National Media Services

What National Media Services does

National Media Services, Inc. is a privately held Virginia corporation founded in 1979 and headquartered at 613 N Commerce Ave, Front Royal, VA. The company operates as a single-site, in-house custom manufacturing and printing facility serving independent musicians, filmmakers, small businesses, local nonprofits, and micro-businesses. Its core offering is short-run CD and DVD duplication, replication, and packaging (Jewel Cases, Amaray Cases, Jackets, Digi-Style, Wallets, PromoPaks), produced entirely on-premises on an HP Indigo 3550 6-color digital offset press, with a unique production press sheet and disc proof delivered before manufacturing begins.

The company has broadened over time into a portfolio of commercial printing services, including digital printing, t-shirt and apparel screen printing, vinyl banners, yard signs, blueprints, vehicle magnets, rack cards, door hangers, stickers, posters, buttons, and postcards, alongside graphic design and EDDM print-to-mail fulfillment. The technology backbone is the HP Indigo digital offset press paired with laser cutting for custom shapes; there is no disclosed AI, API, or software platform. Production minimums are 50 pieces for most printed products and 5 for apparel, with a 50% deposit required before production begins.

NMS runs a direct sales motion through phone (540-635-4181), website quote requests, and in-person facility visits. Pricing is unit-based and pay-as-you-go, with mix-and-match pricing for multiple CD/DVD titles. Customers are a long tail of SMBs and individuals; named accounts include Trinity River Band, Shenandoah County Fair Scholarship Pageant, Matt Stansberry & The Romance, Coffee House Studios, and Campbell Realty. The company carries PCI DSS certification for card processing, holds no patents or trademarks on file, and has no disclosed investors, subsidiaries, parent company, M&A, or funding history.

Name

National Media Services

Legal name

National Media Services, Inc.

Website

https://nationalmediaservices.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1979

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

National Media Services is a privately held, single-site Virginia custom manufacturer founded in 1979 that provides in-house short-run CD/DVD duplication, replication, and packaging alongside a broad portfolio of commercial printing, signage, apparel, and mailing services for independent musicians, small businesses, and local nonprofits.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Custom Printing and Manufacturing Services

NAICS

Commercial Printing (except Screen and Books) (323111), Manufacturing and Reproducing Magnetic and Optical Media (33461), Commercial Screen Printing (323113), Books Printing (323117)

SIC

Commercial Printing (2750), Magnetic & Optical Recording Media (3695), Services-Mailing, Reproduction, Commercial Art & Photography (7330)

akta.pro primary industry

Digital Printing (Short-Run, Variable Data) (MPAJALAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Large-Format & Specialty Printing (Signage, Posters, Displays) (MPAJALAD), Personalized & Customized Book Print-on-Demand (Variable Data, One-to-One) (MPAJANAH), Printing & Business Forms (continuous forms, checks, tickets) (IMAMAHAH)

Keywords

• CD DVD duplication
• Custom printing services
• Digital offset printing
• Short-run manufacturing
• Custom packaging solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Front Royal

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. CD/DVD Duplication and Replication: One-time product manufacturing revenue from CD and DVD duplication/replication services including packaging (jewel cases, Amaray cases, digi-style, wallets, PromoPaks). Revenue is per-unit with pricing based on quantity and packaging type. Includes full-color disc imprint and assembly.
2. Printing Services: Wide range of printing services including postcards, flyers, brochures, stickers, posters, banners, yard signs, business cards, vehicle magnets, blueprints, rack cards, door hangers, and greeting cards. Revenue is per-unit based on quantity, size, and finishing options.
3. Apparel Printing: T-shirt printing and garment decoration services. Revenue is per-item with pricing based on garment type, quantity, and printing coverage. Available starting at 5 shirts with no setup fees.
4. Graphic Design Services: Professional graphic design services for artwork, packaging design, and creative consultation. Offered as add-on service to manufacturing and printing orders.
5. Mailing Services: Postcard marketing and mailing services including EDDM (Every Door Direct Mail) capabilities for customers needing print-to-mail solutions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

National Media Services operates a total in-house custom manufacturing and printing facility in Front Royal, Virginia, providing short-run CD and DVD duplication/replication with multiple packaging formats (Jewel Cases, Amaray, Wallets, Digi-Style, PromoPaks) and a broad range of printing services including digital printing, apparel decoration, banners, yard signs, blueprints, postcards, flyers, brochures, stickers, and vehicle magnets. The company also offers graphic design services and postcard mailing/EDDM support, with all production performed in-house on an HP Indigo 3550 6-color digital offset press.

Product overview

National Media Services operates as a total in-house custom manufacturing and printing facility offering a comprehensive portfolio of products and services. The core offering centers on CD and DVD duplication/replication (including Jewel Cases, Amaray Cases, Jackets, Digi-Style, Wallets, PromoPaks, and Discs in Bulk), supported by extensive printing services (Digital Printing, T-Shirt Printing, Stickers/Posters/Buttons, Banners/Yard Signs, Blueprints, Postcards/Flyers/Brochures, Vehicle Magnets, and Rack Cards/Door Hangers). Graphic Design Services serve as an add-on across both the media and print product lines. The company also offers unique Mix & Match pricing for short-run multi-title CD/DVD orders and Postcard Marketing mailing services. All manufacturing and printing is performed in-house using HP Indigo technology.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• CD & DVD Duplication & Replication Complete in-house CD and DVD duplication and replication services with full-color disc imprinting, assembly, and Mix & Match pricing for multiple titles. Targets independent musicians, filmmakers, record labels, and businesses needing short-run disc production.
• Digital Printing Full-color offset digital printing with variable data capabilities, finishing services, and bindery options including spiral binding, laser die-cutting, cutting, scoring, folding, and shrink wrapping. Serves small businesses and individuals needing professional print in low quantities.
• T-Shirt Printing Full-color screen printing on apparel including T-shirts, long sleeve shirts, crewneck sweatshirts, and hoodies. Starts at $10 per shirt for single-sided printing on Gildan #5000 100% Cotton Tees with no setup fees.
• Stickers, Posters & Buttons Custom printed promotional items including oval stickers, bumper stickers, custom shaped stickers (via laser cutting), buttons, posters printed on 100# text gloss premium paper, promo photos, and rack cards.
• Banners & Yard Signs Custom size vinyl banners (starting at $5/sq.ft. with welding and grommets), retractable banners (from $160), aluminum signs, and yard signs printed in full color for indoor and outdoor use.
• Blueprint Printing Large-format blueprint printing from supplied PDF files only, available in 18x24 ($5 each, color or B&W) and 24x36 ($8 each, color or B&W) sizes for CAD drawings, floor plans, and engineering designs.
• Postcards, Flyers & Brochures Custom printed marketing materials including postcards, flyers, brochures, greeting cards, and books in quantities as low as 50 pieces, serving small business and individual marketing needs.
• Vehicle Magnets Custom vehicle magnets for business promotion and mobile advertising.
• Rack Cards & Door Hangers 4" x 9" rack cards and door hangers for businesses, events, and festivals in custom printed formats.
• Postcard Marketing (EDDM Mailing) Mailing services for postcard campaigns including EDDM (Every Door Direct Mail) for customers needing print-to-mail solutions without coordinating multiple vendors.
• Graphic Design Services Professional graphic design services to create artwork, packaging design, and branding materials for CD/DVD projects and print products. Available as an add-on to manufacturing and printing orders at $85 additional.

Quantifiable outcome

• 5 business days or less standard turnaround from final approval
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Kunaki: Kunaki offers on-demand CD and DVD duplication and replication with no minimum order quantities, directly overlapping with NMS's short-run, low-MOQ CD/DVD manufacturing model targeting indie musicians and content creators.
• 4over (4Over Inc.): 4over is a wholesale commercial printing marketplace offering offset and digital printing, signage, and marketing collateral. It competes with NMS across the broader commercial printing and signage product lines for SMB and reseller customers.
• Disc Makers: Disc Makers is one of the largest US CD/DVD replication and custom packaging providers targeting independent musicians and small labels. Like NMS, it emphasizes short-run CD/DVD manufacturing with bundled packaging, making it the most directly comparable competitor for NMS's core CD/DVD line.
• CustomInk: CustomInk is a leading custom apparel and T-shirt printing company serving SMBs, groups, and individuals. Both NMS and CustomInk compete for short-run screen-printed apparel orders with quick turnaround, though CustomInk operates at significantly greater scale.
• Rush Order Tees: Rush Order Tees specializes in screen-printed and embroidered custom apparel with fast turnaround for small to mid-sized orders, directly comparable to NMS's T-shirt printing offering with no setup fees and low minimum quantities.
• Oasis Disc Manufacturing: Oasis Disc Manufacturing provides CD and DVD duplication/replication with custom packaging for independent artists, similar to NMS. Both compete on short-run quantities, custom printing, and tailored packaging options for indie musicians and small labels.

Broad incumbents

• MOO: MOO is a design-led online commercial printing company specializing in premium business cards, postcards, marketing materials, and branded merchandise. It overlaps with NMS's SMB-facing printing services, particularly in business cards and postcards, with a stronger digital self-serve experience.
• FedEx Office: FedEx Office is a national retail printing and signage chain offering business cards, flyers, banners, posters, and direct mail services. It competes with NMS on SMB printing, signage, and mailing services, with greater geographic reach but less specialized short-run CD/DVD capability.
• Vistaprint (Cimpress): Cimpress, parent of Vistaprint, is a large-scale online commercial printing platform offering business cards, postcards, banners, signage, and apparel to SMBs. It competes with NMS across the full commercial printing and signage portfolio but at much greater scale and lower price points, often without custom short-run packaging services.

Emerging players

• Printful: Printful is a print-on-demand apparel and accessories platform serving e-commerce sellers and creators. While NMS focuses on local short-run T-shirt printing for SMBs, Printful competes in the custom apparel space through online integration with online stores, contrasting NMS's consultative phone-based model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/natmediaserv

Compliance1 record

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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