Lifetime Media, LLC

What Lifetime Media, LLC does

Lifetime Media, LLC is a privately-held, founder-operated video production company headquartered at 10705 Kahlmeyer Drive in St. Louis, Missouri, operating continuously since 2000 under President & CEO Eric Habert and VP Abraham Grassle. The firm delivers end-to-end professional video production services including video marketing, post-production editing, motion graphics and animation, virtual events and live streaming, drone/aerial cinematography, commercial photography, crew services, and consulting, organized around a proprietary five-stage client engagement methodology called the '5 Seeds to Success.'

The company's technology stack centers on professional-grade cameras, lighting, audio equipment, teleprompters, and post-production editing software, supported by two owned physical production studios (Studio A for large-scale productions with customizable grid lighting; Studio B for intimate settings) plus building amenities. It operates a fully in-house team of approximately 11 professionals spanning producers, directors of photography, editors, and animators, enabling single-vendor delivery from pre-production strategy through final delivery without subcontractor dependencies.

Lifetime Media generates revenue primarily through project-based professional services engagements with one-time licensing of produced content, supplemented by recurring studio rental income and crew/professional services engagements. Go-to-market is sales-led and relationship-driven through direct website inquiries, phone, and in-person studio consultations, with no resellers or distributors. The firm serves eleven identified verticals — Healthcare, Dental, Education, Faith-Based, Non-Profit, Corporate, Financial, B2C Product, Government, Events, and Industrial — with named customers including PGA of America, Northwestern Mutual, Walgreens, Neiman Marcus, Millipore Sigma, Maryville University, Washington University, the American Heart Association, and Centene, among others.

Name

Lifetime Media, LLC

Legal name

Lifetime Media, LLC

Website

https://lifetime-media.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Lifetime Media is a founder-operated St. Louis video production company delivering end-to-end brand videos, editing, motion graphics, live streaming, drone, and studio rental services to enterprise, nonprofit, healthcare, education, and government clients across the U.S. Midwest.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Video Production Services

NAICS

Motion Picture and Video Production (51211)

SIC

Services-Motion Picture & Video Tape Production (7812)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYMPAAAMAA

Commercial Production Companies (Live-Action)

Media, Entertainment & Sports/Advertising, Marketing & PR Services/Production Services for Advertising (Commercial Production, Post)

SECONDARYMPAGAKAI

Broadcast/Recording for Live Events (OB, Multicam, Livestream Capture)

Media, Entertainment & Sports/Live Entertainment & Events (Concerts, Theater, Festivals)/Event Production & Technical Services (Staging, Lighting, Sound)

Keywords

• Video production services
• Corporate video production
• Studio rental services
• Motion graphics animation
• Live streaming production

Headquarters

HQ city

St Louis

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Video Production Services: Project-based professional video production services including brand videos, marketing videos, corporate communications, event coverage, training videos, and testimonial content. Services range from pre-production strategy through filming and post-production editing.
2. Studio Rental: Rental of two professional studios (Studio A for large-scale productions, Studio B for intimate settings) with access to building amenities including kitchen, game room, conference room, high-speed internet, and load-in door.
3. Crew Services: Provision of professional video production crews and equipment for client shoots, including audio, lighting, teleprompters, hair and makeup, and prop design capabilities.
4. Motion Graphics and Animation: Animated content creation including motion graphics, explainer animations, and visual effects for marketing and communication purposes.
5. Virtual Events and Live Streaming: Live streaming and virtual event production services for remote audiences, including multi-camera support and accessibility features.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels11 records

Core offering

Lifetime Media is a St. Louis-based professional video production company offering end-to-end services including strategic video production, post-production editing, motion graphics and animation, studio rental (two facilities), virtual events and live streaming, crew services, drone cinematography, and commercial photography. The company serves clients across diverse industries including healthcare, education, corporate, non-profit, financial, government, faith-based, and B2C product sectors using their proprietary 5 Seeds to Success process.

Product overview

Lifetime Media is a St. Louis-based video production company offering a comprehensive suite of services organized around their signature 5 Seeds to Success process. The core offerings include Video Marketing Services, Video Editing, Motion & Animation, Studio Rental (two facilities), Virtual Events & Live Streaming, Professional Commercial Photography, Crew Services, Drone Video Services, and Consulting Services. They serve diverse industries including Healthcare, Dental, Education, Faith-Based, Non-Profit, Corporate, Financial, B2C Products, Government, Events, and Industrial sectors. The company operates two professional studios available for rental and provides full-service production from pre-production through post-production.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Video Production Services Strategic video production services from pre-production through filming and post-production for brand awareness videos, promotional content, corporate communications, and marketing campaigns.
• Video Editing Services Professional post-production video editing including footage assembly, color grading, transitions, and narrative refinement for seamless video flow.
• Motion Graphics and Animation Motion graphics, animated content creation, explainer animations, and visual effects for marketing and corporate communication purposes.
• Studio Rental Rental of two professional studios (Studio A for large-scale productions with customizable grid and mobile lighting; Studio B for intimate settings) with amenities including kitchen, game room, conference room, high-speed internet, and load-in door.
• Virtual Events and Live Streaming Live streaming and virtual event production for conferences, ceremonies, galas, and remote audience engagement with multi-camera support and accessibility features.
• Professional Commercial Photography Services Commercial still image photography services including product photography and brand imagery for marketing purposes.
• Crew Services Provision of professional camera crews and equipment for on-location shoots including audio, lighting, teleprompters, hair and makeup, and prop design.
• Drone Video Services Aerial cinematography and drone videography for capturing overhead footage and dynamic aerial perspectives.
• Consulting Services Business consulting to help clients develop video strategy and creative concepts aligned with their marketing and communication goals.

Quantifiable outcome

• 50+ five-star reviews in St. Louis region - the only video production company with this distinction
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers73 records

Segments10 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 highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Lumen5: AI-powered video creation platform enabling DIY video production for marketing and social content; represents an emerging low-cost alternative to traditional video production services for SMB and basic marketing use cases.
• Synthesia: AI avatar-based video generation platform targeting corporate communications, training, and explainer content; emerging competitive threat in adjacent production categories where Lifetime Media also competes.

Direct peers

• Lemonlight: National video production agency specializing in corporate brand videos, commercials, and event coverage with a similar full-service model serving enterprise and mid-market clients across multiple verticals.
• Beverly Boy Productions: National video production company offering comparable services including commercial production, corporate video, and event coverage for mid-market and enterprise clients across healthcare, education, and other verticals.
• Casual Films: Global corporate video production company with comparable offerings in brand storytelling, corporate communications, and event content for enterprise clients, operating a similar full-service production model.

Broad incumbents

• Barkley: Kansas City-based independent creative agency with in-house production capabilities serving similar Midwest enterprise and consumer clients across healthcare, financial, and retail with broader portfolio services.
• Pulse Films: Larger commercial production company spanning film, TV, music videos, and branded content with a broader portfolio and scale that overlaps with Lifetime Media in commercial and brand production work.
• Tool of North America: Commercial production company with broader Hollywood-scale capabilities spanning commercials, branded content, and entertainment that overlaps in commercial production services for similar enterprise clients.
• VaynerMedia: Large global advertising and media agency with substantial content production capabilities serving enterprise clients; overlaps in brand video, corporate communications, and social content production.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/lifetime_media
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCpRtqhbbHUcFLCGA7DH5aFQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/LifetimeMediaSTL
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/lifetime-media
• Instagraminstagram.com/lifetimemediastl

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 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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