What Americhip does

Americhip, Inc. is a privately held design and manufacturing company founded in 2001 and headquartered in Los Angeles, with a regional office in New York. The company invents and produces custom marketing products that embed video screens, audio, lighting, sensors, and digital connectivity into physical print and packaging formats. Its core offering is the patented Video in Print (VIP) technology, invented in 2009, which integrates LCD screens (4.3" to 10") into brochures, books, packaging, and magazine inserts capable of playing up to 45 minutes of video content. The portfolio extends to Mobile in Print (4G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth Low Energy connectivity with live analytics), Shadow Box (3D paper-engineered displays), E Ink shelf signage, Hypervsn holographic displays, Proto digital product selectors, VR viewers, AR overlays, NFC/RFID, and Audio chips.

Americhip serves global Fortune 1000 brands and their advertising agencies on a custom project basis, with named customers spanning automotive (Chevrolet, Audi, Mini, Wrangler), retail (Walmart, Target, Bloomingdales, JCPenney), food and beverage (Coca-Cola, Pepsi Max, Starbucks, Miller Coors, Red Bull), consumer packaged goods (SC Johnson, Miller Coors), technology (Microsoft, Dell), entertainment (CBS, The CW), financial services (Fifth Third Bank, Anthem), healthcare (Bristol-Myers Squibb, Roche, BioCryst), fashion (Calvin Klein, Versace), and other verticals. Go-to-market is exclusively enterprise field sales through direct engagement with brand owners and agency partners (Hearst, OMD, Commonwealth/McCann), with custom quote-based pricing and multi-year contracts; no public pricing is disclosed. Revenue is generated through one-time custom manufacturing projects, and the company does not disclose revenue figures publicly.

The business is organized to operate as a single vertically integrated unit spanning digital studio, design lab, and manufacturing plant, enabling end-to-end control of complex physical-digital products. Operating geography spans North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, South America, and Africa, with documented project execution in at least 11 countries. Ownership is fully private with no disclosed parent, private equity, or venture backing, and the company has no subsidiaries, no funding rounds, and no disclosed M&A activity.

Name

Americhip

Legal name

Americhip, Inc.

Website

https://americhip.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Americhip is a privately held design and manufacturing company that creates custom video-embedded print marketing products for global Fortune 1000 brands. Its patented Video in Print technology integrates LCD screens and digital connectivity into brochures, packaging, magazines, and in-store displays.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Custom Marketing & Advertising Products

NAICS

Graphic Design Services (54143), Commercial Printing (except Screen and Books) (323111), Printing and Related Support Activities (3231), Industrial Design Services (541420)

SIC

Services-Advertising (7310), Services-Advertising Agencies (7311), Services-Mailing, Reproduction, Commercial Art & Photography (7330)

akta.pro primary industry

Packaging & Brand Identity Creative Agencies (MPAAAAAN)

akta.pro secondary industries

Packaging & Product Brand Design (BPAFAEAG), Decoration & Branding Services (Printing, Hot Stamping, Metallization, Labeling) (IMALAJAN), Prepress, Plate-Making & Artwork Services (IMALAKAM)

Keywords

• Video in print
• Video brochures
• Multisensory marketing
• Connected print media
• Custom advertising products

Headquarters

HQ city

Los Angeles

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Marketing Technology Products: Americhip designs, develops, and manufactures custom innovative advertising and marketing products including video brochures, video books, video packaging, in-store displays, and multisensory magazine inserts. Revenue is generated through project-based custom manufacturing with pricing based on complexity, technology integration, volume, and customization requirements. The company works with global brands and agencies on bespoke solutions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Americhip designs, develops, and manufactures custom advertising and marketing products that embed video, audio, lighting, dimensional paper engineering, and connectivity technologies into physical printed materials. Its core offerings include Video Brochures, Video Books, Video Packaging, Video In-Store Merchandising, Video Mailers, and Multisensory Magazine Inserts, sold on a project/custom-manufacturing basis to global brand leaders and their advertising agencies.

Product overview

Americhip is a digital studio, design lab, and manufacturing facility that creates innovative advertising and marketing products. The company operates as a single unified offering with its patented Video in Print technology at the core, supplemented by multiple complementary technologies and product formats. The core product portfolio includes Video Brochures, Video Books, Video Packaging, Video In-Store Merchandising, Video Mailers, and Multisensory solutions. Supporting these core products are specialized technologies including E Ink displays, Hypervsn holographic displays, Proto digital displays, Digital Signage, Mobile in Print with 4G connectivity, Connected Devices, VR/AR experiences, LED and lighted displays, audio technology, NFC/RFID, Webkey/USB, dimensional paper engineering, and water reveal activation. The company also provides service offerings under the Multisensorize, Digitize, Mobilize, and Productize umbrellas. Americhip works with global brand leaders and agencies to create unique marketing solutions that engage audiences through the integration of print and digital technology.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Video in Print: Patented technology that embeds video screens directly into printed materials such as brochures, books, packaging, and magazine inserts.
• Video Brochures
• Video Books
• Video Packaging
• Mobile in Print

Products and services

• Video Brochures Printed brochures with embedded LCD screens (4.3" to 10") that play video content when opened, combining traditional print marketing with digital video playback. Sold as a custom-manufactured product to enterprise brands and agencies.
• Video Books Book-style marketing pieces containing embedded video screens that allow brands to deliver multimedia presentations in a portable book format. Custom-manufactured for enterprise marketing campaigns.
• Video Packaging Product packaging integrated with video display technology that enables brands to embed promotional video content directly into product boxes and containers.
• Video In-Store Merchandising Point-of-sale displays and retail merchandising solutions incorporating video screens (e.g., Video POS Displays, Video Blades, Shelf Talkers, Countertop Displays) to engage shoppers at retail locations.
• Video Mailers Direct mail pieces that include embedded video, Webkey, or Mobile in Print technology for delivering video content directly to targeted recipients' homes or offices.
• Multisensory Magazine Inserts / Multisensorized Communications Marketing communications, including magazine inserts, that integrate audio, lights, materials, paper engineering, and patented Video in Print technology to create multi-sensory brand experiences.
• E Ink Displays Electronic ink shelf displays and blades for retail environments with low power consumption and dynamically updateable content, used for in-store signage and shelf-edge marketing.
• Proto Digital Product Selectors Interactive digital product display/selector units for retail that help customers explore and select products with video and connected features.
• Hypervsn Holographic Displays Holographic projection units for booth displays, wall arrays, and retail environments that create 3D visual effects for immersive brand experiences.
• Digital Signage Digital display solutions for retail and event environments, including LED Amerisphere and large-format displays.
• Video in Print (VIP) Technology Product Americhip's patented core technology that enables video content to be embedded directly into printed materials; commercialized as a branded product offering across all VIP-based product categories.

Quantifiable outcome

• 400% lift in positive social media and blog conversations for CBS/Pepsi Max campaign
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers33 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature12 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered flagship and core.

• Hearst MagazinesflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2009Hearst Publishing partnered with Americhip to feature the Video in Print magazine inserts in Esquire and Popular Mechanics magazines for the Chevy Colorado launch. This was a pioneering partnership that demonstrated video in print technology to mass audiences.
• Commonwealth/McCanncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerChevy's advertising agency worked with Americhip to produce the Colorado truck launch magazine insert utilizing Video in Print Technology.
• OMDflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerCBS's media agency OMD worked closely with Americhip's technical teams to program the CBS/Pepsi Max video magazine insert featuring nearly 30 minutes of video content from 6 new TV shows. This award-winning campaign generated 400% lift in social media engagement.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• MKG: An experiential marketing and brand activation agency producing creative, immersive brand experiences for enterprise clients across retail, events, and digital-physical activations.
• Fey Printing: A Wisconsin-based specialty commercial printer with expertise in direct mail, dimensional mailers, and creative custom print — a comparable specialty manufacturer competing for custom marketing projects.
• Tukaiz: A Franklin Park, IL-based printing, direct mail, and marketing services company with custom finishing, dimensional print, and multimedia marketing capabilities that closely mirrors Americhip's integrated design + manufacturing model.
• News America Marketing: A leading in-store marketing and shopper media company that produces custom print, sampling, and digital-physical retail activations for major CPG and retail brands.
• Sparks: A global experiential marketing agency producing branded physical experiences, retail activations, and events for Fortune 1000 clients, comparable to Americhip's multisensory marketing campaigns.
• SmashBrand: A packaging and brand design agency that develops shelf-ready structural packaging and brand identity work, comparable to Americhip's packaging and brand activation offerings for consumer brands.
• The Vomela Companies: Specialty graphics and large-format printing group serving retail, brand marketing, and event campaigns. Overlaps with Americhip in custom retail marketing, dimensional print, and brand activation production.

Broad incumbents

• Quad/Graphics: A large publicly traded commercial printing and marketing services company offering integrated print, retail, and media solutions — comparable in enterprise client base and custom manufacturing, though at far broader scale.
• Jack Morton Worldwide: A large global brand experience agency with deep capabilities in experiential marketing, events, and content, competing for many of the same enterprise briefs as Americhip but at much larger scale.
• George P. Johnson Experience Marketing: A long-standing experiential marketing agency serving global brands with live brand experiences and activations, overlapping with Americhip's in-store and event marketing offerings.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/AmerichipVIP

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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