Iostudio LLC

What Iostudio LLC does

iostudio, LLC is a privately held, Nashville-based marketing communications and digital experience agency founded around 2000, operating with 251-500 employees under a service-disabled veteran-owned (SDVOSB) and woman-owned (WOSB) ownership structure led by President and CEO Lisa Shock. The company serves federal and state government agencies as its primary client base (U.S. Army National Guard, U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps/MARSOC, FEMA, Department of the Interior, NIH, CMS, multiple state agencies), alongside a secondary base of mid-to-large commercial and nonprofit clients in healthcare, education, publishing, and logistics. Approximately one-third of its workforce is composed of veterans or current service members, which the company treats as a core competency for military and government client work.

The company's core product is an end-to-end marketing and engagement stack delivered across five service lines: strategy, design, video production, digital (web/app development on AWS Gov Cloud, Strapi CMS, Drupal, Symfony, and related tooling), and engagement (a proprietary Custom Contact Center Module/CCM platform integrated with NICE CXone, LivePerson, and Salesforce). The CCM platform, HIPAA-compliant screening solutions, and lead processing systems audited to NIST, RMF, and AR25 standards are positioned as defensible technical assets. iostudio holds CMMC Level 2 self-assessment, NIST 800-171 CUI compliance, and FedRAMP-aligned infrastructure, and operates on multiple federal contracting vehicles including GSA Schedule GS-07F-0138Y (Advertising) and GS-02F-0125Y (Publications), as well as subcontractor positions on Team Patriot (HRS-RMAS), Team Glacier (HRS-PLS), Team Crosby (NIH PICS III), and Weber Shandwick (CMS NEC IDIQ).

Revenue is generated primarily through government professional services contracts (multi-year, task-order based, priced via GSA Schedule) and managed services for contact center operations, supplemented by marketing communications engagements for commercial and nonprofit clients. The GTM is sales-led enterprise and field sales, leveraging direct federal relationships, agency partnerships, and a Mentor-Protégé alliance with Yes& Federal. Recognized as the only marketing agency to receive the Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award and a four-time HIRE Vets Platinum Medallion recipient, iostudio has built a recognizable brand in U.S. military recruitment marketing, including the MARSOC campaign that generated over 1,000,000 views in its first day.

Name

Iostudio LLC

Legal name

iostudio, LLC

Website

https://iostudio.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

iostudio is a Nashville-based, SDVOSB- and WOSB-certified marketing communications agency that delivers integrated strategy, design, video, digital, and contact center services to U.S. federal and state government agencies (notably Army National Guard, Navy, MARSOC, FEMA) and select commercial and nonprofit clients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Government Marketing Communications Services

NAICS

Other Services Related to Advertising (54189)

SIC

Services-Advertising Agencies (7311)

akta.pro primary industry

Custom Application Development (Web/Mobile/Desktop) (BPAEAFAA)

Keywords

• Government marketing services
• Digital experience design
• Recruitment marketing agency
• Video production services
• Contact center solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Nashville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Government Contracts: Revenue generated through federal and state government contracts via GSA Schedule, BPA vehicles, andIDIQ contracts including Army HR Solutions, NIH PICS III, and CMS National Education Campaign
2. Marketing Communications Services: Fees for strategic marketing, design, video production, digital solutions, and engagement services for government agencies, businesses, and nonprofits
3. Contact Center Services: Managed contact center operations including staffing, technology, and reporting for military recruitment and government agency programs

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Iostudio is a marketing communications agency that provides integrated marketing services spanning strategy, design, video production, digital development, and contact center operations. The company serves federal and state government agencies (including Army National Guard, U.S. Navy, Marine Corps, FEMA), healthcare providers, businesses, and nonprofits. It delivers end-to-end digital experience design with proprietary contact center platforms, custom CRM development, recruitment marketing, and government-compliant digital infrastructure.

Product overview

iostudio is an award-winning marketing communications agency serving businesses, nonprofits, and government agencies. The company offers an integrated suite of services centered on digital experience design, customer engagement, and strategic marketing. Their core offerings include Contact Center Solutions powered by their proprietary Custom Contact Center Module (CCM) Platform, Custom CRM Development, Website and Application Development, Video Production Services, Brand Development and Strategy, Recruitment Marketing, Healthcare Marketing, and Publishing and Graphic Design services. These products work together to provide end-to-end digital experience design, from creative strategy and content production to technology implementation and customer engagement management.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Contact Center Solutions Omnichannel customer engagement solutions including inbound/outbound contact center operations, staffing, management, and technology integration for government and business clients.
• Custom Contact Center Module (CCM) Platform Proprietary custom-built contact center module platform that organizes automation and functionality on the back end, enabling operators to have everything at their fingertips for meaningful prospect conversations and immediate recruiter connections.
• Custom CRM Development Custom customer relationship management application development and database alignment solutions, including HIPAA-compliant systems for healthcare clients.
• Website and Application Development Responsive website development, content management systems, front-end and back-end development, and high-performance web applications.
• Video Production Services Comprehensive video production including drone, 360 and HD filming; concept, scripting, directing, producing, editing, sound design and voice-over for recruitment marketing, brand films, and social media content.
• Brand Development and Strategy Brand identity creation, messaging strategy, graphic design, and visual branding solutions for businesses, nonprofits, and government agencies.
• Recruitment Marketing Military and civilian recruitment marketing including audience targeting, lead generation, conversion optimization, and campaign outreach for defense and government clients.
• Healthcare Marketing Healthcare-specific marketing solutions including patient engagement, vaccination scheduling, and behavioral healthcare brand development.
• Digital Platform and Campaign Management Integrated digital campaigns across web, mobile, social media, and email with analytics and reporting for state and federal government clients.
• Publishing and Graphic Design Print and digital publishing services including magazine production, direct mail campaigns, and graphic design using tools like Figma, Adobe Creative Cloud, and Sketch.
• Lead Processing Systems Lead qualification, processing, and management systems including resume mining, prequalification, and direct connects with recruiters.
• Marketing Strategy Services Strategy services that clarify business goals and brand vision, define audience, develop marketing strategy, and create execution plans.
• AI Christmas Card Generator (Rigsby's Magic Card Maker) AI-powered holiday engagement tool that generates personalized Christmas cards using text and image generation capabilities.

Quantifiable outcome

• 500% increase in website usage and email subscribers for kidcentral tn platform
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers20 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

AI capability9 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Yes& FederalcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2025SBA-approved Mentor-Protégé partnership expanding small business access to large-scale federal marketing contracts by combining award-winning creative strategy, scalable digital solutions, and deep government experience.
• Amazon Web Services (AWS)coreTechnology or IntegrationAWS Data Lab engagement for modernizing data and analytics platforms. Leverages AWS Gov Cloud operating within FedRAMP space. Services include Step Functions, Lambda, Athena, Glue, and Quicksight for real-time dashboards.
• Team Patriot (Prime Contractor)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSubcontractor on Human Resource Solutions for Recruiting, Management, and Administrative Support (HRS-RMAS) contract supporting federal HR solutions.
• Team Glacier (Prime Contractor)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSubcontractor on Army Human Resource Solutions Personnel Life Cycle Support Services (HRS-PLS) contract.
• Team Crosby (Prime Contractor)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSubcontractor on NIH Public Information and Communication Services III (PICS III) contract.
• Weber ShandwickcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSubcontractor on CMS National Education Campaign & Outreach Contract, Indefinite Delivery (NEC IDIQ) for healthcare outreach programs.
• VMLY&RcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributoriostudio serves as contact center resource for VMLY&R's Navy Partnership, handling lead processing optimization and recruitment support.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Weber Shandwick: Global public relations and communications agency serving as prime contractor on the CMS NEC IDIQ where iostudio is subcontractor. Comparable in scope of integrated comms services (paid media, digital, content production) for federal health and civilian agencies but operates at much larger scale and headcount.
• VML (formerly VMLY&R): Global marketing communications agency and current iostudio channel partner on the Navy contract. Operates at vastly larger scale with broader commercial portfolio but overlaps materially on integrated marketing, contact center, and digital strategy services for federal clients.
• ICF International: Global consulting services firm with a substantial federal civilian marketing, communications, and digital transformation practice (including ICF Next). Overlaps directly on government CX, public engagement campaigns, and digital platform builds; far larger with public-market capital base.
• Booz Allen Hamilton: Major federal IT and consulting firm with growing marketing/engagement and digital experience practices serving DoD and civilian agencies. Comparable on FedRAMP-hosted platform delivery, ATO/CMMC compliance posture, and federal contracting scale; much larger and prime-contractor positioned.
• Deloitte Digital: Digital transformation arm of a Big Four firm operating government services and large-scale federal marketing/CRM programs. Comparable on CMS NEC IDIQ-style work, custom platform delivery, and digital experience design for regulated enterprise and public sector clients, but at substantially larger scale and price points.

Direct peers

• Yes& Federal: Mid-sized federal marketing communications agency and iostudio's SBA-approved Mentor-Protégé partner since May 2025. Closely comparable on mission, federal client focus, integrated marketing services, and security-cleared operations; intended to combine capabilities to bid larger federal contracts together.
• The Tombras Group: Knoxville, Tennessee-based full-service advertising agency of comparable size offering creative, digital, video, and media services to enterprise and government clients. Strong direct analog on integrated service mix, regional Southeast US presence, and mid-market agency positioning.
• Akima: Federal services contractor with subsidiaries that operate contact centers, marketing, and digital media services for DoD and civilian agencies (e.g., subsidiaries operating military family support lines). Comparable in federal-only focus, contact center operations, and marketing/communications delivery; substantially larger scale and Alaska Native Corporation-owned.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/iostudio
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@iostudio_
• Facebookfacebook.com/iostudio
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/iostudio
• Instagraminstagram.com/iostudio

Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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