SPINTHIRAS MEDIA

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the founder of Red Dot Marketing, a creative marketing agency. We offer services including social media management, digital ads, content creation, influencer marketing, copywriting, PR, 360 marketing campaigns, and web development to help brands grow and engage their audiences.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with SPINTHIRAS MEDIA?

We needed help creating premium food and product photography that would elevate the visual identity of The Social Platter across social media, delivery platforms, and marketing campaigns. The goal was to improve engagement, strengthen brand positioning within the UAE F&B market, and increase conversion rates through high-quality, consistent visuals that reflected the premium nature of the brand.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Spinthiras Media handled the end-to-end production of food and product photography for The Social Platter. Their scope included shoot planning, styling support, photography, lighting setup, and post-production editing for use across Instagram, delivery platforms, digital campaigns, and marketing materials. The main deliverables included high-resolution food photography, product-focused imagery, lifestyle content, and edited assets optimized for both social media and online ordering platforms. The work consistently maintained a premium, cohesive visual identity that aligned with the brand’s positioning in the Dubai F&B market.

What is the team composition?

We worked with 2–5 teammates from Spinthiras Media

How did you come to work with SPINTHIRAS MEDIA?

Spinthiras Media reached out to us directly. We chose them over other options because they had high ratings, their pricing fit our budget, they were a great culture fit, and they offered good value for the cost and high quality of work.

How much have you invested with them?

We spent less than $10,000.

What is the status of this engagement?

We worked together in February 2026.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The updated food and product photography led to a noticeable improvement in engagement across Instagram and other social platforms, with content performance increasing by approximately 35%–50% compared to previous visuals. We also saw stronger performance across paid advertising campaigns, where the new imagery helped improve engagement rates, audience retention, and overall ad interaction compared to older assets. On delivery platforms, the updated menu visuals contributed to stronger customer interaction, improved click-through behavior, and increased order intent, while also helping elevate The Social Platter’s overall premium brand perception within the UAE market.

How did SPINTHIRAS MEDIA perform from a project management standpoint?

Spinthiras Media managed the project professionally and maintained clear communication throughout the collaboration. Deliverables were provided on time, and the team was responsive when it came to revisions, scheduling, and adapting to campaign requirements. What stood out most was their ability to understand the brand direction quickly and consistently deliver content that aligned with our expectations without requiring excessive back-and-forth. The overall process felt organized, efficient, and reliable from pre-production through final delivery.

What did you find most impressive about them?

What stood out most about working with Spinthiras Media was their attention to detail and strong understanding of lighting, composition, and visual storytelling within the F&B space. The team came well-equipped with professional gear and clearly understood how to create premium-looking content that translated effectively across both social media and delivery platforms. Beyond the equipment itself, their ability to control lighting and bring out texture, color, and presentation in the food was particularly impressive. They also had a strong understanding of how content performs digitally, which helped ensure the visuals were not just aesthetically strong, but also practical for marketing and conversion purposes.

Are there any areas they could improve?

There was nothing major that stood out as needing improvement. The collaboration was smooth overall, communication was clear, and the final output met our expectations both creatively and professionally. If anything, perhaps exploring even more experimental content variations for future campaigns could add additional flexibility for testing across different platforms. Overall, we were very satisfied with the experience.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Owner/CEO of Crumbs Culinary Kraft

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Crumbs Culinary Kraft is an online cookie brand known for bold, indulgent, bakery-style cookies with a strong brand personality.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire SPINTHIRAS MEDIA to accomplish?

Deliver food and lifestyle photography for Crumbs Culinary Kraft that makes their cookies look irresistible, drives Instagram engagement, and converts viewers into customers through experiential human-focused content.

SOLUTION

How did you find SPINTHIRAS MEDIA?

Online Search

Why did you select SPINTHIRAS MEDIA over others?

Other

How many teammates from SPINTHIRAS MEDIA were assigned to this project?

1 Employee

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

Taking pictures in such a way that a look at the picture, you want to lick or bite into the screen. 

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Delivered 50+ edited images and a reel since December 2024. Lifestyle content featuring real people enjoying cookies.

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

The team meets the deadlines. Is very professional and above all understands the brand needs

What was your primary form of communication with SPINTHIRAS MEDIA?

• In-Person Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

They create visuals which are "Pinterest" worthy. 

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the founder of The Clean Spread, a food and beverage company. We make healthy and clean nut and seed spreads sweetened with only dates.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with SPINTHIRAS MEDIA?

We needed help with making brand videos and pictures.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

SPINTHIRAS MEDIA provided us with end-to-end video production and photography services. The team was responsible for scripting, filming, editing, and product shooting.

What is the team composition?

We worked with 2–5 teammates from SPINTHIRAS MEDIA.

How did you come to work with SPINTHIRAS MEDIA?

We found them through Instagram ads. We chose them because our company values aligned.

What is the status of this engagement?

We worked together in February 2026.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

SPINTHIRAS MEDIA's work increased our social media page's interaction.

How did SPINTHIRAS MEDIA perform from a project management standpoint?

SPINTHIRAS MEDIA delivered on time. We communicated via in-person meetings, virtual meetings, and email or messaging apps.

What did you find most impressive about them?

SPINTHIRAS MEDIA's dedication and timeliness were impressive.

Are there any areas they could improve?

I didn't think there was anything they could improve on.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m a marketing specialist at a leading toy and children’s cosmetics manufacturer and distributor in the GCC, offering high-quality, non-toxic products. We also represent major global brands alongside our own in-house lines.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire SPINTHIRAS MEDIA to accomplish for you?

We hired SPINTHIRAS MEDIA for an event photo and video shoot coverage.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

SPINTHIRAS MEDIA handled both the photography and videography at the event. The team delivered 30–40 photos, three edited videos, and all the raw files.

What is the team composition?

We worked with 2–5 teammates from SPINTHIRAS MEDIA.

How did you come to work with SPINTHIRAS MEDIA?

We found them through a referral. We chose them over other options because they had high ratings, were close to our geographic location, and offered good value for the cost.

What is the status of this engagement?

We worked together in January 2026.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We got great engagement on the video. The brand loved the video and added it to their global brand presence profile.

How did SPINTHIRAS MEDIA perform from a project management standpoint?

SPINTHIRAS MEDIA delivered on time. We communicated through in-person meetings, virtual meetings, and email or messaging apps.

What did you find most impressive about them?

SPINTHIRAS MEDIA was very dedicated and open to feedback.

Are there any areas they could improve?

No, there weren’t any. It was good the way it was.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the marketing manager of an agency that transforms businesses with social media marketing and digital solutions.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire SPINTHIRAS MEDIA to accomplish for The Word Weavers Digital?

We hired SPINTHIRAS MEDIA to handle food photography and short-form video content for multiple food and beverage (F&B) clients across our marketing portfolio. The goal was to create scroll-stopping visuals that actually drive results for our clients, not just look pretty. We needed content that worked across social media, delivery platforms, menus, and ad campaigns, and we wanted a consistent visual identity for each brand we were managing. Ibrahim (Founder) was brought in specifically for his storytelling approach to food, which is something we couldn't find with other photographers in the UAE.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Ibrahim and his team handled the full creative production for our F&B clients throughout 2025. The scope covered pre-production planning, mood boards, shot lists, food styling direction, studio and on-location shoots, plus post-production.Main deliverables included:He also gave creative direction during the shoots, which helped us get way more out of each session than we'd planned. On most projects, he delivered 50–80 final images and 4–6 reels, with fast turnaround times even when we had tight campaign deadlines.

What is the team composition?

We worked with 2–5 teammates from SPINTHIRAS MEDIA.

How did you come to work with SPINTHIRAS MEDIA?

We found them through an online search and a referral. We chose them over other options because they had high ratings, a great culture fit, good value for cost, and company values aligned with ours.

How much have you invested with them?

We spent around $50,000 with them.

What is the status of this engagement?

We worked together from April 2025–January 2026.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The content SPINTHIRAS MEDIA delivered created real, measurable impact for our clients. A few things that stood out:Beyond the numbers, the biggest win was how their work shifted the perception of our clients' brands. The food looked premium and craveable and told a story, which is exactly what we needed to position them in a competitive UAE market.

How did SPINTHIRAS MEDIA perform from a project management standpoint?

Project management was one of the best parts of working with Ibrahim. Communication was always clear over WhatsApp, email, or calls, and we never had to chase him for updates. He'd share timelines upfront, stick to them, and flag anything early if there was a shift. Deliverables were always on time, and in a few cases, he turned things around faster than expected, which saved us during tight campaign windows. Pre-production was handled properly with mood boards and shot lists before every shoot, and post-production was equally smooth, with previews shared for feedback and revisions handled quickly. What made it easy was that we could hand over a brief and trust he'd manage the rest, from scheduling shoots to coordinating his team on set to final delivery. For a marketing agency juggling multiple clients, that kind of reliability is rare, and it's the main reason we keep going back to SPINTHIRAS MEDIA for our F&B work.

What did you find most impressive or unique about them?

What stood out most was Ibrahim's storytelling. He doesn't just take pretty pictures of food; he makes you feel like you're about to eat it. That's rare in the UAE photography scene. Combine that with fast turnarounds, strong creative direction, and a team that handles everything under one roof, and it's the full package for any F&B marketing project.

Are there any areas they could improve?

Honestly, there's not much to complain about. If anything, Ibrahim's calendar gets booked out pretty quickly because he's in demand, so for peak seasons or big campaigns, we've learned to plan and block dates with him well in advance. Expanding his team or bringing in more photographers under the SPINTHIRAS MEDIA umbrella would make it easier for agencies like ours to scale up faster during busy periods. Other than that, the quality, communication, and delivery have been consistently strong.