OUR STORY**BACKGROUND**
Please describe your company and your role. I serve as the President of APEX Global Industries, Inc. Can you summarize your company's activities in one sentence? APEX Global Industries, Inc. is an engineering firm engaged in various sectors including oil and gas, energy, entertainment, medical, construction, IT, real estate, and telecommunications.
**OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE**
What specific objectives did you engage Prolific Studio to achieve? Creation of 3D animation videos, enhancement of social media reach through 3D animation video ads, and growth of our social media following for APEX's entertainment division.
**SOLUTION**
How did you discover Prolific Studio? Through an online search. What led you to choose Prolific Studio over competitors? Their high ratings, budget-friendly pricing, and aligned company values. How many Prolific Studio team members were assigned to this project? Between 2 to 5 employees. Please describe the project's scope in detail, including key deliverables. The project involved creating four animated and still picture ads, each at least 50 seconds long, along with a website.
**RESULTS & FEEDBACK**
What measurable results came from the project that indicate progress or success? When I began collaborating with Prolific, APEX had around 7,500 combined followers across social media platforms. Following the release of their ads, the APEX social media accounts grew to over 80,000 followers. How was Prolific's project management? Did they meet deadlines? They responded excellently to our needs; the quality of their deliverables speaks for itself—it’s exceptional. The project managers were a pleasure to work with. What was your main mode of communication with Prolific Studio? Virtual meetings, emails, or messaging apps. What impressed you most about this company? Their commitment to company values and teamwork. Are there areas where Prolific Studio could improve or do things differently? Their time management could be slightly better, though I take some responsibility for that as APEX could have communicated more effectively throughout the project. We're actively working on that.
**UPDATED REVIEW**
This review was published on January 20, 2025.
Tracy Barnes
President, APEX Entertainment
Arts, Entertainment & Music
Houston, Texas
1-10
January 2024 - April 2024
Budget: Under $10,000
(Details not verified)
Project Summary: Prolific Studio provided website development and video production services for an entertainment company. They were tasked with creating a website and animated videos based on the client’s specifications.
Feedback Summary: Prolific Studio’s animated videos led to a fourfold increase in the client's social media followers. The most impressive aspect of their team was their ability to deliver high-quality outputs that resonated with the client's vision. Additionally, the project manager and team members were very easy to collaborate with.
**BACKGROUND**
Please describe your company and your role. I am the President of APEX Entertainment, part of APEX Global Industries, Inc. What does your company do in one sentence? We engage in engineering, oil and gas, energy, construction, and entertainment.
**OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE**
What challenges were you looking to address by hiring a service provider? There weren’t any specific challenges; we were simply exploring alternative options for promotions, marketing, and advertising.
**SOLUTION**
How did you discover Prolific Studio? Via an online search. Why did you choose Prolific Studio over others? They were a good cultural fit and shared our company values. How many team members from Prolific Studio worked on this project? One employee. Please provide detailed information on the scope of work, including key deliverables. Prolific Studio developed an APEX website and several animated videos.
**RESULTS & FEEDBACK**
What measurable outcomes demonstrate progress or success from the project? Since partnering with Prolific Studio, our social media accounts have quadrupled in followers. The animations produced by Prolific Studio are effectively expanding our international reach across various social media platforms. How would you describe their project management? Did they deliver items on time? I’ve had the pleasure of working with Zack at Prolific for the past three months. The animation work he and his team produced is wonderful for APEX Entertainment/APEX Global, and I anticipate a longstanding working relationship with them while using their animated ads worldwide. The overall project management is influenced by the client’s engagement and ability to participate actively. If involved, the project runs smoothly, and I have full confidence in Prolific Studios’ ability to deliver what you need. They provided a personal contact and project manager to see the project through to completion. I collaborated mostly with one project manager and several other Prolific Studio representatives, all of whom were great to work with.
What was your primary means of communication with Prolific Studio? In-person meetings, virtual meetings, or emails/messaging apps. What did you find most impressive or unique about this company? I was greatly impressed with the final product and its effect on consumers. Are there areas for improvement or things Prolific Studio might have done differently? The main aspect that could be improved is the speed of achieving the final product; however, this also depends on the client's willingness and ability to engage in the project, as well as the developers’ attentiveness to the project scope. Active involvement leads to a smoother process, and I fully trust Prolific Studios to deliver the desired results.
**STAR RATINGS**
Overall rating: 5
Quality: 5
Cost: 5
Schedule: 5
Willing to refer: 5