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Learn about the services and capabilities offered by Chad Stum Agency — tailored marketing solutions that elevate brands and deliver impact. CAPABILITIES STATEMENT Chad Stum Agency (CSA) UEI: ZCD1HFRLT193 | CAGE Code: 10H49 NAICS Codes: 541613, 541810, 541820, 541430, 512110, 541511, 541512 Business Type: Service Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) – Pending Certification Core Competencies CSA is a full-service marketing and advertising agency specializing in strategic brand storytelling and high-impact creative. We help government agencies, institutions, and commercial brands define their voice, connect with audiences, and deliver measurable results across every marketing channel. Services include: Brand Strategy & Development Video Production (Live Action + Animation) Web Design & Development Social Media Marketing & Content Management Graphic Design (Print & Digital) Email & Digital Marketing Campaigns Media Buying & Paid Ad Management SEO & Website Optimization Storytelling Campaigns for Public Awareness Differentiators Veteran-Owned Creative Leadership: Over 15 years leading award-winning creative work for education, healthcare, retail, and government sectors. Authentic Storytelling: We don’t chase trends—we craft narratives rooted in the people behind the mission. All-in-One Agency: From ideation to execution, CSA delivers the full marketing lifecycle in-house. Scalable Solutions: Whether a local city campaign or a national federal initiative, our systems are built to flex. Government-Savvy: We understand compliance, procurement processes, and how to work within agency branding and legal frameworks. Past Performance CSA leadership has produced results for: Indiana University (Systemwide Marketing) U.S. Marine Corps (Music & Public Engagement) Walgreens (Healthcare & Community Awareness) Craftsman & Kenmore (Brand Development & Broadcast Video) City of Bloomington (Public Outreach Campaigns) Company Data Location: Bloomington, IN - Serving Globally Website: www.chadstumagency.com Email: chad@chadstumagency.com Phone: 812.219.0603

Explore how Chad Stum led creative campaigns for Indiana University and continues to support IU through strategic storytelling, video production, animation, and marketing initiatives. CASE STUDY Indiana University Creative Leadership, Commercial Campaigns & Ongoing Agency Partnership Before launching CSA, Chad Stum served as Head of Creative Production at Indiana University, leading large-scale creative projects across the IU system. That work included commercial campaigns, enrollment storytelling, brand content, animation, video production, and creative support for multiple schools, campuses, and university offices. After leaving IU, CSA continued that relationship as an approved Indiana University vendor, supporting projects for the School of Public Health, IU Foundation, Office of the President, School of Education, and other university partners. This case study reflects both chapters of that relationship, in-house creative leadership and continued agency partnership. SUBMIT A REQUEST CALL OR EMAIL THE OPPORTUNITY Helping a major university tell stories across campuses, audiences, and generations. Indiana University is not one story. It is thousands of stories. Students choosing a future. Faculty shaping ideas. Alumni staying connected. Campuses serving communities. Programs changing lives. The challenge was creating work that could support enrollment, strengthen institutional pride, and communicate the emotional value of the Indiana University experience. From major commercial campaigns to school-specific content and ongoing creative projects, the work needed to feel authentic, cinematic, and deeply connected to the people who make IU what it is. OUR APPROACH Creative built for a university with many voices. Commercial Campaign Leadership Developed and guided large-scale commercial campaigns designed to support enrollment, brand awareness, and institutional storytelling across the Indiana University system. Student-Centered Storytelling Created work focused on belonging, possibility, and the student experience, helping prospective students see themselves as part of the IU community. Multi-Campus Creative Support Supported creative needs across multiple IU campuses, schools, departments, and university initiatives with content designed for different audiences and goals. Animation & Visual Communication Produced animation, motion graphics, and visual storytelling elements designed to simplify complex ideas and bring academic programs to life. Continued Agency Partnership After leaving IU, CSA continued supporting university projects as an approved vendor, bringing agency-level creative support to schools, offices, and departments across Indiana University. STRATEGY IN ACTION Stories built around the student experience. YEARS LEADING CREATIVE 4+ 9 CAMPUSES SUPPORTED 1M+ CONTENT VIEWS APPROVED INDIANA UNIVERSITY VENDOR STRATEGY IN ACTION Real brands. Real impact. IU - Bloomington The Power of U A cinematic enrollment campaign created to capture the energy, opportunity, and emotional pull of the Indiana University Bloomington experience. The campaign helped showcase what makes IU feel personal, powerful, and unforgettable. IUPUI A Place To Be Yourself A commercial campaign focused on belonging, individuality, and the student experience at IUPUI. The work was designed to help students see a future where they could grow, explore, and feel at home. View All Work IU and COVID Things are a little different Created during the COVID-19 pandemic, this campaign highlighted the resilience, determination, and adaptability of the Indiana University community. The piece celebrated the students, faculty, and staff who continued moving forward during one of the most challenging periods in the university’s history. Ready to create work that moves people? Whether you are building a campaign, launching an initiative, or looking for a creative partner who understands higher education, CSA helps organizations tell stories with clarity, emotion, and purpose. TELL US ABOUT YOUR PROJECT

Higher education marketing agency creating enrollment campaigns, video, digital content and brand strategy for colleges and universities in Indiana and beyond. Higher Education Marketing Helping colleges and universities connect with students through emotionally driven storytelling, strategic marketing, and authentic creative campaigns. SUBMIT A REQUEST CALL OR EMAIL Marketing That Feels Human Connecting with students through what matters most. Today’s students expect more than traditional college marketing. They want to see themselves in the experience. CSA is an approved vendor for Indiana University and Purdue University and is currently working with Purdue. No unreleased Purdue project work is shown or described here. At CSA, we help colleges and universities create authentic, human campaigns that support enrollment, engagement, recruitment, and brand awareness—from large-scale commercial work and social content to video production and creative strategy. How CSA Supports Higher Education Brands Strategic marketing. Authentic stories. Real impact. Enrollment Marketing Helping colleges and universities attract prospective students through emotionally driven campaigns designed to build connection, excitement, and trust. Student Storytelling Authentic student-focused content that highlights real experiences, campus culture, and the emotional side of higher education. Commercial Campaigns Cinematic marketing campaigns created to help institutions stand out while supporting enrollment, awareness, and brand identity goals. Social + Digital Content Ongoing content creation designed to keep universities visible, connected, and engaging across social media and digital platforms. FEATURED HIGHER EDUCATION WORK Campaigns that Connect and Inspire Indiana University Bloomington Emotionally driven recruitment campaign focused on things that are good, and great, and grand. CASE STUDY IUPUI Emotionally driven recruitment campaign focused on things that are good, and great, and grand. CASE STUDY Let’s talk about your higher education project. Tell us what you need to recruit, launch, or communicate. We’ll review the project, help scope the right approach, and schedule a 30-minute strategy call. TELL US ABOUT YOUR PROJECT

Commercial photography for brands in Indiana, Chicago and nationwide. CSA creates corporate portraits, product imagery, event photography and campaign assets. AUTHENTIC IMAGERY. REAL CONNECTION. Photography CSA creates commercial photography for brands and organizations, from corporate portraits and product photography to events and brand campaigns. Based in Bloomington, Indiana, we serve Indianapolis, Chicago, and clients nationwide with authentic imagery for websites, advertising, and marketing materials. SUBMIT A REQUEST CALL OR TEXT PHOTOGRAPHY THAT FEELS HUMAN The best photography doesn’t just show what you do. It shows who you are. Stock photography might fill a space, but it rarely tells a story. The strongest brands invest in authentic imagery because people want to see the real people, products, culture, and experiences behind a company. At CSA, we create photography designed to support your brand across websites, social media, advertising campaigns, recruitment efforts, presentations, and marketing materials. Whether we’re photographing your leadership team, documenting an event, capturing products, or creating lifestyle imagery, our goal is always the same: Create visuals that build trust and make your brand memorable. Because great brands deserve photography that feels as authentic as the people behind them. LIFESTYLE Authentic photography that captures real moments, real people, and the experiences that make your brand unique. PORTRAITS Professional headshots, executive portraits, team photography, and environmental portraits designed to showcase the people behind the business. EVENTS Conference coverage, company events, trade shows, grand openings, and special moments captured with a documentary storytelling approach. PRODUCTS Professional product photography designed for websites, e-commerce, advertising campaigns, catalogs, and marketing materials. OUR PHOTOGRAPHY PROCESS Built around storytelling. DISCOVER We learn about your brand, goals, audience, usage needs, and creative direction before planning the shoot. PLAN Location scouting, shot lists, scheduling, talent coordination, and creative direction are developed to ensure an efficient production day. CAPTURE Our team creates authentic, high-quality imagery designed to support your brand and tell your story. EDIT Images are professionally selected, color corrected, retouched when needed, and prepared for final delivery. DELIVER Final images are organized and optimized for websites, social media, advertising campaigns, print materials, presentations, and ongoing marketing use. PHOTOGRAPHY IN ACTION Images that help brands tell their story. COMING SOON TRUSTED BY LEADING BRANDS Ready to build a strategy that drives growth? Whether you need a single campaign or a long-term creative partner, CSA helps brands communicate clearly, creatively, and emotionally. SUBMIT A REQUEST

Purpose-driven storytelling, fundraising campaigns, awareness initiatives, video production, and creative strategy designed to help nonprofits create meaningful impact. Nonprofit Marketing Helping nonprofit organizations connect with audiences through emotionally driven storytelling, authentic campaigns, and mission-focused creative. SUBMIT A REQUEST CALL OR EMAIL Marketing That Makes People Care Helping nonprofit organizations tell stories that inspire action. The most effective nonprofit marketing does more than share information. It creates emotional connection, builds trust, and helps audiences understand the real impact behind the mission. At CSA, we help nonprofit organizations create authentic storytelling and strategic marketing campaigns designed to increase awareness, strengthen engagement, and connect communities to the people behind the cause. From documentary-style storytelling and branded campaigns to video production and social media content, we create work designed to help nonprofit organizations communicate with honesty, emotion, and purpose. We believe the strongest nonprofit campaigns are built around real people and real experiences. How CSA Supports Nonprofit Organizations Authentic storytelling designed to build connection and trust. Mission Storytelling Emotionally driven campaigns designed to help nonprofit organizations communicate their mission in a way that feels authentic and human. Documentary Content Documentary-style storytelling created to highlight real experiences, personal impact, and community connection. Awareness Campaigns Strategic campaigns designed to increase visibility, strengthen engagement, and inspire audience action and support. Social + Digital Content Ongoing digital storytelling designed to help nonprofit organizations stay connected with their communities across modern platforms. Featured Nonprofit Marketing Work Stories designed to inspire connection, awareness, and impact. Children’s Oncology Services Emotionally driven documentary storytelling focused on helping children and families understand the life-changing impact of a camp designed specifically for kids battling cancer. Honor Flight Chicago Feature storytelling project created to celebrate veterans and showcase the emotional impact of Honor Flight experiences through authentic, human-centered storytelling. Let's talk about your next campaign Whether you’re building awareness, telling stories around your mission, or creating campaigns designed to inspire support and engagement, CSA would love to hear what you’re working on. TELL US ABOUT YOUR PROJECT

Marketing services for manufacturers including product videos, process storytelling, photography, website development, and content creation that helps complex businesses communicate clearly. Manufacturing Marketing Helping manufacturing brands showcase their process, products, and expertise through strategic storytelling and premium visual marketing. SUBMIT A REQUEST CALL OR EMAIL Marketing That Builds Trust Helping manufacturing brands tell the story behind the process. Modern manufacturing companies need more than technical specifications and product sheets. They need marketing that helps customers understand the quality, expertise, and people behind the work. At CSA, we help manufacturing brands create strategic marketing content designed to showcase production capabilities, operational excellence, product quality, and brand identity through cinematic storytelling and authentic visual communication. From factory-floor video production and branded content to product storytelling and digital campaigns, we create marketing designed to help manufacturing companies build trust, strengthen brand perception, and stand out in competitive industries. How CSA Supports Manufacturing Brands Strategic marketing. Real process. Authentic storytelling. Process Storytelling Cinematic content designed to showcase manufacturing processes, operational expertise, and the people behind the product. Product Marketing Strategic product-focused content created to support launches, ecommerce, sales initiatives, and customer engagement. Commercial Campaigns Premium marketing campaigns designed to help manufacturing brands communicate quality, capability, and innovation. Social + Digital Content Ongoing digital content designed to keep manufacturing brands visible, relevant, and connected across modern marketing platforms. Featured Manufacturing Marketing Work Showcasing the people, products, and process behind the brand. Turano Bread Company Factory and product-focused content created to showcase large-scale production capabilities, product quality, and operational excellence across facilities in Chicago and Orlando. Master of Mixes Strategic branded content designed to highlight product development, manufacturing process, and the craftsmanship behind one of the industry’s leading cocktail mixer brands. Let's talk about your next campaign Whether you’re showcasing your manufacturing process, launching a new product, or building a stronger brand presence, CSA would love to hear what you’re working on. TELL US ABOUT YOUR PROJECT

Commercial video production, 2D & 3D animation, photography, strategy & web design. Indiana-based CSA serves brands nationwide. Projects start at $15,000. CHAD STUM Owner & Creative Director WHO WE ARE Storytellers. Strategists. Problem Solvers. At Chad Stum Agency (CSA), we believe the best marketing starts with understanding people. We combine strategy, storytelling, video production, design, and digital marketing to create campaigns that connect emotionally while supporting real business goals. Built from relationships developed over more than 20 years in the creative industry, CSA is made up of hand-picked creatives, strategists, and storytellers trusted to deliver premium work without the ego. We believe great marketing should feel human, authentic, and unforgettable. ABOUT CSA WHAT WE DO Full-Service Marketing. End-To-End . CONTACT FULL SERVICE MARKETING & ADVERTISING AGENCY Marketing You See . Creative You Feel . Based in Bloomington, Indiana, CSA brings cinematic craft to commercial video production, 2D and 3D animation, commercial photography, creative strategy, and website design. For brands in Indianapolis, Chicago, and nationwide: Marketing you see. Creative you feel. SUBMIT A REQUEST CALL OR EMAIL SCROLL DOWN CREATIVE STRATEGY VIDEO PRODUCTION 2D + 3D ANIMATION BRAND DESIGN WEBSITE DESIGN SOCIAL MEDIA STRATEGY CREATIVE LOCALIZATION DIGITAL SIGNAGE CONTENT PAID ADVERTISING PHOTOGRAPHY TELL US ABOUT YOUR PROJECT CASE STUDIES Real Brands. Real Results. AIG All Black Sponsorship Helping one of the world’s most iconic sports teams connect with new audiences through community engagement and brand storytelling. SEE CASE STUDY Indiana University Bloomington From in-house creative leadership to agency partnership, helping one of the nation’s largest universities tell stories that inspire and connect. SEE CASE STUDY World Kitchen Brands Partnership A long-term creative partnership supporting product launches, commercials, and content for some of the most recognized kitchen brands in the world. SEE CASE STUDY Bluestone Tree A complete brand transformation that helped turn a growing tree care company into one of Southern Indiana’s strongest marketing success stories. SEE CASE STUDY Young Innovations American Eagle Instruments A premium 3D animation campaign created to launch a new dental product and showcase innovation through cinematic visual storytelling. SEE CASE STUDY VIEW MORE WORK INDUSTRIES WE SERVE Experience Across Industries That Matter. HIGHER EDUCATION HEALTHCARE & MEDICAL RETAIL BRANDS HOME SERVICES SPORTS ENTERTAINMENT NONPROFIT MANUFACTURING VIEW ALL INDUSTRIES TRUSTED BY BRANDS AND ORGANIZATIONS ACROSS THE COUNTRY READY TO CREATE SOMETHING UNFORGETTABLE? Projects start at $15,000. Tell us what you are creating, who it needs to reach, and when it needs to launch. Marketing you see. Creative you feel. SUBMIT A REQUEST

Strategic retail marketing, product storytelling, commercial production, digital content, and creative campaigns designed to increase engagement and drive sales. Retail Marketing Helping retail brands connect with customers through strategic storytelling, cinematic content, and marketing designed to drive engagement and growth. SUBMIT A REQUEST CALL OR EMAIL Marketing That Builds Connection Helping retail brands stand out in crowded markets. Today’s retail customers expect more than traditional advertising. They want brands that feel authentic, memorable, and emotionally connected to the products they buy. At CSA, we help retail brands create marketing campaigns that combine strategy, storytelling, and premium creative designed to build trust, increase engagement, and support long-term brand growth. From commercial campaigns and ecommerce content to social media storytelling and branded video production, we create work designed to help retail brands stay visible, competitive, and emotionally connected to their audiences. How CSA Supports Retail Brands Strategic marketing. Authentic stories. Real impact. Brand Storytelling Emotionally driven campaigns designed to help retail brands create stronger connections with customers and build long-term loyalty. Read More Commercial Campaigns Cinematic marketing campaigns created to help retail brands stand out across digital, broadcast, ecommerce, and social platforms. Read More Product + Ecommerce Content High-quality content and product storytelling designed to support ecommerce growth, product launches, and customer engagement. Read More Social + Digital Content Ongoing social media and digital content designed to keep retail brands visible, relevant, and connected to their audiences. Read More Featured Retail Marketing Work Campaigns designed to connect and convert. World Kitchen Brands What began as a single project quickly evolved into a multi-year creative partnership. CSA developed ecommerce content, broadcast commercials, social media campaigns, and branded storytelling for brands including Chicago Cutlery, Corelle, Pyrex, Snapware, and more. Our role was simple: create content that connected with consumers and helped some of the most recognized names in retail stand out in a crowded marketplace. Newell Brands Newell Brands partnered with CSA to create a flagship video showcasing multiple household brands within a single campaign. Featuring brands such as FoodSaver, Calphalon, Ball, Snapware, and Sistema, the project highlighted the breadth of the Newell portfolio while creating a cohesive visual story that reinforced brand value, product quality, and consumer trust. CASE STUDY Let's talk about your next campaign Whether you’re launching a new product, building a retail campaign, or looking for a stronger way to connect with customers, CSA would love to hear what you’re working on. TELL US ABOUT YOUR PROJECT

Explore Chad Stum Agency case studies featuring video production, branding, animation, web design and marketing campaigns for organizations in Indiana and beyond. CONTACT REAL WORK. REAL RESULTS. Marketing You See . Creative You Feel . Every brand has a story. The challenge is telling it in a way people remember. From global brands and universities to healthcare organizations, nonprofits, and growing businesses, these case studies showcase how strategic creative, cinematic storytelling, and intentional marketing help organizations connect with audiences and move forward with purpose. TELL US ABOUT YOUR PROJECT CALL OR EMAIL SCROLL DOWN CASE STUDIES Real Brands. Real Results. AIG All Black Sponsorship Helping one of the world’s most iconic sports teams connect with new audiences through community engagement and brand storytelling. SEE CASE STUDY Indiana University Bloomington From in-house creative leadership to agency partnership, helping one of the nation’s largest universities tell stories that inspire and connect. SEE CASE STUDY World Kitchen Brands Partnership A long-term creative partnership supporting product launches, commercials, and content for some of the most recognized kitchen brands in the world. SEE CASE STUDY Bluestone Tree A complete brand transformation that helped turn a growing tree care company into one of Southern Indiana’s strongest marketing success stories. SEE CASE STUDY Young Innovations American Eagle Instruments A premium 3D animation campaign created to launch a new dental product and showcase innovation through cinematic visual storytelling. SEE CASE STUDY VIEW MORE WORK INDUSTRIES WE SERVE Experience Across Industries That Matter. HIGHER EDUCATION HEALTHCARE & MEDICAL RETAIL BRANDS HOME SERVICES SPORTS ENTERTAINMENT NONPROFIT MANUFACTURING VIEW ALL INDUSTRIES TRUSTED BY BRANDS AND ORGANIZATIONS ACROSS THE COUNTRY Ready To Tell Your Story? Whether you’re launching a product, building a brand, creating content, or looking for a creative partner who can help bring everything together, CSA is ready to help. TELL US ABOUT YOUR PROJECT

How Chad Stum helped lead creative operations at Spectrio, improve quality and pricing, and launch Spectrio Creative as a client-facing revenue unit. CASE STUDY SPECTRIO Creative Leadership, Product Strategy & Business Development Before founding CSA, Chad served as Director of Creative Production at Spectrio. Alongside two fellow directors, he helped lead a distributed creative organization, strengthen quality, modernize pricing, and develop Spectrio Creative as a client-facing business unit. This case study describes Chad’s former leadership role at Spectrio. START A PROJECT CALL CSA THE OPPORTUNITY Scaling creative quality into a client-facing business. Spectrio’s creative organization operated at significant scale, supporting a wide range of audio, video, animation, strategy, and in-store media needs. The opportunity was to strengthen creative quality, develop talent, modernize pricing, and create a clearer path for advanced creative services to generate revenue. Chad worked alongside two fellow directors to help lead the organization and build systems that could serve both existing and new clients. OUR APPROACH A leadership system built for quality and growth. Creative Quality & Reviews Chad introduced recurring weekly reviews that created consistent feedback, clearer standards, and practical opportunities to improve the work. Talent Development He helped identify strengths, develop creative talent, and improve how a large distributed organization collaborated and delivered. Service & Pricing Strategy He rebuilt the product and price list around industry-standard rates, making advanced creative services easier to scope, position, and sell. Spectrio Creative Chad conceived and launched Spectrio Creative as a client-facing unit designed to turn higher-level creative services into a revenue line. Sales, Scoping & Delivery He personally helped sell and scope engagements spanning video, animation, audio, strategy, ideation, on-hold messaging, and in-store music for existing and new clients. THE IMPACT Building a stronger creative operation. CREATIVE TEAM NEARLY 100 APPROX. 900 CONTRACTOR NETWORK WEEKLY CREATIVE REVIEWS INDUSTRY-RATE SERVICE PRICING LEADERSHIP IN ACTION How the operating model evolved. Creative Quality Systems Service Productization & Pricing Weekly creative reviews created a dependable rhythm for feedback, coaching, talent development, and stronger work across a large distributed organization. The product and price list was rebuilt around industry-standard rates, giving higher-level creative services a clearer structure for scoping, selling, and delivery. FORMER SPECTRIO LEADERSHIP Spectrio Creative Launch Chad conceived Spectrio Creative and helped bring it to market as a client-facing revenue unit serving existing and new customers with strategy, video, animation, audio, ideation, on-hold messaging, and in-store music. Need a senior creative partner who can lead and deliver? Tell us what you need. We’ll review the project, help scope the right approach, and schedule a 30-minute strategy call. START A PROJECT

Brand positioning, campaign concepts and creative strategy for organizations in Indiana, Chicago and nationwide. Marketing you see. Creative you feel. STRATEGY THAT CREATES MOMENTUM. Creative Strategy CSA helps brands and organizations turn business goals into a clear creative direction. From Bloomington, Indiana, we work with teams in Indianapolis, Chicago, and nationwide on brand positioning, campaign concepts, messaging, and the content needed to bring a strategy to life. SUBMIT A REQUEST CALL OR EMAIL STRATEGY IS WHERE IT STARTS Great creative starts with a clear understanding of what matters. Creative Strategy is the foundation behind every successful campaign, brand launch, and marketing initiative we create. Before we make anything, we work to understand your company, your audience, your goals, and the opportunities in front of you. That process helps us build messaging and creative that actually connects with people instead of simply adding more noise to the internet. This isn’t about trendy marketing tactics. It’s about building a creative direction that supports long-term growth and helps people clearly understand who you are and why your brand matters. CLARITY We uncover what makes your company different and define the story behind your brand. DIRECTION We align your messaging, positioning, and creative goals into a focused roadmap. STRATEGY We create intentional creative systems designed to support marketing, sales, recruiting, and growth. GROWTH Everything we create is designed to help your business build momentum and drive long-term revenue. OUR STRATEGIC PROCESS A proven approach. Real momentum. DISCOVER We learn about your company, leadership, audience, goals, challenges, and opportunities to uncover what actually makes your brand unique. DEFINE We clarify your messaging, positioning, voice, and creative direction so your brand communicates consistently across every platform. DEVELOP We build a strategic roadmap that aligns creative content, campaigns, video, design, and marketing initiatives with your business goals. CREATE This is where strategy turns into execution. Video production, animation, design, campaigns, websites, and content all begin to come to life. DRIVE We continue refining and expanding your creative ecosystem to help your company grow over time instead of relying on one-off projects. STRATEGY IN ACTION Real brands. Real impact. Bluestone Tree Rebrand Strategy & Campaign Development CSA helped redefine the Bluestone Tree brand through strategic messaging, visual identity, campaign direction, website development, and ongoing creative execution designed to support long-term growth. Young Innovations Brand Strategy & Product Messaging COMING SOON Working alongside leadership, CSA develops creative campaigns, product storytelling, animation, and visual communication strategies that help clarify product positioning and strengthen brand presence. Learn More Indiana University Bloomington Campaign Storytelling Strategy Created to support enrollment and brand awareness, the Power of U campaign highlighted the experiences, ambitions, and personal journeys of Indiana University students. Through cinematic storytelling and student-focused messaging, the campaign helped prospective students envision their future and discover what makes IU unique. Learn More Ready to build a strategy that drives growth? Whether you need a single campaign or a long-term creative partner, CSA helps brands communicate clearly, creatively, and emotionally. Tell Us About Your Project

Cinematic commercials and brand films for organizations in Indiana, Chicago and nationwide. Strategy through post-production. Projects start at $15,000. CINEMATIC STORYTELLING FOR MODERN BRANDS. VIDEO PRODUCTION CSA brings cinematic craft to commercial video production for brands and organizations in Indianapolis, Chicago, and nationwide. Based in Bloomington, Indiana, we create commercials, brand films, recruitment videos, and product stories built around a clear creative strategy. SUBMIT A REQUEST CALL OR EMAIL VIDEO THAT MOVES PEOPLE Great video doesn’t just look good. It makes people feel something. Modern brands need more than content. They need storytelling that helps people understand who they are, what they believe in, and why their work matters. At CSA, we create cinematic video production built around emotion, strategy, and human connection. Whether we’re producing a commercial campaign, a recruitment film, a product launch, or documentary storytelling, our focus is always the same: Create work that builds trust, creates momentum, and supports real business growth. Because the brands people remember are the brands people connect with. STORY Every great piece of content starts with a story worth telling. We help uncover the human side of your brand. PRODUCTION From directing and cinematography to lighting, audio, and drone work, we create polished cinematic content at the highest level. CONNECTION The goal isn’t just views. It’s creating emotional connection that builds trust with your audience. IMPACT Every video is designed to support awareness, recruiting, sales, fundraising, education, or long-term brand growth. OUR VIDEO PRODUCTION PROCESS A cinematic approach built around strategy. DISCOVER We learn about your company, audience, goals, messaging, and what success looks like before developing creative direction. DEVELOP Our team creates concepts, scripts, interview direction, visual style, production plans, and campaign strategy designed around your goals. PRODUCE This is where the vision comes to life through cinematography, directing, lighting, audio production, drone work, and intentional storytelling. EDIT Editing, sound design, music, color grading, graphics, animation, captions, and finishing all work together to create a polished final product. DELIVER We provide final deliverables optimized for websites, social media, streaming platforms, presentations, advertising campaigns, and long-term content use. VIDEO PRODUCTION IN ACTION Stories built to create momentum. USA Hockey Youth Hockey Campaign & National Storytelling CSA partnered with USA Hockey to create a campaign highlighting the impact youth hockey has on children and families across the country. Through cinematic storytelling and authentic moments, the campaign celebrated the confidence, friendships, and life lessons that make the game about much more than hockey. Chicago Cutlery Product Launch & Broadcast Commercial To support the launch of the Prime knife collection, CSA created a broadcast commercial designed to showcase the precision, craftsmanship, and performance of Chicago Cutlery’s newest product line. The campaign combined clean visual storytelling with premium production to help position Prime as a modern kitchen essential. View All Work Indiana University - Bloomington Enrollment Campaign & Brand Storytelling Created for Indiana University Bloomington, The Power of U was a large-scale enrollment campaign designed to capture the energy, opportunity, and personal transformation that define the student experience. The commercial celebrated the idea that every student’s journey is unique, while reinforcing the power of becoming part of the IU community. TRUSTED BY LEADING BRANDS Ready to create something worth watching? Commercial video projects start at $15,000. Tell us about your audience, launch date, and the films or campaign content you need. Marketing you see. Creative you feel. START A PROJECT