Discover Mediaworks is a media production company rooted in the Midwest that creates outdoors-focused programming for TV and online as well as a range of promotional films for local businesses.
Learn how Adorama Business Solutions is helping Discover Mediaworks transform the way it works with outstanding customer service and a wide range of media production equipment options.
Media Producer Mike Jacobs, who is also responsible for the firm’s technical inventory, explains how he is working with Adorama Business Solutions to upgrade equipment and change the company’s creative output.
Why the need to change your media production equipment?
Over the past few years, especially with the impact of the pandemic, the business has been transitioning from a traditional broadcast outfit into a web-first company. This has meant making a lot of adjustments in how we produce and sell our services as well as to the equipment we need to do the job.
When I first came into my role a year ago there was a lot of discussion about the cameras that we need – particularly for some of the higher-end corporate work we’re doing where we need to be nimble, but also produce the highest quality output.
From an inventory perspective, my role was to speak to everyone to really understand the media production needs and also the supply and demand. Ultimately, we wanted to move away from the traditional broadcast run and gun mentality to a more modern and creative set-up.
What equipment have you sourced through Adorama Business Solutions to achieve your goals?
One of our main goals was to move from Panasonic to Sony – everyone wants the Sony FX cameras these days because it’s the option in the right price range that really makes sense for the future.
We’re building new kits around the Sony FX6 and Sony FX3 with all the accessories we need, right down to cases and milk crates. I also saw a lot of other gaps that we need to fill with lighting, LED infrastructure and wireless video transmission.
Being able to get almost everything we need for these upgrades in one place from ABS has been a huge benefit that has saved me time and stress. It will also significantly enhance our creative options and the quality of services we provide – and all in a shorter time frame than we might have expected if we’d used different sourcing options.
Sony FX6 Full-Frame Cinema Camera
Sony FX3 Full-Frame Cinema Line Camera
Sigma 24mm f/1.4 DG HSM ART Lens for Canon EF
Rokinon Cine Lens Bundle
Sony TOUGH 160GB CFexpress Memory Card
Sigma 135mm f/1.8 DG HSM IF ART Lens for Canon EF
Tilta Nucleus-M Wireless Follow Focus Lens Control
Tiffen Belt Style Filter Pouch
What has the experience of working with Adorama Business Solutions been like?
From a personal perspective, the customer service has gone way beyond anything I’ve experienced with other suppliers. There was a time when we needed some figures fast for a critical budget meeting. It was apparent to me that our Account Manager had gone above and beyond to deliver the figures we needed within a tight deadline – he really respected the time pressure I was under and delivered.
It’s also a crazy time right now with the global shipping issues that everyone is experiencing, but ABS have been awesome at keeping us updated on when everything is coming.
What’s also become clear to me over the last year is that Adorama is a great place to work and focuses on keeping its people happy so they are motivated to provide the best possible service. This reflects our own values. I think this is why I’ve never had a negative interaction with Adorama Business Services, or ever thought – “this is a call I’m not looking forward to making”. I can’t recommend working with the ABS team highly enough.
Why Mike recommends working with Adorama Business Services
“Discover Media Works is a family-owned company with over 30 years of exploring Wisconsin communities and promoting local businesses to our viewers. We always seek to form personal, enduring relationships and believe that good customer service cannot be automated. As we have faced the task of modernizing our inventory this past year, Adorama Business Services has been an exemplary partner and a key contributor to our success.
From excellent turn-around times on quotes to detailed and precise communication of the many details involved with a full inventory refresh, the service we’ve received has never slowed us down or forced us to sacrifice our goals. We’re grateful for all of Adorama Business Services’ hard work and consider ourselves loyal customers.”
About Adorama Business Solutions
As your organization plans for technology upgrades, Adorama Business Solutions can be your solutions partner. With an experienced Technical Services team and dedicated account management, your organization can receive expert guidance from decision making, through to installation, training and post-purchase support.
Adorama Business Solutions is a technology solutions partner that offers a range of product categories with consultative Account Managers that get you the right equipment for your requirements and budget. With an in-house Technical Services division, even if you are not quite sure of the exact products you need, Adorama Business Solutions will help you build brand-agnostic solutions to achieve your goals.
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