Hi-Res Media Group

What Hi-Res Media Group does

Hi-Res Media Group (HRMG) is a full-service creative agency headquartered in Corpus Christi, Texas, founded in 2010 by Jonathan Swindle (originally as Hi-Res Creative, rebranded to Hi-Res Media Group in 2019). The firm serves clients primarily in the Coastal Bend region of South Texas, with stated reach extending occasionally to out-of-state engagements. Its offering spans website design and development, video production, photography, digital marketing, branding and corporate identity, print design, and increasingly custom software and AI-integrated backend systems. Core customers include small and mid-sized businesses, municipalities and government entities, nonprofit organizations, media/broadcasting companies, and industrial firms.

HRMG's technology stack is anchored on WordPress CMS with HTML5, CSS3, and jQuery for web builds, hosted on owned LiteSpeed servers running licensed cPanel with GUARD security and RAID SSD storage. Media production relies on Final Cut Pro X, Adobe Creative Suite, Canon DSLR and Sony mirrorless camera systems, drone equipment, and 50+ megapixel DSLRs. The firm maintains a core team of 1-10 employees supplemented by a 50+ person in-house production crew spanning audio engineering, cinematography, wardrobe styling, makeup, and post-production. Notable technical integrations in client projects include Google Analytics, Salesforce/Pardot, Google Maps, Stripe, LoopNet, GovQA, Google Calendar, and reCAPTCHA.

The business model combines project-based one-time fees for website builds, branding, video production, and print design with recurring monthly revenue from hosting, maintenance, and SEO subscriptions. GTM is direct sales via phone and a website quote form, augmented by community-driven referrals through founder-level civic involvement. Custom application development is sold with no-refund terms due to the time intensity of mobile/tablet platform work. Recent strategic emphasis has pivoted toward AI-powered intelligent automation services, positioning HRMG as a regional integrator of applied AI for education, nonprofit, and small-business workflows.

Name

Hi-Res Media Group

Legal name

Jonathan Swindle (d/b/a Hi-Res Media Group)

Website

https://hrmg.agency

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Hi-Res Media Group is a Corpus Christi-based full-service creative agency serving the Coastal Bend region of South Texas with website design, video production, photography, digital marketing, and branding for SMBs, government, and nonprofit clients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Creative and Digital Marketing Services

NAICS

Advertising Agencies (541810), Motion Picture and Sound Recording Industries (512)

SIC

Services-Advertising Agencies (7311), Services-Motion Picture & Video Tape Production (7812), Services-Mailing, Reproduction, Commercial Art & Photography (7330)

akta.pro primary industry

Integrated Full-Service Creative Agencies (MPAAAAAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Content Studio & Creative Resourcing (In-house/Embedded Teams) (BPAFAIAJ)

Keywords

• Web design services
• Digital marketing agency
• Video production services
• Branding and identity
• Photography services

Headquarters

HQ city

Corpus Christi

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Project-Based Creative Services: One-time fees for website design and development, branding, photography, video production, and graphic design projects. Revenue from custom web presences, multimedia content creation, and print design deliverables.
2. Recurring Hosting and Maintenance: Monthly maintenance packages with pro-rated billing based on service hours, monthly SEO plans, and ongoing web hosting on company servers. Long-term client support from web hosting to feature implementation.
3. Monthly Service Plans: Recurring monthly plans for maintenance services with set development hours per month, and monthly SEO services. Cancelable at any time with pro-rated refund policies.
4. Media Partnerships: Revenue from strategic media partnerships with local content producers (Starlite Broadcasting, Right On Corpus) involving digital advertising platform development, content creation, and programming development.
5. Custom Software and App Development: Revenue from custom web application and mobile app development (iOS and Android), backend systems, and intelligent automation solutions integrating AI capabilities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Hi-Res Media Group is a full-service creative agency that designs and develops custom websites, produces professional video and photography content, delivers digital marketing and SEO services, and builds branding and corporate identity assets for businesses, governments, and nonprofits in the Coastal Bend region of South Texas. The agency supplements one-time project engagements with recurring monthly hosting, maintenance, and SEO plans, and has expanded into AI-powered intelligent backend automation systems for business workflows.

Product overview

Hi-Res Media Group (HRMG) is a full-service creative agency offering an integrated suite of digital services centered around website design and development, video and photography production, and digital marketing. The core offering includes custom WordPress website development with hosting on LiteSpeed/cPanel infrastructure, professional video production and photography services, and comprehensive digital marketing including SEO and social media management. HRMG has expanded to include AI-powered intelligent backend systems for business automation. Key products include enterprise website solutions with security features, mobile app UI/UX design, and branding services. The company operates the AXOM Foundry coworking community as a sub-brand and serves clients across municipalities, nonprofits, healthcare, education, and commercial sectors in the Coastal Bend region of Texas.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Website Design and Development Custom website design and development using WordPress CMS, HTML5, CSS3, and jQuery, including responsive design, SEO optimization, and third-party integrations. Targeted at businesses, municipalities, and nonprofits needing modern web presences.
• Video Production and Editing Professional video production services including multicamera recording, color grading, training videos, company overview videos, Spanish-language films, and Final Cut Pro X post-production editing. Targeted at organizations needing professional video content for marketing, training, or documentation.
• Photography Services Professional photography services including architecture, industrial, editorial, creative, and professional headshots using 50+ megapixel DSLRs and drone equipment. Targeted at organizations needing professional imagery for marketing, corporate communications, or documentation.
• Digital Marketing Comprehensive digital marketing services including SEO, social media management, content marketing, and advertising campaign management. Targeted at businesses and organizations seeking to expand their digital reach and customer base.
• Branding and Corporate Identity Brand development services including logo design, corporate identity systems, branding collateral, and brand strategy. Targeted at businesses and organizations establishing or refreshing their brand identity.
• Content Strategy and Marketing Content development and marketing strategy services for websites and digital marketing campaigns. Targeted at businesses and organizations needing content production and strategic marketing planning.
• Web Hosting and Maintenance Recurring website hosting and maintenance services using LiteSpeed technology on licensed cPanel platforms with GUARD security and RAID SSD storage, offered as monthly subscription plans with set development hours. Targeted at existing website clients needing ongoing hosting, support, and incremental feature implementation.
• Custom Application Development Custom web application and mobile app development for iOS and Android, backend systems, and intelligent automation solutions integrating AI capabilities. Targeted at organizations needing bespoke software platforms, mobile apps, or AI-powered workflow automation.
• Print Design and Advertising Print advertising design services including business cards, brochures, posters, banners, signage, and print advertisements for television and publications. Targeted at businesses needing physical marketing collateral and print advertising assets.

Quantifiable outcome

• 17,000+ clients served through nonprofit partner E2E since 2013
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers15 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration14 records

AI capability3 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Pomegranate StudiosminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2020Photography partnership with Pomegranate Studios for creative photography services on client projects, including the DapperDom branding project. Photography credit given on client work.
• Starlite BroadcastingcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2019Media partnership with Starlite Broadcasting for KLTG The Beach 96.5 FM and KLHB Wild 105.5 FM radio stations acquired in 2019. HRMG serves as 'digital specialists' developing websites, digital advertising platforms, and branding for the stations. This is the first media partnership for the Coastal Bend, following the model of iHeartRadio and Townsquare Media.
• Revolve OneminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2019Content partnership established with Revolve One, a local podcast and publication. Collaborative content production within the Coastal Bend media ecosystem created to provide exceptional value for medium markets experiencing growth.
• PowerUpminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2019Content partnership with PowerUp, a local podcast and publication. Collaboration within the Coastal Bend media ecosystem for content production and cross-promotion.
• AXOM FoundrycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018Jonathan Swindle serves as CEO and co-founder of AXOM Foundry, a coworking community built out in the original HRMG office suite on the 14th floor of Wilson Plaza in Corpus Christi. HRMG developed all brand assets and marketing collateral for AXOM. AXOM represents a portfolio investment and strategic extension of HRMG's service ecosystem.
• ArcovixcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018HRMG is working in conjunction with Arcovix to develop the AXOM entrepreneurial community app. HRMG designed the application UI/UX being implemented over 4 phases of development. Arcovix is a technology partner with complementary development capabilities.
• Right On CorpuscoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2017Media partnership with Right On Corpus, a lifestyle media company founded by Russell Selman. HRMG developed eCommerce store, ad network functionality, and website. Partnership follows the iHeartRadio and Townsquare Media media partnership model, providing digital specialists for local content producers.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• T3 (The Think Tank): Texas-based integrated digital agency offering creative, media, data, and technology services. Comparable to HRMG as a full-service creative shop, but at much larger scale and broader geographic footprint.
• Thrive Agency: Houston-based digital marketing and web design agency with a broad service portfolio spanning SEO, web development, video, and branding. Comparable to HRMG in Texas presence and service breadth but larger scale.
• Pentagram: Global independent design firm offering branding, digital, and editorial design. Comparable to HRMG in integrated creative delivery model, though at vastly larger scale and broader geographic reach.

Direct peers

• Savage Brands: Houston-based brand and digital agency serving B2B, healthcare, energy, and nonprofit clients. Closely comparable to HRMG in service mix (branding, web, video, digital) and Texas regional concentration.
• Aberdeen: Texas-based integrated agency offering brand strategy, web development, video production, and digital marketing. Direct comparable to HRMG in service breadth and SMB-to-mid-market focus.
• Adcetera: Dallas-based integrated agency providing branding, web design, video production, and digital marketing. Comparable to HRMG in mid-market full-service creative positioning, though larger.
• Firehouse (formerly known as idX): Texas-rooted digital agency offering web development, design, and marketing services. Comparable service mix to HRMG with similar mid-market/enterprise brand storytelling emphasis.
• Ocreative: Mid-sized creative agency offering branding, web design, video, and digital marketing. Comparable to HRMG in scale and full-service creative positioning for SMB and mid-market clients.

Emerging players

• WP Engine (StudioPress / Local): WordPress-focused hosting and digital experience platform with adjacent agency/studio services. Comparable to HRMG through shared WordPress ecosystem, though WP Engine is a platform play rather than a regional creative agency.

Regional players

• Magneto (Wpromote group): Creative and digital agency offering branding, web, video, and content production. Comparable to HRMG in end-to-end creative production model, though Magneto operates in different regional markets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/HiResMediaGroup
• Facebookfacebook.com/HiResMediaGroup
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/hires-creative
• Instagraminstagram.com/hrmg2019

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

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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