandefy team was able to write a script that conveyed our message very well. They were happy to make any small tweaks and did a great job making sure that all the main points of our message made it into the final product. When it came to the actual production, they were, again, very happy to address any small adjustments/tweaks needed and the turnaround time was always exceptionally quick.

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

We worked directly with Marton, Brandefy's Executive Producer. Again, it was truly a pleasure. Marton is just exceptionally perceptive and did an amazing job to capture and convey the needs of our company and brand. He understood our direction and vision and created a great product.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We launched our Targeted Video campaign today (March 24, 2022); but, to this point, anyone that's scene has been very impressed. We're confident that it will do well and be a great creative switch from some of our existing efforts. The Brandefy team did a great job to keep the message clean and professional, while also incorporating the local appeal that's necessary in our market.

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

Marton was exceptionally easy to work with, always did a great job to capture our vision, was consistently available and quick to respond to questions or concerns. Quite sincerely, he's a very easy person to work with, listened well, and produced a video that exceeded all of our expectations.

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

Marton is exceptionally personable. Even when the video wasn't a priority of ours -- and it was unclear if we'd ever make one -- Marton was happy to keep the dialog going. Beyond this project, I feel like I've got a career-long business colleague in Marton.

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

I've got nothing negative to say about Brandefy or Marton. It was truly a pleasure to work with them.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

The Peggs Company, a manufacturing leader serving the retail market for over 60 years, has applied its expertise and ingenuity to launch a revolutionary line of luggage carts perfect for the hotel and resort industry. EZ Stacker is the only full-size luggage cart on the planet that stacks just like a grocery cart, eliminating those cluttered lobbies and freeing up precious property space for more profitable ventures.

After many decades of the same traditional design, EZ Stacker is an engineering marvel so innovative, yet so common sense, it promises to redefine the hotel luggage cart standard. And this imaginative space saving “stacking” feature is just the beginning. Peggs EZ Stacker design resolves long-standing issues with traditional carts and offers enhanced features enabling EZ Stacker to outperform ANY other luggage cart on the market. I am the brand champion responsible for bringing EZ Stacker to market.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

EZ Stacker - the only full-size luggage cart on the planet that stacks just like a grocery cart. For decades, hotel luggage cart design never evolved to better accommodate the needs of hotels and guests.

Brandefy enabled us to persuasively tell the EZ Stacker story in a compelling and entertaining video that addressed long-standing issues with traditional carts and how EZ Stacker makes these issues a thing of the past. For example:

1. Designed with guest ease and safety in mind, EZ glide engineering ensures even the heaviest loads move quickly and smoothly without risking a hernia. EZ Stacker delivers ease and speed in transporting luggage and other items.
2. With 360-degree EZ control turning and cornering, EZ Stacker handles like a high-performance race car. And EZ Stacker control greatly reduces potential injury or resort damage that lurks around every corner.
3. Luggage crashing to the floor or even worse, the pavement is a thing of the past due to EZ Stacker’s protective side rails and gently sloping patented deck.
4. EZ Stacker safely secures even the tallest items like golf clubs, snow boards and surfboards and delivers these items standing up with ease. No other cart can do that. With traditional carts, these items must be placed lying down in a prone position or left standing which will topple off a traditional cart.
5. No more neck aches with trips to the chiropractor or compromised safety. EZ Stacker is the only luggage cart that delivers a totally unobstructed view directly through the cart EVEN with garments hanging from the patented hanging bar.
6. EZ Stacker's luggage deck is slip-free, EZ clean and practically indestructible, taking on the toughest and heaviest loads 365 days a year. And no more worry about frayed or torn carpets with this rugged rig’s superior deck.
7. EZ Stacker is customizable to meet your specific hotel and resort needs with branding options and cool EZ Stacker accessories.
8. EZ Stacker is built and delivered ready-to-roll. No wasted time trying to piece them together like many traditional carts. And with solid and smooth steel welds, there is no worry that screws will loosen and compromise cart integrity or safety.
9. EZ Stacker is hand forged right here in the good old USA from American steel. Brandefy successfully demonstrated these advantages in a 2 minute video. It is our most critical and successful marketing, sales and communications tool.

SOLUTION

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

We selected Brandefy from a short list of 5 companies based upon not only their talents ad ability to creatively achieve our objective, but their thoroughness and close collaboration every step in the process. We shot in two very different locations, one in Cabo at the height of the Pandemic and at a hotel in our local SoCal area. Marton and his team remotely directed the Cabo shoot perfectly with a local crew.

And he and his team worked diligently and long hours at the SoCal location to make certain all footage was perfect in achieving our mission. After the Cabo shoot, the product design was modified extensively and Brandefy painstakingly pulled together clips from that shoot to ensure no inconsistency with the final design used in the SoCal shoot. Seamlessly and expertly done!

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

Since EZ Stacker was a game changer for the industry, a critical step was to ensure that we grabbed our audience's attention immediately and captivated them throughout the video. So, message development and then storyboarding/scripting right on point were critical to film execution.

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

We were fortunate to work directly with Marton on all aspects of the project. As the perfect collaborator, Marton ensured all aspects of the project from storyboarding, scripting, talent, music, voiceover achieved our objectives. And not only in English, but a separate Spanish version as well.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

As our go to tool, we use it everywhere, in Zoom meetings, in face to face meetings, on You Tube, on our website, everywhere. We are told continuously that because of the video, EZ Stacker sells itself. From my perspective, there is no greater compliment for Brandefy in what they have achieved for us. Prospects love watching it over and over again. The video not only achieved its objective of "awakening" the audience, it has helped us in securing luggage cart orders from all the big brand names in the hotel industry.

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

Brandefy was thorough and relentless in pursuit of completing the project on our demanding timeline. And they were patient and accommodating in enabling us to achieve our message objectives. We had access to everything online from raw footage, to talent options.

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

Highly personable and like I said earlier, amazingly patient with our needs and demands. Brandefy was a true collaborative partner.

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

No, a work ethic second to none, care and commitment to the client, and boundless energy (which Marton and the team needed in dealing with our needs)!

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m a TV producer working as an independent contractor. As an executive producer, I also sometimes create sizzle reels for networks. 

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Brandefy?

During the COVID-19 pandemic, studios were shut down so I needed someone to help me out.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

I’ve been using Brandefy’s services for various projects over the last five years, but for our most recent project, I needed to prove that my idea could work. During the development stage, I took that idea and aimed to present it to a network. 

Marton (CEO & Executive Director) helped me execute my plan. He helped me put together a mini-pilot episode of what the TV show would look like. It was a full-on production like the other projects we’ve done together. 

What is the team composition?

Marton was my key contact to everybody in the team, which was huge; he brought in the necessary people for the project, and I only dealt with the creative and technical aspects of the collaboration. 

How did you come to work with Brandefy?

A friend of mine recommended Marton. I had a phone interview with him, and then we had lunch. He seemed like the right person for my projects. There were a lot of bad people in Hollywood, but I never felt that Marton was taking advantage of me. As a result, I decided to work with him. 

What is the status of this engagement?

This project lasted from August 2020–March 2021.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The mini-pilot was sold to the network, so I received a pilot order — it was successful. Overall, Brandefy was key in executing the idea that I presented to industry professionals. I was never worried about Marton and his team; he saw the direction I wanted to pursue from day one, and he ran with it. He gave me exactly what I needed, helping me push my project forward and turn it into a full-on TV special. Simply put, the Brandefy team was instrumental in my move to the next level. This was a difficult project, but they effectively executed it.

How did Brandefy perform from a project management standpoint?

Marton delivered early, and that was unheard of in this work. That saved me a lot of time. To communicate, I preferred grabbing a drink while discussing things, so I usually bought lunch for Marton even though he sometimes insisted on buying. Apart from that, we also did Zoom, FaceTime, and phone calls. 

What did you find most impressive about them?

Brandefy understood our ideas and needs, and they ran with them. They saw our dream and made it better. On top of that, they worked fast. They delivered either on time or earlier than expected. 

Are there any areas they could improve?

No, there weren’t any. I had exactly what I wanted, and everything was delivered quickly. 

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

Do it — don’t be afraid to hire Brandefy. Release your idea and let the team run with it because you’re going to get exactly what you want and more.