Lee Miller Creative Group

What Lee Miller Creative Group does

Lee Miller Creative Group is a New York-based creative agency founded in 2005 that delivers video production, animation, photography, logo design, social media creative, and graphic design services on a project-based professional services model. The firm serves enterprise and institutional clients across entertainment (HBO, Showtime, MTV, BET, Nickelodeon, Viacom, NFL Films), healthcare and life sciences (Labcorp, Fortrea, American Psychiatric Association, National Kidney Foundation), fashion and consumer (Michael Kors, Cole Haan), media (The Economist), non-profit (United Way), government (NYC Department of Consumer Affairs), and political campaign work (AKPD), among others. The agency's go-to-market is sales-led, with engagements structured as discrete creative projects rather than disclosed retained contracts.

In parallel with its agency work, Lee Miller Creative Group has developed proprietary products outside the traditional services envelope. In 2021, the firm launched Kittyo, a patented interactive pet device funded through a Kickstarter campaign that raised approximately $270,000 from 2,400 backers and subsequently shipped roughly 3,000 units to customers in more than 35 countries via retail distribution through Amazon, Best Buy, and Pet Valu. That same year, the firm also launched MommyUnplugged, a digital platform, and completed branding work for actor Isiah Whitlock. These initiatives indicate an opportunistic productization strategy layered on top of the core services business, though the agency has not disclosed revenue split between services and product lines.

The business model is professional services with sales-led origination and no publicly disclosed pricing, retainers, or revenue figures. The firm operates with a disclosed headcount of 1-10 employees and a single named principal (founder Lee Miller), making it a boutique studio where execution capacity is inherently constrained relative to the breadth of its client roster. There are no disclosed funding rounds, investors, or M&A activity in the input data.

Name

Lee Miller Creative Group

Legal name

Lee Miller Creative

Website

https://leemillercreative.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Lee Miller Creative Group is a New York-based boutique creative agency founded in 2005 that provides video, animation, photography, and design services to enterprise clients across entertainment, healthcare, fashion, media, non-profit, and government sectors on a project basis.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Creative Services

NAICS

Advertising Agencies (541810), Advertising Agencies (54181), Graphic Design Services (541430)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Video/Film Creative Agencies (Concept-to-Creative) (MPAAAAAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Integrated Full-Service Creative Agencies (MPAAAAAA), Creative Concepting & Campaign Development (BPAFAEAD)

Keywords

• Creative agency services
• Video production
• Product photography
• Brand identity design
• Animation services

Headquarters

HQ city

New York

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Creative Agency Services: Project-based creative services including video production, animation, photography, logo design, and brand development. Revenue generated through client engagements for specific deliverables across entertainment, healthcare, fashion, media, non-profit, and government sectors.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Lee Miller Creative Group is a New York-based creative agency that delivers project-based creative services including video production and animation, product photography and retouching, and logo and brand identity design for enterprise and mid-market clients across entertainment, healthcare, fashion, media, non-profit, and government sectors. The firm also develops proprietary products and digital platforms (such as the patented Kittyo pet-interaction device and the MommyUnplugged content platform) end-to-end, from concept and branding through crowdfunding, media outreach, and multi-channel retail distribution.

Product overview

Lee Miller Creative Group is a creative agency offering a portfolio of services including video production/animation, photography, and logo design. The company also develops proprietary products such as Kittyo (a patented smartphone-enabled pet interaction device) and MommyUnplugged (a digital platform for mothers), alongside branding projects like the Isiah Whitlock Jr. Talking Bobblehead. With over 20 years of expertise in graphic design, animation, video production, social media, and project management, the agency delivers creative content for clients across healthcare, entertainment, fashion, and media industries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Kittyo: A groundbreaking, patented device that allowed cat owners to interact with their pets remotely through their smartphones. Users could watch, speak to, play with, record their cats, and dispense treats—all from anywhere in the world.
• MommyUnplugged

Products and services

• Video Production/Animation Professional video production and animation services, including promotional videos, campaign content, and marketing materials, delivered for clients across healthcare, entertainment, and media industries.
• Photography Product photography and retouching services specializing in the fashion industry, delivering high-quality visuals that capture brand essence for clients such as Michael Kors, Cole Haan, BCBG, and Jessica Simpson Shoes.
• Logo Design Logo design services creating brand identities for clients across different industries, including the Brine logo work showcased on the company website.
• Kittyo A patented smartphone-enabled pet interaction device allowing cat owners to watch, speak to, play with, record, and dispense treats to their cats remotely from anywhere in the world.
• MommyUnplugged A co-created digital platform featuring shareable cards for moms offering candid takes on motherhood with raw, funny, and unique content designed to connect with mothers by addressing everyday realities with authenticity and humor.
• Isiah Whitlock Jr. Talking Bobblehead Brand Campaign Brand revamp and digital marketing campaign for the Isiah Whitlock Jr. Talking Bobblehead, including online ads, illustrations for greeting cards, coffee mugs, and t-shirts.

Quantifiable outcome

• Kittyo Kickstarter campaign raised over $270,000 from 2,400+ backers with delivery of 3,000 units worldwide
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers24 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

27 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Johnson & JohnsonminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare and consumer goods giant listed as a valued partner on the Lee Miller Creative website, indicating creative services collaboration.
• LabcorpcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLeading healthcare diagnostics company listed as a key client for video production services.
• FortreacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare research organization listed as a key client for video production services.
• American Psychiatric AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional medical association for which Lee Miller Creative produced video projects to engage key member segments, including script feedback, interviews, and final video production.
• Showtime NetworkscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPremium cable television network listed as a key client for video production services.
• HBOcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPremium television network listed as a key client for video production services.
• MTVcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMusic and entertainment cable network listed as a key client for video production services.
• BET (Black Entertainment Television)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCable television network listed as a valued partner on the Lee Miller Creative website.
• NickelodeoncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerChildren's entertainment network listed as a key client for video production and creative services.
• ViacomcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMedia conglomerate listed as a key client for video production services.
• NFL FilmscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSports production company listed as a key client for video production services.
• Michael KorscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLuxury fashion brand for which Lee Miller Creative provides product photography and retouching services.
• Cole HaancoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFashion footwear and accessories brand for which Lee Miller Creative provides product photography and retouching services.
• BCBGcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFashion brand for which Lee Miller Creative provides product photography and retouching services.
• ShiseidominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJapanese multinational beauty company listed as a valued partner on the Lee Miller Creative website.
• The EconomistcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWeekly news and analysis publication listed as a key client for video production services.
• United WaycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNon-profit federation of charities listed as a key client for video production services.
• AKPD Message and MediacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPolitical messaging and media firm for which Lee Miller Creative provides filming, editing, and graphic design services for political campaigns.
• New York CitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNYC Department of Consumer Affairs hired Lee Miller Creative to produce 11 multilingual consumer education videos.
• National Kidney FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNon-profit health organization collaborated with Lee Miller Creative on social media and viral tactics campaign for American Cancer Society event.
• Weight WatchersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealth and wellness company listed as a valued partner on the Lee Miller Creative website.
• HealthiNationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealth video content company listed as a valued partner on the Lee Miller Creative website.
• ScholasticminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPublishing and education company listed as a valued partner on the Lee Miller Creative website.
• HessminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEnergy company listed as a valued partner on the Lee Miller Creative website.
• Pet ValuminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPet specialty retail chain that distributed the Kittyo product physically in stores.
• AmazonminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorE-commerce marketplace through which Kittyo product was sold online.
• Best BuyminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorConsumer electronics retailer that sold Kittyo product through Bestbuy.com online platform.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Radical Media: NYC creative production company producing commercials, documentaries, and branded content for global brands. Comparable in scope of video production and brand storytelling for entertainment and enterprise clients.
• Smuggler: Boutique NYC commercial production company representing directors and producing high-end ad campaigns. Comparable as a similarly-sized, relationship-driven creative production shop.
• Tool of North America: Boutique NYC-based commercial production and creative agency serving brand and entertainment clients. Directly comparable as a small, director-led shop offering video production, photography, and integrated content.
• Anonymous Content: Independent creative production company with film, TV, advertising, and branded content divisions. Comparable for high-end video production serving entertainment and brand clients.
• Pereira O'Dell: Independent creative agency producing integrated campaigns, brand design, and content for major brands. Comparable as a similarly-positioned independent creative shop with full-service offerings.
• Arts & Sciences: Independent creative agency producing commercials, branded content, and design work for major brands. Comparable as a small full-service creative shop with similar client caliber and project-based model.

Broad incumbents

• MPC (Moving Picture Company): Global VFX and post-production studio serving major brands and entertainment. Comparable as a broader incumbent in the video production and animation space where LMC also operates.
• The Mill: Global creative production studio offering VFX, animation, and content for advertising and entertainment. Comparable as a larger incumbent in the video/animation production category.
• Deloitte Digital: Large-scale digital agency arm of Deloitte offering creative, content, and marketing services to enterprise clients. Comparable on the enterprise marketing services side (e.g., Labcorp/J&J) where LMC also plays.

Emerging players

• MKG (experience marketing): Independent creative and experiential marketing agency producing campaigns and content for brands. Comparable as a small-to-mid creative firm with overlapping video and brand storytelling capabilities.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat2 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/lee-miller-creative-group

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 →

Frequently asked questions about Lee Miller Creative Group