What Berning Marketing and Production does

Berning Marketing and Production (BM&P) is a privately held, full-service marketing and production agency founded in 1975 by Robert Berning, Jr. and headquartered in Mandeville, Louisiana. The firm operates across two legal entities — Robert Berning Productions, Inc. (production company) and Berning Marketing LLC (advertising agency) — and is currently led by Director Trey Berning alongside founder Robert Berning, Jr. BM&P serves Fortune 500 corporations and large enterprises across healthcare (Ochsner), defense (Northrop Grumman), energy (Shell, Chevron), hospitality/casino (Harrah's, Silver Star, Hollywood Casino), financial services (VISA), restaurant (Burger King, Popeyes, Ruth's Chris, Applebee's), beverage (Coca-Cola, Kool-Aid, Red Bull), and public sector (Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, Port of New Orleans) clients.

The company's core offering integrates strategy, creative, production, and execution under a single in-house roof, anchored by an 18,000 sq. ft. production studio complex and a 4K-capable pipeline encompassing video production, post-production (HD/4K editing, color grading, sound design, motion graphics, visual effects), graphic design, media planning and placement, social media management, web development, public relations, and event planning. Through its sister company Event Design Build, BM&P extends into large-scale event production and experiential marketing, enabling bundled campaign-plus-event delivery.

Revenue is generated through quote-based, project-style professional services engagements and retainer contracts with enterprise and government clients; pricing is not publicly disclosed. The go-to-market is direct B2B sales targeting enterprise accounts across the Gulf Coast and Southeast, supplemented by content marketing, an industry blog, and a Vimeo portfolio. The firm employs 11–50 staff, reports no external investors or funding rounds, and shows ongoing operating activity through active hiring, recent portfolio additions, and website maintenance.

Name

Berning Marketing and Production

Legal name

Robert Berning Productions, Inc. and Berning Marketing LLC

Website

https://berningmarketing.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1975

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Berning Marketing and Production is a privately held, full-service marketing and production agency founded in 1975, headquartered in Mandeville, Louisiana. It serves Fortune 500 corporations and government clients across healthcare, defense, energy, hospitality, retail, and financial sectors with integrated video production, creative, media, and event services from an in-house 18,000 sq. ft. studio.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Marketing and Advertising Services

NAICS

Broadcasting and Content Providers (516)

SIC

Services-Motion Picture & Video Tape Production (7812)

akta.pro primary industry

Corporate & Internal Communications Video (MPADAEAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Trade Shows & Industry Expos (B2B) (MPAGAHAB), Event Technical Production Management & Crew (MPAGAKAH), Corporate Event Planning & Management Services (Agencies/Planners) (MPAGAHAL)

Keywords

• Integrated marketing services
• Video production studio
• Post-production services
• Brand identity design
• Media planning placement

Headquarters

HQ city

Metairie

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Professional Services - Integrated Marketing: Full-service marketing and production agency offering comprehensive services including creative marketing, video production, post-production, graphic design, web development, social media management, media planning, public relations, and event planning. Revenue generated through project-based engagements and retainer contracts with corporate and government clients.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Berning Marketing and Production is a full-service marketing and production agency delivering integrated services spanning creative marketing, marketing strategy, 4K video production, post-production, media planning and placement, graphic design, social media management, web development, public relations, and event planning. The firm operates from an 18,000 sq. ft. studio complex in Mandeville, Louisiana and serves Fortune 500 corporations, government agencies, and large organizations across diverse industries with project-based and retainer engagements.

Product overview

Berning Marketing and Production is a full-service marketing and production agency offering an integrated suite of services. The core offerings include Creative Marketing and Marketing Strategy for strategic planning and creative direction, 4K/Video Production for in-house filming, Post Production for editing and visual effects, Media Planning & Placement for digital and traditional advertising, Graphic Design for brand identity and marketing collateral, Social Media management and advertising, Web Development & Design for websites and ecommerce, Public Relations for media relations and reputation management, and Event Planning & Production for corporate events and brand activations. These services work together as an integrated offering, allowing clients to access strategy, creative, production, and execution capabilities from a single agency partner.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Creative Marketing Strategic creative services including brand strategy development, concept development, and creative direction for integrated marketing campaigns delivered to enterprise and government clients.
• Marketing Strategy Strategic planning and research services that define clear paths for campaign execution, aligning strategy with creative and production for corporate clients.
• 4K/Video Production In-house 4K and cinematic video production services including concept development, scriptwriting, storyboarding, on-location and studio filming, and professional equipment setup for television, digital, and branded content.
• Post Production HD post-production services including professional video editing, color correction, audio editing and sound design, motion graphics, visual effects, and final rendering in multiple formats.
• Media Planning & Placement Full-service media planning and buying covering digital advertising (social media, programmatic, display, search) and traditional media (TV, radio, print, outdoor) with performance tracking and optimization.
• Graphic Design Full graphic design services including logo design, brand identity development, marketing collateral, digital graphics, website design, and print materials such as brochures, flyers, signage, and packaging.
• Social Media Social media management and advertising services including strategy development, content creation, account management, community management, and paid social campaigns across major platforms.
• Web Development & Design Website development and design services including front-end and back-end development, landing pages, ecommerce development, CRM development, SEO, PPC advertising, and conversion rate optimization.
• Public Relations Public relations services including media relations, press release writing and distribution, brand messaging, reputation management, crisis communication, event publicity, and influencer outreach.
• Event Planning & Production Comprehensive event planning and production including corporate events, brand activations, product launches, experiential marketing, stage design, lighting, audiovisual production, and on-site management.

Quantifiable outcome

• Scaled 9th Ward Field of Dreams initiative with $1.85 million fundraising goal supported through creative marketing services
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers24 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability2 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• 9th Ward Field of DreamsminorOthers · 1 January 2010BM&P donated 35 hours of creative services to support the 9th Ward Field of Dreams initiative, helping raise $1.85 million for a state-of-the-art football field and track at G.W. Carver High School. The project supported community rebuilding after Hurricane Katrina.
• Event Design BuildcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSister company specializing in event planning, design, and production with over 100 years of combined experience. Provides comprehensive event services including corporate events, brand activations, experiential marketing, and large-scale productions.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Concentric Marketing: Mid-sized integrated marketing agency offering brand strategy, creative, digital, and media services. Comparable in operating model and mid-market enterprise client focus.
• MACHETE: Mid-sized independent agency offering creative, content, media, and production services. Comparable in scale, integrated model, and blue-chip enterprise client focus.
• Lewis Communications: Birmingham, Alabama-based full-service marketing agency with similar size and employee count. Comparable in independent ownership, regional focus, and integrated service offering spanning creative, digital, media, and PR.
• Peter Mayer Advertising: New Orleans-headquartered independent advertising agency offering brand strategy, creative, media, and digital services. Comparable in regional footprint, independent ownership, and full-service integrated marketing model.
• Zehnder Communications: New Orleans-based full-service marketing, advertising, and PR agency serving regional and national brands. Highly comparable in scope (integrated marketing), client base (Gulf Coast enterprises), and size to Berning Marketing and Production.
• The Variable: Independent full-service marketing agency with integrated advertising, media, and production capabilities. Comparable in mid-market size and full-service offering.
• Trumpet (formerly Trumpet Advertising): New Orleans-based integrated marketing and communications agency serving hospitality, food & beverage, and consumer brands. Directly comparable in regional concentration, client verticals, and service mix.

Broad incumbents

• RPA (Rubin Postaer and Associates): Large independent full-service advertising agency headquartered in Santa Monica. Comparable in delivering integrated marketing for Fortune 500 brands, but operates at significantly larger scale than BM&P.

Emerging players

• Tool of North America: Independent commercial production company specializing in film, content, and branded video. Comparable in production-centric service mix and video production capabilities, though narrower in scope than BM&P's full-service agency model.

Regional players

• Sides & Associates: Baton Rouge-area integrated marketing agency with brand strategy, creative, and media services. Comparable in regional concentration in Louisiana and Gulf Coast enterprise clients.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubevimeo.com/berning/videos
• Facebookfacebook.com/BerningMarketing

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries1 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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