in:ciite media

What in:ciite media does

in:ciite media, LLC is a Franklin, Tennessee-based media production company founded in 2005 by Chris Thomason and Jon Vesely, organized as a platform of five interconnected service divisions: in:ciite Studios (a five-studio recording and audio post-production facility designed by architect Russ Berger, including a Dolby Atmos-capable Studio B for film/TV and spatial audio for Apple Music), in:ciite events (a simulcast division launched in 2010 focused on faith-based live and on-demand events), Music Production (artist development plus licensing and distribution placement), Film Development and Post Audio Production, and Live Events Production. The underlying technology stack is conventional professional audio, combining state-of-the-art digital and analog outboard gear with purpose-built acoustic design rather than proprietary software platforms.

The company serves a heterogeneous mix of enterprise and creative clients: major entertainment studios and streamers (Warner Bros, Netflix, HBO, MGM, Disney, Hallmark), high-profile recording artists across country, Christian, and pop genres (Carrie Underwood, Kirk Franklin, TobyMac, Keith Urban, For King & Country), ministry organizations and churches, book publishers, and live event organizers. Customer acquisition is event- and relationship-driven rather than product-led, with marketing primarily executed through industry referrals, portfolio credits, and division-specific websites such as inciiteevents.com.

Revenue is generated through professional services fees across studio bookings, simulcast production and distribution, music licensing royalties, film development partnerships, and live event production engagements. No pricing, contract structure, or financial details are publicly disclosed. The company is privately held by its founders and a small leadership team of five named executives, has not raised institutional funding, and reports no acquisitions or M&A activity. Its only disclosed owned intellectual property is a proprietary sales and marketing database supporting the simulcast division.

Name

in:ciite media

Legal name

in:ciite media, LLC

Website

https://inciite.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

in:ciite media is a Franklin, Tennessee-based media production company founded in 2005, operating a five-studio recording facility, a faith-based simulcast division, and music, film, and live event production services for major studios, recording artists, and ministry organizations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Audio Post-Production and Media Production Services

NAICS

Sound Recording Studios (51224), Motion Picture and Video Production (51211)

SIC

Services-Motion Picture & Video Tape Production (7812)

akta.pro primary industry

Recording Studios (Commercial, Project, Mobile) (MPAIAHAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Sound Design (Creative/Design-Heavy FX, World-Building) (MPAHAEAE)

Keywords

• Audio post-production
• Simulcast production
• Music recording studio
• Film sound design
• Live event production

Headquarters

HQ city

Franklin

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Simulcast Events Production: Production and distribution of faith-based simulcasts reaching global audiences through live and on-demand events, working with ministry organizations, book publishers, and movie studios
2. Music Production and Licensing: Working with artists, musicians, producers, and composers to produce music and find placement through licensing and distribution
3. Film Development and Production: Strategic partnerships with top creative talent to put films and series into development and production for distribution across genres, platforms, and territories
4. Studio Services: Recording and audio post-production facility providing services for Music, Film, TV, Video game, Spoken Word, and Streaming industries including sound design, mixing, and audio post-production
5. Live Events Production: Live event production expertise in audio, visual, staging, content flow, live recording, and logistics

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

in:ciite media operates a multi-division media production platform that produces and develops live events, simulcasts, music, and films from its studio and event base in Franklin, Tennessee. Its five service pillars are in:ciite Studios (recording and audio post-production including Dolby Atmos / SPATIAL mixing), in:ciite events (faith-based simulcast distribution launched in 2010), music production with licensing and distribution support, film development paired with post-audio production, and live event production covering audio, visual, staging, content flow, and logistics.

Product overview

in:ciite media is a diversified media production company operating since 2005, organized as a platform of interconnected services. The core offering includes in:ciite Studios (a five-studio audio post-production facility in Nashville), in:ciite events (a simulcast division launched in 2010), music production with licensing/distribution services, film development and post-audio production, and live events production. These divisions work together to serve the entertainment industry, particularly faith-based content, delivering services from creative development through final distribution across arenas, theaters, recording studios, and sound stages.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• in:ciite events: The simulcast division of in:ciite media, launched in 2010, specializing in faith-based simulcasts that reach and engage audiences worldwide through live and on-demand events.
• in:ciite Studios

Products and services

• in:ciite Studios World-class recording and audio post-production facility in Cool Springs Franklin, TN, providing audio services for the Music, Film, TV, Video game, Spoken Word, and Streaming industries. The purpose-built, five-studio complex designed by studio architect Russ Berger blends state-of-the-art digital and classic analog outboard gear, with Studio B upgraded for Dolby Atmos mixing for film/TV and SPATIAL music for Apple Music and other services.
• in:ciite events (Simulcast Division) Simulcast division launched in 2010 that produces and distributes faith-based simulcasts for ministry organizations, book publishers, and movie studios to reach and engage audiences worldwide through live and on-demand events. Combines industry relationships, production expertise, and a proprietary sales-and-marketing database to position in:ciite events as a leader in faith-based simulcasts.
• Music Production Music production services that work with artists, musicians, producers, and composers to develop and elevate their creativity, vision, and artistry, with placement support through licensing and distribution.
• Film Development and Post-Audio Production Strategic partnerships with top creative talent to develop and produce films and series for distribution across genres, platforms, and territories, coupled with in-house sound design, mixing, and audio post-production for film and TV projects.
• Live Events Production On-site live event production services covering audio, visual, staging, content flow, live recording, and logistics. The in:ciite team collectively brings more than 50 years of live event production expertise focused on delivering unique and powerful event experiences in arenas, theaters, and venues.

Quantifiable outcome

• 40+ million units sold worldwide through Chris Thomason's creative work
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Skywalker Sound: Lucasfilm's audio post-production division specializing in feature film and episodic mixing, sound design, and immersive formats. Most direct comparable for in:ciite's film/TV audio post-production and Dolby Atmos capabilities, though at substantially larger scale and within a single content owner.
• Capitol Studios: Historic Los Angeles recording facility embedded in a major label, with multi-room capacity and elite artist clientele. Comparable premium studio positioning and multi-medium (music plus film/TV) service offering.
• Abbey Road Studios: Iconic London-based recording and audio post-production complex with multi-medium capabilities spanning music, film, and orchestral recording. Operates at a broader global scale with comparable premium positioning and feature-film credits.

Direct peers

• Sterling Sound: Premier New York-based mastering and audio post-production facility serving major-label and film clients. Comparable elite-tier positioning, multi-medium (music and film) capability, and similar dependence on senior engineer talent.
• Blackbird Studio: Premier Nashville-area recording and mixing complex with multiple studios serving major-label country, pop, and film clients. Comparable multi-room facility, similar artist-tier roster, and overlapping post-production capabilities make it the closest geographic peer.
• Henson Recording Studios: Major Los Angeles recording and post-production complex with a comparable multi-medium offering (music, film, TV) and similar tier-one artist and studio client base.
• Compassion International LIVE: Faith-based simulcast and live event producer reaching church and ministry audiences through large-scale events. Most direct comparable for in:ciite's simulcast division in the faith-based vertical, though operating from a non-profit sponsorship model rather than commercial services.
• Sound Kitchen Studios: Franklin, TN recording facility serving major-label and independent artists in the Nashville market. Same geography and overlapping country/Christian artist client base as in:ciite Studios.

Regional players

• Windmill Lane Recording Studios: Dublin-based recording and audio post-production complex with comparable music, film, and TV service offering. Operates as a regional counterpart outside the US/UK majors markets.

Emerging players

• Sphere Studios: Dolby Atmos-native mixing and immersive audio facility focused on spatial and next-generation formats. Direct comparable for in:ciite's Dolby Atmos positioning and forward-leaning immersive audio strategy, though narrower in scope.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/strikingly
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC4I-TRQbiWfEdDvldAXg5ew
• Facebookfacebook.com/Inciite-Media-116046115111651
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/in-ciite-media

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 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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