Cat Around Films

Please describe your company and your position there.

Access Signs Inc. is a full service, national electricl sign company building and installing signage for some of North America's largest brands, including Tim Horton's, Structube, La Vie en Rose, Bikini Village, Frank and Oak, etc.

Established in 1987, Access Signs won sign company of the year in 2020. I am the director of business development, having worked in the industry for the last 16 years and sit on multiple industry boards.

For what projects/services did your company hire Cat Around Films, and what were your goals?

We hired Cat Around Films to do a personal video set, promoting both the industry and why a client should consider working with both Access Signs and specifically Lee. We wanted to drive awareness to the company and our industry.

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

I knew of others who had used their services including Rosefellow and their production quality seen on prior projects for other clients was our deciding factor.

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

We had an intial meeting to discuss strategy, then a follow up list of discussion topics. We were given plenty of time to prepare and then had a follow up meeting to go over the topics selected and responses. Once on set, Mike did an excellent job of calming my nerves and making the process seamless.

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

I worked with Mike directly both beforehand and during production. I had minimal interaction with the technical assistants who were adjusting microphones, lighting and camera angles. I preferred it that way.

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

The organic reach of the video series far surpassed any of our other prior social media efforts and was actually shared by other competing sign companies as one of the videos portrayed our indrustry and not our company. I believe that was a testament to the message and production value.

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

Initially it was a laid back, no pressure environment. Once we decided to proceed they were structured in setting up a timeline, going over each step and accomodating my busy schedule.

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

The personal touch put into the process from start to finish was amazing. I am normally quite comfortable in front of a camera on zoom or giving a webinar but seeing TV quality cameras and sound equipment was overwhelming. They somehow made a very nerve racking situation very easy, constantly reassuring me along the session. I was amazed.

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

I do not believe I could offer any constructive criticism, as my experience was top noth from start to completion.

Please describe your company and your position there.

We are a real estate and property developer. I was in charge of business development.

For what projects/services did your company hire Cat Around Films?

To develop our presentation at the Montreal Real Estate Forum.

What were your goals for this project?

The goals were to build brand awareness and inspire the audience.

How did you select this vendor?

We have been working with them for years. It was an easy choice.

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

We created videos to play during my presentation. Cat Around Films wrote, scripted, designed, developed, filmed, edited, implemented and delivered. They even helped me practice my lines before I went on stage.

What was your vendors' project management or feedback process?

They were very organized. They used Basecamp to keep the project on track. Excellent process, we completed the project a couple days a head of schedule.

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

The outcome was easily quantifiable. The company received a lot of new leads, a noticeable amount of new job applications came in for our recruiting, we became a favorable company in the bidding process. It increased, our sales, business development efforts, brand recognition and reputation within our community.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

Seamless. They take the lead from the moment we assigned the mandate. They pride themselves on delivering ahead of schedule, and they always do.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

That they are extremely fast and never compromise on quality.

Are there any areas for improvement?

I think they are on top of this as they are always improving their offering to bring their clients better value.

Please describe your company and your position there.

Consultant

For what projects/services did your company hire Cat Around Films, and what were your goals?

Cat Around was hired for video and editing work as well as branding.

How did you select Cat Around Films?

We found they had the best quotes, service and details surround our project. Very specific and supportive team which walked us through A-Z and provided excellent follow-up

Describe the scope of their work in detail, including any steps and the final deliverables.

The scope of the work was doing branding work as well as content creation. Photos and Filming on our sites, creating good solid film content for clients and brand awareness.

How many people from the Cat Around Films team worked with you, and what were their positions?

The vendors team had about 3-5 people on the project from start to end.

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

The project outcome was a success, has helped with brand awareness to the public and other businesses. Excellent branding ideas, content creation surpassed all of our expectations.

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

All timelines were transparent, detailed and explained. Any challenges were resolved quickly as well as great ideas to help reach positive outcomes. I would rate tools and timeliness as A+.

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

They were supportive and innovative in the workflow. The ideas and branding was outstanding. We felt part of a collaborative team vs it being a client, supplier relationship. We strongly recomend this company.

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

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