GMS Media & Advertising

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Founder of Rock Dojo

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Rock Dojo provides award-winning online guitar lessons for kids between six and twelve years-old.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire GMS Media & Advertising to accomplish?

I hired GMS Media & Advertising to produce a world-class online guitar course for kids.

SOLUTION

How did you find GMS Media & Advertising?

Online Search

Why did you select GMS Media & Advertising over others?

High ratings

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

GMS Media & Advertising filmed and edited 77 video lessons with onscreen guitar tab, chord diagrams, and sound effects.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

• Quality
• Time
• Professionalism

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

I recently hired GMS Media & Advertising to create an online guitar course for kids between 6 and 12 years old, with the goal of providing them with a top-notch learning experience. I wanted the course to feature five levels of guitar curriculum and a total of 77 videos, and I knew that GMS Media & Advertising had the skills and expertise to make my vision a reality. And boy, did they deliver!

Over the course of just three days, Geff and his team worked tirelessly to bring my vision to life. Their level of professionalism and dedication was truly impressive, and I felt like I was in good hands from start to finish. They were always available to answer my questions and provide guidance, and they went above and beyond to ensure that the course was everything I had hoped for and more.

One of the things that impressed me the most about GMS Media & Advertising was their ability to balance high-touch service with high-level skill. Geff and his team were incredibly creative and innovative in their approach, but they also took the time to listen to my needs and concerns and make sure that everything was aligned with my goals for the course.

And when it came to producing the videos themselves, they brought a level of professionalism and attention to detail that was truly world-class. Overall, I couldn't be happier with the work that GMS Media & Advertising did on my project.

They truly exceeded my expectations in every way, and I would highly recommend them to anyone looking for a partner who can bring their vision to life with creativity, professionalism, and a genuine passion for what they do. GMS Media & Advertising rocks, indeed! 🤟🏽

What was your primary form of communication with GMS Media & Advertising?

In-Person Meeting, Virtual Meeting

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

Great delivery. Extremely professional. Exactly as ordered.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Executive Director of Boost Oregon

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Boost Oregon is a parent-led, nonprofit organization that empowers people to make science-based vaccine decisions for themselves, their families, and the community.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire GMS Media & Advertising to accomplish?

• Create educational vaccine videos
• Create a COVID-19 vaccine campaign
• Produce online fundraising event

SOLUTION

How did you find GMS Media & Advertising?

Online Search

Why did you select GMS Media & Advertising over others?

Close to my geographic location, Great culture fit, Good value for cost, Company values aligned

What was the size of GMS Media & Advertising’s team?

6-10 Employees

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

GMS executes their projects with the level of professionalism, creativity, and style of an LA-based, much larger firm but with much more personalization and client care. For our educational and campaign videos, GMS did it all - created the story, wrote the scripts, cast the real people (not actors), directed, edited, etc.

GMS also produced two fundraisers for us that were hybrid events - small in-person with live music that was livestreamed and available online afterward. GMS again did it all - booked the venues and bands and dealt with the catering - and the production value of the events was second to none.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

• Educational videos used by pediatric practices across the U.S.
• Campaign videos played throughout Oregon and were a part of a national news story on CNN
• Surpassed our fundraising goals for our events

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

GMS has made miracles happen for us. We were waiting to receive grant money for our educational videos and, once we did, GMS sprung into action and managed to film multiple, 5-minute videos in English and Spanish (not dubbing - actually filming twice) in a single weekend.

Similarly, when we received the green light for funding for our COVID-19 vaccine campaign, GMS made the impossible happen by filming in multiple locations across Oregon, with different, real people (not actors) and different scripts in each place. They did so in just a couple of weeks during the height of the pandemic, so masking, social distancing, and the rest were incorporated into the logistics (vaccines were not yet available to the general public).

What was your primary form of communication with GMS Media & Advertising?

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

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

GMS Media feels like an extension of my organization's staff: They are so dedicated to our work and our people, and they go the extra mile every time to deliver the best possible outcome. They have created for us everything from long-form, educational videos to a statewide awareness campaign to livestream events. The founder/creative director, Geff, is not only a great business partner but a wonderful human, and he hires the best folks. For creative, professional pursuits, GMS Media should be your go-to.

Are there any areas for improvement or something GMS Media & Advertising could have done differently?

No

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I work at Coursera, an online education platform, as the director of enterprise product marketing. 

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with GMS Media & Advertising?

We were one of the launch partners for Zoom applications, which Zoom was going to announce at their annual conference, Zoomtopia. In relation to that, we needed to create a one-minute video that would be used on their keynote to announce this new functionality and showcase how some of their partners were using it. 

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

We provided GMS Media & Advertising with a script of what we envisioned. We spoke to them about how to finish the project within our preferred timeframe. This was a short-term project.

We had some product footage and, at the same time, we needed them to feature the VP of our product. We brainstormed with them on how to do so safely during COVID-19. In the end, we decided to record it remotely.

It took a few different tries to get the right fit in terms of being able to get good quality footage and audio. We needed to make sure that our spokesperson was comfortable with how things were going. Like all good projects, we had last-minute changes; we wanted to broaden the scope and showcase an additional capability of our application. We shot the whole thing over a weekend. 

What is the team composition?

We collaborated with 2–4 people from their team. 

What is the status of this engagement?

We worked with GMS Media & Advertising for one week in October 2020.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Their work was fabulous. We leveraged the video not just in the conference but also in associated press releases. They exceeded our internal goals, and we were really pleased that we were able to get it done in such a short term and at a high quality. Overall, we were so impressed with GMS Media & Advertising. It was such a critical moment for us and, because of this partnership, we achieved our goal.

How did GMS Media & Advertising perform from a project management standpoint?

They had a really streamlined project management process. From the beginning, we knew that it was going to be a bit of a sprint. GMS Media & Advertising were experts at setting schedules, and they even included some decision points for the unknown. 

The other thing that I really appreciated was that they hit all of their deadlines and even exceeded them. They did an excellent job of managing expectations, which made our job easier. When the assets were coming, it set everyone at ease and helped us make quick decisions.

What did you find most impressive about them?

They were incredibly responsive, and they took feedback well. They were also professional, and they understood our choices. Given the challenges of COVID-19, we were very pleased.

In the beginning, we were trying to decide whether we were going to use B-roll footage or not, given that we were doing all of the filming over Zoom. At that time, GMS Media & Advertising said that they would come back to us with a few options so that we could have different ways of tackling the project, and they did.

After that, we agreed that their direction was the way we wanted to go. Most importantly, they made sure that everything they did aligned with our brand. 

Are there any areas they could improve?

It was wonderful. We plan to do a second video once our app is readily available. Additionally, there were no surprises.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

Share with GMS Media & Advertising what your goals are and include them in setting your strategy. Our spokesperson was very conservative in terms of COVID-19 policies, and they just took it in stride. Additionally, they can help you brainstorm on different approaches that you could take. I don't think that that level of partnership is always available. 

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am the frontman and manager for an independent Irish folk band called The Humble Hooligans.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire GMS Media & Advertising?

We hired GMS for a full-scale production music video.

What were your goals for this project?

Professional quality, public exposure, branding.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor?

I met the owner of GMS media through a networking group. He came highly recommended and I chose his team after meeting with him.

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

We shot on location at my personal residence. GMS brought a whole team of 8-9 crew to make sure every aspect of the project was managed. The shoot took most of the day. After wrap, I waited less than a week before the finished product was presented to us. We could not have been more pleased with the quality, professionalism, and communication with this team.

What was your vendors' project management or feedback process?

Not applicable.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Within a week, the video had more hits than any of our previous content. We were very pleased and plan to use GMS in the future.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

It was flawless. It was evident that they were in step and the speed and fluidity were clear.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

They really enjoy working with each other. It’s fun to watch.

Are there any areas for improvement?

I don’t have any suggestions at this time.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Executive Director of Third Angle New Music

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Third Angle New Music’s mission is to perform, present, and record adventurous contemporary sonic works while commissioning new works from a diverse spectrum of composers.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire GMS Media & Advertising to accomplish?

• video promo reel
• brand awareness
• documentation of a concert

SOLUTION

How did you find GMS Media & Advertising?

• Referral

Why did you select GMS Media & Advertising over others?

• Great culture fit
• Company values aligned

What was the size of GMS Media & Advertising’s team?

2-5 Employees

What was your primary form of communication with GMS Media & Advertising?

• In-Person Meeting

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

GMS video recorded a concert we put on inside a planetarium with musicians and projected video. They then edited a short reel from their footage to use for marketing/brand awareness.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

• N/A
• N/A
• N/A

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

GMS Media & Advertising was great to work with. They were communicative, worked hard to understand our goals and aesthetic and put together a great video for us.

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

GMS truly grasped our unique style and aesthetic and put together a video that feels very true to our brand.

Are there any areas for improvement or something GMS Media & Advertising could have done differently?

none