We translate
expertise into stories
people understand
Simply Media is a Minneapolis video production company helping organizations turn complex ideas, services, and experiences into stories people understand, remember, and care about.
Your organization
makes sense to you
Your people know the industry, the problems you solve, and what makes your approach different.
Your audience doesn’t have that context.
We work with organizations whose value isn’t always obvious at first glance—companies selling expertise, technology, services, experiences, and ideas. We find the story inside that complexity and turn it into something people can understand, remember, and act upon.
The goal isn’t simply to make something that looks good—it’s to make something that means something.
What We Do
Brand & marketing
Make what you do understandable
From brand positioning and products to thought leadership, customer stories, and advertising, we create video that helps people understand your value, build confidence, and move forward.
Brand Stories · Product & Service Videos · Thought Leadership · Testimonials & Case Studies · Advertising
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People & Culture
Align people with the organization
From recruitment and onboarding to leadership communication and employee engagement, we create video that helps people understand what they’re part of, where the organization is going, and how their work contributes to it.
Recruitment · Onboarding · Training · Leadership · Employee Engagement
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Events & Moments
Make the experience tangible
We capture the people, ideas, conversations, and energy that make an event worth attending—then turn them into content that keeps working after the room clears.
Conferences · Corporate Events · Tradeshows · Interviews · Recaps · Photography
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The industry isn’t the common thread. the need is.
We’ve worked across healthcare, technology, e-commerce, hospitality, franchising, financial services, and more.
Different industries. The same fundamental challenge: something worth explaining.
(Early Childhood Education)
(Hospitality)
(Global SaaS)
(Housing)
(Healthcare)
(Financial)
(Motorsports)
(Automotive)
See our work
Brand Video | North Point Advisor Group
“Simply Media stood out to us when we were looking for a videographer because of the high-quality of work visually, but also because we thought they did the best job capturing authentic storytelling. We're very proud of our new videos and glad we chose to work with Simply Media. They really took the time to get to know our business, what made us unique, and made sure that our mission resonated. 10/10 would work with them again.” - Jennifer Parrish | Head of Business Development
Next-Day Sizzle Reel | Smart Data Solutions
“Simply Media did coverage for my company's annual conference. They were incredibly professional and wonderful to work with. The pre-production process went seamlessly, and everything ran smoothly the day of the event. We were very pleased with the final edit of our video! I highly recommend working with Tristan and his team!” - Maija Gust | Event Coordinator
OTT Advertisement Campaign | Rapids Honda
“We recently worked with the team at Simply Media for a commercial for our dealership and couldn't be happier with the process or the result. They reached out immediately, and were able to accommodate an expedited timeline that we asked for. The day of shooting we knew exactly what to expect and they were incredible to work with. We will be working with them again and recommend them highly!” - Demi Westfall | Marketing Director
New Employee Welcome / Core Values Training Video | Plains Commerce Bank
“I cannot say enough good things about the brilliant minds behind Simply Media. From start to finish on each project, they were (and continue to be) an absolute pleasure to work with. Their professionalism, creativity, and attention to detail always exceeded expectations. They always made everyone feel at ease during filming, which resulted in natural and authentic shots. If you're looking for talented professionals who will capture your vision, look no further.” - Abby McCann | VP Marketing Officer
A more informed process
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Every project begins with a conversation. We learn what you do, who you’re trying to reach, what you’re trying to accomplish, and why it matters.
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We marry your inputs to a production plan that wins. Our proposals are thoughtful, process-oriented, and shareable—giving your team full confidence in how the vision will come to life.
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Across Pre-Production, Production, and Post-Production, we scale project needs accordingly—spanning light and nimble operations to robust crews. Through interviews, cinematography, and thoughtful execution we bring these conversations to life.
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We create finished video designed for wherever the story needs to work—your website, sales team, social channels, recruiting efforts, events, or campaigns.
Good direction starts
with understanding
The better we understand your organization, the better we can recognize what matters when the cameras start rolling.
That means we’re not simply asking questions and capturing answers. We’re listening, following ideas, asking better questions, and shaping the story as it takes form—helping real people communicate what they know in a way someone else can understand.
The best interviews aren’t passive. They’re directed by someone who understands what they are hearing.
Since 2018 • 500+ Video Projects • 1,000+ Interviews
A video partner, not just a vendor.
The best work happens when you don’t have to start from scratch every time.
For organizations with an ongoing need for video, our Annual Partnerships provide a creative and production partner who already understands your organization, audience, brand, and goals.
Every project builds on the context that came before. One Partner. A deeper Understanding. Better work.
“Simply Media is the best video partner I've ever worked with and is an essential extension of our team for events, product marketing videos, partner and customer testimonials.”
- Gretchen Staubly | Shopware
Frequently asked questions
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Simply Media specializes in three areas: Brand & Marketing, People & Culture, and Events.
Projects include brand films, product and service videos, thought leadership, customer testimonials and case studies, television commercials and OTT/streaming advertising, recruitment and onboarding videos, training and leadership communications, conference and event coverage, event photography, interviews, and social content.
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We’re a Minneapolis-based video production company serving organizations throughout the Twin Cities and beyond. Depending on the project, we regularly travel to capture customer stories, events, interviews, and other productions where the story needs to happen.
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We’re particularly well suited to organizations whose value isn’t always obvious at first glance—companies selling expertise, technology, professional services, complex products, or differentiated experiences.
We often work with marketing and communications teams that know their organization deeply but need help translating that knowledge into stories an outside audience can quickly understand.
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Yes. Story development is a central part of our process.
Many of our clients already know what they need to communicate. We help determine how to package, prioritize, and translate that knowledge into a story their audience can understand.
Depending on the project, that can include messaging, interview development, scripting, story structure, and creative direction.
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Since 2018, we've completed more than 500 video projects and conducted more than 1,000 interviews.
That experience shapes how we prepare subjects, ask questions, make people comfortable on camera, recognize important ideas as they emerge, and turn real expertise into a clear, natural story.
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Both. Many relationships begin with a single project, and there's no annual commitment required to work with us.
For organizations with an ongoing need for video, we also offer Annual Partnerships that provide continuity across projects and a 20% discount on our standard services.
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Most Simply Media productions fall between $5,000 and $25,000, depending on the scope, production requirements, and deliverables. Smaller, focused projects may fall below that range, while larger campaigns and multi-day productions can exceed $25,000–$50,000+. Once we understand what you're trying to accomplish, we'll recommend an approach that fits the project.
Have something worth Explaining?
Tell us what you’re working on.
Come with a blank page or a fully formed plan. We'll meet you where you are, add our perspective, and help turn it into video that works for the people you're trying to reach.