Think Branded Media

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I'm a video director for GQ.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Think Branded Media?

We needed a local crew for a shoot.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Think Branded Media provided an entire production crew for our shoot. They had a director of photography, gaffers, camera operators, and audio staff. The shoot was an interview with a local artist who would appear on the cover of GQ. We had interview questions and a location, so we needed to stylize it as much as possible.

During preproduction, Think Branded Media helped me carry out my ideas. We followed through on the production and shot the video. Our company handled postproduction, but Think Branded Media ensured backing up the footage until we got it safely back to our New York office.

What is the team composition?

We worked with six people, including our director of photography, our camera operator, our gaffer, a person in charge of audio, our production assistant, and our point person and on-site producer.

How did you come to work with Think Branded Media?

They were a local crew my company hired. We had a shoot where they're located, but I didn't know them before. I'm unsure why they hired them; Think Branded Media might've been referred, or my company already knew them.

What is the status of this engagement?

We worked together in January 2024.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We had some minor confusion regarding talent and other things during the shoot. There was a photoshoot going on, so other components were slightly delayed. However, Think Branded Media did a good job of taking the time to ensure everything was set up efficiently. We tried different creative things, and when it was time for the talent to sit down and start shooting, we were ready to go.

How did Think Branded Media perform from a project management standpoint?

They delivered on time and budget. We used email and Zoom to communicate.

Are there any employees from the service provider's team that you would like to give a shout-out to in this review?

I want to highlight our director of photography's (DP) work. The shoot was bespoke, and we needed to showcase the jewelry, like the inside of a diamond. Our DP went above and beyond. He got a small smoke machine and a slider so we could have motion in our shot. It looked like the jewelry was coming out of the icebox with the smoke machine.

What did you find most impressive about them?

They went above and beyond to help build the aesthetic and my ideas from the ground up. It was an excellent process.

Are there any areas they could improve?

I can't think of anything. There wasn't a lot of room for error because of the tight schedule of around three days we had, so it speaks volumes about Think Branded Media's work. The project had a higher efficiency rate than the negative.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

Don't be afraid to collaborate with the team. Although Think Branded Media's director didn't direct this shoot, he worked alongside me, offered excellent assistance, and communicated with his crew. They were a team of collaborators. Everybody was filled in on many things, which happened quickly, so don't be afraid to collaborate.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the National Sales and Marketing Manager of BELFOR USA

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Disaster recovery and property restoration leader worldwide.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Think Branded Media to accomplish?

• 2-3 minute promotional case study video

SOLUTION

How did you find Think Branded Media?

Online Search

Why did you select Think Branded Media over others?

• Close to my geographic location
• Pricing fit our budget

How many teammates from Think Branded Media were assigned to this project?

6-10 Employees

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

Think Branded Media was tasked with filming and telling the story of BELFOR's fire restoration services at First Baptist Church in Dallas.

Due to the fire investigation, the project had to be filmed in stages over a period of 5-6 months in challenging conditions. Restricted areas, no electricity, no air conditioning, demolition areas, etc.

The objective was to produce a creative and interesting video that would showcase the value of BELFOR's services and experience, as well as its commitment to the client and community.

The key deliverable was a 2-3 minute promotional video that will be used in BELFOR's marketing strategy.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

2-3 minute video under budget

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

Think Branded Media communicated well and met every deliverable on time and, for much of the project, within days with very short notice.

What was your primary form of communication with Think Branded Media?

Email or Messaging App

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

I was most impressed by their ability to adapt and respond within short notice. Very patient and talented team.

Are there any areas for improvement or something Think Branded Media could have done differently?

Invoice procedure could be easier.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the CMO of Angel Reyes & Associates.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Think Branded Media?

Our primary goal was to increase brand awareness. We're a big player in Texas but didn't have much brand recognition. We wanted to change that, tell our story, and position ourselves with a new positioning statement compared to our competition in Texas.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Think Branded Media helped us create a one-minute video that tells our brand story, who we are, and what we do, and then cut that up into multiple pieces for YouTube, our website, social media, and other platforms.

Think Branded Media was involved in every step of the project. Initially, we had calls, and I supplied them with some references and my vision. We had at least two discussions about the concept, outlining the scope, look and feel, and reference points. We finally got to the contract and what it would be.

We wrote the script from there, and they helped us refine it. Then, they scheduled everything, helped us get to their studio, did makeup and shooting, guided me and directed the actors and the talent in front of the cameras, and supplied food. We did another shoot where they came to our office and captured footage.

They focused on editing, adding animated text, and audio mixing. We had 2 to 3 revision steps during postproduction before delivering the final product.

What is the team composition?

We worked with a small team of at least four people, including Beau, Tony, and Daniel.

How did you come to work with Think Branded Media?

We found them through an organic Google search. We were looking for a specific type of videographer in the Dallas area. We chose them because of their website and scope of work. They positioned themselves as someone who could deliver exactly what we were looking for, and their examples of work felt like a good match.

How much have you invested with them?

We spent $20,000.

What is the status of this engagement?

We signed the contract in August 2024. We filmed in October 2024, and they delivered the final video project in November 2024.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

They captured great footage and were great hosts. We’ve been using the video primarily on YouTube, and it has 130,000 views to date. We’ve been utilizing versions of that video on social and paid video platforms. The views are in the 300,000–400,000 range, probably approaching half a million views. We don’t have exact numbers on some of the brand metrics, but we’ve seen the branded volume increase a little through local organic SEO. This is in conjunction with much more media spending and doing much more in the upper funnel. The video has been an integral part of our branding program.

How did Think Branded Media perform from a project management standpoint?

They delivered the work on time and within budget and communicated well with us, primarily through phone calls, Zoom, and email.

What did you find most impressive about them?

They were consummate professionals the whole time.

Are there any areas they could improve?

They were really thorough, and we had 2–3 different rounds of postproduction. Maybe they could find a way to simplify a project like this and make it go by a little faster without having to take so many steps. It was our first project together, and they wanted to ensure they delivered a great product.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

Be prepared and have references. Knowing what you want to do will help move things faster. Think Branded Media is creative and can help bring that to life, but it will require deep conversations and calls. If you’re trying to move fast, go to them with a core idea and scope of what you want. They’ll help you massage it into something that makes sense for both parties.

Be proactive and communicate well. A project can’t move unless you give them feedback on a revision. I quickly gave them feedback, and we quickly got it done. It would have taken a long time if I had to go through seven different approvals, and it took me three weeks to get back to them. Keep your approvals minimal and work fast to get it done.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Director of OnePassion Ministries

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

We are a nonprofit religious organization providing resources to aid Christians in their faith.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Think Branded Media to accomplish?

Produce a promotional video

SOLUTION

How did you find Think Branded Media?

Online Search

Why did you select Think Branded Media over others?

• Pricing fit our budget
• Good value for cost
• Great quality work

How many teammates from Think Branded Media were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

Think Branded helped us think and talk through the inital project concept, vision and script. Then sent the crew and team to direct and film this finalized idea. They then did all post production work on editing and producing our final product of 4 videos.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We gave them our vision and goals and also stated the delieverables and they provided all of them. They ensured we were happy with the final product before finishing this project. 

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

Yes they were extremely timely and even helped us expedite the timeline due to a deadline we had. We felt they responded quickly and efficently. 

What was your primary form of communication with Think Branded Media?

Virtual Meeting

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

We found their quality of work, willingness to work with us on budget and vision, involvement, efficiency and timeliness all impressive. 

Are there any areas for improvement or something Think Branded Media could have done differently?

None that I can think of. They communicated clearly, were helpful, yet gave us our voice in it, and did high quality work/produced an amazing video for us. 

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I'm the director of a disability arts organization that centers around performance-making, consulting, and education.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Think Branded Media?

We needed help to create a branding film to launch our new organization. 

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

After signing the agreement with Think Branded Media, we began the pre-planning for the film. We had planning meetings to define the video's storyline, visuals, the persons we would interview, and the locations we wanted to shoot in. Think Branded Media invited other team members to that planning meeting. Then, we did two shooting sessions, one in New York City, where I live, and the other in Texas, where I was born and raised. 

Think Branded Media created a shooting plan and brought the necessary equipment to the set. During the postproduction phase, more team members got involved. The team included access practices in the video, including audio describing captions. During this process, Think Branded Media worked with another teammate to ensure the video was accessible to blind and visually impaired individuals like myself. 

What is the team composition?

I worked with Beau (Partner & Creative Director), Daniel (Producer & Partner), Tony (Managing Partner), Johny (Postproduction Supervisor), and a few more teammates. 

How did you come to work with Think Branded Media?

I found Think Branded Media through a Google search. I compared different companies, and Think Branded Media contacted me immediately to follow up with my inquiry. We had some Zoom calls to discuss what I was looking for.
How much have you invested with them?

We spent $20,000 on this project.

What is the status of this engagement?

We worked with Think Branded Media from January–June 2024.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Think Branded Media delivered a better end product than I had anticipated. The video's quality was nice, and I received supportive feedback and a lot of press mentions. I launched the organization's website and branding video simultaneously, and the film boosted my organization's visibility. We published the video on our website and social media channels, including Facebook, Instagram, and Vimeo, achieving 1,700 views. 

Think Branded Media was very collaborative and worked with me regarding the video's locations.

How did Think Branded Media perform from a project management standpoint?

Think Branded Media delivered work on time. We stayed in constant communication throughout the process via Zoom and email.
Are there any employees from the service provider's team that you would like to give a shout-out to in this review?
Beau, Daniel, Tony, and Johny were phenomenal and superb. I loved working with them. 

What did you find most impressive about them?

Think Branded Media's staff were great listeners and collaborators. The team was willing to listen to and understand my desires and work collaboratively to reach that goal.

Are there any areas they could improve?

I couldn't find any room for improvement in Think Branded Media's work.

Do you have any advice for future clients of theirs?

I advise trusting Think Branded Media because they know what they're doing. If you're clear about your goals, the team will deliver them.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the former director of Penguin Project, an education administration program.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenges were you trying to address with Think Branded Media?

We needed help creating three short films for a musical stage presentation for special needs students to get the project out to the public.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Think Branded Media made three two-minute-long videos, including filming and editing.

What was the team composition? 

We worked with 6–8 members of Think Branded Media’s team, including Daniel (Producer & Partner).

How did you come to work with Think Branded Media?

Think Branded Media had already made a video for our school district, and when we were bringing up the idea for this project, someone from our team proposed them to us, saying that their previous work was very good. In addition, their price was something we could afford.

How much have you invested with them?

We invested around $12,000 with them for this project.

What is the status of this engagement?

We worked together from August–September 2021.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Think Branded Media's videos were absolutely fabulous. Our investment with them was well worth it because we had lots of attention and got a lot of exposure to a wider audience, winning international, national, and state awards. Overall, Think Branded Media's team was extremely professional, friendly, and easygoing. Moreover, their team handled our special needs students very well, with a lot of respect, friendship, and charm. 

In addition, Think Branded Media's work supported what we did as an organization and became an advocate for our project, making this a successful partnership.

How did Think Branded Media perform from a project management standpoint?

Think Branded Media's team delivered on time, stayed within budget, and was highly professional. The team also had humor and ease, making everybody feel comfortable and giving us a sense of latitude to change and add things. Overall, they were totally gracious and a wonderful group to work with.

Are there any employees from the service provider's team that you would like to give a shout-out to in this review? 

Daniel was at the forefront all the time; he was a wonderful guy.

What did you find most impressive about them?

I can't say enough about them. If I were to do this again, Think Branded Media is the company I'd definitely go to.

Are there any areas they could improve?

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

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

You need to be fully prepared and have everything at your disposal so you're ready to go when they roll their equipment in. You want to be as professional as Think Branded Media, so as not to waste any time.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Owner of Biggar Hat Store

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Our company makes the highest quality felt and straw cowboy hats

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Think Branded Media to accomplish?

• Add online awareness to reach customers outside of our local area
• Tell our story
• Show our process

SOLUTION

How did you find Think Branded Media?

Referral

Why did you select Think Branded Media over others?

• Great culture fit
• Referred to me
• Company values aligned

How many teammates from Think Branded Media were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

We wanted an informative video about who we are and what we do. Beau and Daniel came in and gave us much more than we asked for. Our video has interviews with our partners, customer testimonials, clips showing how we make the hats, and music from one of our customers played throughout.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

This video has opened doors for us, not only with new customers, but with vendors as well. It has given us credibility and set us apart from our competition. I had an issue with the product from one of our suppliers. They were claiming I was at fault and that I didn't know what I was doing. They suggested that they drop me as a customer. 

After informative correspondence and showing them the video, they did a complete 180. The owner stopped production at his factory and had all 200 of his employees watch the video and said "THIS is who we make our product for." Now they are always seeking my input on manufacturing.

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

The whole shoot took 3 days and the editing took about 4 months. They kept me up to date and showed me clips throughout. They made sure that I was part of the process and that I had the final say.

What was your primary form of communication with Think Branded Media?

In-Person Meeting

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

What I found most impressive is how just a couple of people could make such a high quality video. From direction, to visual, to audio, and editing, the video looks like a major production.

Are there any areas for improvement or something Think Branded Media could have done differently?

It was a great experience. I really wouldn't change anything.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Founder / CEO of CareerXL

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Help students land best jobs in country

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Think Branded Media to accomplish?

• High quality video
• Location
• Audio and Editing

SOLUTION

How did you find Think Branded Media?

Online Search

Why did you select Think Branded Media over others?

• High ratings
• Pricing fit our budget
• Company values aligned

How many teammates from Think Branded Media were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

Help craft a 2 minute promotion video that sat front and center on my website. Key deliverables include the highest quality video and audio for distribution on desktop and video. Also provided location suggestions and developed specific scenes to be filmed.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Created a high quality video that I am over the moon about, exactly what I wanted!

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

Very responsive and delivered on a timely basis.

What was your primary form of communication with Think Branded Media?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

Beau has an artistic vision and is great at delivering it. They also have an LED wall that can make it look like you are anywhere in the world.

Are there any areas for improvement or something Think Branded Media could have done differently?

Overall, they've done a really good job, especially in capturing the right clips. The editing process can be a little tricky and could use a 30m meeting in between.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Senior Director, Communications of The Commit Partnership

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Nonprofit supporting public school system.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Think Branded Media to accomplish?

• Various fundraising/awareness video projects in the non-profit space.
• Storytelling about the impact we are creating.

SOLUTION

How did you find Think Branded Media?

Referral

Why did you select Think Branded Media over others?

• Referred to me
• Good work product

How many teammates from Think Branded Media were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

Think Branded Media created several short and longer form videos for us to use in quantifying and qualifying the impact our organization makes in the education space. These videos were used to connect our work to funders, and to connect our work to the larger community.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Client hired us for multiple projects over several years. Multiple videos were produced that were key assets for our org to use in connecting with funders and our larger audience.

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

Think Branded Media was very responsive and delivered our projects on time and on budget.

What was your primary form of communication with Think Branded Media?

In-Person Meeting

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

Super creative and excellent execution. They created the best video assets that we ever had.

Are there any areas for improvement or something Think Branded Media could have done differently?

No.